Niagara Falls

Dress-H&M, Sunglasses-Kenneth Cole, Sandals-Tory Burch, Handbag-Stuart Weitzman

On the way from the Finger Lakes to Toronto we stopped to show Ariyana Niagara Falls. Even though she did not have a huge interest in seeing the waterfalls, it was nice to take a break from being in the car and we enjoyed a casual dinner at a restaurant overlooking the waterfalls. 

Finger Lakes Wine Region

Yesterday we spent the day at the Finger Lakes Wine Region in New York and  it was a beautiful and warm day for wine tasting at the local wineries, walking along the harbor, and sipping on a nice cold riesling on the hotel patio. And of course this was all followed by a nice long siesta late in the afternoon.

I love this quote I saw at a winery yesterday and agree great wine brings me joy and happiness. 

My new favorite shoes are these Kate Spade espadrille flats and I have been wearing them almost everyday since I got them.  (I bought them on sale at Lord & Taylor for 40% off!If you do get a pair be sure to go up a full size. They run small.)

I picked up this embroidered dress at Zara last week. (They also had an amazing sale going on in the store.)

At times it was a struggle trying to keep Ariyana entertained during our wine tasting but overall she did pretty well.

At one winery we tried the chocolate and wine pairing and we tasted this milk chocolate bark made with sesame oil and seeds. It was so good we had to take some back with us.

Style Trend: The Maxi Skirt

Naina-Banana Republic tank top and espadrilles, KarmaSuthra necklace, Old Navy cropped crochet sweater, Ann Taylor silk maxi skirt, Calypso St. Barth for Target sequins tote, Michael Kors belt  Ariyana-Calypso St. Barth's for Target dress, Old Navy jellies

We spent the long weekend in Puerto Rico and it was great having some down time to relax, enjoy the sunshine, and spend quality time as a family.  Ariyana even made friends at the pool so I was able to catch up on some leisure reading and after such a long time I finally had time to read (and finish) a book.  The book I read was called Two Kisses for Maddy-A Memoir of Loss and Love and it came highly recommended by my sister.  Even though the story is sad and bittersweet and I cried numerous times, it was such an uplifting and moving story of love and hope.

This vacation was also the perfect opportunity to wear my new white maxi skirt and now that the warm weather is finally here in Boston I cannot wait to style some more summer looks with this skirt.

It's The Little Things

My sister recently introduced me to livingsocial and she sent me this amazing deal on The Setai Hotel. When I checked it out I knew this would be perfect place to stay for our mini getaway to New York City.  This brand new 5 star luxury hotel is conveniently located in Midtown right on 5th avenue.  There were so many little things about this hotel that made our experience enjoyable but  here's just a few.....

A beautiful view of the Empire State Building from our spacious room

A rainfall shower, oversized tub, and bath salts

Marc by Marc Jacobs handbag, Zara jacket, BCBG top, JBrand jean leggings, Stuart Weitzman boots, necklace-gift from my mom from India

Traveling in Style: Part II

With the Thanksgiving travel this past week, my recent business trips,  and more upcoming holiday travel,  I have been packing and re packing my travel handbag.  The good thing is I am getting closer to mastering all the items I need to bring in my large travel tote.  Now if I can just master packing for business trips and vacations I will be all set.

Here are my top "must have" travel accessories for traveling in style. (And here is Part I in case you missed it!)

1. Cityslips Travel Flats $28.00

These flats are perfect for the airport security line and for those times when you  have been wearing  high heels for too many hours.  They fit perfectly in most handbags and they come in a pouch that converts to a full size tote bag.  They are also available in this luxe leopard print at Neiman Marcus.

2. Black Cashmere Wrap $149.50 on sale  

This medium weight single ply cashmere wrap functions as a cozy wrap on the airplane and converts to a stylish scarf during the day or a wrap on a cool evening. I have several non-cashmere shawls but my favorite one to use is a beige soft cashmere wrap I received as a gift.  I think I might need a black one next.  It really does make a difference when it is cashmere!

3. Saffiano Media Sleeve $75.00 pre-order

I just saw this and I LOVE it.   This media sleeve is the perfect way to protect your  IPhone when you travel. It comes in purple and orange as well. The black one is not available yet but I am thinking about pre-ordering this one or getting the orange one.

 

4. Jewelry Pouch $39.50

I always carry my jewelry in my handbag when I travel and even though I have several jewelry pouch's I love this one from J.Crew. It is made of a soft silk blend, comes in windsor grey or heirloom pink, and it would make the perfect holiday gift for a stylish traveler.

5.  Vapur .5L Anti Bottle $9.99

These water bottles are convenient, reusable, and they are great for on-the-go use. They are flexible so they stand when they are full and the fold up when they are empty. This is the perfect alternative to carrying a plastic water bottle when traveling.

6.Occasion Sequin Framed Large Wristlet $128.00

This past week during Thanksgiving I stopped into the Coach store and I saw these wristlets and the poppy occasion sequin pouch's and I love them.  The benefit of carrying a clutch in your travel handbag is you can keep all your small items organized.  I like to fill my clutch or wristlet with gum, chapstick, hand sanitizer, lip gloss, and other small items.   Then when you arrive at your travel destination you can use the wristlet or clutch as an evening bag.

What are some of your "must have"accessories for traveling in style?