I took a mini-vacation last weekend, and I found myself reminiscing about a time before smartphones and social media. (I suppose I'm dating myself when I say that, but it's fine.) It was just much easier to live in the moment during that time. But these days, I don't remember the last time I didn't feel the need to document my travels, and I'm more inclined to shop for and pack items that look good in vacation photos.I compiled a few categories of vacation-friendly items that would make for s...

It seems like every time I go anywhere, I overhear people talking about their travel plans. Whether it's a roundtrip ticket to Mykonos for an all-inclusive getaway or a staycation in Malibu at a shared house with friends, it seems like we're all more than ready for a little R&R. And to make the packing process a little easier (does choosing Insta-worthy 'fits for vaycay give anyone else major anxiety?), I tapped two fashion insiders to give me the low-down on what they're stuffing in their suitc...

Summer has officially commenced. The fashion set is jetting off to new destinations both near and far, and you can bet that they're packing a stylish wardrobe. Paying for the actual "travel" part of a vacation is expensive enough, so it makes sense that many fashion people are turning to more affordable retailers for on-trend looks during their trips. What's one spot that's been bubbling up in all of my conversations? Free Assembly. The brand boasts mega-cute pieces without the cringe-worthy pri...

Right now it feels like the entire fashion crowd is flitting all over the world on their chic vacations. My social media feeds are absolutely flooded with the galleries the style set is posting of their boat days, hotel room views, and photogenic outdoor dinners, and while I may not be planning an epic vacation anytime soon, you bet that I'm taking notes of all the stylish ones that I'm living vicariously through online. I've already outlined where they're traveling to and even where they...