Safety pins are a great little item that weighs next to nothing and can be used for a variety of things. It’s hard to predict what sorts of things lie ahead of you on your next trip. I’m a firm believer in packing light and not bringing unnecessary things. However, if its small and can be…
Category: Capsule Wardrobe
Two of my most versatile clothing items
There are some clothing items, like dresses or bras that are made to convert in a number of different ways. I’ve seen dresses that can be worn as halter tops, strapless and short sleeve. I’ve even seen scarves that can be worn as shirts or sweaters. These are neat, but I think there are so…
Friends don’t let friends overpack
I used to insist on bringing so much stuff… just in case I might wear it. Why did I do that? I know I’m not going to wear most of the stuff, I just insist that I have the right to pack it all “just in case.” Well I’m here to tell you that “just…
Men’s fashion: ditch the sneakers and the logo shirts
I’m going to take a moment to brag on my husband. I’ve seen a lot of men trudging around Europe with their wives in white tennis shoes, logo t-shirts and baseball caps. While this is fine for at home, in Europe you look very American, very touristy and very silly. Maybe you aren’t aware that…
Shoes, shoes, shoes
The pair of shoes you choose to wear while traveling can determine if your trip will be pleasant or miserable. Believe it or not, on my first trip to Italy I chose to wear moccasins (also known as fancy house slippers) on a sightseeing day in Rome. We walked all over the city from sun…