Packing comfortable travel shoes is a must! A pair of uncomfortable shoes can ruin a day, or worse, even a whole trip. Read on to learn who makes our favorite fashionable and super comfy shoes that are perfect for travel… Travel Shoes That Are Both Comfortable & Stylish! Let’s face it, no one wants to be walking around a new, exciting city with blisters from shoes that don’t work for travel and adventuring! Has this ever happened to you? It has to us and that’s why we’re thrilled to be sharing with you our new favorite brand of shoes that are perfect for travel… Naturalizer shoes! We’re absolutely loving their new spring 2018 collection! So many cute options to pick from! The Marianne style literally feels like you are walking on clouds due to the extra cushion and support. They don’t rub at all and glide right on and off making them an ideal choice to where to the airport. The worst is when you have on boots or shoes that need to be laced and you end up taking extra time in and out of security! The Thea is what we’re wearing here and they’re a lovely option for…

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As we were dreaming about all of the trips we want to take this summer, we thought you all might like to know some of our tips and tricks when it comes to packing and staying organized while traveling. As many of you are probably gearing up to embark on fun adventures this summer, these packing tips will come in handy and help take some of the stress out of the packing process. We personally know the frustration of both over-packing and under-packing when on vacation and the stress that can set in when you wait until the last minute to pack and then realize you forgot an item that you desperately wanted to bring. These negative packing experiences inspired us to rethink our packing process and to share a few tips with you in hopes that you might avoid our packing pitfalls. Review the infographic below for awesome packing tips that will streamline your packing process. In addition to the tips above, the following are a few of our essential tips when deciding what to pack and how to pack it: Pack neutral clothing pieces that you can easily mix and match for multiple outfit options. Bring a good pair of jeans – jeans can…

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Dining Etiquette In polite US culture, dining etiquette usually involves using utensils to pick up and put down your food, you’re seated at a table, tasting your wine before giving the nod to your waiter to pour a glass and a general sense of following the lead of the host or hostess if dining in someone’s home. However, if you travel to other parts of the world, many variations of etiquette exist and table manners vary considerably depending on what country you are in. From eating while sitting in a circle on the floor in India, to eating with your hands from a communal plate in Morocco, to waiting to be seated by the host in France, many different cultures call from many different customs. In fact, many countries in the eastern world, such as Japan for example, have such a myriad of dining customs that learning the rules in advance and knowing what is polite and what would cause offence is almost a necessity before visiting! For an illustrated view of what dining rules apply in various countries around the world, have a look at this infographic created by The Dunloe: What different etiquette situations have you encountered on your travels? We’d…

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Travel Outfit Comfort is key! When traveling, it’s important to be comfortable and we’re excited to share some of our travel tips with you along with the brands and shopping destinations we’ve come to love. When choosing our travel outfits, we usually opt for a pretty blouse (seriously cannot resist a pretty peasant top!), soft jeans (Hudson Jeans are our favorite), comfortable, stylish flats, and classic accessories! Our favorite stores to shop at for travel essentials are: Nordstrom, LOFT and Target as they seem to always have everything we’re ever looking for. Also, have you seen Design Lovefest’s new travel collaboration with Target?! We are obsessed with the line and want it all – so pretty and affordable! Bonus this sweet makeup bag is only $9.99! SHOP DESIGN LOVEFEST’S TRAVEL ESSENTIALS     We’re always sporting watches on the regular and we love this rose gold Michael Kors timepiece for its chic, classic look that goes with everything. We paired it with this simple Michael Kors bracelet (similar) to give it some more pizzaz! We also are LOVING this tech enabled display smartwatch from Michael Kors too! Comfortable shoes are an absolute MUST when traveling and we always get compliments on these fun Jack Rogers…

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