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the effortlessly lovely Liu Wen
every summer, a kind of seasonal minimalism takes over. hot weather has a funny way of inspiring simplification, and i find myself liking everything lighter and unfettered this time of year.
the essential summer + travel bags:
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i had a feeling when i got my trio crossbody last year that it would be a wardrobe game-changer. it has since proven to be one of the best, most useful purchases i've ever made (so much so, that i have it in two colors). i'm pretty excited about the stylish fanny pack option, because we can all take a page from Rick Steves and rock out secure and hands-free on day trips and summer getaways.
P.S.: this super cute bike bag is on major sale right now.
do you tend to carry bigger or smaller bags in the summer?