[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]D[/dropcap]ainty jewelry is having a moment and as much as I love wearing big baubles, nothing is easier–or more feminine–than opting for a demure piece. I love the rose gold cascades of Gorjana’s double drop earrings and at just $48, it’s an affordable way to experiment with the trendy metal.
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Normally I’m not a fan of Victoria’s Secret’s pajama designs, but this cami and short set is surprisingly sophisticated with muted colors and thoughtful color blocking. I ordered it this morning in shell pink because cool weather pretty much demands a new set of PJs to curl up in.
I’m also obsessing over the Cole Haan “Vestry” clutch pictured above. Not only is it beautiful, it’s affordable (just $148) and practical with plenty of pockets and a removable mini pouch. I just can’t decide between navy or grey. There’s also a fuchsia version here. If you’ve got your eye on the clutch–or any other items at Cole Haan–buy ’em this weekend. There’s a customer appreciation event that will save you $50 on a purchase of $150 or more through Sept. 22.
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]T[/dropcap]he day after we visited Bruges, we went to Ghent, another medieval city in the Flanders area of Belgium. It still has the same gothic charm as Bruges, but with the hustle and bustle of a real city with people who aren’t tourists. It’s also much bigger and we didn’t anticipate the walk from the train station to be as long as it was. (Definitely take a bus or tram to the city center if you visit.)
We spent most of the afternoon poking around the canal and side streets, but did manage to check off two cultural must-sees:
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]F[/dropcap]inding the perfect personal bag for in-flight essentials is a daunting task that leaves me feeling a bit like Goldilocks. There are plenty of bags that are too big, too small, too heavy, or too cumbersome, but not many that are just right–which I quickly learned after opting to use an L.L. Bean tote for our trip to Belgium. I spent half the flight checking and double checking to make sure nothing spilled over the open top and it was surprisingly heavy to carry through the airport. My next flight is going to much less stressful, thanks to the O.M.G. bag from Lo & Sons.
The O.M.G., an acronym for “Overnight Medium Gym” bag, is incredibly lightweight, water resistant, and has plenty of pockets for travel must-haves, including a padded laptop sleeve and a side pocket for your flats so the rest of your items don’t get dirty. I tend to be a light packer, but all of the items below fit inside with plenty of room for my camera, lenses, and a cribbage board (can’t leave home without it!).
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Top: Banana Republic (similar) | Skirt: LOFT | Shoes: Sam Edelman | Bag: c/o Lo & Sons | Bracelet: Hermes | Watch: c/o Daniel Wellington | Rings: c/o Vrai & Oro, c/o Cynthia Jones, c/o Lacee Alexandra | Necklace: c/o Gorjana | Sunglasses: c/o Rivet & Sway | Lips: Stila “Fiore”
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]I[/dropcap]f you’re following along on Instagram, you’ve already had a sneak peek of the surprise Leatherology sent over. As you may remember, I featured the brand in this post and admitted that I didn’t know much about the new-to-me leather goods company. As it turns out, the company was founded in 2008 with one goal in mind: to create the perfect men’s wallet. After mastering the billfold, the company expanded its leather offerings to a wide range of high quality personal and travel accessories, without an exorbitant price tag.
I received the deluxe luggage tag and an adorable key cover. Each item is crafted with supple leather that feels like it will hold up over the years and monogrammed with debossed letters (much better than initials that are just painted on). The brand’s attention to detail is also reflected in its thoughtful packaging, as you’ll see below.
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Luggage Tag: c/o Leatherology | Key Cover: c/o Leatherology