Monday Musings From Portugal

Happy Monday, ladies. I hope to create a packing/travel capsule wardrobe list to share with you from my trip to Portugal. However…it occurs to me that if I can just remember to get Mr. AWSL to take my photo each day, I will have captured one. We shall see. We’ve had an amazing time here on São Miguel Island, and today, we’re flying back through Lisbon to the south of Portugal.

I wanted to share how these Endless pants look after I washed them with hand soap in the bathroom sink and hung them to dry over the bathtub. I do that sort of thing a lot when we travel because it enables me to use a carry-on only.

Like brand new! A reader asked about the crease down the front, and as you can see, it survived two days of flying, sink washing, hand wringing, and hanging dry over the tub. It’s been muggy and warm on the island, and I have never felt overheated in these pants. I want my entire wardrobe in this fabric!

French-inspired fashion seems to be more popular than ever, and it’s a look I really enjoy. Here’s a splurge or save outfit with similar items.

This outfit is comprised of classics that many of you already have in your wardrobe. Loafers, a bucket bag, gold-toned jewelry, and some neutral chinos. The look is styled with a neutral top or a touch of burgundy if you prefer more color.

Which outfit do you prefer?

The splurge comes in at around $3,013. The save is closer to $250. Is the difference that obvious to you?

I’m creating some reels for this trip, and I wonder how many of you are on Instagram to see them.

I watched Blue Zones on Netflix before we left and really enjoyed it. I’d read the book a few years ago, but watching it made me want to visit those places. What are your favorite shows/movies to watch?