Packing Tips and Tricks for a Fall Trip

Thanks to Kate of Kate the {Almost} Great for guest posting + sharing these amazing packing tips and tricks for a fall trip! 

With Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Veteran’s Day, the fall is actually a great time to take a long weekend and get away. Some are also lucky enough to travel for a week or more (cough Jenn cough). In my opinion, packing for anything can be difficult. But after years of traveling cross country on a regular basis, I have finally mastered it, so today I’m bringing you the benefits of my years of struggle: a packing checklist.

Traveling to somewhere warm, with a summer-like climate? Check out my post about packing for a summer trip! Trying to figure out how to live from 1 suitcase for 2 weeks? I can help you with that, too!

Packing Tips And Tricks for a Fall Trip

Packing Tips and Tricks for a Fall Trip

– Pack items that you can mix and match

– Start with basics and then add statement pieces

– Check the weather! This may seem like a no-brainer, but I’ve definitely not done this before and then suffered the consequences after assuming what the typical weather is like.

– Start with a list of things you’re definitely doing. Are you going to go out to a nice restaurant one night? Are you going hiking? Are you going clubbing? Are you going to the gym? Also may seem like a no-brainer, but it makes a huge difference. Continue reading

One Year Ago Today…

I was starting a blog. I named it Hello Rigby and I had no idea what I was doing, but I was proud of myself for finally deciding on a name and not hating it a day later. I told myself to stick to it and see what happens, so I did.

I used my first post to introduce myself to the world (AKA no one, because it was months before anyone actually really read my blog… remember when I said I had no idea what I was doing?)

So in honor of one year of blogging, I’m going to reintroduce myself.

Jenn of hellorigby! Seattle Fashion & Lifestyle Blogger / hellorigby!Photo by Shayln Nelson

Hi! I’m Jenn. I’m a 25 year old Seattleite, who is apparently crazy enough to name my blog after my dog, Rigby. Rigby is an almost-two-year-old Shiba Inu. He’s named after The Beatles song, “Eleanor Rigby,” in case you’re curious. Continue reading

Thrifty Thursday: Fall Uniform

I can’t believe it’s already September. But can I just say, I’m so excited to start wearing my fall uniform again? Seriously, I love nothing more than cozy sweaters, booties, and my skinny jeans. Expect to see a lot of that this season.

Plaid Button Up, Skinny Jeans, and Booties Outfit / hellorigby!

I could try to make up something to write in this space for you today, but I really don’t have the words. What I do have is this outfit. I can tell you about this outfit, so I will. Continue reading

5 Things Friday + Lovely Letters

Happy Friday! I’m so excited to have today off to make a super long weekend. Yay! We very rarely get additional days off at my work, so I’m pretty pumped to get a freebie like this, especially when we already have a holiday coming up. Anyways, I thought I’d share 5 things I’ve been digging this week to start off the weekend.

1 / Lovely Letters

Last month I signed up to be part of a pen pal swap called Lovely Letters on Esther & Jacob! I got paired with Katrina, who blogs on a super cute food blog called Table For Two, Please. Here’s what she sent me:

Lovely Letters Blog Swap / hellorigby!

– Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Cookies – Rigby loved these!
– Dog Cookie Recipe
– Homemade Bookmark – so cute!
– Lovely Letter
…Thanks Katrina! Continue reading

Thrifty Thursday: Happy Pants

These pants may not be the most flattering. Some may even think they’re crazy. But more importantly, I’ve deemed them the Happy Pants, because they’re bright, colorful, and slouchy-comfy-coziness makes me smile.

Tribal Print Pant, Jean Jacket with Seattle Goodwill / hellorigby!

With styling, sometimes I think people get really hung up over what is the most figure-flattering. I think I get caught in that trap too – but let’s be real, sometimes I want to wear something that feels good, not looks good. Not to say I don’t look good, or that I do; I think this is a fun outfit. I can chase my dog around the park and not worry about breaking an ankle. But it’s not traditionally what one may call chic, fashion-forward, or ground breaking. And that’s okay. Some days this is what I need. Continue reading