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What's in my travel bag?

September 5, 2018


Top: Socialite, Shorts: Treasure & Bond , Mules: Steve Madden, Tote: Longchamp, Sunnies: Le Specs

Happy Wednesday, everyone! I'm writing to you from my comfy couch, we are back home! We just arrived back from Dublin and I must say it's such an adorable city! I can't believe the past two weeks have flown by so fast! It was such a wonderful time and was especially nice since it was significantly cooler in Europe than back in NYC and we all know how much I love fall weather! :) While the weather forecast fooled me and I didn't pack appropriately clothing wise, my travel bag did not let me down. I wanted to share what's in my travel bag and what items are a MUST when traveling anywhere!

Because we were traveling internationally and were going to be so far from home I wanted to be prepared. Super prepared. I'm notorious for underpacking and forgetting the necessities so this time around I started packing 3 weeks before the trip.

I found this awesome purse organizer that fit perfectly in my middle sized Longchamp. Large tote bags are my favorite for traveling because you can just throw everything in there. This organizer was so helpful and had compartments for my wallet, passport, chargers, medicines - literally everything! I found it on Amazon for under $15 and has small handles so you can easily take it out and use it in your other bags.

This portable phone charger has been a total lifesaver in Europe. It doesn't require any extra cords and comes in this adorable pink color! Since I took a nighttime flight, I made sure to have these wipes handy to wipe off the day. I later applied my makeup once we landed but I tried my best to sleep with a clean face. Speaking of sleep, I've never been much of an airplane sleeper. It's always been hard for me to fall asleep but this sleeping mask saved me! It made such a difference and made sleeping so much easier for me. I also brought an extra blanket and these fuzzy socks for the airplane because I get so cold on flights! My goal is to be as comfortable as possible while traveling. Sometimes I get nervous on flights or tend to worry about traveling in general so I try to bring anything to calm me down including my kindle to read. I just started reading Crazy Rich Asians and I can't put it down!

What are some of your travel must haves? Let me know in the comments!

Thanks so much for reading today's post!

Xo,
Maia


Neutral Date Night Look

August 3, 2018

Tank: BP. (similar here), Pants: Leith (similar here and here), Bag: Zara (similar here), Heels: Vince Camuto (similar here and here), Sunnies: Le Specs, Lippie: Huda Beauty in 'Venus', Necklace: Baublebar


Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you've had a great couple of days. It's been a few days since I've posted but I've been a little busy prepping for my trip. I'll share more of my packing and travel tips in upcoming posts but today I wanted to share this date night look. Lately, my boyfriend and I have been super busy with our multiple jobs, appointments, meetings, and we haven't been able to see much of each other. Last week alone we only saw each other once and we found ourselves missing each other. We knew we'd reach a point in our entrepreneurial careers that we'd be so busy that we'd barely see each other but the time came before we were ready. We grew used to seeing each other almost everyday to seeing each other maybe once or twice a week due to our schedules. I'm always very appreciative of the time we get to spend together because he is my best friend and I love every moment we share. We agreed to get back into making date nights a priority, it's certainly hard with a busy schedule but realized how important it was. Whether it's a casual or fancy date night; we make effort to make time for us.

I love dressing up for date nights, and this look from the Nordstrom sale has been one of my favorite. I already have planned 4 or 5 different ways of styling these pants for fall! I'm obsessed. These high waisted babies paired with this easy lacy tank was a hit for date night and would be perfect for a girl's night out. If you're into elevated basics like I am, this neutral look is honestly everything!! Please note that I will most likely be hemming these pants a bit so they fit better but I couldn't wait to shoot this look!

Thanks for reading today's post!

Xo,
Maia

Breaking News: I'm a stylist!

July 2, 2018



Jumpsuit: BP. c/o Nordstrom, Wedges: Steve Madden, Tote: Zara, (similar here), Earrings: old, (similar here)

My grandma always said dress up like you’re going to meet your future husband; while it’s no longer 1955 and I don’t feel the pressure to dress up for a man, I understand the sentiment behind what she said. Dress up like you’re meeting someone important, dress up like you’re meeting a potential client, or your future boss. Dress up like you’re representing yourself, which is at the end of the day is your brand. Style is important and it’s a reflection of you. It’s a reflection of how you’re feeling, how you feel about yourself and the message you are trying to portray to the world. I’m passionate about style and making it accessible to all.

Because my love for style is so strong, I’ve decided to pursue my passion and become a styling consultant. As a personal style blogger and as a petite discovering my style has been a journey all its own and I’m so excited to share my experience and knowledge with you ladies out there. Regardless of your body size, your budget or circumstance I’m ready to make style fit for you. I’ll be providing the following services and if you have any questions please feel free to email me at
style@thepetiteprinciple.com or visit the styling page on my blog!

Online Consulting - $50 (hourly) - 

Live outside of the Tri-State area? Looking for personal shopping assistance online? I'm happy to provide my styling consultant services online to all clients! Sometimes you just don't where to find what you're looking for and that's where I come in. Allow me to online shop for you and find the stylish pieces for your special event. After I will be able to provide clothing options from various retailers and then you can choose what best suits the occasion.

Wardrobe Redo - $150 (for 3 hours) - 

Allow me to restyle your current wardrobe. Together we can determine your style and go through your current wardrobe, and restyle pieces you already have and love. I can also assist in organizing your closet space making it easier for you to find your beautiful clothing and I can create a lookbook of outfits so you always have style options available.

Personal Shopping $225 (for 3 hours) - 

Whether you're looking for the dress of yours dream or looking for a whole new wardrobe, I can provide personal shopping assistance to help you find exactly what you're looking for. We can go over colors, fabrics and trends to get you the perfect look uniquely for you.

Thank you all for your continuous support!

I can’t wait to get started!
Xo, Maia

Striped Jumpsuit - Now 40% Off

June 27, 2018



Jumpsuit: LOFT, Bag: Zara (similar here), Shoes: Zara, Scarf: Banana Republic, Earrings: Gifted (similar here)


Hi everyone! I hope you’re having a great week so far. I just started Sweat by Kayla Itsines. I’ve seen so many ladies achieve major success by this quick and simple exercise app that I decided to try it out myself. I’m the type of person that gets bored easily with a workout routine. I like to change it up but I also don’t like something too complicated. I signed up for Alexia Clark’s workouts earlier this year and while they are crazy amazing, I found myself having trouble trying to find the space, machinery and time to do them. Sweat workouts are 28 minutes and can be done without machinery. While I’ve gone to the gym to do the workouts, you can easily do them in the comfort of your home. I’m so excited to be working out more often now because it truly puts me in such a better mood. I feel like I start the day on a better foot after working out. 

Anyway, I wanted to share this adorable striped jumpsuit. It's currently 40% off during LOFT's 4th of July sale happening right now. I’ve been on a jumpsuit kick lately as you can tell and well you can never go wrong with stripes. While I’ll admit that I could’ve gone down a size, I’m hoping by getting a size smaller I can wear this for many years to come! I got major farm girl vibes from this jump suit but in a good way. It almost made me want to grow a garden - almost. But it is seriously one of the comfiest jumpsuits I’ve ever owned and I’m already thinking of all the ways I can dress it up and dress it down. And the scarf! I’ve always wanted to wear a scarf this way, I just always felt that it was so chic and honestly, it gave me like a little bit more confidence, I’m not even going to lie. The scarf just made me feel put together, ya know? And it has lemons! Come on, how could I not buy it ;) 

Anyway, y’all let me stop blabbering. I hope you all have an amazing Wednesday and stay tuned for some exciting news coming very, very soon! 


Thanks so much for reading today’s post!

Xo,

Maia


White Fringe

June 25, 2018


Hat: Aerie (similar here), Top: Lou & Grey, Jeans: Abercrombie & Fitch, Bag: Zara (similar here), Wedges: Steve Madden; Lippie: Huda Beauty in color 'Venus'
Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful and restful weekend. I did! I was at the horse races yesterday and it was so fun! I've also been watching the World Cup non-stop, I couldn't help but watch on my phone while at the horse races. Let's say I'm good at multi-tasking? haha

I couldn't wait to share this fringe sweater! I've been obsessed with white on white outfits, I think it just looks so fresh for summer. A beautiful tan and an all white outfit - so perfect! This fringe sweater is one of my first pieces from Lou & Grey, you can find them at LOFT and it's such a good mix of texture and simplicity. If that even makes sense. I'm wearing an regular XS and it fits great, even a little oversized. I can't wait to wear this with blue denim and ripped shorts!

What are your favorite pieces of the summer? Let me know in the comments below. 

Thanks so much for reading' today's post!

Xo,
Maia


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