Two weeks in Perú:
My packing-the-suitcase process has evolved over the years. At first I threw in random pieces of clothing I thought I might use. Arriving at destination, I realized, nothing I had brought made up decent complete outfits. Later on I decided I would only take basics. How could I go wrong? Fast forward to bumping into a random family friend who is going to take you out for a night downtown in Panama, and you have nothing but white T’s and jeans. Oops. Right now whats working is putting together outfits perviously. Research your ravels before hand. If im headed to travel-for-pleasure location, heres my equation for success. I always have something nice (one or two outfits), just in case life decides to spring something random on me like a cocktail party or dinner at some fashion event. Jeans and flip-flops are basics and never-missing in my suitcase. As are a couple of scarves, necklaces and bicker/combat boots.
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| Kimono by NastyGal |
That being said, Perú was meant to be a vacation. Yeah, those things were you do nothing but read, eat and tan. Denim shorts and flannel shirts dominated my Peruvian wardrobe. I spent my days between Lima, working with my friend on the bikini line she designs for, and her beach house about an hour south of the capital. My weekends (the beach) consisted of bikinis during day time, and edgy outfits at night. I like to dance, so even though my fellow latinas insisted on wearing their 6-inch heels to 5 hours of salsa and cumbia, I wore my never-disapointing Kenneth Cole knee-high bicker boots.
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| Bujama, Peru. |
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| Lace one-piece by TopShop |
Lima was more about fashion-foward yet work-adequate attire. Flats, maxi dresses and skirts, scarves and chunky necklaces. Outfits I could easily bring from day to night, because there was no chance i was changing more that once a day in that heat (unless completely necessary), were my goal.
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| Biker boots by Kenneth Cole |
