My Packing System … Part 2 ... The Clothes … the Clothes

In yesterday's post about getting ready for my trip 

for Bloggers in Napa Valley

I covered my packing system

for everything … except 

the clothes.

So now to the more dramatic part of my packing.

The Clothes.

Whenever I have a trip

I try to find out as much information as I can

about the itinerary and specifics of the trip.

For me that's when the creative fun begins

as far as styling outfits 

perfect for each occasion.

For drinks and dinner the first night

at the Andaz  Hotel

I styled an outfit perfect for the evening

with my denim tunic 

with my sequin pants and a denim trench.

The lines of the outfit are quite simple 

making them the perfect backdrop for …

Lots of Bling!

I collect accessories in wardrobes.

For this fabulous ensemble I am bringing

Antique Oppulence Collection

made up of pearls and crystals

all with settings with an antique brass finish.

Wednesday we will have the fabulous opportunity 

to spend the day touring in a limo

via Napa Valley Wine Tours

visiting some of Napa's best wineries .

For a day of wine tasting 

I am taking Adrienne's advice

and

dressing casually

with a nod to being functional as well.

I will be finishing off my outfit

with some well chosen accessories.

Although I was so excited about my fabulous suede clogs

practicality won out …

they just didn't make the cut 

when it came to packing space issues.

Speaking of not making the cut …

neither did this wonderful

maybe wear to dinner the second night …

it was just to much of a maybe …

that took up a lot of room.

Sadly it was left behind …

although I do have mad plans for the skirt

pairing it with a white blazer for another upcoming occasion.

Taking it's place for Wednesday night dinner out

is my sure bet instead …

my leather jacket

lace top

and 

sequin skirt

paired with my favorite brooch necklace

and 

of course 

some more  well chosen accessories.

A vintage bag

patent pumps

and

 mixing in some turquoise 

with the crystal statement necklace

to really round out the look.

After I figure out the itinerary when I pack

I then do an overall view for the trip

and

 decide what else I need to fill in with.

I always want to bring gym clothes

that can either 

make it to the gym

o

r in spectacular areas like Napa

work just as well for outside walks.

One always personal need 

I have found to be most necessary when I travel

Lounging clothes.

I feel so much of traveling 

and

taking in new sights and experiences

 many times requires clothes when I am "on"

I personally 

 really also need some down time when I travel

for some alone time

just to cozy in some loungewear.

Even if it's just for an hour

that time to feel rejuvenated

makes me so better equipped

to really savor and enjoy

the essence of the locale.

Which brings me to 

my travel outfit.

When traveling to a destination

and 

home again

I always will prefer a jacket of some sort.

Maybe it's because I am a woman 

who came into her adult life in the eighties

but I always feel more  confident in any situations

in a jacket…

to me a jacket is a bit like a form of armor.

A jacket makes me feel  more empowered 

for what ever the situation may bring.

And of course 

more empowered 

with the addition of some great 

accessories!

On that note

my packing is finished.

It is with a very excited heart

and 

a little bit of nerves

that I will be on my way 

to meet up with some

absolutely splendid women

for our 

Bloggers in Napa Valley trip ….

A trip 

which is in it's self 

a testement

to the fabulous 

connections that can be made through blogging.

I will be back here on Friday.

Until then

you can follow our trip on instagram

by following me

the link is on my side bar

and

 you can also then follow all of us

with this  #bloggersinnapavalley

As always My Friends

I wish you love and joy

as you stele your life