i've lived in los angeles for just about a year and a half now.
in many ways, i still feel like a total newbie.
but, it's pretty amazing how easily and quickly one adapts to the weather here.
(i'm sure that's hard to imagine.....)
next week, i'm leaving for a work trip to italy, and if i'm lucky, i'll have a little mini break in london.
the trouble is..... what the heck is the weather like in those places?
for those of us who have been living in perpetual mild temperatures, any trip to a location with real seasons is a bit of a challenge.
how cold is cold, again?
how many layers go under a wool coat?
is it weird to wear a wool hat with bare legs?
etc.
but i find it particularly challenging to pack for this upcoming trip, since the weather in both places is kind of in flux. it's springtime!
so, at least in london, i think that means it cold be a nice freezing rain, or a mild, grey day....
but in bologna? milan?
here's the current weather in bologna:
and the forecast for next week is much warmer, with some sun.
but obviously, mother nature could change her mind entirely, and dump some snow, or decide on tropical, balmy weather......
since it's been so long since i've been able put together a layer-ladled outfit, i've been really inspired by some of these looks, from the blogs:
(photos courtesy of the sartorialist)
but i'm afraid that i'll wind up wearing my l.a. uniform of jeans, t shirts, sneakers and some brass jewelry..... and carrying an umbrella everywhere.
have i mentioned that i never ever check my luggage? so, over-packing is not an option......
so what do you think? should i fill my roll-y suitcase with black tights, smart wool skirts & jackets and my favorite, neglected +j beanie?
or my new pierre hardy sneakers and a trench coat?
or what?
look, i'm leaving in a week, so i'll pretty much be spending every non-working moment figuring out the nuances to packing.
if you've got some tips & tricks, let me know!
