Travel Uniform for a gal-on-the-go: 2016 guift guide

Happy Cyber Monday! Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend with family and friends. While going back to reality after the holiday is never fun, at least there are some great sales happening online to ease the pain a bit, right? Some of my favorites include: 

LOFT: 50% OFF EVERYTHING WITH CODE CYBER MONDAY

NORDSTROM: ADDITIONAL 20% OFF SELECT SALE ITEMS

J. CREW: 20% OFF WITH CODE GETSHOPPING

EXPRESS: 50% OFF EVERYTHING

MACY'S: TAKE AN EXTRA 20-40% OFF

LUGGAGE UP TO 85% OFF AT E-BAGS

And if you're looking for flights or hotels? Priceline is offering:

15% OFF UNTIL 7:59AM EST, 12% OFF UNTIL 11:59AM EST, 7% OFF UNTIL 5:59PM EST & 5% OFF THE REST OF THE DAY (USING CODE: CYBER15

For today's gift guide, I wanted to focus on the "travel uniform" (essentially, those cozy staples every gal-on-the-go should have). I've learned that comfort + functionality is the perfect combination for travel days, and I've rounded up some of my favorite pieces that you can benefit from (some of them still included in these Cyber Monday sales!)

ponchos + wraps

CLASSIC ALPACA CAPE: CUYANA

I love Cuyana and I love a good poncho to wrap up in on a travel day. Combine those two factors and this Classic Alpaca Cape is pretty much a perfect staple for any traveler. 

CASHMERE OVERSIZED SCARF WRAP

I've said dozens of times before that cashmere is one of my favorite fabrics for travel. It's soft + warm, but also lightweight, so it's perfect to wrap up in. This cashmere oversized scarf wrap from Macy's is marked down significantly for Cyber Monday. 

oversized thermal scarf

Are you picking up on my love for oversized scarves and wraps yet? There's really nothing better (or more chic) than wrapping up in a big comfy piece like this oversized thermal scarf from Shopbop. This textile offers a bit of variety from cashmere if you're wanting to mix it up. 

RIBBED CASHMERE MUFFLER

If you're wanting to stick with cashmere but want a piece that's a bit smaller or less overwhelming than some of my options above, you'll love this ribbed cashmere muffler from Nordstrom. 

OMBRÉ ALPACA SERAPE WRAP

Another great alpaca poncho, this ombré option from Nordsrom offers something a bit more interesting than a solid print. I also love that it combines two of my favorite neutrals: camel + grey. 

CARDIGANS + LIGHTWEIGHT JACKETS

OPEN FRONT LONG CASHMERE CARDIGAN

Again with the cashmere, this long open front cardigan from Nordstrom is the ultimate chic + cozy option to wrap up in a travel day. 

LEITH WAFFLE KNIT CARDIGAN

While cashmere is ideal, I realize it can be a bit on the expensive side. If you want something that's still long + cozy but more affordable, this Leith Waffle Knit Cardigan from Nordstrom is a great find. 

TRAVELER WRAP JACKET

Stay stylish while keeping cozy in this French terry hoodie from Nordstrom. It's fashioned with a draped open front, leather cuffs and smart thumbholes to keep your hands warm. Lightweight jackets like this are clutch while traveling because they're not too bulky, but still help keep you at an ideal temperature. 

comfortable jeans or leggings

Whatever pants you choose to wear on a travel day should be comfortable. If you opt for jeans, go with a boyfriend pair like these (or these). I tend to wear black leggings like these (or these) because they're a bit more comfortable but still look chic and can be styled the same way. 

comfortable chic footwear 

I've shared these shoes on previous blogs, but I love the simplicity of these lifestyle / athletic shoes. Not only are the comfortable, but they pair well with both workout clothes and everyday street style. 

So there you have it! chic cozy neutrals that are comfortable are what you want on travel days (although to be honest, I want these everyday really...)  I hope you found this to be helpful and that you can score some travel staples of your own with these Cyber Monday sales!  And in case you missed it, be sure to check out my other posts from this weekend- lots of those items are still on sale too!

STOCKING STUFFERS FOR TRAVEL LOVERS

ULTIMATE LUGGAGE GUIDE

BEST TRAVEL ITEMS ON SALE FOR BLACK FRIDAY + CYBER MONDAY

GIFTS FOR A GUY-ON-THE-GO

Stay tuned for more posts this week! I'll be sharing more about my trip to Cologne, Germany a couple weeks ago and what you'll need to pack if you're visiting Europe in the winter!

xo, 

Whitney

guy on the go gift guide

Happy Sunday! Hope everyone has been enjoying Thanksgiving weekend with friends + family. I've been using these last few days to create shopping posts since there are so many great deals on travel items at the moment between Black Friday and Cyber Monday (but don't worry- more travel guides are coming next week!)

In case you've missed them, I've shared my favorite stocking stuffers for travel lovers, my favorite luggage (that's currently on sale), and all my favorite sales happening right now that include great travel items.   

Today, I've rounded up another list of my favorite items: gifts for a guy on the go. Whether he's an adventure-seeker you'll find hopping all over the globe, or a domestic business traveler you'll find in a suit, there are some items ever male traveler can benefit from. So I've polled my fellow travel lovers of the male species, and here's the verdict: 

CASHMERE SCARF

Temperatures while traveling are constantly changing. Light layers are key, and you can't go wrong with a cashmere scarf (especially a neutral like this grey that goes with everything). He can wear it with everything from a worn denim jacket to a dress coat for work. 

 

 

COTTON BEANIE

As I've said before, hats are great for travelers that want to hide messy hair they don't have time to tame. This time of year, a beanie like this (or this) can be worn with lots of different looks and easily stuffed into a bag when not needed. 

LEATHER TECH GLOVES

As a traveler myself, I know how annoying it is to take your gloves off when it's cold to be able to use a mobile device. These mens tech leather gloves are great because they look smart + polished while also working with all touch screens. 

 

DUFFLE CARRY-ON

A good carry-on or overnight duffle is clutch for any traveler. Whether your guy wants something a bit more polished and professional (like this) or something a bit more casual (like this) it's an item he'll use often and will appreciate having a quality one he loves.

 

RIMOWA HARD SHELL SUITCASE

Good luggage is one of the most important staples that a traveler needs. I've already shared my luggage guide, but if you're looking something a bit more many, try this Rimowa hard shell suitcase. 

MEN'S MINI TRAVEL KIT

This is the ultimate wash kit for the male traveler in your life. It includes 3 body washes born from the masculine Jack Wills scents (which are amazing) in a stylish charcoal pouch that's ready for plane-hopping and last minute adventures. 

 

MARVIS TOOTHPASTE TRAVEL KIT

I've previously shared my love of Marvis in my stocking stuffers post but this certainly applies to any traveler. Get your guy a set of this luxury toothpaste imported from Italy to equip him for any adventure ahead.  

CARRY ON COCKTAIL KIT

Also shared in my stocking stuffers post is this carry-on cocktail kit. The small tin easily fits into a carry on and gives you everything you need to make 2 delicious cocktails at 30,000 feet. 

LEATHER TRAVEL KIT

This rich leather travel tote adds natural texture to a compact travel kit for men. It's great to hold their toothbrush, razor, or whatever other toiletries they need to bring along on any adventure.

LUGGAGE TAG

I think it's pretty safe that leather is always a great gift for guys (if you can't tell from other ideas I've shared above) and a luggage tag is something that every traveler needs. I love this leather luggage tag from fashionABLE (for travelers of any gender really). 

BOSE HEADPHONES

Good headphones are a must for any traveler. These Bose wireless headphones give an exceptional listening experience and have a re-chargeable battery that lasts up to 15 hours (so they can listen to music for that entire international flight). 

Hope this helps you knock out your holiday shopping for the guy in your life! Stay tuned for tomorrow's Cyber Monday post for another gift guide - this time for the "Gal-on-the-Go"!

xo, 
Whitney

BEST TRAVEL ITEMS ON SALE FOR BLACK FRIDAY + CYBER MONDAY WEEKEND

Happy Saturday! Christmas shopping is in full force as we're currently in the middle of Black Friday and Cyber Monday madness. I've already shared my favorite stocking stuffers for travel lovers and all my favorite luggage that's on sale but there are SO many sales still happening right now that the travel lover can benefit from at all kinds of stores. Some of my favorites include:

BAUBLEBAR: 30% OFF NOW UNTIL 11/27 USING CODE: THANKS30

EVERYONE loves jewelry. But I've found some pieces on Baublebar lately that travel lovers will especially love (like these stud earrings that let you personalize your color choice as well as your home state to wear wherever you travel or this personalized coordinates necklace you can wear to always remind you of your favorite city). Use code THANKS30 at checkout to receive 30% off ANYTHING on their site that you fancy!

GIGI NEW YORK: RECEIVE GIFT WITH $100 PURCHASE

GiGi New York has so many lovely pieces, but I especially love their small leather travel goods (like this passport case and this luggage tag). Spend $100 and you'll receive one of these leather gifts!

 

 

EXPRESS: 50% OFF EVERYTHING + FREE SHIPPING

Express also has great cozy sweaters (like this and this) and active wear that are clutch for travel days. Grab as much as you can while everything is 50% off!

LOFT: SWEATERS MARKED DOWN TO $20

Loft is one of my favorite places to buy cozy sweaters that are ideal to wear on travel days (like this, this and this). This weekend, loads of their sweaters (like this and this) are marked down to $20!

MACY'S: 20% OFF SITE-WIDE AND 50% OFF COLD WEATHER GEAR

Macy's has pretty much everything, so naturally they have some great pieces for travel. My favorite sale right now is on their cashmere (like this scarf or this wrap which are both IDEAL for travel days). Not only is Macy's 20% off site-wide, but there's an additional 50% off cold weather gear!

NORDSTROM: TAKE AN EXTRA 20% OFF SALE ITEMS

Nordstrom always has great sales (and great stuff) but this weekend you can take an additional 20% off all sale items. GO. CRAZY. 

 

 

THREAD CO: 25% OFF

My friend Gracie's new, AWESOME company Thread Co. specializes in basically your favorite basics. Their tie-up tee is one of my favorite pieces I own and is PERFECT for a travel day. Enjoy 25% off everything this weekend!

URBAN OUTFITTERS: MARKDOWNS PLUS BUY ONE GET ONE 50% OFF ALL APPAREL

Urban has tons of great apparel, but from a travel perspective they have some of my favorite footwear (like these Nike trainers or these Adidas Superstars: both are already marked down and part of the buy one get on 50% off sale!) 

ALSO: My wrap coat that I recently purchased here in London is currently on sale for 20% off! Just use code BLACK at checkout. 

There are LOADS of other sales happening with great finds on sites like Sephora, Shopbop, Net-a-Porter and more. Avoid in-store crowds and knock out your holiday shopping online while these sales are still here! But please remember that as cliché as it sounds, family, friends and love is the reason for the season, guys. None of the other stuff matters. 

xo, 

Whitney