Road Trip Packing Essentials

I posted about taking a road trip a little while back and finally I have made time to take one! I'll be spending the weekend at my family's beautiful home in Winhall, Vermont. In preparation for the weekend I decided to share some of my road trip essentials.

A heavy sweater

Cute, cozy socks

My favorite, warmest mittens

My Sorel boots, cozy and functional!

My favorite book, East of Eden

A bold printed scarf

An easy to wear beanie

A notebook to jot down ideas & inspiration.Vermont always gets my creative juices flowing.  

My main concern in Vermont is warmth. My days are spent outside on the mountain and trekking through the woods. If you're not bundled up the cold will go right to your core. Cozy sweaters with fun prints, and cute wool socks make staying warm easy and don't force you to sacrifice style for function.

What are your road trip essentials?

Daily Style: Layered in Winter White

 Sweater: Abercrombie & Fitch Tunic:Free People 

Crop Top:Free People Jeans:Paige Denim Boots:Jeffrey Campbell Hat:Free People

From my decor aesthetic to my wardrobe I have always been drawn to the delicacy of ivory and cream. There is a whimsicality and a femininity to these muted hues that color doesn't seem to provide. And while the world outside is coated in a layer of white, I found it fitting to incorporate these soft shades into my wardrobe.

I think the key to pairing several pieces within the same color family is to find a focal point, a piece that will draw the eye and act as the base of the look. When adding layers look for shades that compliment the focal point. In this look I pulled inspiration from the weathered cream lace and polka-dots on the tunic, choosing layering pieces of the same shade. Start with a strong base and the rest will fall into place.

How do you layer your favorite shades?