a German on a Journey

It's time for a new Conversation Series post! So excited to share this interview with my favorite little fashionista - who also happens to be one of my best friends! Jen was one of the first friends I made in New Jersey when I moved here almost 15 years ago and her family has made me feel at home for the Holidays and sleep-overs ever since! If you ever need to find the best deal on an over-priced outfit, don't know what to wear to an upcoming event, or simply have no time to shop - Jen is your Girl! I constantly lose my patience with shopping and get too overwhelmed by choices, so I often drag Jen with me and end up leaving the store happy. Last weekend I sat down with her to talk fashion, personal shopping, the inspiration behind her new blog, and latest Spring Trends. Lena: You not only stay on top of all the latest styles and trends, but you also shop for other people. You've done this for me plenty of times and this is something you actually really enjoy

The warmer weather gives me major travel fever....Since I have a wedding to pay for this summer, my usual trip to Europe will need to be put on the back-burner....but instead we get to plan our honeymoon! Not too bad either :) With booking a vacation on my mind, I have been motivated to share some of my favorite travel tips that make staying healthy and relaxed while preparing for travel and being away from home less stressful! 1. Pack Like A Pro I used to over-pack for every trip; sometimes even had to pay extra for overweight baggage! Just to come back home, realizing I didn't even wear half of the clothing that I had brought on the trip. So I started planning ahead...I now lay out the outfits that I intend to wear on each day while away. I try to visualize how I can mix and match items to bring as little as possible. Another great tip for effective packing is to roll the clothes! It doesn't seem that more would fit in the suitcase this way, but try it out! It also