I must admit that vacation traveling (and in particular, beach vacation traveling) is 978359825 times easier than city packing (and in particular, winter city packing), so this post may not be as helpful as I'd hoped. Anyhow, here's what I brought with me to La Amada:
- 3 Tunics: these make for the easiest on/off beach cover-ups. From top left, starting with the white tunic: UniQueen, Zara, H&M
- 3 Blouses: 9to5 or not, I'm a blouse girl through and through. Chambray top Levi's, White sheer blouse AlainnBella, Floral blouse Zara.
- 4 Bottoms. Mini skirt Zara, Denim shorts Siwy, Cut-off denim shorts Forever21, Polka dot pants H&M
- 2 Dresses: Yellow Zara dress, Long H&M dress
- 7 Swimsuits, individually packed in small ziploc bags (they're also stored this way at home).
- Sedu Flat Iron: my hair tends to get quite frizzy, so I used it in the evenings before stepping out for dinner
- Liquids in my ziploc bag (the usual suspects of face wash, moisturizer, sunscreen...)
- Sephora Make-up bag (might be time for an update on this as I've added several new products to my arsenal!)
- Neutrogena make-up wipes
- J.Crew Sandals (officially my best summer buy?)
- Tumi "T" Tech 4-wheel, 19" carry-on suitcase (similar here): I may or may not have already babbled about how much I love this suitcase. But I must say, at nearly 70,000 miles of traveling to date this year alone, they are the slickest wheels in the airport and make running around a total breeze. Not to mention the hard shell protects everything I've packed.
You are really well organized. And I love your J.Crew sandals a lot!
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keeping everything neat and compact is the only way to pack a proper suitcase!!
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Wow, you make packing look so easy and care free. Everytime I go out of town somewhere I have to pack backup outfits and shoes. "What if it rains? What if my sandals snap? What if I spill something all over these pants? What if the weather changes?" I get so paranoid that it leaves me bringing more than what was anticipated. In the end, I usually never need my backup items anway.....haha.
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ReplyDeletePacking for holidays is always so hard... looking at your vacation pix though you have no problems for sure! ;)
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Such a well-edited + stylish packing job, thanks for sharing! I so often over-pack + regret it when I'm schlepping around my heavy bag, I'm going to try to be inspired by you! Please do one for "city traveling" if you get the chance.
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On Monday i maked my bags for travel to Barcelona...it's so hard for me, for you it's easy?
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Wow, you're so good- I'm such an over-packer and usually don't up wearing 70% of what I bring
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I travel quite a lot with my husband, and I have yet to learn how to pack a suitcase. I always, always, always overpack...
ReplyDeleteHaving travelled a lot on business & pleasure I've got packing down to a fine art. The important thing is to roll not fold which minimises creasing xoxo
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I've been obsessing about those sandals ever since I saw them on your blog haha so I finally hunted down a pair..can't wait until it's warm enough here in So Cal to wear them!
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly how I pack too -- super light but still functional with makeup and girly things!
ReplyDeleteYou packed perfectly for a beach vacay. And I hear ya on the blouses - they're incredibly versatile and are so great for adding a bit of polish to more casual pieces. Although snowier destinations are calling my name this winter, this is definitely great inspiration! xoxo
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I love this post! For some reason I always find it fascinating to see what other people pack when they travel. Normally I discover that I'm the biggest over packer in the world:) Happy Wednesday!
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I really am enjoying your packing posts! Would it be possible to do a similar one for your city travel? That is what I struggle the most with. Maybe I just need to "need" less stuff...
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you put such varied items together, I love the many colors. I definitely need to use your tips when packing, I feel like I just end up throwing a bunch of things together and hope they make outfits lol
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Wow that's quite a bit of travelling you've done this year, so it's no wonder that you're an expert at packing lightly. I always bring lots of stuff "just in case" but that needs to change....it's amazing how many things can fit in such a small bag!
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loving this! looks very organized!
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My eyes went right to the yellow! Loving all your blouses... I'm a blouse girl too.
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you're so good at packing!!
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Great post! xx
ReplyDeleteI wish I could be so organized. I am not good at packing.
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You're so organized! :) Can you do a 'Bikini Collection' post? I'm so curious about your collection!
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ReplyDeleteWhat smart packing! I have asked for a nice, functional carry-on suitcase for my Christmas list, just because I've spent a month in hotels total this year (yes, I did the math, and I'm sure it's not as much as you!). You are such a great packer...I, on the other hand, need some work!
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Love packing photos!
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Loving many of the things you're packing!!
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Oh my gosh I feel the same way about packing a carry on only. I have the biggest fear that my luggage will get lost when I fly internationally. Love that you're efficient, a girl after my own heart.
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Wow! I'm traveling over the holidays & I just learned a new packing tip! Totally going to try putting things in Ziploc baggies. :)
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for me its easier too to pack for vacation as for a city trip. love how organized you are.
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ReplyDeleteLove this post! Also as a random request - any chance you could do something similar for one of your work trips? I pretty much have the vacation packing down but I always find it trickier to figure out how to pack light when I need business dress! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a helpful post--I cannot thank you enough! I am a notorious overpacker. I would love to see similar posts, particularly for the "winter city" packing, as you mentioned!
ReplyDeleteLove this post! Makes me want to go to some place warm. Also, love the bag recommendation. I'm actually in the market for a carry on and this one looks great!
ReplyDeleteThis is great! I agree I always have the hardest time packing when I am going to the city!
ReplyDeleteLovely post! Very organized. Love it. xo, Christina
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ReplyDeleteWow, you're so organized! I love these type of post =)
ReplyDeleteHere is a burning question, since I leave for Mexico in a month: How did you pack your straw fedora (seen in one of your pics) without having it flattened and ruined?
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That's a lot of swimsuits! Why do you keep them in ziploc bags all the time?
ReplyDeleteSuper organized! Love it! I hope you had a fabulous weekend. I've got a new post on how to save on fashion items.. It's a lot of fun!) Love to hear what you think. Xo
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I am sooooo curious as to why you packed your bikini in zip lock bags? Share your lovely tips please, I am eager to know!
ReplyDeleteCould you (or anyone else) tell me the name of those J.Crew sandals? I'm desperate to search the web for a pair!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWould you please verify if the tumi you have is the international or continental size one? I'm planning to get one, and just want to make sure on the size. Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteHi there! It's a 19" carry-on size. Hope that helps!
DeleteI'm just wondering if you have any "steals" alternatives to your "spluge" OG travel bag. Thank you!
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