I’m prone to throw things in a suitcase quickly before heading out the door for a quick road trip or a visit with family. But when I plan to travel to some place new where I’ll be on the go touring, I start months in advance mapping out what I will wear and pack. Since I’m fewer than five weeks out from my 10-day trip to London and the Cotswolds, I’ve already got a pretty good start on my travel capsule for the trip.

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Recently I’ve been in packing mode. I don’t have trips coming up this month, but I do have a few on the horizon for early summer. And I like to plan ahead so that packing is a little easier when it’s go time. Today I’m sharing a favorite travel dress you won’t leave home without once you invest in it.

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We had a gloriously beautiful and warm spring weekend, so that has me looking forward to sunny vacations. Hahaha! Maybe I’m getting ahead of myself, but you can never start planning for those warm weather vacations too early in my book. Whether you’re road-tripping to the coast later this month, anticipating time on the lake in May or fleeing to the mountains in July, I’ve got some casual vacation outfit essentials you’ll need for those spring and summer getaways.

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I know, I know. We’re not even into Spring yet and here I am posting a swimsuit guide. But I’ve had so many readers tell me they’re looking for a new suit as they’re packing for winter getaways. So I thought I’d post these shopping tips and fresh new suits today, and I can always refresh it later with new inventory. Swimsuit shopping can be a daunting task, so I’m breaking it down for you and offering my top tips for finding the best suit for you.

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