Tag: Summer Style

Destinations, New York, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: Packing List for Albany, New York (in a backpack!)

Alyssa stands by the NY State Capitol Building in a black jumpsuit

Everything I packed in my under-the-seat bag for our weekend in Albany, New York

Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews, Style

A Look at Everlane’s Travel-Ready Daytripper Shirtdress, Italian Leather Tourist Heel, Linen Way-High Drape Pant, and Cactus Leather Hobo

Alyssa wears the Daytripper Shirtdress from Everlane

A mini-review of a few new items from Everlane, including The Daytripper Shirtdress, The Italian Leather Tourist Heel, The Linen Way-High Drape Pant, and The Cactus Leather Hobo

Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews, Style

An Honest Review of the Melia Flat from VIVAIA

Alyssa sits in front of the mirror wearing the Melia flats

A review of VIVAIA’s dainty flats made from recycled water bottles – and an exclusive discount code for readers!

Destinations, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, US Virgin Islands, USA

Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for St. Croix

Alyssa stands among the pastel buildings in Christiansted

I have to say, it feels so wonderful to be back sharing packing list posts with you! Travel style is easily one of my favorite subjects – what you place in your suitcase sets the tone for your trip and thus requires careful consideration. Packing is interwoven with the trip-planning process: you have to figure …

Colombia, Destinations, Packing Lists, Style, Travel

Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for Cartagena, Colombia

Alyssa stands under the colorful Cartagena Umbrellas

Everything I packed for a four-day trip to Cartagena—and a review of The Day Crossover Sandals from Everlane

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: A Summer Packing List for Charlotte, North Carolina

Flatlay with light wash denim cutoffs, a white linen top, and a red bandana

Opening my suitcase and sharing everything I packed for a long weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina: It’s not often you see a long-distance road trip packing list on Wayward! A few weeks ago we visited our friends in Charlotte, North Carolina, and to be honest, I fretted over what to pack. Michael and I had …

Destinations, Florida, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

A Lazy Beach Getaway in John’s Pass, Florida, and Everything I Packed

The sun sets over the Gulf Coast

Michael’s answer to where he wanted to go for his birthday was the same as last year: “The beach.” “Are you sure?” I asked. “Absolutely,” he replied, and off I went exploring both of Florida’s coasts on Airbnb. I compiled a short list of places to stay, and he chose a small studio in John’s …

Travel, Travel Products, Wish Lists and Gift Ideas

Summer Travel Style Wish List

Palm trees in Miami

Happy Summer! Weather-wise it’s felt like summer here since, oh, April or so – but now that the kids are out of school and the college students have returned to their hometowns for the next few months, my city has thinned out and I’m finally getting to enjoy a slower pace of life. This post …

Destinations, Mexico, Packing Lists, Style, Travel

Traveling Light: Packing List for Three Days in Mexico City

A graphic that reads "Mexico City Packing List"

My colleagues were confused when I lamented about packing for Mexico City. “Why?” they asked. “Don’t you just pack shorts, tanks, and sandals?” All of Mexico is not hot, with sunny beaches. In fact, much of the interior of Mexico runs quite cool due to the elevation. Mexico City’s temperature varies little throughout the year, …

Destinations, Missouri, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: A Summer Packing List for St. Louis, Missouri

A graphic with a photo of the St. Louis Arch with text overlay that reads "Packing List: St. Louis, MO"

Sharing everything I packed in my carry-on for a weekend in St. Louis, Missouri Well, Michael and I finally made it to St. Louis, Missouri, and we did so in celebration of our tenth dating anniversary at that. With just shy of thirty-six hours in the city we had no excuse but to pack lightly—which …