Excessive Baggage: Packing for a Ski Trip

Travel blogger, Amy Jarczynski from Jetsetter Gypsy, reached out to me recently about her upcoming ski trip to the Fairmont Chateau on Lake Louise.  She thought her trip would make for another great Excessive Baggage collab, so I created a fun ski trip packing check list for her!  Of course, anyone who skis regularly knows about all the hard core ski garb needed to really get out there and hit the slopes, so I decided to skip the boring stuff, and focus more on the cute stuff– like your ski bunny outfit for the lodge or your cozy pjs for lounging in your room after a long day out in the snow! 

• Wildfox, I Believe in Magic Sweatshirt, $108 
• Juicy Couture, Thermal Leggings, $43.40 
• Marc by Marc Jacobs, Puffer Jacket, $498 
• Tory Burch, Joey Boot, $350  
• Kate Spade, Arm Warmers, Sale- $66 
• J.Crew, Fair Isle Ski Sweater, $138 
• Diane von Furstenberg, Danette Sweater Dress, $385 
• I Ski, Sunglasses, $28 
• VINCE, Turtleneck Sweater, $320 
• American Apparel, Leggings (3 Pack), Sale- $66 
• Kate Spade, Big Apple Bow Ski Hat, $88 
• DUFFY, Snood, $95 

Somewear: Dashing Through the Stores

Last minute shopping can be stressful, but your outfit doesn’t need to be.  Try and dress how you want to feel: easy, breezy, and comfortable.  I think you’ll find if you do, your day will be a little calmer, a whole lot cuter, and you’ll have a little holiday pep in your step!

• Free People, Goldie's Swit Top, $98
• Rachel Zoe, Venessa Silk Twill Maxi Skirt, $495
• Modalu, Olivia Cross Body Leather Bag, Sale- $141.80
• Sam Edelman, Bina Flats, Sale- $95.99
• Michael Kors, 'Runway' Crystal Topring Watch, $225
• Iphone App, Christmas List, $2.99

Somewear: Tree Trimming

 
It’s finally here- THE MONTH OF DECEMBER!  Today is the first day where it’s officially not weird that I am listening to the Bieber Christmas album on repeat and buying excessive amounts of glitter balls.  Now, let’s just “pretend” that I haven’t already put up the Christmas tree and adorned my place with large metallic reindeer and and let’s just say that today is the first day I will start decorating for the season!  So, keeping all this in mind, I think that a little number like this would be the perfect outfit for such a tree trimming occasion!

• Ann Taylor, Merino Embellished Pullover, $78 
• LOFT, Modern Slim Leg Corduroy Pants, $59.50
• Tory Burch, Eddie Ballet Flats, Sale- $124.60
• Kate Spade, Putting on the Ritz Stud Earrings, $48
• Kara by Kara Ross, 14K Plated & Resin Bracelet Set, Sale- $160.99
• Z Gallerie, Eiffel Tower & Pocket Watch Ornaments, $8

Fall Stroll Near the Water

I’m in the mood for cozy, breezy, and effortlessly cool.  Fall is in the air.

• Stepping Stone, Asymmetrical Skirt, $32
• Autumn Cashmere, Dolman Double V Sweater, $292
• Trotters, Slip-On, $78.95
• BCBGeneration, Bridgette Crossbody, $98
• River Island, Dragonfly Necklace, $17.46
• Urban Outfitters, Metal Bangle Bracelets, $34