Summer ’16 is here and with it TRAVEL–one of the parts of my life that I cherish most and work hard to achieve. Here, I’m in the Seattle Airport in what I’d like to consider the perfect travel LBD (little black dress). I have two guidelines for what I wear when I travel: I want to look good but also remain comfortable. I am an economy class traveler, but you never know if you’ll get bumped. Plus, I like to pretend that I am a first class traveler, so I might as well look the part! Black is always the easiest color to travel in, and if you can find a comfortable travel LBD than you’re golden. I picked up this off the shoulder with spaghetti straps at this rinky dink boutique in the Gaslamp District in San Diego. It was one of those stores where everything was $17.99. Of course I went in, and since Kevin gave me about 5 minutes max to look around, this is what I walked out with. Surprise surprise! I love it and it fits me just fine. But how can something flowy with no shape not fit? Right? Anyway, to travel I added some statement earrings alongside all my anklets that I seem to be collection this summer. Because comfort is also one of those travel guidelines I wore my ever so walkable Teva flat forms. Finally, another super purchase while in San Diego was this awesome, light weight black backpack from Urban Outfitters. I love it when I not only find the perfect travel LBD but also the perfect travel LBB (little black bag)!
I have an expensive habit at always stopping at Fireworks in the Seattle Airport. I’ve picked up such special, little intricate necklaces from there. You all know I’m auspicious about my jewellery, so when I found this simple evil eye, hanging on an oxidized black chain, I was smitten. I also picked up this ring that resembles the ring that my sister kind of took from me. It’s ok. We have that agreement, so now I have one too!
The Pearl Jam exhibit in SeaTac is exceptional. I had fun checking out all the graphic art for this iconic 90s and current band.
My photographer was pooped by the time we took off. I love how she can sleep anywhere and also shakes in her sleep. She’s skatin’ in those dreams of hers!
that is the perfect travel LBD. I have a travel uniform too, Boots, legginngs and a tunic/sweater in winter and in the summer a dress ( with bike shorts and usually my converse). I love this look
Yes to travel uniforms. In fact, since I’m traveling back to HK this Wednesday, I’m scheming a travel uniform post of sorts….Stay tuned.
Love, Ann
I love this post and all of the airport stops you featured as well. Your dress is cute and comfy and roomy , such that if you found any delicious food along the way you could pig out with abandon right?! 🙂
I love your story of being given 5 minutes to “look around” in the shop and thus restricted you were still able to land a winner garment. Think of all the $17.99 treasures you might have missed! On second thought don’t think about it… I take it Kevin is not a shopping enthusiast? My husband definitely isn’t.
Your daughter is darling and clearly a relaxed traveler at her young age. Your children are so lucky to have travel exposure, what an authentic lesson to raise their self-confidence.
Fun post Anne!!
Five minutes seems to be my limit in more shopping stops so I have become a total five minute shopping expert! Hey, and sometimes some of my best finds happen in those five minutes!!
Marilee, are you also the same as Judy? I’m getting confused. Just checking.
Regardless, thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Love, Ann