Laura’s New York Packing List

"The only day of full sunshine called for my most summery pieces. I always plan outfits around the weather, and this was no exception. I wore a sleeveless top with a crisp white skirt I’d bought especially for the trip, paired with Mary Janes for a classic touch. My leather jacket added just the right amount of warmth for breezy moments. I was especially excited to debut my new crossbody bag—it's the ideal piece for a city like New York: hands-free, secure, and effortlessly stylish."

"New York restaurants tend to keep their air conditioning on high, so I always try to cover my arms and shoulders for dinner. I wore a crisp white shirt dressed-up with black silk trousers - elegant yet effortless. The balmy evening meant I could wear my open-toe sandals, which have a slight heel but are still practical enough to walk a few blocks to dinner."

"Another sunny day called for another appearance from my white skirt. Since I found closed-toe shoes a bit too warm the day before, I switched to my Louis Vuitton slides. I restyled the skirt with a black tank and my utility jacket, which gave the whole look a more casual, street-style edge. A great tip when re-wearing a piece is to change the mood through layers and accessories."

"Chic yet relaxed is the unspoken dress code in most New York restaurants. You can’t go wrong with elevated denim. I wore my brand-new ME+EM jeans—they're high-waisted with a long, tailored leg and a stiffer structure that makes them feel dressier. I paired them with a navy blouse, high heels, and my go-to Prada bag for a polished finish. Minimal makeup and slicked-back hair kept the look effortless."

"With a full day of walking ahead and a turn in the weather, I reached for my trainers (always my airport travel essential). I built my outfit around comfort: cropped white jeans from Mint Velvet (showing a little ankle, always flattering), a simple white tee I picked up from J.Crew the day before, and my trusty utility jacket. A black belt broke up the white-on-white and added structure."

"I restyled my silk trousers from Night 1 and threw on a navy cardigan from Reiss - I always pack a cardigan, it’s the perfect layering piece, (I sometimes even wear it as a scarf tied over my shoulders). I cinched the waist with my Totême belt, added heels and my Prada bag, and finished the look with red lipstick for to lift the look."

"Another day on foot meant comfort was key. I wore my favourite cargo trousers with a classic white t-shirt. My belt helped polish the look, and I added my leather jacket for an extra layer."

"I always pack a grand finale dress and I never tire of the versatility and simplicity of my black silk Asceno dress. I’ve worn it so many times and always makes me feel amazing. And to give it a laid back feel instead of wearing heels which would make it too dressy, I wore them with a pair of flat, lipstick red Mary Janes. To toughen up the outfit (and for warmth), I threw on my leather jacket –something I was grateful for, as there was a real chill in the air when we sat outside."