As we hit the end of February, those of us who’ve been in the northeast all winter begin to feel a bit restless. Though at 60ish we all spend big bucks on serums & creams for our face, a little vitamin D still feels great—just enough to look sun-kissed! With that in mind, I am heading to a dear friend’s gorgeous home in Palm Beach for a few days.
A major over-packer, I like options. What if it’s cold, rainy, windy? I need the right outfit. That said, no matter the locale, there are certain items that go with me wherever I go. What are your must-haves? Here’s my Top-10 list of I NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT…
- My makeup bag
- A lightweight cashmere sweater to wear or throw over my shoulders
- A leather jacket, jean jacket or blazer
- Jeans (white if going south)
- Ballet flats, loafers or sneakers
- A large handbag that holds everything & a smaller neutral evening bag
- A great skirt or dress—just in case I get invited somewhere fabulous!
- Hoop earrings that go great with everything
- Velcro rollers
- A shawl or wrap—a must-have for cool nights & as a blanket in over-air-conditioned hotel rooms (Have you ever stayed in a hotel room & just could not figure out how to turn off the a/c?)
ALL-TIME FAVORITES (AND A BEAUTIFUL GIFT): Make-up & toiletry bags at havenbagco.com & themomogramshops.com
CARDIGAN OR CREWNECK? Whichever you prefer, a lightweight sweater in white, ivory or a pretty color is a travel must-have! French blue cable crewneck & long white cardigan from ralphlauren.com
LOVE A LEATHER JACKET, JEAN JACKET OR BLAZER: A cold evening in Paris with my dear friend Susie, in my pink leather Courreges jacket from Boyds in Philadelphia & Wayne; a cool day in Boca Raton in my favorite Marc Jacobs jean jacket, from neimanmarcus.com; I also like a blazer for travel–I love pockets—from veronicabeard.com
DRESS THEM UP OR DOWN: I love L’Agence “Ruth” high-waisted jeans in light-wash or white denim, at Boyds Phila & Wayne or neimanmarcus.com
GOT TO HAVE A PAIR OF COMFORTABLE SHOES: Jimmy Choo red ballet flats, at neimanmarcus.com
THIS HANDBAG HAS TRAVELED THE WORLD WITH ME! The faux-croc jacket has too 🙂 My favorite cognac Ricky bag–holds all my stuff without being too heavy, both from ralphlauren.com
A PRETTY SKIRT OR DRESS–IN CASE YOU GET INVITED SOMEPLACE NICE: Several times when I’ve been traveling, plans change at the last minute & I need something dressy–for me, a great skirt I can “juzdge” up is a must, “Chloe” skirt f rom mariellestokkelaar.com
HOOP OR DANGLY EARRINGS: An easy way to make to your outfit sparkle, hoop earrings at ippolita.com
TALK ABOUT A MUST-HAVE! My red velcro rollers are the first thing I put into every suitcase–throw them in my hair, put on my make-up, hit them with the blow dryer for aded volume & I’m fluffed up & out the door! Available at your favorite drug store or amazon.com
THE LAST THING I PACK–I LAY IT ACROSS MY SUITCASE LIKE A BLANKET: I truly never leave home without a wrap or pashmina–I’m always freezing in over-air conditioned restaurants—or here, in chilly Paris last year— & have even used it as a blanket in hotel rooms, when I can’t figure out the thermostat! Sofia cashmere wrap at neimanmarcus.com
I am well aware that many of you throw a few things in a carry-on bag & have everything you need wherever you go. I wish I could do that, but I’m betting that’s never going to happen! Whatever your style, travel safe & enjoy every fabulous moment—I’ll be back in a few weeks~ Ellyn Golder Saft
Chic at 60ish! 
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