Last month I partnered with the Elaine Turner team at their boutique to participate in the launch of their “Swept Away to Seychelles” summer product line for an exclusive preview for Chic Sheet readers. While reviewing all of the cool summertime looks, we discussed the styling of seasonal looks and packing tricks to make it all fit for our upcoming summer vacations.
I just wanted to share with you some of our discussion points…we took 10 categories most likely to join you on your vacations either to the Hill Country, or on a trek around the world.
Here are some tips to make it just a little better for you! To make your life even simpler, you can just CLICK the links below to purchase any of our favorite items from the comfort of your own computer….
Swimwear:
Ralph Lauren Blue Label Swimsuit, Halter Textured Bikini Top Women’s Swimsuit; Tommy Bahama Ruched Underwire One-Piece Swimsuit
Tops:
Equipment Sleeveless Pocket Blouse; Gap: Essential Rib Tank
Shorts:
Club Monaco Alaya Lace Shorts; White Cotton J.Crew Shorts
Denim Jeans:
Current/Elliott Bootcut Jeans (Also Available at Tootsies); J Brand Cropped Jeans
Dresses:
Michael Kors Printed Maxi Dress; Lauren Ralph Lauren Knit Sheath Dress
Accessories:
Gap Lightweight Shimmer-Stripe Scarf; Michael Kors Three-Link Tortoise Earrings; Kendra Scott Turquoise Bangles, Set of 5 (Also Available at Kendra Scott)
Shoes:
Melissa Flats (Also available at Melissa Pop in Uptown Park); Elaine Turner Metallic Flip-Flops
Handbags:
Elaine Turner Raffia Crossbody; Elaine Turner Python Clutch
Hats:
Jonathan Adler Floppy Straw Hat; Eric Javits Fedora
Small Sized Toiletries:
Tata Harper Deluxe Beauty Set; Fresh Skincare Travel Set
Reminders for packing:
- #1, do not bring anything that cannot be worn with multiple items or in multiple ways
- Try to keep within color families…helps with outfitting and lessens the number of shoes; Shoes will kill you at weigh stations
- Wear a lot of white & let accessories give you the pop!
- Knits are best for travel; avoid linen, gauze, cottons that wrinkle a lot unless being wrinkled is your look
- Roll your clothes, they hang out quicker & wrinkling is less
- Invest in light luggage like much of the aluminum bags from Rowena; all brands are making this look now
BONUS FEATURE…ELAINE TURNER GIVEAWAY (for a lucky Chic Sheet reader)
What tote do you carry for travel?
Carol, I carry one of two that I own……both are lightweight and large. One is fabric (nylon Prada that I’ve had for years) and the other is straw one I bought from Elaine Turner last year. I carry it on the place with all my mags and then use for pool and shopping. I have a collection of summer totes….love them and use them a lot. T.M.I……I’m sure!
Any ideas for keeping fair skin covered while out in the heat? I need to keep my neck and arms covered up, but I don’t want a heatstroke!