PERFECT 10

Southern Comfort

by Karla Martinez de Salas

Tods Handbag

Inspired by a recent trip to Charleston, South Carolina, W‘s fashion market and accessories director is getting preppy for spring.

1

This mini bag in the perfect shade of pastel blue is functional for a day of exploring a new city.

TODS bag, $1375, tods.com

2

A romantic shift dress is always great for the warmer months. This one was the MVP of my trip.

Tory Burch printed shift dress, $595, toryburch.com

3

I totally forgot to pack a hat—sinful!

Sensi Studio printed hat, $140, net-a-porter.com

4

My friend Stacey Smallwood owns Hampden, a great boutique on Charleston’s King Street. I discovered a cool Spanish brand called Masscob there on Saturday.

Masscob floral biker jacket, $495, hampdenclothing.com

5

You can’t visit the South without wearing a classic All-American button down.

Frank & Eileen stripe blue Barry top, $178, hampdenclothing.com

6

I can’t travel without a striped cashmere knit.

Chinti & Parker striped knits, $440, net-a-porter.com.

7

The French brand’s designs are so classic and easy—very much in the spirit of the South.

A.P.C. mini skirt, $110, apc.fr

8

Silver shoes are at the top of my shopping list. These lace-up oxfords are reminiscent of country club-appropriate golf shoes–but with a fun twist.

Esquivel Shoes, $595, barneys.com

9

I always love wearing small pendants, like this one, and the stars feel so appropriately Americana.

Jennifer Meyer, $950, barneys.com

10

My husband and I went to a small store called Indigo and Cotton where both he and I could do some shopping.

Apolis tote bag, $68, indigoandcotton.com