September 1st…FREAKING OUT!!!

Oh.My.God.

It is September 1. How is that possible?

I am also in New York right now to have my final dress fitting. How is THAT possible?? Where did the last 20 months go? I am not even trying to cocktail-party chat with y’all right now, “Oh my GOODness, where has the time gone!? Our little babies are all grown up!”.

I am serious. I feel like I fell through a rabbit hole. Not only because of how fast our once-never-ending engagement has gone, but also because of the emotions. SO many emotions. I am a MESS. I have become the Queen of the Misty Eye and the Lingering Hug, which is not really the most desirable kingdom to reign over, but I’ll take it.

I head back to Chicago tonight for a week, and then Pete and I leave for a little pre-wedding-honeymoon for a few days before heading to Colorado for the big day! But before that is the dreaded packing. Which would be a lot less dreadful if I had these:

Lugano Leather Garment BagJCrew Lugano Leather Valise

I mean, so pure, so bridal, right? I feel like they are Mary Poppins bags, and no matter what ridiculous ensembs I lose my mind and pack for the honeymoon, every time I reach in for an outfit- a perfect Rachel Bilson Goes Sailing-esque number will come out. (Yep, just like this!)She’s on a boat! But I don’t think I even have to begin to tell you that this look is NOT an option for me.Ok, this is more like it. Simple classic/neutral pieces. I was advised by the ever-wise Mallory to just pack basics in neutral colors and jazz things up with accessories. This packing-game-plan worked well for me during my post-college euro-trip so I think I am going to try it again. In other words, this is not a time for fashiony-fashion. Classic, fail proof, you have such good taste I am so glad I made you my wife stuff.Although I think a little nautical stripe is entirely appropriate considering my surroundings.Lovely, neutral. But I think proportions/tailoring are super important when dressing in neutrals, this look could go from cute to dumpy RILL fast.A little belt action makes a boring cotton day dress adorbs. The person in it probably doesn’t hurt either.I think my one big packing purchase needs to be a coat like this. Kind of like this, but warmer and less obviously military. Anyone know where I can find it?
Anyway, I believe the J.Crew White Lugano will make me look like this in jorts.

Such is the power of good luggage, I think.

I have also become enamoured of Ms. Fannings sunshades……and think I will be picking up a pair of those for our time on the high seas.Ray Ban Catty Clubmaster…rawr.