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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by Renae Virata

No doubt wedding season has started!  As the invitations come pouring in, you’ll begin to see the variety of venue and mood that each wedding will have, so it’s smart to plan ahead!  One Travelista just emailed us about a wedding she will be attending in Nashville this March in a renovated banquet hall.  Read the rest of this entry »

Photo | Spiegel

It may still be hot wherever you are, but it’s never too early to get a head start on your fall wardrobe!  One of the coolest things that we found while scouring our database is this fleece cape from Spiegel.  For only $29 (originally $79), you can look chic no matter where you go this fall and winter with this go-everywhere cover-up.

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All white and bright...Click to see this popular jacket up close.

by Renae Virata

I love the freedom that winter sports gives you to brave the cold and get active! I remember my first snowboarding trip and how much fun I had picking out the perfect outfit. Being the city girl I am, I had to have the city-slicker tweed print jacket. (This year, I have my eye on Obermeyer’s leopard-print jacket below!).  This year’s trends, especially in jackets, feature a fantastic array of styles and colors that make it hard to choose just one. Read the rest of this entry »

by Renae Virata

Looks like fall is here for many of us and with it comes fall showers.  Before you reach for that tradeshow umbrella, think about spreading a little cheer with a more fashionable choice.  It can make a rainy day just a little brighter for everyone. Read the rest of this entry »

A super cute video by Emily Noel.  She actually demos a rainy day ‘do step-by-step.  It actually looks pretty easy!

Flower $27

by Renae Virata

Just because the weather outside is blah doesn’t mean your umbrella has to be!  When people can’t see what you’re wearing on rainy days this summer, make a style statement when you’re under cover.

It’s easy to forget how something as useful as an umbrella can also act as an accessory.  There is no better way to spread some much needed cheer on a gray day than strolling the streets with a beautiful, giant flower or a photographic image of Paris that you can get lost in. Read the rest of this entry »

by Renae Virata

Just because you can shred it as well as (if not better than!) the boys can doesn’t mean you have to dress like ‘em! Ski season is just beginning for a number of spring breakers and deal seekers but still in time to take advantage of the sweet fashions on the slopes and sales galore.   But every stylin’ snow bunny knows that you won’t look good unless you feel good, either. Here is what the experts had to say about meshing fashion and function for a productive, fun, and fashionable trip.

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by Renae Virata

It’s warm.  It’s sticky.  And it’s raining?!  Sometimes the forecast just doesn’t call for galoshes and trench coats when it’s 90 degrees and a 90% chance of rain outside.  Here are a few key ways to keep dry and stay cool. Read the rest of this entry »