The Anatomy of an Airport Outfit

Did I forget to tell you all that I'm going on a mini vacation to Texas tomorrow? I thought so! Anyway, D and I are taking a "long weekend" also known as a 4 day weekend down to Houston Texas for a friends wedding and we are excited because A.) weddings are super fun and I can't wait to see my dear friend Anh get married and B.) neither one of us have ever been to Texas. I know nothing about the state so I'm trying to google some things we should do when we're down there. I do hear everything is bigger and better down there ; )

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Flower print t shirt / American Eagle Outfitters blue jacket / Topshop black legging / New Balance sneaker / Tory Burch tote bag / Bloomingdale's Passport Case - Little Brown / Alex and ani bangle / Tory Burch oversized sunglasses / J Crew scarve / Deborah Lippmann nail polish / Beauty product / Rifle Paper Co whimsical home decor / Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue Medicated Lip Balm / Tech accessory

Among my must have travel items on airplanes I need comfy stretchy pants (hello leggings) comfortable shoes (not trying to wear heels on a plane), layers to be prepared for bot hot and cold planes, and our ipad to keep us entertained. I also have my trust Tory Burch Ella tote which is my favorite bag (also used as my work bag I wear everyday) to lug all my essentials around.

So what are you on plane travel essentials?

And has anyone ever been to Houston and can you suggest anything to see, do, eat?

xo Steph

also linking up with Because Shanna Said So

Airport Style

I'm baaaaack!! I know, you must be so excited haha!

 D and I had such a lovely vacation that I must admit, I am currently suffering from post-vacation depression. I didn't want to leave the palm trees, the laying out by the pools, the beach, the good food and drinks...well you get the deal! So now that I'm back -- it's back to reality. But the one good thing about being back is getting back to blogging (oh how I missed you all in the blogging world!!) Seriously, I didn't realize how hard it is sometimes to disconnect from the cyber world! Anyway, here's some pics of my airport style. When it comes to being stylish while traveling I think you need you need to be both comfortable and cute. Personally I like a lot of neutrals so you can pack less and mix and match what you wear. So for me, that means my black maxi which I've worn about 54820492 times this summer. But let me tell you, it's definitely a vacation staple!!

Outfit Details:

Hat: Gap // Cardigan: New York & Co. // Maxi Dress:  New York & Co.

Watch & Bracelet: Michael Kors // Carryon bag: Louis Vuitton 

 Love Necklace: Tiffany & Co. // Flip Flops: Report // Nail Polish: Essie Case Study

When it comes to travel I like looking nice, but I also like being comfortable. I long for the days when people actually got dressed up in suits, hats and dresses when they traveled (think Mad Men-esque) but I do know that sitting in those tiny airplanes seats are less than idea for getting comfy. So a flowy maxi dress was the way to go. I added a light cardigan (in case the plane got cold) and also included a scarf (that can double as blanket) and a jean jacket in my bag. Lastly, when I travel I like my purse to double as my carry on -- hence my Louis Vuitton Neverfull fits the bill. This bag is durable too so it can also be used for my beach/pool bag!! The key to packing for vacation is everything must have multiple purposes and ways to wear.

And for a few other random pics... 

This was just too hilarious - This guy at the airport got 8, yes 8 different sauces to dip his mcnuggets

in and lined them up like a buffet. I didn't even know McDonald's had that many sauces!! ;-) I had to be sneaky and capture this funny moment. Also, it was 9:00 am.

 Me and D before boarding the plane....

 I'm a little very scared of flying to I was trying to capture the moment here.

So glad to be back and fulfilling my blogging fix!
And stay tuned for more vacation pics to come : )

How do you like to dress when you travel?

-Pretty Little Things