Hi Lovely readers,
Welcome back to my blog. I was packing the other day
and realised how packing had got easier with time. I used to travel with a big
bag but suffered from lack of clothing when I arrived at my destination. After
a lot of trials and errors and reading through a lot of articles and blogs; I
have come up with tips that help me travel light and with the appropriate
amount of clothing.
1. Get in touch with the weather man
First things first, you need to know the climate of
the area you are travelling to. This will help you determine the type of
clothing you should pack and even the type of bag you should have.
2. Plan your outfits
Write down what you will wear on each day that you are
away and select the clothes you will require. I always pack clothes that can be
worn on different styles to prevent carrying a large amount of clothing. Don't
forget to include the right undergarments for your planned outfits.
3. Pack your toiletries in the
correct bag
If you are flying and have only a carry on bag, make
sure your liquids are in the correct size bottles and well packed in their bag
to avoid spillage.
4. Day to night accessories.
Always pack something that will take you straight from
the office to a party. A good clutch will immediately transform day look to
night look.
5. Pack a variety of shoes
I was one of those people who will pack only
functional shoes. I would pack either flats or work shoes, but then something
unexpected event will happen and I wouldn't have shoes to update my outfits for
the events. But I have learnt it is important to carry a variety of shoes that
will function for all types of occasions.
6. Protect your accessories and
delicate fabrics.
If you are travelling with sequined or similar
outfits, make sure they are wrapped to prevent damage. I actually learnt this
from Wendy's lookbook (here).
I hope this tips are helpful. Let me know of any
additional tips in the comments section below.
Xo-Xo;
Aika!
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