...for all you confused out there, we don't have a Target in Canada...yet.
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Old Navy top, F21 skirt (last seen here), Guess heels (last seen here), Givenchy tights, H&M necklace, MK bracelet & F21 bangleI finally wore this top after raving about it in my Boxing Day shopping video (okay fine, I wore it for an evening in one time, but that doesn't really count) and sure enough, I wasn't the only one that loved it. Tons-o-compliments and I think it's just because it's so pretty, almost unexpected and I paired it with the girly skirt. This is major girly-ness happening over here, and I kind of love it. It's fun to dress feminine and really girly, for me anyways.
So, as I type this, I'm sitting at the airport (how cool is that?!) waiting for my flight. I have some snacks packed to deter me from eating plane food (but I have to admit, I secretly kind of like it) and I'm pretty pumped I will be in Florida by this afternoon. However, another reason as to why I'm even more excited for today? I'm meeting Jamie from GlamLatte in Florida! It was by total fluke that this is supposed to work out and we are both looking forward to it. Basically, she is flying out and I am flying in, we're making our paths cross at the airport in order to have lunch and officially meet. After two years of emailing, skyping and being BBFF's, it's about time! Exciting! I'll be sure to share photos.
I'm heading to Florida this week and pretty pumped. I know I mentioned it before, but I sent a suitcase (a big suitcase) down with my parent's who drive to Florida every year (it's a 24 hour drive). This will save me from lugging a suitcase through airports and also paying to check my luggage (woohoo!). Additionally, I'm not packing at the last minute, like I normally would be.
Whenever I travel, I style and pack outfits, versus just throwing everything into a suitcase (like I used to do). This helps ensure I have (almost) everything I need, makes it easy to get dressed while on vacation and (sort of) eliminates over packing. Sort of.
I definitley packed many favourites this year (which means I have to live without many favourites in my closet for a month) and aimed to pack lots of colour. Also, you never know what kind of weather you're going to get in Coco Beach this time of year and since it's right on the ocean, the winds are breezy and the nights can be cool. Layers, pashminas and light-weight jackets are a must.
I still have to pack my jewelery (going to aim for just silver this year, to make things easy), gym shoes, leather jacket (for motorcycle rides with my parents), pashminas, toiletries and my favourite black skinny pants (which I refused to pack at the time as I wear them at least once a week).
While the itinerary will be laid back, my mom has already texted me asking me if I wanted to get $8 pedicures ($8?! What?!). On top of that I will be celebrating my birthday in FLA on Thursday (exciting!), hopefully spending lots of time on the beach (thank you for all your book recommendations) and get some shopping in as well (Ross, Target, TJ Maxx & the outlets).
Are you going away this year? Did you already? How do you pack wisely?
Freshly painted, ready for the beach, mon.
Related posts:
* Florida 2011: what I packed.
* Weekend trip to Toronto: what I packed.
1. Friday night I celebrated my birthday with some girlfriends and one of my besties got me this cake! More on the celebration to come.
2. Newly thrifted necklace.
3. & 4. New neon polishes. Love love love.
5. Home made pasta (chicken, shrimp, asparagus, red pep & a rose-style sauce). Or you could try spaghetti.
6. Greek apps (not home made).
7. Making the home made pasta.
8. My 'laundry' purse (I used this everytime I do laundry; fits my SmartCard, my phone & keys, plus it's cross-body and small so it's perfect).
9. My front foyer is tiny but my dining room is tinier (since it's half a walk-in closet as well), so I found a place for two of the four chairs and made a make-shift bench by my front door.
10. My new shoe rack (I know, it's not full but that's because there are shoes in various places around my apartment, not just this rack).
11. Pretty Sunday night sunset (yay Daylight Savings!).
12. Hung this above my linen/make-up/accessories closet (a gift from my sis).
13. Sunday shopping day outfit.
14. New F21 shorts.
Dynamite blazer, H&M dress (worn as a top & last seen here), Stitches skirt, unknown tights, Aldo booties (last seen here), Suzy necklace, Pandora, Dynamite & F21 bracelets
First off, thank you all so much for the amazing comments, yet again, on yesterday's post. You all brought a big smile to my face; your compassion and empathy, your kindness and sweet words all mean so much. Thank you.
So in other news, I am so excited: I just booked my flight to Florida! Ya! I wasn't planning on going down this year (financially it just wasn't feasible) but things have changed and I am going! Yipee! I'm so excited to spend a week and a day on the beach, wearing sandals, eating at my favourite US restaurant (Chili's) and spending some QT with my parents (they go every year and rent the same condo).
I packed a couple weeks ago and sent a suitcase down with my parents (they drive) so I wouldn't have to (a) lug a big suitcase through the airports (simply a carry-on now), and (b) have to pay additional fees to check my baggage. Not having to think about packing in itself is a stress reliever (more on what I packed later).
However, the one thing I am 'stressed' (if you can even call it that) about is reading material. I love to read (especially on the beach) and am currently reading a book, but not obsessed with it (obsessed in the I-will-finish-this-in-a-few-
I packed a couple weeks ago and sent a suitcase down with my parents (they drive) so I wouldn't have to (a) lug a big suitcase through the airports (simply a carry-on now), and (b) have to pay additional fees to check my baggage. Not having to think about packing in itself is a stress reliever (more on what I packed later).
However, the one thing I am 'stressed' (if you can even call it that) about is reading material. I love to read (especially on the beach) and am currently reading a book, but not obsessed with it (obsessed in the I-will-finish-this-in-a-few-
I wanted to share this photo to give you guys a sneak peak into my new apartment (finding space for my shoes is a work in progress!), plus I kinda liked the photo.
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