Comparisons: Dresses

There is no hiding that I love ASOS and their extensive styles. They accommodate all shapes and sizes on a very affordable budget. However, with that plus, there comes very bad, ridiculous clothing options.

Classy:

wiggle dress

Trashy:

hi lo cut out

I never want you to buy a high-low hem dress WITH cut outs. Ever. 

30 rock

anyone else devastated that the last episode of 30 Rock EVER is happening this Thursday??

Friday Feel Good

Sia, 

the cutest person in the world.

travel backpacks

I'm starting to feel like backpacks are the most practical packaging in the world. The asymmetrical loading of my purse to my shoulders is starting to take its toll and I need something a little bit more durable to carry. I've been eying travel packs/ sacks/ backpacks etc. for a while now. I think our trip to Iceland is finally the perfect time to splurge on one!

Any of these will be perfect for traveling and sightseeing... and maybe Ben will be a little bit more responsible for sharing the load, literally.  I favor the kind of pack that can transition to a tote or messenger bag when the need calls for it, too.

Here are a few many of my favorites:

wool rucksack

Fjallraven rucksack no. 21

large tote/pack

brown backpack

transformer backpack

baggu daypack

Obey Noreaster

Finkel Backpack

three in one tote

Do you have a favorite travel bag? 

Winter Vacation

Next Month, Ben and I are headed to Iceland (I know! OMG! Can't Wait!). Unfortunately, it's going to be a chilly 30 degrees!! 

To keep warm, stylish, and adventure-ready -- I'm going to assemble a suitcase with these much needed items:

Winter Vacation by sonodana featuring side zipper boots

It's always been on a top ten places to visit for me, and after finding a killer deal through IcelandAir, we couldn't say no to the adventure. We both wanted to do an out-of-the-country vacation before having kids, so the timing works perfectly. AND we'll be budgeting and paying for this trip all with existing funds and NO CREDIT CARDS! In our effort to become debt free this year, this is a HUGE deal.

We're so excited to see all the wonderful sights and culture Iceland has - and have been reading non-stop about what to do & where to go. Ever been to Iceland? Or what's your dream vacation? I'd like to do Costa Rica or Alaska sooner than later!

Here's some of our favorite posts we found about Iceland:

http://bigbangstudio.blogspot.com/2012/08/iceland-diary.html   

http://www.littlethingsbringsmiles.com/2012/03/iceland-day-one.html 

http://beersandbeans.com/2011/04/10/visiting-iceland-on-a-budget-our-daily-travel-budget-in-iceland/

http://nelkindesigns.blogspot.com/2012/08/iceland-adventure-in-photos.html#

http://www.flightcentre.ca/blog/destinations/a-winter-in-iceland/11576

http://witandwhistle.com/2011/09/12/iceland/