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Closet Confection: Divine Providence {Trench Dress + Elbow Patch Shirt}

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{Tommy Hilfiger Coat, Michael Kors Trench Dress (see more ways I’ve worn it HERE), H&M Elbow Patch Shirt, J. Crew Field Boots (Extra 30% off w/ Code GOSHOP), Bulova Watch, Street Vendor Bracelets}

We spent the day in Providence, RI during our road trip and had so much fun.  Our first stop was Brown University where we strolled the campus and enjoyed the scenery.  After that, we stuffed our faces at Spike’s Junkyard Dogs (this pic didn’t make the cut, but here it is for your viewing pleasure).  With our bellies full, we toured the art museum at Rhode Island School of Design and checked out a few shops and art galleries in the downtown area.

After walking off the calories from lunch, we tucked into The Dorrance for an amazing dinner that I won’t soon forget. Housed inside of a grand, old-style former bank building, The Dorrance serves up creative New England cuisine in a wonderfully elegant setting.  A meal like this may have set us back a pretty penny in NYC (assuming we could get reservations!),  so we ate to our hearts’ content and reveled in the personalized attention we received from our waiter. If you’re ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping by.  The pretzel bread they serve before your meal alone is worth the trip!

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P.S. Today’s post is linked up with the following:
The Totally Awesome Blog Hop | Monday Bloom Linkup |#FundayMonday |Mix It Mondays | Manic Monday | Personal Style Monday

Everyday Outfits Travel

Closet Confection: Mystic Powers {Anchor Print Pants + Bow Sweater}

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{H&M Sweater, Old Navy Anchor Print Pants  (30% off with code ONSAVENOW), J. Crew Shoes, Michael Kors Watch, Vita Fede Bracelet}

My husband and I recently took a road trip up the New England coast, and I’ll be sharing pics from our excursions over the next few days.  One of our first stops was Mystic, CT where we stayed at the adorable Whaler’s Inn.  The rooms were cozy, and it was so refreshing to wake up to the sound of birds chirping (instead of the sirens and car horns I’m usually greeted by in the city).  But my favorite part of our stay had to be the steady supply of freshly-baked chocolate chip cookies that the staff kept on hand!

On our first night, we enjoyed a nice relaxing dinner and bottle of wine at the Captain Daniel Packer Inne.  The next day, we stepped back into time at the Mystic Seaport.  And of course I had to don my new anchor print pants for the occasion.  After that we spent a couple of hours at the Mystic Aquarium before settling down for a full on nosh fest at Mystic Pizza.  It was such a fun little getaway, and I can’t wait to go back this summer when the weather warms up enough for ice cream and bicycle rides.

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Everyday Outfits Tips & Tricks Travel

How To Pack for a Road Trip {Spring Break Edition w/ Wet Seal}

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True Story: I graduated many moons ago, but I still go on spring break every single year! It’s a tradition my husband and I plan to keep up as long as we can. In years past, we’ve gone to far off locales like Costa Rica, Spain, the Caribbean, and France. But this year we’re sticking a little closer to home and taking a road trip up the New England coast. I couldn’t be more excited, and so I thought now would be the perfect time to share with you guys how to pack for a road trip.

Being the true Manhattanites we are, we don’t own a car and have never done a road trip together before. Since my driving skills are pretty lackluster, Eric will be spending most of the time behind the wheel with me as his official navigator – a designation that I take very seriously. Between my guidebooks, GPS, Google Maps, and the Roadtrippers app, I think I’ve got all our bases covered.

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To help prep for my journey, the lovely folks at Wet Seal were gracious enough to send over a few goodies to help me on my way. For me, how to pack for a road trip is all about comfortable, laid-back pieces that travel well.  Here’s a list of the key items that I’ll build my wardrobe around:

  1. Soft Cotton Tees – Whether, they’re plain, striped, or have cute little french phrases scrawled across the front, I’ll be tossing a stack of these in my bag for sure.
  2. Cozy Scarf – I always bring a scarf or two along whenever I travel, and I’m sure this leopard infinity scarf will serve me well.  In addition to keeping me warm, it’ll also add a little panache to my jeans and t-shirt combos.
  3. Stretchy Jeans – Since half the fun of a road trip is stopping in a bunch of greasy spoons and local dives along the way, clothes with a little forgiveness are a must.  I’m hoping these second-skin jeggings will do the trick.
  4. Waterproof Boots – I’m almost positive we’ll encounter a few sprinkles along the way. But rather than lug my clunky rain boots along with me, I’m opting for these vegan leather booties with a cute side bow. I’m keen on the fact that I can still wear them even if it doesn’t rain.
  5. Crossbody Bag – While I’m definitely a girl who likes her oversized handbags, I prefer to be free and  unencumbered when I’m exploring.  My trusty Phillip Lim x Target satchel does the trick when I’m out and about.
  6. Dark Sunglasses – Gotta protect those peeps from sun glare while I’m on the road!
  7. Trusty Hat – During my last two trips to Europe, I discovered what a lifesaver a good hat can be when you’re traveling.  Between unpredictable weather and limited access to my hair arsenal, a bad hair day is pretty much inevitable when I’m out of town.  My new wool fedora will be just the thing to keep things in check.
  8. Oversized Sweater – There’s nothing cozier than layering up in a nice, warm, oversized sweater.  I can toss this slouchy cardigan over a dress or a t-shirt and jeans and be ready for action.

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Here’s a sampling of a few of the looks I’ll be sporting on my journey.

Outfit #1: This look is probably my favorite.  Because let’s face it, when you’re stuck in the car for hours at a time what you really want to wear is a pair of pajamas.  This flame-stitch knit jumpsuit is the next best thing.

Outfit #2: I absolutely love pieces that can do double-duty. So as I was playing around with this oversized boyfriend sweater, I realized that I could create a more sophisticated and tailored look by ditching the buttonholes and using a few strategically placed safety pins.

Outfit #3: A little bit country and a little bit city-chic… you really can’t go wrong jeans, a plain white tee, and nice leather boots.  The fedora and flyaway cardigan help finish off the look.

We’re leaving in a little less than two weeks, and I can’t wait to share pics of our adventure with you guys.  In the mean time, if you know of any cool places we should stop by along the way, feel free to drop me a line in the comments (food suggestions are particularly welcome)!

Full Disclosure: This post is sponsored in part by Wet Seal.  All products were chosen by me, and all views and opinions expressed are my own.