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| From Go Nevada County |
This week I am featuring a travel wardrobe planned for a stylish woman spending a Valentine's Day weekend in the big city with her significant other. They will enjoy a bit of sightseeing and shopping as well as dinner in an exclusive restaurant followed by a play, or perhaps a symphony or the opera. Since this is definitely out of my normal realm, I can only imagine what will be appropriate, but the only really formal dress I own came from Banana Republic (albeit years ago), so I found many of the apparel choices for this wardrobe on their website.
One thing I decided about the woman who packs this wardrobe is that she will do as she pleases, whether she conforms to the fashion of the moment or not. Black, white, and red are her signature colors, and she has a preference for natural materials like silk and cashmere, but if a cute little clutch bag shaped like a heart catches her eye she will go for it no matter what anyone else thinks! Here is her "in transit" outfit:
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| Clockwise from top left: Pure Collection Gassato Swing Cardigan in Black; Saks Fifth Avenue Collection Cashmere-Lined Leather Gloves in Black; Nordstrom Tissue Weight Wool and Cashmere Scarf in Red Pepper; Ralph Lauren Double-Breasted Wool Coat in Black; Banana Republic Buckle Chelsea Boots in Black; Banana Republic Portfolio Slouchy Convertible Italian Leather Tote in Black; Banana Republic Avery Ankle-Fit Italian Wool Blend Pant in Black; Pure Collection Relaxed Washed Silk Blouse in Hand Drawn Floral; Center: Michael Kors Women's Portia Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch in Gold. |
(BTW, that lovely leather tote bag is on sale right now, and is also available in Deep Red.)
This woman will not be confined to just silver or gold jewelry, as she loves both, and if she can find pieces that combine the two, so much the better. On Valentine's Day she has decided she will be the lady in red (and unlike me she is perfectly comfortable in stiletto heels), so this is what she packs:
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| Clockwise from top left: Pandora Two Hearts Hoop Earrings; WinterSilks Ladies Heavyweight Washable Silk Long Sleeve Turtleneck in Black; Banana Republic Dot Medium Square Italian Silk Scarf in Red; Banana Republic Todd & Duncan Cashmere Drop Shoulder Crew in Black; Equipment Essential Silk Blouse in Bright White; Banana Republic Devon-Fit Stretch-Velvet Legging in Dark Charcoal; it luggage Autograph Hardside 8 Wheel 20.1" Expandable Spinner Luggage in Black with Grey; Banana Republic Madison 12-Hour Pump in Ruby Red Suede; Bags for Her Suede Heart Shape Clutch Bag in Red; Banana Republic Bi-Stretch Angled Seam Dress in Beret Red; Tiffany & Co. Two-Tone Loving Heart Collar Necklace; Middle top: Coldwater Creek Heart Trio Necklace in Silver; Dower & Hall Sterling Silver Entwined Hearts Pendant Necklace in Silver/Gold. |
Since this is a vacation, our stylish woman does not feel the need to dress to the nines for the whole trip, as she knows one can be well dressed and also comfortable with the right apparel. And while the pajamas she packs may look sensible, they are also luxurious in 100% silk:
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| Neiman Marcus Silk Satin Two-Piece Pajama Set in Red |
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I think even I could be happy in a wardrobe like this (although minus the high heels), at least for a long weekend. However, next week I will return to my comfort zone with a more casual wardrobe. I do not have anything specific in mind yet, but perhaps I will pick some colors that normally do not catch my eye. Time to start looking!
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