getting the most out of your carry-on

Summer is filled with a lot of packing and not always for the much needed R&R. I had to pack for a work trip last week. It was a convention in Dallas and besides the walk from the jitney to the hotel, I was inside the entire time! I went with another stylist friend of mine and thought I’d share what two seasoned wardrobe specialists packed for a 3 day trip on TulleBox.

For similar travel looks that could take you to a casual wedding, beach trip, honeymoon, or convention (my professional life happens to be in fashion which gives me some room to be creative), here are some pieces I put together from Kiskadee, Coco Blanca, and The Shoe Hive. These looks are based on three key pieces (a sweater, a dress, and a skirt), three pairs of shoes, one clutch, denim and some jewelry. In my professional opinion, this is how you build a seasonal wardrobe. By adding the various denim (here, distressed boyfriend and white), a blazer (in mint), and a white tank, you can achieve an abundance of looks from your carry-on luggage.

PLAN OF ACTION
Emilie Sweater from Joie at Kiskadee $238: Wear with white denim, over coral dress, with silk white skirt (three looks)

Nicole Miller Sunset Tidal Pleat Dress at Kiskadee $235: Wear alone, with Joie sweater, or with white silk skirt (three looks)

White Silk Maxi Skirt at Coco Blanca $165: Wear with white tank and turquoise necklace story, wear with Joie Emilie Chenille Sweater, add a blazer

DETAILS
Coral Sandals by Aerin, on sale at The Shoe Hive
Black Strappy Heel by Vince Camuto, on sale at The Shoe Hive
Cork Ankle-Strap Sandal by DVF, on sale at The Shoe Hive
Gold clutch, Coco Blanca $132
Turquoise Necklaces, Coco Blanca $85 – $264 (*Tip: these can all be worn together as a necklace story too.)
Turquoise Stud Earrings, Coco Blanca $65 (LOVE these for a small pop at your ear)
Hoop Earrings by Asha, The Shoe Hive $195
Bangles by Asha, The Shoe Hive $295 each

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Closer to September I will share more about the J. Hilburn men’s custom clothing brand for Fall ‘14. It’s awesome and garnering lots of attention in the press! Imagine a Sid Mashburn / Billy Reid / Tom Browne cocktail at a fraction of the cost!! Here’s a sneak preview:

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Alicia was born and raised in Alexandria, and married a local boy. She is happily married and the mother of two amazing children and one adorable and terribly smart border terrier named Dixie. Alicia has always known she was a creative. She collected editions of Vogue from junior high on and has always loved clothing and design. She studied interior design at VCU and parlayed that degree into commercial interior design, the web design, and ultimately found herself managing a local boutique and serving as a stylist to many Alexandrian women. She now has a successful full-time styling business, The Tulle Box, and makes it her business to make her clients feel great about themselves and the way they look.

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