How to pack for the right trip

So after traveling to Malaysia and Thailand and experiencing lugging heavy bags, differing luggage limitation with all the plane rides and just buying more than I thought, I began to rethink how I pack for trips.

I love fashion and makeup and hair care is very particular for me because not everywhere I got will have what I need. However, to make your life so much easier in your travels, remember that packing is not a “one size fits all” type of event. So for my fashionable cosmo folks here is my suggested fashion packing ideas depending on trip type.

Beach Trip

Think Jamaica. There are the obvious beach toiletries like sunblock and insect repellant. But when you talk fashion keep it casual. If you are going to be on a beach climate the whole time there is no need to bring heels. Not even platforms. Everytime I do I feel like it’s a waste of space because I never wear them. The key word is Casual.

Swim suits
Coverups/romper
beach flip flops
“fancy” evening flat sandals that are easy to slip on and off for beach parties
day time sandals
shorts/tops
sun dresses/maxi dress
Simple accessories
tinted cc cream, powder or concealer; bright lip stick (pink, tangerine, red); colorful eye liner (blue, green, purple); shimmery/gold shadow; blush, lengthening mascara
find ideas here http://www.modcloth.com/shop/beachwear 

Big City Trip/High Fashion

Think Paris. When I went to Paris years ago one thing I noticed is that fashion is not a game. One way to scream “I’m a tourist” is to walk around wearing tennis. The women were serious about fashion no matter the age. I hung my head in shame when an older diva walked past me in heels with me in my gym shoes. Now I’m not suggesting go sightseeing in 4 inch heels but the key word should be Trendy.

Jacket/Shawl
comfy yet fashionable flats (think converse or toms or ballet flats)
Jeans/cargo pants and tops
“fancy” top to go with jeans
Little black dress /evening dresses/jumpsuit
strappy heels
booties
statement necklace/bracelet/earrings
primer, foundation, powder, high lighter, light and dark eye shadow, black gel eye liner, high volume/lengthening mascara, dark lip color and neutral lip color
see ideas here: check out tjmaxx for ideas

 

City Trip/ Casual Environment

Think South Africa. A place where sight seeing and exploring is the number one goal but yet happening night life still exist. The key word is Adaptable

Cardigan/Shawl
flat sandals
tennis, toms, ballet flats
shorts/jeans/cargo pants and tops
evening knee length or mini dresses
cute evening tops
“fancy” flat sandals, maybe a comfortable platform
neutral color jewelry (think gold/silver) both simple and statement
tinted cc cream, foundation, powder, pinks/reddish lip sticks, brown/neutral shadows, brown and black eye liners, high volume mascara
Check out www.asos.com for ideas 

 

Pack smart!