So last week we covered my favorite things to bring “on the way” to a trip and this week we are going to cover what to bring for the trip itself. I am going to give you all a look into my duffle on a few necessities I cannot vacation without. First of all, I cannot go anywhere without a pair of nice skinny jeans. My absolute favorite brand is Blank N.Y.C. (pictured above). I mean no matter what the weather or venue… jeans work. Now in case you’ve worn the jeans to every dinner by the third night of the trip you may want to wear something else to change it up. This is why I always pack a cute dress, something light and easy to wear. Whenever you are wearing the dress you don’t want to be walking down 5th avenue and the wind give you a Marilyn Monroe look so I would pack a pair of spandex shorts… trust me, it doesn’t hurt to wear them. Also, I always bring a cotton basic tee because you never know what wardrobe malfunction you may have. As far as the shoes go I can’t leave anywhere without taking a pair of flats. Flats can go with so many things so even if your flip flops break while you’re pretending to be a showgirl, throw on the flats and it’ll be great. Yes, in the picture above you will see that I have put a topper with my necessities and that is because it is so versatile. Toppers easily dress up a plain top or can give you another layer of fabric when it get’s chilly at night.

Now let’s talk about jewelry. Jewelry has always been my hardest part of packing because I feel like I need a different necklace and earrings for every outfit I take. I have decided that is so not true. My main jewelry that I pack is just a pair of stud earrings and a simple necklace. I have pictured a leather and pearl necklace because it can be worn dressy or casual and is great for every season.