Style in a Suitcase, Part 2: Redwood, leopard + winter white

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Old Navy legging jeans in "Russet Brown" (more colors) sz 0 reg, H&M ivory shell

AT leopard cardigan (similar starting in XXS), CL Decolletes, Chanel WOC, c/o t+j Designs earrings

Continuing with the Style in a Suitcase series, here's a simple outfit from my visit to mild-wintered Southern California. I had the luxury of baring my shoulders during the day, but needed thick layers once dusk rolled in. Packing a print/patterned layer helped break up the solid blocks.




This ivory H&M double-placket shell has quickly become a wardrobe favorite, whereas the green remains untouched. Although the overall fit is generous and the armholes are a bit gap-y, this blouse looks elegant when tucked in and/or layered, and feels much more luxe than its $17.95 price tag.

This cardigan jacket (a 2010 favorite) is my trustiest travel and thick layering piece. I'm dying for Gap to come out with something similar again. I got it for around $30 back then and it's held up beautifully through multiple washes - these days, it's hard to find such quality & comfortable pieces from retailers at this price.