The Christmas Appeal: A Novella curated on LTK

These are some of my favorites: The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallet Murder for Christmas by Francis Duncan Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont

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The Christmas Appeal: A Novella | Amazon (US)

Murder for Christmas: A British Holiday Murder Mystery (Mordecai Tremaine Mystery, 1) | Amazon (US)

Bright Lights, Big Christmas: A Novel | Amazon (US)

Comfort & Joy: A Fable | Amazon (US)

The Christie Affair: A Novel | Amazon (US)

Got fully ready early today because it’s a busy one (early camera on meetings and moderating a friend’s book launch tonight!)

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When you’re halfway through your workout but have to hop on a Zoom

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What I wore for my flight and first day in Charleston

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What I wore to my team’s offsite meeting

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What I wore for the first night of altSummit

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What I wore for an at-home Saturday

What I wore for a day full of meetings and then to speak at an event

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What I wore to work from home today

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What I wore to explore Miami with my family

Actual caftan is from shopnesara.com (use code hitha to get $10 off your order)

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What I wore out to dinner in Miami

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What I wore for a winter beach walk in Santa Monica

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What I wore for a meeting and an evening event

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What I wore to accept an award for my book How to Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip

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What I wore for a super early flight for a family vacation to Miami

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I can’t do it constantly the way I used to. 1 trip a month is definitely manageable, or having a long break after a marathon travel sprint helps me recharge. There are some things I travel with and do when traveling that help me recharge:

a mini version of my morning routine: a meditation and quick yoga practice, drinking my AG1 (drink AG1.com/hitha) + protein and taking my vitamins (love this shaker bottle), a walk to get my coffee
I play this green noise playlist and use this sleep mask every night on the go (and stick with my nightly Equilibria sleep gummies and medication routine)
my health coach and I developed a travel routine for me - quick bodyweight strength workouts that I can do in the room, a list of meals I can order from Chipotle/Just Salad/Bareburger, an attainable steps goal - that sets my day up fairly well. I focus on winning the morning and have the flexibility to enjoy dinner or adapt it to the day.

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Here’s what I’d pack for a business trip for two weeks:

Non-black monochromatic outfits are really chic - think gray, navy, tan, or forest green. Pick two hues that can easily be mixed and matched to maximize your outfits (I’m partial to gray and navy).
Kick flare pants are on trend right now, but I’d also argue they’re timeless. These are a great pair that can be worn for work and wandering alike - dress them up for work with a crisp button down and blazer, and wear them with a drapey sweater and tennis shoes for wandering about.
Veronica Beard’s dickey blazers are a splurge, but they’re made for a trip like these. Wear the blazer alone with your work pieces, and add a denim or cable knit dickey when you’re off duty. I would also bring a trench.
I swear by the 3 pairs of shoes per trip rule. For one like this, I would pack my trusty white tennis shoes, a comfortable pair of heels, and a pair of ankle boots. For bags, I would do a classic leather tote for work and this roomy crossbody bag for exploring (it comes with a small pouch that’s perfect for evenings out).

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I love a matching set! I’ve been wearing this top and these leggings from MM.LaFleur lately with this cashmere wrap (and compression socks with white tennis shoes and no-tie laces, always), and this roomy tote as my personal item.

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What I wore for a chill date night (dinner + comedy show)

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What I wore for an overnight trip to the North Form

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What I wore at home for a snow day for the kids/WFH day for me

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My foolproof makeup look (emphasis on the fool, because I am one when it comes to makeup)

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What I wore for Sunday kids activities + brunch + a casual Super Bowl party

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What I wore for a NYFW preview and a dinner date

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What I wore for lunch with a friend and working from home with camera-on Zooms

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What I wore for dinner at a friend’s home

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What I wore for jury duty - and again for a lunch date and a walk in Central Park with a friend.

Rented the top and pants from armoire.style - code hithapalepu gets you 50% off your first order + 2 bonus items

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What I wore for a couples dinner to eat all the pasta at Misi

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What I wore to my friend’s baby shower

What I wore for a “sequins and sparkle” themed birthday party

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What I wore to a baby shower (dress code: colorful winter cocktail)

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What I wore for a work from home day + casual dinner out with the kids

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What I wore to my friend’s podcast launch party and to a work dinner

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A peek inside my toiletry bag (and this Dagne Dover one is the BEST). Use code HITHA25 to get 25% off your Dagne Dover order (valid through 1/27)

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What I wore working from home and out to dinner with friends + a show

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What I wore for a meditation event and to speak at an event

Exact jacket is Cynthia Rowley rented via armoire.style - use code hithapalepu to get 50% off your first month + 2 bonus items

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