c/o French Connection Laurie Oversized tote, J.Crew Panama Hat in white, VIX Multi-Colored bikini, Wildfox Classic Deluxe Fox sunglasses in Crystal, Kate Spade All Roads Lead to Rio clutch, New York Times 36 Hours : South America, Go-Pro Hero 3 videocamera, Thakoon Additions shirtdress

I have a few items that must be in my suitcase for summer travel: a hat, an easy dress, a great travel guide, sunglasses, and most recently, my Go-Pro. All of these items can get me around a city even if I forget everything else. Since I am about to leave for a city I have never visited I have been checking the weather, googling what to wear, and searching my closet for viable contenders. Luckily for me my Kate Spade “All Roads Lead to Rio” clutch I have been carrying around for weeks came with a packing list specifically for Rio (in picture above). After reading what she recommends I feel my packing is on the right track!  Here is what she says you need…

1. a panama hat – for sunny days strolling the Ipanema beach boardwalk

2. a big, lightweight tote – for scaling sugarloaf mountain & conquering rio’s other (colorful) sites

3. dancing shoes – for poolside parties & after hours jazz clubs

4. a sleek shirtdress – for sightseeing in the mourning & the beach in the afternoon

5. wrap necklace – they do double duty as bracelets, too

I hope this post and Kate has helped you for your next summer adventure!

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