What to Wear: Croatia

Life
June 3, 2014

For those of you who read Lacquered Life, you know I rarely, if ever, post about fashion. However, as Mr. B and I get ready to take this trip to Croatia, I find that my mind is a tad consumed with packing – so that is what you’re getting today. Did anyone see the May issue of InStyle with Cameron Diaz on the cover? I loved all of the shots of her on a boat – it was such a pretty shoot. So since we’re spending most of our time in Croatia on a boat, I thought I would share some favorite photos from Cameron’s pictorial, and some packing ideas I had … note the comfortable shoes – we will be doing a lot of sightseeing!

Jamaica Inn Here We Come

Uncategorized
May 1, 2014

To cap off beach week here at Lacquered Life, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite Instagram shots from our trip to Jamaica Inn last year. It is our two year anniversary this year, so our visits are becoming a bit of a tradition. Make sure to follow Lacquered Life on Instagram so that you can enjoy Jamaica along with me! Headed to Jamaica tomorrow morning (very early), so don’t expect a post tomorrow, but I have something special for you on Monday. Happy Weekend!

On My Way to Panarea

Life
March 12, 2014

Lately, I have been bitten by the travel bug. I’m sure that bug bite is not helped by the NY Times travel section, Town & Country’s Travel Issue, and Elle Decoration UK’s Travel Report – which of course I spent the weekend scouring from my porch in Charleston. Not surprisingly I have added a new destination to my “must go” list … Panarea.

Panarea is the smallest and the lowest of Italy’s Aeolian Islands. Located south of the mainland and north of Sicily, Panarea is apparently extremely difficult to get to. There are no cars and no airports, and the island can only be accessed by hydrofoil or helicopter. Sign me up.

The island has no banks and no streetlights, and is covered in olive trees, hibiscus, and bougainvillea (a favorite). People stroll around in caftans and flat sandals, show up at their neighbors houses for long wine filled dinners, and spend their days sunning on the rooftops of their tiny villas. It is one of those islands where there is really only one place to stay … Hotel Raya.

I’m already packing for a trip like this in my mind. Any takers?

All photos via Hotel Raya