The Travel Bug

When I was in middle school, my grandma gave me my first luggage set for Christmas. The suitcase and weekender bag were both the prettiest shade of purple and I was obsessed! Unfortunately, both pieces have seen better days. My weekender just recently tore along the seams while I was packing for the spring semester. I'm looking for a replacement, so I'm sharing some of my favorites below...

Picture via Harper's Bazaar 

Madewell the transport weekender ~ Splendid Monterey Weekender Tote ~ Sole Society Cassidy Vegan Weekender

Diane von Furstenberg Adieu Hardside Spinner Luggage 18-in. ~ Sole Society Mason Vegan Travel Satchel

Neiman Marcus Distressed Woven Weekender Bag ~ The Well Appointed House Weekender Bag in White with Navy Accents ~ Dooney & Bourke Getaway Weekender Bag

Staying Warm in January

Fleece-lined leggings, shearling-lined boots, fleece-lined flannel shirts... You name it, I own it. 

Picture via Pinterest

I don't handle cold weather very well. My boyfriend always makes fun of me because I literally curl up like a dog when I'm freezing. Hey, no shame! I'll do anything to stay warm.  

Polartec® Power Stretch® Tight ~ Shimmer Down Long Coat

I have the Athleta Polartec® Power Stretch leggings in gray and honestly have been living in them since December. They are thermally insulated and are able to keep you toasty warm without being bulky. I wore them on our New Years Day hike at Grayson Highlands State Park along with my Shimmer Down Long Coat. (Pictured above) 

Wearing my fleece-lined flannel shirt from Gabe's. Shop similar below. 

 

Fleece-Lined Flannel Shirt in Light Coral  ~ Fleece-Lined Flannel Shirt in Deep Red

In my mind, cold feet is the equivalent of stepping into a puddle of water with socks on. (Ughhh I hate it!) Here are some cozy options to keep your feet toasty warm. 

Shearling-Lined Slides ~ Shearling-Lined Suede and Leather Boots ~ Glick Elmfield Tan Leather/Tan Suede Combi

What are your favorite items/brands that help you stay warm?

Comfy at Home

When I was little I hated two things; bangs and turtlenecks. Bangs always made my forehead feel itchy and turtlenecks made me feel like I was being strangled. Fast forward ten years, and I still hate bangs, but I can't imagine staying warm in the wintertime without turtlenecks.

I got this chunky sweater from Banana Republic last year. Not only is it toasty warm, but it's also my favorite shade of pink! Total win-win situation. Although this exact sweater is no longer available, there are plenty of similar options linked below.

I've been obsessed the past couple days with Starbuck's Peppermint Mocha. Their holiday iced espresso classics were 75% off at Kroger earlier this week. So, so yummy! 

Turtleneck: Banana Republic (Similar options here, here, here, here, and here)

Jeans: Banana Republic (Similar options here, here, and here)

Shop the look: 

  

Leith Chunky Turtleneck Sweater ~ Articles of Society 'Mya' Skinny Jeans

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