Updated: Weekender Bags Under $100

Cassidy Vegan Weekender ($70) (still a favorite of mine) / Mckinley Printed Weekender ($70) / Gray Striped Weekender ($35) / Horizontal Striped Weekender ($50) / Black Tassel Weekender ($45) / Polka Dot Weekender ($35)
This post that went up last year is consistently one of the posts that Jessica and I receive the most inquiries about. Seems that everyone loves a weekend getaway as much as we do and also wants a chic and affordable bag that holds just enough that will get them through being out of town a few days. Since many of the weekenders that we shared last time are now out of stock I thought it was time for an update. While this bag has been a long time favorite of mine I think this one would make a great alternative at an even lower price point (only $35!). I also encourage everyone to grab striped weekender that is only $33 and looks great.

A few more weekender bags all under $100:
Duffle Shoulder Bag ($60)
Canvas Weekender Satchel ($85)
Navy Polka Dot Weekender ($40)
Geometric Print Weekender ($40)
Keystone State Weekend Bag ($70)
Bike Ride Weekend Bag ($70)
Clever Endeavor Weekend Bag ($70) (seriously cute!)
Leaf and Dot Print Weekender ($35)
Faux Leather Weekender ($35)
Cream and Navy Striped Weekender ($33) (great bargain!)
Blue Stripe Weekender ($75)
Pebbled Faux Leather Weekender ($25)

New York State Of Mind

Jessica and I are in New York for the Thanksgiving holiday. I had mixed emotions about this trip before we left. I wasn't sure I wanted to be away from home during the holiday but now that we have arrived I couldn't be more excited about spending a few days exploring, taking in the sites, and shopping my way through as much of the City as possible. We have a few things planned such as taking in a show, seeing the parade, and visiting the Empire State Building but for the most part we are just going to spend our time trying to discover new places, looking for a few special Christmas gifts, and eating a lot of delicious food. If you have any suggestions of places we have to go to please send me a quick tweet.

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Gifts For The: Globe-Trotter

This gift guide includes gifts for the world traveler, the girl with a permanent case of wanderlust, who is always dreaming of her next adventure, and who is a grand collector of stamps in her passport.

Some of my of favorite gifts from the globe-trotting jetsetter include this cozy sweater, this beautiful iPad Case, this personalized pouch, and this cross body bag.

Umbrella / Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Camera (to document trips!) / Lingerie Bag / Luggage Tag / Neck Pillow (for long flights) / To Go Bottles / Cashmere Sweater (for stylish comfort) / Travel Blanket / iPhone Battery Pack / Hand Cream / iPad Case (so pretty) / Laundry Bag / iPhone Wallet Case / Scarf / Cashmere Socks / Sleeping Mask / Personalized Pouch (to make it personal) / Clarisonic / Pajama Shirt (to sleep in style) / Places to Go Notebook / Drybar Dry Shampoo / Purse Spray / Paintstripe Luggage Tag / Makeup Pouch / Rollerball Perfume / Travel Kit (travel essentials) / Luxe Travel Guides / Travel Candle / Cross Body Bag / Loafers (cute and comfortable) / Passport Case via: Vogue Brazil 2009 Editorial Flavia De Oliveira by Fabio Bartelt

Weekender Bags Under $100

Oversized Vegan Weekender ($85) (my favorite!) / Striped Canvas Bag ($82) / Southwest Bound Weekender (only $28!) / Dotted Weekender ($40) / Printed Weekender ($70) / Keystone State Weekender ($70)
I previously shared some of my favorite weekender bag finds here but since several of those bags are now out of stock I thought it was time to do a little update round up. This time I stuck to weekenders under $100 and was estatic to find that my favorite which was included in my previous post now comes in an oversized version.

Weekend getaways are one of the best things in life. If you have any mini retreats on the books (or even if you don't, seriously, every girl needs a weekender for when she is getting out of town for a few days) snatch up one of these great finds, like this one that is only $28, before they sell out.

Vegan Weekender ($70)
Star Print Bag ($55)
DVF Tote ($70)
Native Bag ($50)
Black and White Multi Weekender ($36)
Blue Multi Weekender ($70)
Pebbled Faux Leather Weekender ($37)
Printed Brown Weekender ($70)

Update: Due to some of these weekender bags being no longer available I have posted an updated list of my favorites here.

Being a Jetsetter

I love to travel. As a kid our family always went on a family vacation together every Summer. Usually we stuck to the states that border Kentucky. The first time I travelled further than a neighboring state was on my senior trip in high school. We went to Washington DC and to NYC. Since then I have always wanted to see more of the US and more of the world. My siblings and I have been on multiple trips to since then.

Later, this year I am going to be able to do a little more traveling. Tracy and I plan on going to NYC over Thanksgiving week. We are excited to see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and to do some shopping for Christmas then. Our family is also going to go to Tennessee sometime near Christmas.

While I am excited about these trips there are still so many places that I want to go to. I have always dreamed about travelling overseas. London has been a destination that I have wanted to travel to for some time now. There is just so much to see and do there. I want to stroll through the parks, visit the museums, and ride The London Eye. Then there is The Royal Court Theatre, Buckingham Palace, and I would love to go star gazing at the Royal Observatory. In planning my future trip to London I already have a growing list of things to do. One thing that I will need to do is find the perfect place to stay. Venere.com is a great website to help me figure that out. I can use that website to search for a place that fits my needs and budget.

Even though I know I won’t make it to London any time soon, I enjoy getting to plan my dream trip to there. I constantly add things to my Must Do While in London list and daydream about being there. Do you have a dream destination that you are planning for?

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A Surprising Item You Should Pack When Traveling

I recently shared how wonderful little red dresses are and today I am going to sing the praises of red once again. When packing for a trip I typically stick to items that can be easily mixed and matched and usually focus on a neutral color palette with one exception: one red item. Whether it is a dress, skirt, or a top a red item adds a little unexpected flare to your wardrobe while traveling. It gives you a fun, slightly sassy pop of color to wear while out of town. Another huge plus is that it really stands out and looks incredible in photographs and who doesn't want to get at least a few vacation photos were they look amazing. Here are a few pretty red items:
Electric Red Shirttail Sweater
Red Pleated Skirt
Cropped Blazer
Midi Skirt
Lattice Trim Shift Dress
Crepe Dress

P.S. Need more convincing check out this Instagram account to see some beautiful places Andrea Dabene has been photographed in her red skirt.

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Waiting For The Weekend: Weekender Bags

A great weekender bag is an essential item to have for a spur of the moment getaway or a weekend out of town. With the upcoming summer I hope we all manage to squeeze a few quick escapes into our calendars. I received a great weekender for Christmas (a similar one can be found here) and I have been surprised by how many times I have already put it to good use. This weekender is another favorite of mine. You can find two other weekenders for under $100 here and here. Some more of my favorites are below.

Classic Barrel Bag / Cassidy Vegan Weekender (a classic) / Deux Lux Bag / Filson Small Duffel / No-Fuss Weekender Bag (only $25!) / Red Ikat Weekender
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Destination: Nantucket

The impending end of Summer has me wishing I was spending the last days exploring Nantucket. I have never been but over the last couple years Nantucket has quickly rose to the top of my must visit list. Nothing would be better than days spent on the beach, sailing, biking around the island, and eating delicious food while surrounded by beautiful homes and flowers.

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Destination: Marfa, Texas

I have a strange fascination with Marfa, Texas. Strange in the sense that I typically dream of vacationing or escaping to bustling cities or the occasional sandy beaches with crystal blue water. Marfa sparked my interest a couple years ago and I now find myself researching it on a regular basis. What are your thoughts on the town? Have you ever visited Marfa or what location is currently on your must visit list?

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