Busted! Personal Item

I recently got busted for my carry on allowance.  I had my roll-aboard bag, my laptop, and a small, cross-body wallet.  When I got to the gate I was told to consolidate immediately or be refused entry.

At first I was confused, becase I'm pretty good about not wanting to be THAT person who holds up the line, but at the same time I didn't have anything out that I haven't flown with dozens of time. So I asked the gatekeeper what she meant.  She gave me a scathing look and pointed to my cross body purse and told me I was trying to be sneaky.

I have to say I was a little surprised.  My wallet, if you can call it that, measures 5 inches long and 3.5 inches high.  Normally I think it is perfect because it keeps my boarding pass, id, and a few dollars in easy reach.  Meaning, I don't have to dig my full wallet out of my laptop bag.   Its also teeny, I mean I cant even fit a lipgloss or phone in it, so I was honestly surprised to be called out on it.

I would be ok with the TSA and gate agents being vigilant about enforcing the carryon rules but they dont do it equally.  Obviously I've been able to board many time with my little cross-body wallet.  I've also seen people with kids on the plane toting more bags than I personally own.  Also people board with a roll-aboard, backpack, king size pillow, and grocery bag full of food.  If that doesn't exceed the one bag and one personal item then I'm missing something.

I fly often and didn't want to cause delays so I quickly stashed my wallet into my laptop case, but I do wonder why it suddenly became an issue.  Maybe the gatekeeper is very strict about the rules, maybe she was having a bad day or is a control freak, or maybe I was just trying to be sneaky as she suggested?  Either way, I didn't mind putting my wallet away, I just wish everything was enforced equally to everyone.

Getting Waisted - Day to Night

Getting Waisted - Day to Night by carryonstyle featuring a rhinestone necklace

Forever New peplum top, $82 / DKNY black knee length skirt / Black sandals / Juicy Couture handbag / Cuff bracelet / Chanel rhinestone necklace

There is no doubt that peplum is here to stay.  I am really a huge fan.  Its a really great way to give yourself curves or show off what your mama gave you.

I'm all about dual purpose and this outfit can absolutely take you from the office to cocktails.   They key to finding the perfect peplum blouse is to make sure it fitted through the shoulders and hits you at the smallest part of your waist.

When wearing a peplum top you want to stay away from billowey skirts.  Keep you lower half slim with a pencil skirt or slim trousers.  I'm a big of the piping on this DKNY, it creates a beautiful visual.

I love accessories, but this outfit speaks for itself.  Keep the jewelry to a minimum.  This necklace is perfect and should be worn close to the collar bone, but not quite as a choker. A simple bracelet or dressy watch should be the rest of the accessories.