by Alexa Serrechia | Packing: every fashionista’s nightmare. If you’re anything like me, packing for a vacation isn’t a simple few hours task. It is more like a tasking few days spent toiling over which outfits I truly want to bring and which could be left home. This time, I wasn’t just packing for a few days or a week. I will be in Italy for 5 weeks! Read the rest of this entry »

Well, this is it!  As I mentioned in a recent post, I will take up the challenge of bringing only ONE carry-on and a backpack for my trip.  Last night, I excitedly laid out everything I will be bringing.  Will I meet the challenge?  How will I fare at the supposedly cheap Thai markets in adding to my trip wardrobe?  Follow the WTW Travelista blog to find out…For now, here’s a snapshot of my travel gear. Read the rest of this entry »

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If you have time to shop the numerous stalls you will run into across Bangkok and other parts of Thailand, then leave some empty space in your bag for your finds!  Clothing is ridiculously inexpensive in Thailand, so you could probably buy 75% of your trip wardrobe for almost nothing.  (Part of the Thailand and India Travel Diary series!)

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Sometimes your getaway doesn’t have to be on a beach or mountain.  You can simply have a blast in any major city and enjoy all the attractions it has to offer with your friends.  New York City, Chicago, San Francisco…all great choices to make the most of your spring break!  So what to wear this time of year for some fabulous memories?  Check out our guide below. Read the rest of this entry »

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by Renae Virata

Not everyone thinks about snow when they think Spring Break, but a few of us at WeareverTheWeather.com have definitely shaken up our repertoire by hitting the slopes – and loved it!  Whether you find yourself in the Rockies, hit New England, or make the uber-trip down to South America, you’ve got to make sure you pack for any occasion that comes your way.

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by Renae Virata

It seems from the questions we’ve been getting that you guys are ready to pick up your travel schedules once again, which we love!  Versatility, of course, is a benchmark of a good trip wardrobe, so we checked out a line called Chick on the Go, a travel-ready collection of FIVE pieces that can create 25 different looks! Read the rest of this entry »

by Renae Virata

A break from the winter doldrums is just what many of us need. So if you’re lucky enough to make an escape to somewhere warm and far away, then you need to trade in your sweaters and boots for brightly-colored tanks and sandals. Read the rest of this entry »

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by Renae Virata

Even the most die-hard dress haters have to admit: Nothing is easier to wear and to pack than a reliable and stylish dress.  Dressed up or down, the right dress in the right fabric and color goes from day to night with just a switch of accessories and (pending the swing in weather throughout the day) some strategic layering. Here are our five travel dress picks for any Travelista out there! Read the rest of this entry »

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by Renae Virata

We got this question from a Travelista who is going on a super fun road trip this summer with two of her friends.  She wanted to know how she and her fashionable (read: overpacking!) friends could pack better and with only one weekend bag each.  They also would have access to a laundry facility.  Luckily, I had just experienced this with some friends and have some great tips to share.  (And if you have any other tips, be sure to leave a comment below!) Read the rest of this entry »

by Renae Virata

When I traveled to Europe for one month, I was SO glad that I had packed light!  Running up and down hundreds of steps to catch the only train to my next destination with a heavy bag let alone more than one would have seriously cramped my style.  At the end of the day, I ended up with a medium-sized piece of luggage and one medium carry-on! Read the rest of this entry »