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Short weekend getaways
can sometimes take the most planning.
Why is that?  You would think you could pack light and get away with only a few outfits, but if you're like me you quickly realize you have at least three 'what ifs' laid out.  You know what I'm talking about, the 'what if we go here' or 'what if we decide to do this' outfit options.

Last weekend I took a short work trip to Florida.
I needed to pack for Friday, Saturday, and a coming home outfit on Sunday.  I started with a few staple pieces; a cotton dress, cute cloth shorts, swim suit, and a cocktail dress.  This escalated into a 'what if' we decide to go shopping and walk around to do some sight seeing, 'what if' we decide to go out Saturday night after the conference.
Because of this I included some cute soft-pink shorts and a navy tank and an adorable stripped dress which is a step up from casual cotton.  

Let's talk packing strategy.  Luckily my husband knows how I travel and purchased some fantastic packing cubes allowing me to effectively sort my needs from my 'what ifs'.  These are available on Prime in adorable colors, I included a link to these packing cubes for you guys on my page.  Trust me, you're going to want these!

Any trip to the beach requires some sun protection, a good manicure/pedicure, and a good book.  This trip I chose to bring along my copy of The Girls by Emma Cline.



For airport fashion I like to keep things comfortable, yet attractive.  I was traveling from 60 degrees into 90 degrees.  This was a tricky one to plan, but I chose to wear some thin, wide leg pants and a black tank with some shimmery detail on the front.  When you are unsure always go black and white, it's an easy win between casual and class.



What do you guys like to wear in the sky?


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