Travel Outfit Inspiration

Planning a trip to Italy for the winter? Be sure to pack accordingly! Italian weather ranges from cold, harsh winters in the mountains and north to milder winters in costal areas and southern regions. 

Although I haven't traveled to Italy in the winter, I hear visiting the country is great at this time of year because it is the tourist "off season" - less lines at the must-see sites. Also, experiencing another culture's holiday traditions will create many new memories. You might even bring new celebration ideas back home! If you're traveling throughout the country, be sure to pack a versatile wardrobe. Layers are your friend - you can pile them on in colder regions and don less in warmer regions. 

What is your favorite time of year to travel? 

Some outfit inspiration: 

Winter adventure by colettem featuring black knee high boots

W118 by Walter Baker loose top
theoutnet.com

Pull Bear brown herringbone jacket
$65 - pullandbear.com

Vero Moda short jacket
$55 - veromoda.com

Madewell skinny fit jeans
madewell.com

Sole Society black knee high boots
solesociety.com

Zatchels metallic leather handbag
$90 - bankfashion.co.uk

Kate Spade blue jewelry
neimanmarcus.com

Topshop infinity scarve
nordstrom.com

Packing for Italy 101

Packing for Italy was rough. I had to fit clothes, toiletries, books and magazines, my laptop and "American" items for my family friends and meet the suitcase weight limit. To make this chore a little easier, I compiled some lessons and tips I learned during my study abroad experience. 

• You do not need as much clothing as you think. I wish I packed less because after making purchases abroad, it was a struggle to fit everything in when returning to the U.S. My recommendation is to pack for three weeks and do laundry. 
• Duct tape your shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste and body wash so it doesn't open and explode during your flights/train rides & put them in plastic bags. 
• Bring a smaller suitcase with clothing and necessities in it as a carry-on, just in case something goes wrong with luggage. 
• Ladies, heels are not cobblestone street friendly. Wedges & flats work. 
• Ladies & gentlemen: be sure to have one long pair of pants and a sweater or long sleeve shirt for visiting churches. 
• Don't forget a converter for chargers, blow dryers or hot styling tools. 

Photo credit: social.eli.ubc.ca

Hope these tips help! If you have any other tips, I would love to hear. 

Buon viaggio!