WHEN 36 DEGREES ISN'T ENOUGH

Last weekend, my sister and I finally headed down south for that much needed weekend just worshiping the sun and getting ourselves toasted in 36 degrees heat.  

(Relaxing day at the beach with these stylish and preppy swim trunks from Tommy Hilfiger)

No, we did not pack up our L.L. Bean tote but guess what, there is always our trusty J. Crew Kelly green tote and tracks from Vampire Weekend and Two Door Cinema Club to keep us bouncy whole weekend.

 

(Here's what I packed with me:  J. Crew Kelly green tote, espadrilles and my trusty straw hat from Florence)

(And yes,  here's what I wore to the beach: Purple trunks from Speedo, Espadrilles, white linen shirt, preppy nato straps and leather bracelet from Guam - a gift from my officemate)

BASIC MATTER 22: THE WEEKENDER BAG

Whether you are packing for a weekend getaway in Nasugbu or a day trip down south, don’t forget to tote your must-haves in these stylish bags. Mine’s a large Madaket tote from J. Crew.


(Thanks Ingrid!)

The J. Crew large Madaket tote is made out of cotton canvas with navy canvas handles, binding, sidebands and white piping, top snap closure and side snaps – it’s perfect, sturdy and definitely chic!



Perfect for all seasons, this Peter Werth Navy Holdall Bag is also a perfect bag for that quick weekend trip in the country. Its size means a lot of storage and is a great addition to any look.

Also from Peter Werth, this Ink Striped Holdall Bag is a great addition to your wardrobe if you're looking to establish a nautical trend. With a PU trim and an outer front pocket for more storage, this bag is definitely a must have.

All bags by Peter Worth are available at Brighterman.