On the Road(trips)

   

                               

                                      Vegas|Yosemite|Lake Tahoe|Mammoth|Sacramento|                                                                                                     

Going on a week long road trip has taught me one of three things:

1. Headphones are key item for staying sane during card rides and a huge lifesaver if you're stuck in the same room as a snorer.

2. As awful as plain flip-flops may be they come in handy when cute shoes turn to be the most painful...as I learned the hard way that my Enzo Angiolini flats (picture three) aren't ideal for a stroll in Yosemite.

3.There is no such thing as over-packing!! Especially when you're on the move, be prepared for the weather changes, casual days and fancy nights, and nothing feels better than knowing you have options.                        

Key Essentials:

Sunscreen, lotion, anything and everything to stay on top of your personal hygiene.

Extra pair of shoes, ideally your most comfortable pair.

A light sweater! I've underestimated how important this can be. You do not want to be that person shivering nor the one who's sweating in that huge sweater but can't for to take it off.

Water and snacks, such as cheeze-its, almonds, granola bars, etc.

And if you're picky when it comes to pillows like I am, bring one also, it helps for quick naps in the car.

Wardrobe:

For the car ride's it is so important to be comfortable, simple but far from basic.

I opted to wear,on most days, denim shorts(not high-waisted)

Hollister

Forever 21

Lucky Brand

Rompers are also beyond comfortable and give off a cool summery look.

Fashion Nova

Forever 21

Free People

Cardigans and tank tops also made up most of my outfits for the longer car rides:

Nordstrom

Cotton On

Urban Outfitters

Accessorizing is always a must and I chose floppy brim hats and sunglasses

Urban Outfitters

Trust me when I say over-packing isn't something to worry about, if you think you might need it, you WILL need it. Throw it all in.

Music/Playlist:

As I mentioned earlier my headphones and music literally kept me from going insane during what seemed to be a never ending car ride (especially on the way back home.)

My music taste is one I can not label, my playlist has artists from Ed Sheeran to Eminem to The Beatles. I made sure to make an extra lengthy playlist including:

John Mayer, Beyonce, Guns N' Roses, The Script, Lorde, Kanye West, Coldplay, Sam Smith, Aerosmith, Drake(for the moments you want to be melodramatic and think of past relationships while looking out the window), Sia, Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Frank Ocean, Maroon 5, Kings of Leon, Jay-Z, Gwen Stefani/No Doubt, Justin Timberlake, Queen and BANKS to name a few.

One day I'm soaking up the sun in Vegas and the next I'm freezing in Mammoth, next thing I know I'm enjoying the sunset in Lake Tahoe. Not that I'm complainiing. I realize this might be quite a dense post despite that fact that I left A LOT out. 

xx M