And I’ve got travel guides to help you plan trip And I’ve got travel guides to help you plan trips to many different European cities on my blog 🌎 Even if you’re not ready to book, now is a good time to start doing research for countries and destination, looking at flights and hotels and setting a budget so you can start saving!

Click the link in my bio & hit Travel Guides for inspiration 💙

I’m especially excited because I can finally start planning one for next year now that @chrisstine_marie set a wedding date 🤪

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6 Salem, MA
7 Lake George, NY @thesagamoreresort 
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Last minute end of Summer/beginning of Fall weekend trips are my favorite because the weather is perfect, popular summer destinations are usually quiet, the water is warm & I swear there’s just something magical in the air!

I just got back from Cape Ann, Massachusetts on the North Shore of Boston and when I tell you you need to go…YOU NEED TO GO 😍

Check back tomorrow I’ll be sharing a round of my favorite early Fall weekend trip ideas from NYC/Westchester!

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The Fatherland 🇮🇹 Wanting to visit Cefalu w The Fatherland 🇮🇹

Wanting to visit Cefalu was what prompted my trip to Sicily & while I may be biased because some of my family is from here, but this Sicilian hidden gem is not to be missed!

This charming historical city is a fishing port at heart, but is truly one of the most picturesque locations in all of Sicily. Its beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, hilltop castle, fortress like cathedral and amazing food are just some of the reasons that it’s so loved.

& I think after swiping through these photos you’ll agree that you need to add it to your Sicily itinerary 💚

#travelaftermidnite #cefalù #cefalu #discoversicily #italianholiday #visitsicily #sicilytravel #destinationitaly #visititaly #siciliabedda #sicilytourism #travelsicily #howitalyfeels #travelinitlay #exploringsicily #italiangirl #siciliangirl
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Uncategorized · October 23, 2012

Back to Basics

Last weekend I did the big Summer/Winter clothing switch. Reluctantly I brought all my sandals & shorts & warm weather wear to the basement in exchange for lots of sweaters, boots & scarves. Twice a year when I do this I like to look through all my clothes and see what I can get rid of.
But this year while I did make a giant pile of clothes that don’t fit to donate, I realized how many wardrobe staples I was missing, which seems near to impossible considering the sheer volume of clothes I have. I definitely think I need to slow down with my impulse buys & start acquiring the basics that will last.
Livingaftermidnite - Back to Basics
The Button Up Blouse – Equipment is pretty much the epitome of perfect button ups. In a fun color this blouse can take you through hundreds of outfits. (Equipment Signature Silk Shirt in Fuchsia & Orange)
The Black Scarf – Please explain to me how I have scarves of every color of the rainbow & every pattern imaginable yet I don’t have a plain black scarf? (Gebeana Black Cable Knit Scarf)
The Perfect T-Shirt – Don’t get me wrong I have a ton of t-shirts, but none of them fit me just right. I think every girl should have a perfect t. (T by Alexander Wang Pocket T-Shirt in White & Black)
The Chunky Knit – Over the past few winters I’ve finally built up my sweater collection, but I’m still looking for that perfect over sized yet chic knit that can be worn with everything from sweats to jeans to a skirt. (Marc by Marc Jacobs Geraldine Sweater, Vince Rib Jumper)
The Nude Pump – Its hard to believe that in the hundreds of pairs of shoes I have I don’t own a nude pump. I own a few light brown pairs & 1 cream colored pair, but not nude. (Michael Kors York Platform Shoes, Jimmy Choo Crown Snake Skin Peep Toe Shoes, Jimmy Choo Agnes Nude Cigarette Heel Shoes) 
The Leather Legging – I literally have tons of outfits planned in my head to wear with leather leggings, yet I don’t have them! (Joseph Leather Leggings)
The Timeless Coat – Coats are something I love to collect. I’d love by the time I’m 40 to have a collection of amazing coats for every occasion, in all styles & colors. (Moschino Cheap & Chic Zips Coat, French Connection Wonderland Ruby Red Wool Coat, Gucci Buckle Detail Wool Coat)
The Party Dress – I am looking for “the dress”, the dress that just happens to be in my closet when an amazing party is sprung on me and I don’t have time to shop for it! (Alice by Temperley Lottie Dress, Diane von Furstenberg Sarita Flower Lace Dress)
What items are missing from your wardrobe?
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Comments

  1. Kim (A Very Sweet Blog) says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    great post jacquelyn! when you clean out your closet, this is the kind of thinking and inventory you should do! it helps when shopping for things and saving money on things you don't need. i have a plethora of black, brown and grey in my closet. so my emphasis is adding more color to my wardrobe.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  2. Sabrina Ramirez says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    Love it. I'm missing the button down blouse and leather leggings.

    http://www.thebeautybranch.com/

    Reply
  3. Miška says

    October 23, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    I really like this post <3

    Reply
  4. Ashley Aspinwall says

    October 23, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    I completely agree about getting back to basics! I am always on the hunt for the perfect nude shoe 😉

    xo SideSmile,
    Ashley

    SideSmile Style

    Reply
  5. GlamorousGirl says

    October 23, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    love your look!

    http://glamourgirl-bg.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  6. Emily says

    October 23, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    Love all of these! The bottom dress on the left is my favorite!

    creamyclothes.blogspot.com

    Reply
  7. Marie McGrath (The Joy of Fashion) says

    October 23, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    These are all definitely essential pieces!! I must admit that I am an impulse shopper, so I have looots of clothes but am also missing some of these staples!

    http://www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

    Reply
  8. Nav says

    October 24, 2012 at 3:03 am

    love these staples!

    http://navlandstyle.blogspot.ca/

    Reply
  9. alicia says

    October 24, 2012 at 5:18 am

    love these essential pieces. I'm in need of a perfect trench!

    Reply
  10. Gaby de Modacapital says

    October 25, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Great post! 🙂
    🙂
    I really like your blog and your style, I´m following you 😀
    … maybe if you have time, you could visit my blog too, and if you like it, follow me back 😉
    Kisses!
    http://modacapital-blog.com

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4: Let Me Be Floral Maxi Dress for dinner at @hellskitchen 🔪
5: Sezane Sweater & Loft Jeans for breakfast & wandering 🍳 

The quality is crap, but the looks are good 👌🏼 also how does everyone get their front camera videos of themselves not look like crap? Do I desperately need a new phone? Am I doing something wrong? Do you use your back camera? Tell me 🙏🏻 

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This charming historical city is a fishing port at heart, but is truly one of the most picturesque locations in all of Sicily. Its beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, hilltop castle, fortress like cathedral and amazing food are just some of the reasons that it’s so loved.

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