What I Packed (& Wore) for 2 Weeks in New England This Summer

...Plus a packing list for a quick trip back to California for a wedding!

We wrapped up our summer with a couple of weeks on the East Coast visiting family, eating our weight in lobster, and enjoying plenty of time out on the water. As always, I stuck to my carry-on only policy, cutting it extremely close and barely squeezing it all in. I blame the sweaters (though they proved necessary!).

Here’s what made it into my bag¹…

LAYERS

• Moss cotton sweater (Natalie20)

• Striped cotton tee

• Cream chunky cropped knit (sold out)

TOPS

• Cream racerback tank

• Black racerback tank

• White one shoulder tank

• Black one shoulder tank

• Olive linen tee

• Black v-neck tank (mine is old, new version from same brand linked)

• Striped button up shirt (similar here)

• White button up shirt

BOTTOMS & DRESSES

• Olive one shoulder dress

• Black silk dress (sold out, but it’s the Vivian Dress from La Ligne if you want to search for it secondhand!)

• Cream raw silk shorts (Natalie20)

• Black raw silk shorts (Natalie20)

• Cream wide leg pants (NatalieB15; or alternate option here)

• Black trousers (Natalie20)

• Bubble jeans (Natalie15)

SHOES

• Black sandals

• Tan sandals (15BORTON for first order)

• Black heels (15BORTON for first order)

• Tan low heels (15BORTON for first order)

ACCESSORIES, ETC.

• Pajamas (NATALIEBORTON for 15% off), leggings/sports bra & a lounge set (not shown)

• Hoop and stud earrings, coin necklace, link chain, lab-grown sapphire bezel necklace & French Pin

• Malibu Sunglasses in tortoise and black

• Cream rope tote (sold out in cream, but still available in other colors!), basket tote, tan clutch and black bucket tote (15BORTON for first order)

• Swimsuits (favorites are Mikoh and Left on Friday)

Right in the middle of our trip, Brian and I hopped on a plane for a quick few days to attend a family wedding in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Our flights were delayed and it took eternity to get there, but it’s always worth it for a visit to Carmel, especially for this extra special occasion.

The weather in Carmel was in the mid-60s to low-50s, so sweaters were key for this packing list. Here’s what I ended up bringing with me (didn’t need it all, but since I had extra room in my suitcase I threw some extra things in there just in case!)…

I also came home with two new sweaters (ivory and olive, but olive isn’t on the website yet!) thanks to the generosity of one of the shop owners at Tejido, which is where we’re planning a fall pop-up event either next month or early October. I’ll keep you posted!

Here’s a glance at the outfits I put together during the 2 week trip…

PACKING REFLECTIONS

Admittedly, I definitely feel like I overpacked this time around. I didn’t anticipate that I would get two new sweaters in Carmel (they were a gift from Tejido). Also, while I did wear them, I could’ve done without the black trousers, leggings set, one of the sweaters, the tan low heels, and the packable hat (I forgot I have a hat that I keep at my parent’s house, which is where we stayed).

P.S. You may also like…

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