Work has been particularly challenging this week (read frustrating.. is it Memorial Day Weekend yet?!) so I’m taking a little mental vacation courtesy of J.Crew’s Bali Adventure travelogue. What I wouldn’t give for an exotic escape and a suitcase filled with those beautiful outfits! If anyone else is having a rough week I hope these photos will give you a brief respite from your work day. After all, it is almost Friday!
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Remember earlier last week when I was daydreaming about a summer trip to Maine? Well my wheels haven’t stopped spinning and I think we’re going to try and make this happen! In researching potential places to stay, I came across the Captain Fairfield Inn and immediately fell in love. Designed by Rachel Reider the 9 room bed and breakfast is the perfect mix of old world charm and modern style and sensibility.
After spending some more time researching, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the Inn was featured in Rue Magazine’s Holiday Issue (76-88). I envision myself sleeping quite well with that zebra headboard or David Hicks La Fiorentina drapes coloring my surroundings.
Have you been to the Kennebunkport area? I’d love to hear your tips!
Please excuse the radio silence, I just returned from an exhausting work event and quickly jetted off to a more tropical local to re-charge my batteries. I’ll be back tomorrow rested, rejuvenated, and hopefully with a good base-tan going. If only I had packed a bikini as foxy as the Mara Hoffman suit above…
Necklace | Scarf | Driving Mocs | Suitcase
This is the time of year when I miss being in college and having a two week spring break just around the corner. I’d gladly take mid-terms all over again for those two weeks of R&R! Luckily, I do have a trip in the not so distant future and have been gathering my travel essentials in preparation for take-off.
My biggest purchase was a new set of DVF luggage scored during a recent One King’s Lane sale. My Dad taught us to never travel in sweats so I do try and look put together while still being comfortable. Generally, this translates into skinny jeans paired with a tee or sweater. An easy-on, easy-off necklace and security friendly flats dress up the look. I also almost always have a pashmina stashed in my bag to combat the freezing airplane air!
Do you have any trips on the horizon?
Calypso Ikat Bikini | Tom Ford Sunglasses | Milly Tunic | Anya Hindmarch Tote
Wouldn’t it be nice if the real world operated on a college schedule with a week built in for spring break? Massimo Vitali’s dreamy Italian beach photos certainly have me longing for a getaway. My pasty winter skin could definitely use a bit of sun! If I were to hop on a plan here are a few things I’d want to have in my suitcase. I’m particularly obsessed with Calypso’s ikat bikin! Will you be headed somewhere tropical this spring?
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