Packing for VACAY!
Packing for a vacation is so stressful! I personally always overpack because I do not take the time to lay everything out and plan appropriately. However, I loooooove helping others pack! And packing for trips is much easier when you have a closet full of basic essentials that help stretch your wardrobe! I have a client who I have worked with for almost two years. When I say she has come a long way….that is an understatement! Her closet has transformed beautifully! She has organically developed her own style and I have been there to help her tweak it and just bring it together.
She is about to take a family trip to London and asked for my help to pull together a 6-day wardrobe. Given she has loaded up her closet with tons of essentials as well as items that are versatile, we were able to pack in less than an hour. She now has her suitcase ready and will look effortless chic while being a tourist!
While she is absolutely not '“basic” with her style or brands, she does buy with purpose and the majority of her items can be worn day to night or even to work. This concept alone has allowed her to stretch her closet in more ways than she ever thought was possible!
So what will she be wearing in London? See below for her casual chic tourist looks! Need help for your next trip? Happy to help you all while having fun!
The Clothing
AG Jean Jacket - Every closet needs a denim jacket! And will go with every single one of her outfits.
Nation LTD - This dress is amazing, so much, she has it in two colors! Black and Hopeless Romantic. Paired with a jean jacket and sneakers, she will be ready to jet set across the pond!
XIRENA Dress- This dress is the perfect dress for Wimbledon…which will be the highlight of her trip! Top with an easy hat and neutral sandals and she is match day ready!
Fedora - a staple for every closet.
Jeans - Jeans are a staple item and a must for almost any trip. See my previous post on a few of my fave jeans.
Open Knit Sweater - this is the perfect sweater for those cool(er) summer mornings or evening and also prefect for layering over a dress! She can wear with jeans or layer over her Nation LTD dress.
XIRENA Skirts - it is clear that this client has a deep love for XIRENA. These two skirts are easy to pack and she can dress up or down with just a change of shoes! The print skirt is sold out, but there are lots of other prints available, like this one and its on sale!. And the black skirt is just so versatile! Pair with a basic tank or a fun print cotton shirt.
Velvet Sub Tank - Velvet is one of her go to brand for basic tees. Of course you may have your own favorite brand, but this is a staple in her closet.
Sundry Dress - This dress is perfect for any weather! Perfect length to wear with sneakers or sandals.
XIRENA dress - you guessed it, another XIRENA dress! This is a perfect dress…easy to pack, easy to style and easy to wear!
The Accessories
Clare V Fanny - the cream color is sold out, but there are other great color options!
Clare V Clutch - the olive color is also sold out, but other colors available. Super cute bag and you can change the straps.
MZ Wallace Backpack - She was on the hunt for a travel backpack and settled for this cool bag.
The Shoes
GG Sneaks - Not a basic sneaker, but one that she has and loves! This particular pair she is able to wear to work with a cute dress or skirt.
Birkenstoks - Just a casual pair of sandals for the trip.
GG Sneakers - this one she did all on her own and thought outside the box! These are one of her most versatile sneaker she owns!
Nude Sandals - Everyone needs a neutral pair of shoes and these work for her! I am not sure these are the exact shoes she has, but very similar.
She will add a few jewels, a scarf for the plane and her basic essentials and she will be ready!! Her wardrobe is something she has been working on for over two years and she now has the confidence to chose styles and brands she loves! I’m just her sideline coach/friend and I am there to help her pull everything together! She is going to have a blast in London and I cannot wait to hear about her trip! Xoxo - Cheryl