Travel Essentials: LBD

I know, this is only the millionth post you have seen about the versatility and general amazing addition to your wardrobe a little black dress brings, but since Spain is only two weeks away, I'm starting to freak out a little about packing. I have no idea how I am going to fit 3 and a half months worth of clothing into a suitcase or two. Don't even talk to me about carrying it. Luckily, one thing makes the whole packing ordeal easier and that is the LBD, or Little Black Dress.
I am lucky enough to own two different styles that are on my list to bring with me. One is more formal, with a cut out in the back that I got from the boutique that I work at- C Collection- in New Orleans. The other one is more casual, and a racerback cut with a pocket in the front, from Mercer at Stanford Shopping Center.
I can dress them up and down with tights, heels, boots (if I find them), scarves and coats. Hopefully they will lighten my load for packing!
-K

Floating Away: Island Time

This weekend was a pretty slow weekend at home, so I took a nice little two and a half day weekend in the Sacramento Delta. As much as I love Tahoe, it's hard to make a four hour drive each way (plus traffic) worth a weekend but the Delta is nice because it's only about an hour and a half. You don't need to pack much either- swimsuits are pretty much acceptable everywhere.


Anyways, when I was there my sister and I took full advantage of the snack bar, which definitely brought back some childhood memories. It helped that the special was the Root Beer Float- I swear, I had completely forgotten about these and they are SO GOOD!!! Root Beer and vanilla ice cream go so well together. I can promise that the next time I have friends over, Root Beer Floats will be in the mix.


Try one at home for your own mini vacation-enjoy it outside, preferably by a pool, Then, work it all off wakeboarding

-K

Perfect Boots Part 1

So as you know by now, A and I will both be studying abroad in Spain in the fall. As a student abroad, the last thing I hear that you want to be burdened by is excessive luggage, so I am going into packing for this adventure with the mantra of “traveling light”, which is far easier said than done. One thing I thought could make this easier is having a pair of cute boots that can basically go with everything- dresses, jeans, casual, dressy, and most importantly, comfortable- that can be my traveling companions. I believe in investing in quality staples that will last for a while, so I am willing to spend a little more on these boots.
I started by checking Neiman Marcus, but then I realized I was only torturing myself- unfortunately, Manolos are not justifiable in a student budget.
I want brown or black, not too high of a heel and COMFORTABLE. Search is on!