Stylist Ilaria Urbinati's genius guide to packing maximum style into a quick three day jaunt to a warm location.  Just in time for the warm weather to arrive in the Northeast (ahem, NYC & Boston please take note).

image via Steamline Luggage

Everything You Need for a Warm-Weather Three-Day Getaway via DailyCandy
The Basics
3 pairs of socks
4 pairs of undies
2 bras (“I always stash one of my aunt Laura Urbinati’s bikinis — you can wear the top under tees.”)

The Pieces1 white button-up (“You can wear it long over jean shorts, as a bathing suit cover, or tied over your shorts or chinos.”)
2 tank tops
2 tees (“The Proenza Schouler ones are the best. They’re even cute to sleep in.”)
1 pair of chinos (“There are a million good pairs at J.Crew right now.”)
1 pair of skinny jeans
1 pair of denim cutoffs (“I love Double RL Vintage or Current/Elliott.”)
1 pair of shorts (cotton or linen)
1 long dress (“I wear my Daughters of the Revolution Butterfly dress in the city, the country, daytime, or dinner. It’s good for everything.”)
1 skirt
1 short dress
1 jacket (“Boy by Band of Outsiders blazer or a leather jacket from ASOS — pick your battles.”)
1 long cardigan
1 pair of sandals or espadrilles
1 pair of ballet flats (“Gap makes great ones you can toss in your carry-on.”)
1 pair of nude heels (“They go with everything and make your legs look crazy long.”)

The Extras 1 straw hat (“I wore a BCBGeneration boater — minus the bead embellishment — during my wedding weekend.”)
1 pair of sunglasses
1 scarf
Bracelets (“Made Her Think cuffs always make the right statement.”)
1 pair of stud earrings
1 pair of gold hoops (“Necklaces aren’t practical; they just get tangled up.”)

The Beauty
1 toiletry bag (“A neutral Bare bag doubles as a clutch.”)
Facial cleansing pads
Tinted moisturizer with sunscreen
Mascara
Lip balm (“Dr Pepper Lip Smacker is heaven.”)
Blush
Blemish treatment (“Mario Badescu drying lotion never fails.”)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Deodorant
Body lotion
Hair bands
1 scrunchie
1 headband
Shampoo and conditioner (“Nothing will ruin your weekend like a bad hair day.”)

The Baggage
1 day bag (“I don’t go anywhere without a Rebecca Minkoff M.A.C. Clutch.”)
1 nighttime clutch
1 large carryall
1 carry-on trolley (“I like to check my wheely bag and carry on the carryall — it’s faster to get through security this way, and the tote can double as a beach or grocery bag when you finally get where you’re going.”)

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For the next 9 days I will be in sunny Barbados :)  I will be sure to post lots of photos when I get back, & I'm sure I will be tweeting envious pics all week!

In the meantime...some of Olivia Graham's work to get you in the island spirit. If only I could look this good while gallivanting around the island!

De Witte Lelie

Should I ever decide to travel to Belgium, you can be sure I will be visiting Antwerp & staying at the De Witte Lelie.  Basking in the luxury of a 17th century marvel, the hotel boasts impeccable views alongside beautifully decorated rooms.  So chic & so romantic.  I can see it now, waking up in the four-poster beds, sipping a cappuchino out on the terrace & making my way down to the dining room for croissants&mimosas.

A girl can dream right?

Take Me On A Getaway

I have 4 weeks until I'm off to Barbados for 8 long luxurious days.  In those 4 weeks I need to replace my "lost" (misplaced) passport & stock up on some fresh new getaway looks.  Without having much time to peruse Newbury St. lately, (work - combined with the deathly cold weather Boston has had) my "getaway looks" currently amount to a big fat zero. I did however, find some inspiration from Anthropologie...they epitomize Caribbean vacations in my mind.  Flowy garments with ruffles & bold happy colors. 

How amazing is this look? The "top" is actually a bathing suit...please note: This is the first one-piece bathing suit I have ever fallen in love with.  I would wear those pants...everywhere.  Coming in from the beach...brunch...cocktail hour...bar....

 Another one-piece...though this one is strapless. I'm not entirely convinced I can frolic around in the waves wearing a strapless one-piece...I'm pretty sure it would end up around my waist. 

P.S. If anyone has been into Club Monaco recently...or perused their resort lookbook - I am very disappointed with the number of long silk skirts they have.  I get the maxidress trend, I'm all over it (if it's in a breathable frabric where my undercarriage won't get overheated) but long silk skirts??? Come on! I'd like to cut every single one of them up into functional racerback tanks.  Silk.don't.breathe.

What're your favorite vacation getaway looks?

Promise.To.Be.More.Diligent!!!

Yikess....I really need to get back into blogging! I wish I could say in the time that I have been on a vacation from this blog, life has changed drastically - but it hasn't!  I suppose digging deeper into that notion, I believe I live a happy, healthy, successful life ...so maybe I should be glad things aren't drastically different! 

LDW '10 (for those of you who aren't acronym saavy - Labor Day Weekend) was spent at the St. Lawrence River, 1000 Islands area in Upstate NY with my wonderful parents. 

We are so fortunate to be invited often to a sprawling palatial house that sits right on the river every year, with as you can see boasts- breathtaking views. It was so nice to get away & relax, drink copious amounts of wine, & eat til we could no longer move.  The nights often ended with late-night "dance parties" of which MY father was the ringleader.  What.A.Sight.

I find myself wishing there were more holiday 

weekends in the summer. Memorial Day, 4th of July,

& Labor Day just aren't enough, ... maybe I just crave more summertime parties ;-) 

*Photos compliments of my uncle, Mark Anderson

Big Dave & his beer of choice, Labatt Blue ... yumm :)