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I’m Susan, a travel writer sharing travel outfits & classic capsule wardrobes. And favorite things from Paris travels ♥️🇫🇷 5’6”

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Fall outfits & travel Capsules Wardrobe

More outfits from a capsule that gives you a week of outfits and fits in a carry-on bag.

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Fall outfit 🍁

Denim for fall. I am loving the quince Bella straight leg jeans with some stretch - so comfy I’ve included it in my fall capsule wardrobe for travel! Great price!!

It comes in 4 lengths— I am 5’6” and these are the 28” rise.

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Fall Outfit

Plaid is everywhere this fall and the preppy lover in me is going all in.

This coat is a light outerwear for fall. A bit oversized; you might size down.

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Whimsical Dresses

Today I am sharing summer dresses with some arm coverage. I am wearing Farm Rio on my summer vacation in Montana (previous season).
Farm Rio is a favorite of mine. I’ve also included dresses from Tuckernuck, Boden, and higher-end options from Doen and Ulla Johnson. These are my personal favorites; the brands I shop for my dresses, over and over.

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📍Grand Teton National Park.
Summer Swimsuits

Grand Teton in Wyoming is one of my favorite national parks, in part because it has lovely lake swimming. And those views! 😍 This is Jackson Lake; as you can hear I was surprised how warm it was!

I am wearing my Summersalt Sidestroke swimsuit and it’s 30% off with code SPF30.

💦Sizes 2-24 and 10+ colors! There’s also a long torso version. I am 5’6” and wearing a 6LT.

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📍Ireland
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale includes several coats by Barbour which I highly recommend.

I wore this quilted jacket in Ireland and it kept me cosy and dry. I’m tagging the best by Barbour — a couple are on my wishlist!

I sometimes size up on Barbour; it depends on the style. So take note of any sizing recommendations.

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Hello from Toronto!

My favorite chic sunglasses are included in the Nordstrom Anniversary sale which starts today — July 12!

They are Burberry, so a bit of a splurge, but available with a great discount! The arm on the current version are even nicer than mine - the design is the classic Burberry plaid. 😍

If you prefer a square style, there is one Burberry pair on sale, also linked below.

I am linking some similar hats to mine as well; I love a fedora style hat for city exploring.

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale🎉

Colorful sunglasses add flare to an outfit. I wore these Stella McCartney glasses on a trip to Spain. 😎

🌈 There are a rainbow of colorful sunglasses included in the Nordstrom Sale. I’ve gone through them and selected my favorites for you. I am tempted to pick up the pink ones by coach!

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Nordstrom 🛍️Sale

Travel outfits
📍London

Farewell London! 🇬🇧
I always wear layers for long travel days. A t-shirt is the bottom layer, in case it’s warm on the plane, then a sweater or sweatshirt and in this case my bulkiest coat because there wasn’t room to pack it. I also travel with a cashmere sweater or scarf (lightweight but warm) which is atop my suitcase handle here. It’s great for around my neck or as a makeshift blanket.

My “travel pants” feel like yoga pants, stretchy with an elastic waistband, but look like trousers.

I travel with two small roller bags because I find they are easier to maneuver, lift etc. than one large heavy suitcase. My husband had my other. This one is expandable; it’s fantastic!

TIP: The London tube goes right to Heathrow airport so that’s what we did. Many stations have escalators, some have elevators. Plan accordingly depending how much luggage you have.

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Spring travel outfits.
A nice alternative to a blazer or jean jacket is a work jacket, also called a barn coat. This was the perfect layer with temps in the 60s or low 70s. And the boxy cut makes it easy to layer underneath.

I love this butter yellow color for spring. 🌼

I am linking some similar options at various price points.

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Travel Outfit
🇬🇧 London
Even with great weather on my spring trip to the UK, I needed layers. Here, I wore a black cashmere sweater with a favorite blazer on top. I love this pub-striped beauty by Smythe. It’s many years old so I am linking similar options but a couple of favorite brands.

White sneakers were in order for a day of walking — we went 18,000 steps! And I had a light packable raincoat in my tote bag, just in case.

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LONDON 🇬🇧

Spring Fashion & a Memorial Day sale 🌼

One of my favorite pairs of jeans is 25% off! I love the ankle length for spring and the medium wash.

Everlane is fantastic quality for the price. I own several items by them.

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Vacation outfits for Spring

Six outfits from the capsule wardrobe I created for travel. Every outfit feature the same pair of trousers, with different pieces paired with it. The right pants go a long way and these are ideal. Lightweight, washable and easy to dress up.

My color isn’t available but they come in several other colors!

Happy spring!

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Vacation Outfits for Spring! 🌼

15 Classic pieces combine to create enough chic outfits for more than a week!

I added a buttery yellow accent. Choose your favorite color as an accent to neutrals. 🩷🩵💚💛💜#LTKWatchNow

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Vacation Outfitts
A blazer & Paris ~ an easy pairing to elevate your outfit. Make sure to wear comfy shoes. You’ll be walking a lot.

This was my first visit to the Musée Jacquemart-André which has one of best private collections of art works in Paris — set in a beautiful 19th-century mansion. And the cafe is gorgeous. Go for tea and cake after your tour.

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Highly recommend the Ducasse sur Seine lunch cruise. The food is fabulous!

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Paris 🇫🇷Outfits

Vacation Outfit
📍Loire Valley, France

Classic white and navy always a winning combo. Add a colorful necklace to match the strawberries. And a cute hat. Et voila!

I’m sharing favorite white tees at different price points! A travel essential.

Are you planning a warm weather vacation? Please share in comments.

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Favorite Denim

My favorite affordable denim is by Levi’s and they are on sale — 30% off most styles until Sunday!
No need to spend $200 on cute jeans!
I am wearing Levi’s 502 Taper Fit (they’re actually a men’s style but Levi’s are essentially unisex) in black.

I do find Levi’s sizing varies by style. I typically size up one waist size. One of the things I love about Levi’s is they are stocked in multiple lengths. These come in 30, 32 and 34. Mine pictured are 32 length but I could have gone with 30.
Some styles come in 28 which is ankle length.

I am tagging some of my other favorite styles below.

For a high-rise style I love the Ribcage Straight Ankle — size up one size.

Another great style for women is the 501 90s mid rise. I actually sized down in these.

If you’re a GenX gal like me, you probably owned Levi’s at some point. I cherished my 501 red tab, button fly as a 16 yo.💙

Share your fave style in comments!

My booties are Cole Haan from a few years ago - one of my favorite shoe brands. Very comfy!

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Vacation outfit
📍Cordoba, Spain

I love packing neutrals for travel. They are so easy to mix and match. My current favorite pant style for travel (somewhere warmish) is a crop pant with a slightly wide leg. So flattering. Mine are by Rag & Bone. I’m sharing similar styles.

Swipe to see a couple of photos from my trip to Cordoba. It’s a city in southern with beautiful Moorish architecture.

Are you planning a trip this winter or spring?

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VACA✈️Outfits

Packing for a safari requires some judicious planning - if you’ll be flying during your adventure there are strict luggage limits. This capsule is inspired by my trip to Africa! 🦒🦓🐘 Most of the items are what I wore in Botswana. (or very similar items are listed where mine aren’t available.)

Is a safari on your bucket list? Feel free to ask any questions in comments!
🐘 🦓🦁🦒🦛🐒

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📍On Safari in Botswana 🇧🇼
Ahead of my recent safari to Africa I ordered prescription sunglasses from Warby Parker. While I normally wear contacts, the morning game drive can be as early as 5:30 am. 🥱 I decided I’d rather skip that part of my routine but wanted my view of the wildlife to be crystal clear. 🦒🦁🐘

This is my 3rd pair of Warby Parkers and I just love them. They have a wonderful selection of styles and colors. Mine are a beautiful green called Rosemary Quartz. And the service is fantastic.

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One of my favorite Summersalt swimsuits is 50% off! 💦It’s the Ruffle Oasis and I’m in the color “On the Dot”. Available in 5 other colors (black is shown below) in sizes 2-22! Sale is sitewide. They offer long-torso suits as well. 💕
My hat is the Isla Fedora by Gigi Pip. Fantastic quality.

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Safari🦒Style

Travel Outift 🌷
#5️⃣ Spring travel outfits from a capsule wardrobe for Europe, or anywhere else.
➡️Swipe to see a photo of the 15 pieces + 3 shoes, that combine to create 30+chic outfits — and it all fits in a carry-on bag!
Happy spring travels! 🌍

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📍IRELAND
Athleta is one of my favorite brands — for home and travel. Their pieces are comfy, versatile and travel well. No ironing required!
I just used the code NEWYEAR to get 25% off an order and wanted to let you know. The pants I’m wearing here look like trousers but feel like yoga pants. And my vest is the Downtown and available in 3 pretty colors (mine is a few seasons ago). I am linking the gorgeous plum color.

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Travel Outfit
My first trip to Ireland was chilly but glorious. I packed everything pictured here and traveled carry-on only. It was an 8-day family trip and our rental car (and its trunk) were smallish and had to accommodate 4 people’s bags. These capsule items (and a pint in the pub) kept me cozy on the many grey, windy days. We visited in late June and it was unseasonably cold. In hindsight I should have taken one warmer sweater and left the shorts and white blazer at home.

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Ireland💚Outfits

Makeup for travel
📍Paris
When I travel I only take my tried and true makeup favorites because I don’t want to carry a lot of products, multiple shadows etc. I keep it simple; one look for day and one for evening, (I am wearing the evening look here with two eyeshadows ). I’ve linked all those makeup favorites. 💋 BTW - I have sensitive eyes and love the Ilia gel liner. My hero product for all-day wear.

The building that I walked by in Paris and couldn’t name is Les Invalides. It contains multiple buildings, a museum of military history as well as the Dôme des Invalides, a chapel where Napoleon Bonaparte’s tomb is located. It’s worth a visit if you are interested in French military history. Not my favorite by any stretch. The tomb chapel is quite striking.

Have you been to Paris?

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💞Valentine’s Sale on my favorite Luggage! ✈️

Monos Luggage is having a sitewide sale 🎉. Take 20% off with the code FORTHEM

My Monos pieces have traveled around the world with me. I love that the roller bags are lightweight and roll like a dream.
*NOTE: light-colored Monos luggage will scuff easily. I recommend buying a darker color.

This Metro Backpack is a fantastic person item. Laptops are secure in a padded compartment and accessible without opening the whole bag. It even has a waterproof area if you have to travel with damp gym clothes or catch a flight while your swimsuit’s still wet. 💦 Multiple colors.

My roller bag is the Monos Check-In Medium. I also own their standard carry-on bag and their expandable carry-on! Swipe to see photos>>>

What packing or luggage questions can I help with?

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My favorite Athleta pieces are on sale! Get up to 70% off + an extra 30% off sale items, January 14 to 21.

Athleta clothing is my go-to for long travel days, when I dress for comfort but also want to look put together. I am wearing Athleta’s Elation Ultra High Rise Shine Leggings (gifted), the Softluxe Built-In Bra Tank (gifted), and the Pranayama Restore Wrap (color truffle XS).
The leggings have medium compression which makes them flattering, yet still soft and comfy. I sized up one size in the leggings.

The Softluxe Tank is really versatile—I also wear it to exercise with the matching Softluxe Joggers.

I’ve been traveling in Athleta clothing for more than ten years. Their pieces are comfortable, versatile and made to last. I love that they offer inclusive sizing and are B Corp. Certified.

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✈️Essentials

📍IRELAND
Athleta is one of my favorite brands — for home and travel. Their pieces are comfy, versatile and travel well. No ironing required!
I just used the code NEWYEAR to get 25% off an order and wanted to let you know. The pants I’m wearing here look like trousers but feel like yoga pants. And my vest is the Downtown and available in 3 pretty colors (mine is a few seasons ago). I am linking the gorgeous plum color.

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My favorite pant/travel pant are on sale for Black Friday! 🥳
These pants by Athleta feel like a yoga pants (great for a long flight) but can be worn as a trouser as I am showing here.
✨30% off until Sunday Nov. 26.

My blouse is by Madderson London and no longer available but I am sharing some adorable one-shoulder options.

Shoes are Cole Haan a few year ago. Showing similar.

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Eco💚friendly

Holiday Outfits
Channeling Carolina Herrera and the endless possibilities of a white button-up shirt. ✨
If you have a tailored button-up in your closet you are half way to a classic holiday look. (My shirt is Brooks Brothers, details in link). Pair with a midi skirt and heels. Taffeta is fun for the holidays. My skirt is by Canadian designer, Pink Tartan and 10 years old. I have some lovely options in various colors and price points linked below.

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Mens Gift Guide 🎁
Our Christmas tree is up and I have to finish my online shopping! Isn’t this Anthropologie Paris mug adorable? I’ve linked this year’s version.
🎅🏼Gift giving… I have a hubby, two young-adult sons, a brother and a nephew to buy for. Here are some of the things I am considering, and items on their wishlist. I won’t say exactly what they are getting 🤫 but this is the short list this year 🧑🏻‍🎄🎄

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Gift ideas for travel lovers from $20. 🎁 I’m a frequent traveler and these are among the favorite things that I take on every trip. They make thoughtful and practical gifts.

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Gifts for her…
Dear Santa, I’ve been (mostly) very good this year. 🤭

A collection of special things I love, with approximate current prices (some are on Cyber Week sales).

🎁A duvet from Brooklinen $300
🌍 Marlin & Goetz Travel Set $35
🇫🇷 Sezane Moisturizing Milk $65
✨ Jenny Bird Doune chunky hoops $88
💖 Clare V x EMC sweatshirt $145
👜A.P.C. Grace handbag $450
👟Adidas Gazelle sneakers $88
👝Dagne Dover Tech Organizer and/or Jewelry Case $40
Ohom Ui Stay-Warm Mug $88 (Check the OHON website for a sale price; I can’t link it here.)
A washable rug from Ruggable for my front hall 😍 $180

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Gift 💝🌍Guides

Travel Outfits for Spring 🌷
A capsule wardrobe for vacation or home. Pieces combine to create 20+ chic outfits and it fits in a carry-on!

Exact items are tagged, or similar if it’s out of stock. (Much of this was already in my closet because I invest in classics that don’t go out of style.)

✅Here’s your packing list:
Jeans
Trousers
Skirt
Cardigan Sweater
Crewneck Sweater
Blazer
Trench coat
Striped Oxford
Plain white Oxford
Blouse
Tees (2)
Tanks (2)
Flats
Sneakers
Wedge sandals
Scarf
Straw tote

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Travel Outift 🌷
#7️⃣ spring travel outfits from a capsule wardrobe for Europe, or anywhere else.
➡️Swipe to see the 15 pieces (+ 3 shoes) that combine to create 30+chic outfits — and it all fits in a carry-on bag! Happy travels! 🌍

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Travel Outift 🌷
#5️⃣ Spring travel outfits from a capsule wardrobe for Europe, or anywhere else.
➡️Swipe to see a photo of the 15 pieces + 3 shoes, that combine to create 30+chic outfits — and it all fits in a carry-on bag!
Happy spring travels! 🌍

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Spring🌷Capsule

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