I can’t wait! Have you ever been?

]]> http://witwhimsy.com/2012/05/23/new-orleans-bound/feed/ 5 http://witwhimsy.com/2012/05/03/boston-bound/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://witwhimsy.com/2012/05/03/boston-bound/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 13:54:29 +0000 Meghan http://witwhimsy.com/?p=10643   Hopping a train to Boston this afternoon to meet my sister who will be flying there from Chicago…weee! I haven’t been to Boston since I was little (in 1994!) so I am long overdue and can’t wait to explore the city and see a few friends while I’m at it. Have any recommendations of [...]]]>

Hopping a train to Boston this afternoon to meet my sister who will be flying there from Chicago…weee! I haven’t been to Boston since I was little (in 1994!) so I am long overdue and can’t wait to explore the city and see a few friends while I’m at it.

Have any recommendations of things not to miss? I would absolutely LOVE to hear them!

1. Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair, $80 // This has transformed my skin since using each night before going to bed and it’s a new ritual. Plus teh bottle is under 3oz. for carry ons.
2. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream, $26 // This was a recent purchase and I love it for being lightweight, yet super hydrating. Also small enough for travel.
3. Jouer spf 15 Lip Sheer in Positano, $22 // This was sent to me recently and I fell in love because the color is sheer, yet adds enough color to wake up your face just a wee bit for early runs to the airport.
4. J.Crew Lula Patent Leather Ballet Flats, $128// These have been my footwear of choice on planes (and in life, really) and they are so comfortable.
5. Luna Bar in Iced Oatmeal Raisin, $2 // If I don’t pack these, I eat horribly when at the airport. This is my flavor of choice.
6. Benefit Cosmetics’ They’re Real Mascara, $22 // I do very little makeup these days and when I do it consists of a bit of lip color and this mascara. Instant transformation of your face with just your lashes. *dreams*

Over the years as I’ve traveled more for work and lots of long weekends with friends, etc., I’ve gotten real good at packing lightly and efficiently. My most recent trips to Clevelandand Los Angeles found me with light luggage and I’ve finally narrowed down to some of my most recent favorite essentials for when I pack up and hit the road and wanted to share those here.  Do you have any favorites I need to look into!?

This past weekend in Santa Monica was the perfect balance between work and play. I spent Saturday at the Independent Spirit Awards for work and then spent the rest of my time eating my way through the city (it appears from photos above!)

I had amazing Huevos Rancheros at the Loews where I stayed, tasted the most amazing dessert at Gjelina (a salted caramel pot de creme!), had margaritas watching the sunset, brunched at Shutters on the Beach, downed a coffee from my favorite, Peet’s and treated myself to pastries and macarons at Bottega Louie and enjoyed all of these things with great family & friends who live in the area. As I sat watching the sunset last night from the beach by myself, I realized I am definitely most at home in California (as much as I love New York).

Hope you all enjoyed the weekend! And for all who commented or tweeted at me from this, I so, so appreciate you.

I’m headed back to my Midtown roots this weekend, but this time to Cleveland, Ohio. I’ll be visiting one of my very best friends and her new engagement ring, and fiance (of course) and couldn’t be more excited.

Ever been? Anything I shouldn’t miss?

Happy Presidents’ Weekend, all! xo

Even though we’re just coming out of the holidays, I could not be happier that I’m off on Monday and will be enjoying a long weekend. Which is also why Taylor and I are heading to Washington DC this weekend. We’ll visit some of my family, stay in Georgetown, visit the Smithsonian, brunch and enjoy our nation’s pretty, pretty capitol.

Have any recommendations for us two ladies as we hit the town?! Would love to hear them!

Early tomorrow morning I head home to Chicago for a week. I have never been more ready to see my family and get in the holiday spirit. I’ll be working for a few days in the city, seeing old friends, shopping and spending nights cozy by the fire with my parents, sister and brothers. We’ll also be partaking in this again. Finally, I’ll be getting started on all the w&w gift guides for this year! (See 2010′s here.)

Happy Friday everyone! Speak to you Monday Thanks so much for visiting.

Tonight I’m off to one of my favorite places to see some of my favorite people. What a lucky lady I am. I’ll be doing some of this and whilst I’m away…I encourage you to do this, browse these, & oogle these.

photos taken by me via Instagram

Madewell dress, Urban Outfitters jacket (last seen here), J.Crew belt, Enzo Angiolini shoes, Rebecca Minkoff clutch, Ray Ban aviators, La Mer Collections watch, Bracelets: H&M, CC Skye, Anthropologie, Jo ring, Alex and Ani necklace (silver version here)

This week I’m out in my favorite place on earth: Beaver Creek, Colorado. Spending time with my family, laying by the pool, cooking, driving throughout the Rocky Mountains, visiting Farmer’s Markets, shopping and soaking up the most breathtaking views that I’ll never get sick of. I may be more spare in posting this week, but if you follow me on Twitter you can get in on all the beautiful surroundings I’m taking in!

p.s. have you taken a sec to like w&w on Facebook?!

Hope you all had fabulous weekends! XO

This past weekend I drove down to Long Beach Island (aka: a portion of the Jersey Shore) and it was the perfect laid back, low key weekend I was craving after a pretty awful week last week. We laid out on the beach, threw the football around in the ocean, sipped delicous cocktails and prosecco, played games, ate tons of yummy food and overall just relaxed. My friend Sara’s family owns a beautiful home on LBI and were such great hosts. I loved it there and can’t wait for an upcoming girls weekend there in the fall!

{afternoon sun from Sara’s home on the beach}

{as pretty as a painting}

{sipping prosecco atop the roof as the sun falls}

{sunset stalking}

{nightfall in LBI}

{strawberry fields made by sara. they are beyond delish}

{we played many a game of bananagrams. it’s a new favorite of mine!}

{beach baby}

{au revoir to another perfect summer weekend out east}