April 4, 2022

The Best Truffle Hunting in Italy

Truffle Hunting in Umbria, Italy in the fall

I have been dreaming of going truffle hunting in Italy for years, so when we booked our trip to Italy last fall, my top priority was experiencing this unique Italian tradition. I took to the internet as well as a few locals I know to find out where we should go truffle hunting. We ended up choosing the family-owned, Black Truffle Lodge which runs Wild Foods Italy, located in the charming hamlet of Pettino, Umbria and it was one of the best experiences of our lives. More than just a truffle hunt, the adventure with Wild Foods Italy is “a day immersed in the culture and traditions of our family…

July 22, 2021

Miami Style Guide

Faena Miami Bech

Here are some current 2021 summer style trends that will be great for a trip to Miami! Clothing: Cutouts – fun cutouts are super on trend this summer: Neon and bright pinks – these are especially apt for Miami: Slinky, satin – also great for Miami: Strappy strappy – extra straps that wrap around the mid section and back are really popular right now:  “Cottagecore” – super feminine girly, puffy sleeves, floral print dress are having a moment. This look might not be as popular in Miami, but I think some of these options might still be cute for the daytime there: Open backs- open backs are definitely having a moment…

November 4, 2019

amsterdam fall / winter style guide

what to pack for amsterdam in the fall and winter

wear this there: what to pack for amsterdam in the fall and early winter ~ i’ve been to amsterdam twice. most recently in late october and before that in early january. i don’t think there’s ever a bad time to experience this beautiful city, you just need to be prepared for the weather, so i’ve put together a style guide on what to pack for a trip to amsterdam in the fall or early winter. if you’re going later in the winter, check out my full winter style guide for amsterdam, paris, and london here. amsterdam style is really interesting. it’s definitely got a street style minimalist, chic/hipster vibe. generally,…

April 7, 2019

safari travel & style guide

lion pride with cubs in the masai mara national reserve

wear this there: what to pack for safari and everything else you should know before your trip when i was first planning my outfits for safari i took a little trip to rei and spent like $1,000 on things i didn’t actually need (thank god for their generous return policy). fun fact about me: i always freak out before every trip and order a million things, i usually don’t need and then return half of them and the other half doesn’t show up in time, so it’s generally always a disaster zone until the moment i hop on that uber heading to the airport and can finally relax about packing,…

February 28, 2019

what to pack for a ski trip in vail, colorado

views from vail mountain in the winter, snow covered mountain tops, skiing

wear this there: what to wear for a ski trip in vail, colorado ~ Updated December 2021 a comprehensive style and travel guide for a ski trip in vail, colorado ~ being from colorado, it only made sense that i do a post on ski trips, so i put together a winter style guide for a ski trip to vail, colorado and i include an insider’s travel guide for vail. before you pack your bags, check out my comprehensive guide for what to wear on a ski trip in vail, colorado. (note, if you’re going to aspen, you can dress up more than this, and if you’re going to breckenridge…