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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Let's Getaway!

Going away this weekend?

With 4th of July this weekend I'm sure a lot of people will be heading off to fun destinations or to visit family & friends. I will be heading off to Iowa to see a few Pi Phi sisters so I am super excited! Not to mention I will experience my first "small town" 4th of July. It shall be interesting....

Anyways, here are a few of my travel must haves. These are some of the things I will be taking with me on my little weekend getaway.

tote | sandals | earrings | phone case | cheek tint

chino short | cosmetic bag | travel size products

Cosmetic bag | I always need some type of cosmetic bag to hold all of my toilet trees. This one form Forever 21 is adorable! My friend gave me one of there makeup bags a little while back and it is actually perfect for traveling. Not to mention they are super affordable and come in a variety of prints and colors.
Foundation | Foundation is a must for me. If I don't have foundation on there is something severely wrong with me! So, it is for sure an essential if I am going away for a long weekend.
iPad | Instead of carrying around a laptop I can now just bring my iPad. I recently got an iPad so I am excited to travel with it!
Cha Cha tint | If I had to take one blush with me it would probably be my travel size Cha Cha tint. It is great because you can swipe it on and go. No brush needed! So if you are tight for space this is a great option.
Stud earrings | I don't like to bring a lot of earrings when I travel because I'm afraid I will loose them! So, I just bring one pair of neutral studs that I can wear with anything.
Fun phone case | I can't go anywhere without a fun phone case. Kate Spade ones are my favorite.
Deodorant | Since it is super hot now and days deodorant is a must. I don't want to be smelly! I use Secret clinical strength.
Travel size products | Whenever I travel I always bring travel size products. I usually go with Bath and Body works for lotion and body wash then Herbel Essence for shampoo.
Chino shorts | As you may know, chino shorts are my go-to summer piece. They are super comfortable and come in fun colors and prints.
Jack Rogers sandals | If I had to take one pair of shoes it would probably be my Jack Rogers. They go with everything I wear and can be casual or dressy.
Longchamp tote | I love this tote bag! It is the ideal purse to travel with because it is so light and easy to carry. I highly suggest one if you just need a quick bag to throw your stuff in.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

How to pack for a cruise!

As you all know I recently went on a Disney Cruise. While I was packing I was struggling so much as to what to bring. Mainly because it is winter but I'm going somewhere warm and what do you even need for a cruise! So, after my cruise was all over I am making you a list of everything you will need for a cruise vacation.

The lovely Disney Fantasy that we sailed on!

Obviously you need underwear and bras! If you are going for a week or four days or longer bring as much as you would for a normal trip plus a few extra if you want to change after a day at the pool or something. For bras only pack about 2-3. Pick a strapless option then a tan or white option. You want whatever you pack to go with anything you might be wearing.
Bring one or two swimsuits! I packed way to many swimsuits for my trip. Although we had some iffy weather I didn't need the 5 or 6 that I packed. Bring your two favorite ones so you won't mind wearing them a few times. Trust me you don't need a different bathing suit for each port or day on the boat.
Be sure to bring a sweatshirt of some type. It gets super cold between air conditioning and also the wind gets pretty intense on the top decks at night. So, just have one handy for when you might get cold.
A no brainer is to bring outfits for your dinners on the cruise. Be sure to account for either formal, semi-formal, or casual nights. Also, follow the dress code for your ship! There is nothing I hate more then people showing up to a nice dinner in jean shorts and dirty sneakers.
Also, if you are 18+ be sure to account for clothes you may want to wear to the bars or nightclubs on your ship. I'm glad I brought extra cute shorts and crop tops for my trip because after dinner I would sometimes change out of my dress and heels. So, if you would rather change out of your nice outfit into something more comfortable be sure to pack for that. I recommend bringing however many nights of outfits you plan on "going out" on your cruise.
For sure you need to bring all of your hair products, makeup, and other things of that nature. Just be sure to get travel sizes if you can and to limit what makeup you bring. There is no need to pack a bunch of eye shadow and blush options pick a small palette you don't mind using all of the nights. Also, don't over pack on lip colors! (I struggled with this one due to my severe addiction...)
My last and final tip for you are some beach/ port essentials. Be sure to bring a medium to larger tote or backpack. This will come in handy when carrying your towel and other essentials. But, also it will be very useful if you plan to shop on any of your ports. This way you can just stick your souvenirs in your bag rather then carrying a bunch of little bags around. Also, be sure to back a baseball cap! I love wearing hats on a normal day but a baseball cap can hide your hideous "I just got out of the pool" hair. Not to mention it can protect your eyes and head if you are somewhere super warm.

So those are all of my cruise packing tips. If you are planning to go on a cruise anytime soon I hope you have a fabulous time! You could also take these tips into consideration for just a vacation to somewhere warm as well!

xoxo Miranda

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Through a lens: Pictures from my cruise!

Here are some of my favorite pictures I took while on the cruise. Most of the time the weather was kind of crappy but I got a few good shots when it was sunny and warm!