Neutral Packing

We did a quick trip down to San Diego

I decided to have some fun with 

Packing  A Cream Palette

If you've been following my blog for a while

you already know

I always 

Pack In Color Stories

because it allows for 

Cohesive Outfits

with maximum choices while traveling.

It's a way to make sure my

shoes, clothes and my

Beloved Accessories

all play together beautifully!

I always start off any 

packing

even before picking the 

Color Story

with a list of possible events and destinations

so my

Packing Choices Function 

as needed!

Then  I can choose

 the most versatile Clothing Pieces

I literally went back and forth in my head

about including this picture of 

The Base Outfit.

My ego cried no!

It's not a flattering picture at all! 

But my higher self has wisely overruled my ego.

Because

I have always believed 

Personal Style 

is never limited to 

Personal Beauty.

Dressing well isn't just open to only the beautiful

Personal Style 

is for every single 

Person!

I think the power of dressing 

and 

Personal Style

is right here.

With the right

 knowledge of 

Proportion

and 

Combining different elements

we can all learn to dress ourselves

with as much 

Joy and Confidence

as we desire!

~~~~

So onward with my 

Packing!!

Here I paired 

a cream cargo pant

 with 

a white fitted bodysuit

making a functional base for 

much of the day.

A layered sweatshirt with an oversized jacket

and 

accessories

made for a cozy car ride look.

The clogs slip off comfortably in the car.

As do all of the accessories.

It's just me.

I just love starting off with a finished look

and

it has always served me well.

Once years ago

we literally got caught in a blizzard in Yosemite.

We ended up having to get a room at 

The iconic Ahwahnee Hotel in Yellowstone

and 

I was dressed as if it had been the destination.

I have more stories than time to tell

of  the occasions 

when being well put together served me in surprising situations!

It was a stunning and chilly day

at the beach when we stopped for coffee

in Oceanside.

A perfect opportunity to wear my new coat! 

We really don't get to many coat opportunities 

here in Southern California.

My favorite bracelets 

form my 

Upcoming Collection

were the perfect 

Outfit Finish!

Loving Accessories 

as much as I do

I always 

not only 

Design in Collections

but 

collect

 in what I call

Accessory Wardrobes

So just like in great packing

Styling Options are Maximized!

 

Whenever we are in Oceanside

we love to stop at 

The Seabird Hotel

It's a fresh and modern space

with a beautifully executed

Southern California Beach Vibe!

The Seabird Hotel

makes me see Oceanside in a brand new way!

It was a perfect backdrop 

to capture Jeff's fab new sweater

we picked up recently at Neiman Marcus

It's from

 Scotch and Soda Amsterdam.

It's not that often I get 

really Excited about Menswear!

A quick shoe, jacket and backpack change

and 

I was ready for our morning walk.

It's just a couple of miles round trip 

to the marina!

Then it was on to our 

San Diego destination of

The Intercontinental Hotel!

Another simple shoe change

to a mid heel

and 

throwing my trench over my shoulders

and 

I was ready for our hotel check in!

Jeff and I always put in a bit of effort 

to check in 

and 

not only does it 

feel good

it has always served us well!

Our  corner room on the 18th floor of the  bay front was

absolutely breathtaking!

The room was appointed with so many useful ammentities

most importantly 

a coffee maker!

It's the Club Room

that is our favorite1

It comes with a 180 degree of the bay

with an outdoor patio

and 

books about the area!

We really loved the panoramic views from the room!

Then it was time to get ready for the evening.

Another packing must for me

Turbans!

The quick and easy trick for a finished look!

We had a birthday dinner 

to celebrate our wonderful daughter 

turning 30!

We dined at the gorgeous

Seneca Tratoria 

on the 19 floor of 

The InterContinental Hotel

There we have it.

Another packing recap.

`~ make a list of travel destinations and activities

~ pick a color story to pull outfits from

~ choose versatile pieces when styling travel outfits

~ choose all travel accessories 

shoes, hats, turbans sunglasses, bags and jewelry

~ I keep a bag with my beauty and makeup

packed, so it's on the ready.

I hope you have found some of my tips helpful.

It has taken me years to fine tune my steps.

I have found the prep time before hand

to be so worth it in the end!

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life