In my last post I said I have a few of these wool ponchos…
So, here’s another one, worn instead of a jacket. It’s a very casual piece, yet it provides a little bit of drama and sophistication to this otherwise very plain outfit.
But the poncho is also the perfect travel piece: it goes with any outfit, and you can wrap it around yourself on the plane. And when you travel, you get a bit lazy as far as clothes are concerned, and need all your clothes to multitask. And if you travel a lot (as in every weekend, as I’ve been doing lately, commuting between two homes…), you might want to travel light.
This time, going to the U.K., I had just a tote bag (the one you see here). And it was wonderful: no fussing about the luggage at the airport, no dragging a trolley across London… Of course, I do realise that this is only possible because I’m commuting between our home in Finland and the house we have in England, and there’s a wardrobe bursting with clothes waiting for me wherever I happen to be heading… Still, having no luggage made travel almost bearable.
Yes, it may come as a surprise, but I really do not enjoy travelling. Going to places is fine, interesting, exhilarating even at times. But the actual travelling bit (as in, airports, luggage, passport controls…) stresses me out. And when you do that every week… It’s usually my darling husband who commutes every week (my visits to the U.K. tend to be less frequent but of longer duration), but lately I’ve been doing more of it. And I’m beginning to understand how stressful it is…
Outfit details:
poncho: Marja Kurki / t-shirt: Gap / trousers: Marks and Spencer /
shoes: Clarks / bag: Furla / sunglasses: Marc Jacobs
location: Bayswater, London
Do you like to travel light?
Tiina
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I've been in awe of your travel schedule, although having a well stocked closet in each home must be a great help. Love, love this poncho. Thanks for linking, xo-Pattihttp://notdeadyetstyle.com
Well, that's life in a long-distance relationship… Thanks, Patti!
Love.
Thank you.
Great colour in your poncho , it would work with so many outfits.I certainly can understand with the amount of travel you do that to travel light would be the only way to go.
Thanks, Jill. This one is my favourite, but I have 5 of these ponchos (in two shades of red, one blue, one off-white and one in purple plaid).
Fab colours, this outfit works well for you. Jacquiwww.mummabstylish.com
Thanks, Jacqui. I guess I should believe it finally: red is my colour…
Love the colors here on you!!The poncho takes the look to another level and the pink bag is the perfect compliment. I like to pack light myself!Thanks for linking jess xxwww.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Thanks, Jessica. I love these ponchos, they're so easy to wear and go with anything.
I can see where travelling that much would be exhausting. All that waiting…bisousSuzanne
Oh yes… But at least our home in Finland is only 10 minutes from the airport, it makes it a bit easier arriving late at night.
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Nice casual look. Thanks for joining the Top of the World Style linkup party.
I have never really traveled light but I have done so a couple of times and still had many successful outfits of a few pieces. Commuting so often between Finland and England you got to travel light but you are one stylish woman. I love that you make a good use of all of your pretty ponchos. You did it once again!Welcome by and join my new linkup from this week. It just went so share your beautiful style. Thanks, Ada. =)http://eleganceandmommyhood.blogspot.com/2017/05/thursday-moda-65-pattern-plays-in-white.html
Thanks, Ada! I think it comes down to laziness, to be honest… Travelling all the time, you sort of get tired of all the hassle and just decide to make do with less..
I wish I could travel light, I'm terrible for stuffing extra things in the case at the last minute in a mad panic. I love the poncho – I have one in bright fuchsia and it's great for travelling. Thanks for linking up :-)Emma xxxwww.style-splash.com
This shade of red is so stunning on you, Tiina! Also, this post is featured as a favorite on my link up today! Thanks for sharing it.Shelbeewww.shelbeeontheedge.com