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Marla Tomazin

Category: Travel

Our Safari Adventure in Africa (and the Four Important Lessons I Learned on the Journey)

This past December, Barry and I took an amazing trip to Kenya. This was a lifechanging experience that I will remember for years to come. We traveled with Barry’s brother Howard and his wife, Joy, who live in California. The trip served as a wonderful reunion for all of us, and we had a blast […]

What I Packed and How I Wore It: Our Anniversary Trip to Spain and Portugal

Each year, Barry and I pack our bags and take a trip to celebrate our anniversary. In recent years, we have traveled to some of our favorite European cities, including Paris, Amsterdam, London, Marrakesh, and Rome. This spring, we decided to explore some of the beautiful cities of Spain and Portugal. Our trip included a […]

Our Anniversary Vacation Recap: What I Packed and How I Wore It in Amsterdam and Paris

Each year, my husband, Barry, and I look forward to celebrating our wedding anniversary by taking a trip somewhere far away and exciting. After last year’s cruise to the Mediterranean, we decided to get back on dry land and spend time in two vibrant European cities, Amsterdam and Paris. While Barry and I are both […]

Packing for Our Anniversary Cruise—and How I Wore It All

There’s nothing like the excitement of heading off on a special trip, especially when it is to celebrate a wonderful time in your life. This summer, Barry and I embarked on a 10-day trip to the Mediterranean, which included a week-long cruise in celebration of our wedding anniversary. It was a most magical trip where […]

Eight Tips to Help Business Travelers Pack Light (While Still Looking Like a Boss)

Even for seasoned road warriors, suitcase packing tends to be a dreaded chore. Is there really a foolproof method for fitting suits, business casual, and casual attire (not to mention shoes, toiletries, and other accessories) into a carry-on bag…without forgetting anything essential? In most cases, the answer is yes! I’ve found that many business travelers […]

Packing for London and Morocco

It’s summer—officially vacation season. When I talk to my friends and clients about traveling, many of them mention what they believe is one of the most stressful parts of the whole experience. It’s not traffic jams, or long security lines, or trying to navigate an unfamiliar place. You guessed it: For many of us, the […]

To Buy or Not to Buy: Shopping in Paris

After an hour or so of browsing the racks in a fabulous store, you head to the fitting room with an armload of garments to try on. Some things are a definite, immediate “no.” And when you see others in the mirror, you know you’ll be returning home with them. But then, there are always […]

Packing for Paris—and How I Wore It

Without a doubt, one of the most frustrating aspects of traveling (outside of airport checkpoints, maybe) is packing for the trip. Inevitably, you want to take more clothing, shoes, and accessories than will comfortably fit into your suitcase. Even as an image consultant with plenty of experience in creating a variety of looks using just […]