by Renae Virata | I don’t know about you, but just about my least favorite part about packing is being unprepared or overpacking. I sometimes reach this dilemma when the weather for my destination calls for chilly, rainy weather. I don’t want to pack too many bulky coats, but I want to make sure I’m literally covered. The answer: Trout Rainwear!
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Travel Wear: Your New Favorite Raincoats from Trout
Travelista Diary: What to wear to a Hawaiian/Tropical Wedding
by Renae Virata | Spending a few days in Hawaii, I have learned a thing or two…dressing up is not the MO in the Islands, no matter the occasion. But traveling for the fashionable travelista is about more than just comfort, it’s about style and those many photos you’ll be taking to commemorate your trip!
Travelista Diary: What to wear to church in Italy
Photo | Alexa Serrechia
by Alexa Serrechia | In America, every time that I go to church, it seems I see more and more people wearing sweatpants. In the summertime, it is common to see girls in short shorts and guys wearing gym shorts to mass. No one dresses up for church anymore in the US; my parents used to tell me how they used to dress up for Sunday services, and it was considered abnormal if you weren’t in your “Sunday best.” Here in Italy, it seems that this old tradition is still honored.
Packing: What to wear to New York City
by Camille S. | This past weekend I visited NYC for the International Makeup Artist Trade Show (IMATS) and since I knew at one point I would be lugging my luggage around I made a point to pack light (see this post). In one carry on I packed 9 pieces of clothing, 3 pairs of shoes, 1 pair of pajamas, undergarments, accessory bag, makeup bag, toiletries and my laptop and case! This is the outcome of my ‘experiment’… Read the rest of this entry »
Packing: How to pack for five weeks with three bags
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 »
Travel Diary: What I’m packing for Thailand and India
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 »
Travel Diary: What to pack for Thailand – nothing!
Photo | H3 Daily
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!)
7 pieces, 25 looks: Chick on the Go
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 »
5 Easy travel dresses to pack right now
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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 »
Packing Tip: Road trip with friends
Photo | Explorer Girls
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 »
