packing and a little cha-cha!

Well today is the big day - by the time you read this, Mr. Man and I will be en route to Ontari-ari-o! (if you were not born in the 1960s in Canada, not sure if this will mean anything to you!)

My packing was infinitely easier this time.  There were several reasons:

1. I am not flying, which makes it possible for me to take my toiletries in another small bag
2. The weather appears to be warm wherever we go
3. Jennifer, of the wonderful blog, A Well Style Life, sent me a packing checklist a few months ago and it has proven invaluable to the process

Oh and my recent trip to NYC, where I still thought I would wear more than I did was helpful as well..

Mostly, I am dressing for comfort!

I am packing three dresses:

• a black jersey theory dress
• my red and white nougat
• my white Joe Fresh

I am packing three skirts:

• my new black fig skirt
• my new grey horny toad skirt
• my white JC linen skirt

I am packing a few tshirts/tops:

• new grey and black jersey sleeveless tops
• black cotton top
• JC peasant blouse
• white cowl neck top
• white cotton H&M blouse - thank you Ema!
• navy tshirt

I am packing three cardigans

• black cotton
• mint cashmere
• ivory cotton

add in one pair of navy bermuda shorts, one pair of black capris, jeans (in case), one bathing suit.

I am bringing sneakers, my van eli crystal butterfly capri sandals, walking sandals and the red kiki ballet flats (I met get a picture of |dani and I's feet side by side in those!).

Voila - done.  This is probably still too much for 8 days, but rolls up in the main suitcase easily and we may go out for a couple of nice meals along the way, so I did want a nice dress or two with me.    There is also room in case I run into something "special" on the way...

I did want to model my new grey skirt that I bought earlier this week.  This is from the horny toad line (inset your own joke here) - lovely lightweight jersey and very simple and comfy and which is apparently a travel delight.  As you know i only want things now which are stylish and comfortable and this fits the bill for me.

In the picture below I am wearing my new white jersey top from FIG and the grey cha-cha skirt from Horny Toad.  It is very comfortable and moves very nicely and is so comfortable.  Makes me feel like dancing!

In honour of this skirt and that I am dancing my way to the heart of our great country, let's make the Cha-cha-cha cocktail, shall we?

CHA-CHA-CHA

INGREDIENTS

• 2 PARTS CALVADOS
• 1 PART RASPBERRY LIQUEUR

HOW TO MIX

Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Have a happy Friday and stay safe out there! cha-cha-cha! I will check in tonight once I am at the hotel!