We have the most adorable local town that has a main street that we always try to have dinner at & just walk the street. They have a Farmer's Market every Saturday (rain or shine!) that I at least try to hit once a month. They have organic farms there, which I love! And also the local restaurants sell food too! Comfort was key to this outfit with espadrilles and a button-up shirt. This one is almost identical to mine. And of course, you definitely need the perfect tote bag to store all of your goodies!
I am watching my nieces today, so excited to spend the day with them! I think the movie theater, junk food & some shopping are going to be on our to-do list today.
Anthropologie is my favorite place for dresses. I always end up finding one, whether I need one for an event or just need a retail therapy fix! They are unique and just so pretty! I got this one in store, but don't see it online. This one is so cute & has the 3/4 sleeve. I linked a few other favorites below that I am currently loving too.
Happy July 1st & Friday! We're going to my sister's house tomorrow for a bbq and maybe the beach
I love when I find something in store & just love it instantly when I put it on. That feeling when you know something is a winner is the best! I did a little happy dance in the dressing room when I found this beauty. I usually reach for the blues & greens when shopping, so I love that this dress was something different than what I normally go with. The lace detailing is so pretty & it's perfect for summer, especially for an upcoming wedding or baby shower. This bag is on sale and available in pink and blue color too, so cute! The scalloped detail is super cute & it's so roomy, but not too big.
I hope you all had a great weekend. My sister moved in her new house & I have been helping her get settled and unpack. And I am officially on summer break! I have been getting myself in gear for my upcoming trip next month, so Pure Barre has been on the daily, but I am loving it!
I went to Anthropologie a few days before our trip & found so many cute pieces! Usually when I go there, I end up only getting a couple things, but I made out so well! This shirtdress is amazing & I love that I can wear it as a duster too. It's such a pretty color & light-weight, so perfect for cooler Summer nights.
I feel like I have finally got the hang of packing & so happy to share my tips & tricks to help ease the pain of this process.
First thing, decide if you're checking a bag or not. Yes, try not to, but it doesn't always work out that way, especially if you're going longer than 7 days. I usually only pack a carry-on for island vacations less than 7 days or trips in general less than 5. I get it, you don't always know what you want to wear for the day, but try to pack what you're going to wear & not any "extras." I am checking a bag for Greece, but only bringing my shoulder bag onto the plane, no carry-on luggage. I pack my essentials in my shoulder bag, along with my jewelry & an emergency outfit, in case the checked bag does get lost.
This is what my checked bag consists of for Greece, if you were going to the Caribbean, it would be completely different!
A few last tips:
--- Make a packing list!
--- The outfit you wear to the airport, try to re-wear at some point on your trip, even if it's one piece. I plan on wearing this tee with these pants & a sweater. I will definitely wear the tee again during my trip and wear the same outfit on the plane ride back home.
--- Have a bright colored folder with all your hotel confirmations, rental car info, activities planned, etc. (It's always good to have hard copies of it all!)
--- Pack some plastic grocery bags for dirty laundry.
--- Enjoy the adventure!
I can officially say I am finished with packing. We leave tomorrow & I cannot wait! I hope you all enjoyed this post & would love to hear any of your tips. Please follow along with me in Greece on IG @jenncnoonan!
ASOS has such an amazing selection of dresses! I got this dress in lilac & black. This is such a great dress for a bridal or baby shower. And the black is just classic to have in your closet. This Anthro clutch is from last year, I got it for my wedding, but they offer other pretty ones! Wearing this color was definitely out of my norm. I don't own a lot of lilac/purple/lavender pieces, so it was nice to switch it up!
FRIDAY is here!! I hope you all have a great weekend! xo
