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With all of the craziness of planning a wedding, who has time to pack for the honeymoon that will inevitably follow? Like everything else related to weddings, there are people who will actually do this for you! Hello, my name is Amy Salinger, fashion stylist, and I am here to save you from your honeymoon packing crisis.

Packing, for anything, is actually much easier than people make it out to be. I think the actual stress of the idea of packing throws people off and by the time they get to the process of really doing it, they are way too far gone with overwhelming anxiety. Stop the madness and learn from a packing master.

Start by accepting that you cannot and do not need to bring the kitchen sink. You will not use all of it and with fees for carrying bags onto the aircraft soaring, why would you? You need to focus. Think about the specific occasions that will be occurring while you are on vacation; dinners, outings, lounging… What are you actually doing while you are there? Estimate the amount of times you will be doing each of these activities so you can have a number of ensembles that you need to put together. “I will have five nice dinners to go to and six days at the beach”. The toughest part is already done!

Now it is actually time to pull the clothing. Think in terms of outfits – that is why you just figured out what you will be doing while you are there!  Once you begin, place each individual look on your bed and you will see how certain pieces can translate between looks. For example, a jean jacket would be a great outer layer for any chilly evening. You do not need to bring 5 different cardigans. Choose useful, easily transferable pieces.
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Most of my friend and stylist Amy Salinger’s clients are professionals in creative industries (like weddings).  I learned so much from her about the importance of basic foundation pieces, so I’ve asked her to share some of her tips!  For more style tips, check out her super helpful how-to videos!

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As a fashion stylist in New York City, I have seen and learned a lot. The most important lesson I have taken with me is that style is individual and exploring your own personality through your look is as important as expressing yourself through words. It is the non-verbal way of showing the world exactly who you are! So, who are you?

I have worked with many men and women across this great country (including the fabulous and lovely Mrs. Bee), and each one of them has something different to say in life and through their personal look.  The one unwavering similarity that everyone does have, is that a look is defined by how you put it all together. You must own the proper foundation pieces in order to create this fabulous look! I have walked into so many closets where everyone has the “fun” pieces that separate them from the crowd, but nothing to pull it all together. So, no matter how you end up defining your personal style, there are a few key pieces that really do bring it all together that most people should own and cherish. Owning these few pieces will definitely change your entire wardrobe.

Every single one of my clients owns longer tank tops. There is no way to work with them without the presence of these fabulous little (and inexpensive!) gems. I suggest owning both the plain ribbed kind as well as ones with lace trim. Buy neutral colors. Banana Republic is the best place to pick these up and they always have them.  These serve as layering items to wear under other garments. They lengthen shorter tops by adding material to your bottom half or cover up “the girls” if you shirt closure is too low. Use the lace tank tops for that extra flare that will not overwhelm your ensemble.

(Banana Republic)

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Last week we had the pleasure of attending Zac Posen’s show at Fashion Week, for which we’d letterpress printed the invitations. It was one of those can’t-miss opportunities and our first time attending a runway show. It was pretty fabulous, we gotta say!

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After seeing the Marie Antoinette post the other day, Jane, our very first employee and quality control extraordinaire, brought me this gorgeous book! It’s a very old book (date unknown) filled with loose pages of hand drawn and painted fashions from mostly the 1800’s! The drawings are so beautiful, the fashions are amazing, and this totally goes with the Marie Antoinette inspiration.

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