Intentional Travel: San Francisco Edition

January 20, 2017

I can hardly believe that tomorrow morning, bright and early, I’m hopping a plane to San Francisco for the Rising Tide Society Leaders Retreat! It feels like ages ago that I signed up to attend, and now this exciting, educational trip is right around the corner. While I’m in San Francisco, I’ll be spending a few days exploring how I can actionably cultivate a better spirit of community within my own TuesdaysTogether Waco group, and how I can continue to grow as a business owner! Although this trip is all business, the dress code is cozy casual. And since I know we’ll be greeted with plenty of fog, some rain and chilly temps, I’m packing my bag to the brim with layers galore!

Packing for five days in San Francisco in one carry on | intentional travel with b is for bonnie design

If you’ve been following along for a while, you know that I’m a huge fan of packing light, traveling simply and making the most out of every item I take with me! You see, friend, I believe that your time in a new city should be spent fully immersed in the culture and community, not stuck in a hotel room in front of a mirror trying to figure out what to wear. So it’s important that every suitcase I pack is filled with functional items that truly bring joy and serve a purpose!

Although the amazing RTS team has let us know that the dress code is casual, I still want to be able to look presentable when meeting new industry friends and reuniting with others. With the incorporation of a few simple accessories like monochromatic jewelry and functional (but still cute!) handbags, even the simplest of ensembles is totally appropriate for a day full of meetings!

The Basics

  • White tees for easy layering
  • Silky blush blouse for dinner out
  • Jeans in dark denim washes for versatile transitions from day to night
  • Nude flats (this specific pair is my absolute favorite! So soft and versatile.)
  • Tan Chelsea boots

The Layers

Since the weather will be chillier than what we’re experiencing here in Waco, I’m bringing some of my favorite layers along to stay cozy.

Accessories

I like to travel simply and leave more detailed pieces at home, so the strategic use of accessories can add personality and flair to an otherwise boring outfit. I personally enjoy traveling with pieces that all are a part of a cohesive color palette, so these specific accessories for this trip are gold, tan and light brown to complement the outfits I’m pulling together.

 

I’m so looking forward to spending a few days learning from the RTS team, exploring San Francisco in our free time, and most of all, learning how I can continue to love on the amazing members of our local TuesdaysTogether group! If you’re a Waco-area creative who’s looking for a place to build community, garner valuable (and free!) business education, and just have an all-around fun time once a month, comment below and I’ll send you the details on joining our group.

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