The 6-5-4-3-2-1 Packing Rule- To Lessen the Load

Packing for a trip can be daunting task! 
Especially when you don't only have yourself to think about. 

Gone are the days of stuffing your luggage to the brim. Toting your full sized cosmetics onto the plane and the luxury of excess check-in luggage.
Good bye to that emergency spare bag for all that glorious shopping !!

Now every single item you pack must be PRACTICAL,USEFUL and WEARABLE!!!
(3 words that are not always synonymous with fashion lover !!)

Via: We Heart It

I don't know about you but I have to fight against my strong URGES to pack all those 
" just in case " outfits.

Here's an easy  6-5-4-3-2-1 Packing Rule that everyone should follow. ( Especially me! )

Choose your 6 best tops! 
This includes :Tshirts,Camisoles, Blouses, Jackets and Cardigans.

• 1 Denim Jacket or L/S Denim Blouse   ( Great for those cool nights & flying )
• 1 Short Sleeve knit top
  
• 1 Blouse ( Kimono or Kaftan)
  
• 1 Cardigan ( Great for layering )
  
• 2x Sleeveless knit tops 

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Try to stick to basic & neutral colours, for easier mixing and matching with your bottoms.

 Select 5 Comfortable Bottoms! 
This includes: Pants,Crops,Shorts and Skirts 

• 1 full length slouchy pyjama pant
• 1 crop length
• 1 versatile skirt
• 2 shorts ( a casual short and a denim short )                 

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Bear in mind the climate you are traveling to, choose your bottoms appropriately.

Pack 4 pairs of shoes: (Men should keep this to 3)

• 1  comfortable walking shoe or runners
• 1 beach sandal or flip flop 
• 1 casual sandal
• 1 dressier wedge 

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Think of your terrain … and how much ground you will need to cover when selecting footwear.

Pick 3 Absolutely Fab Outfits: 

• sundress 
• short romper
• jumpsuit

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Easy one piece outfits that can be worn day in and night OUT !

Pack your 2 Favourite Swimsuits

• solid bathing suit
• printed bathing suit

Reversible 2 piece suits can be a great way to interMIX your swimwear.

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Finish off with 1 of each Accessory:

• sunglasses
• cover-up
• sunhat
• large scarf 
• beach bag or tote

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Stash & Stuff your Accessories to fill up empty corners and within your shoes to save space.

Written & Illustrated by: Elena G
Images sourced via: We Heart it,
Bcbg, Zara, Free People,Guess, Massimo Dutti, Karen Millen, American Eagle, Browns, Shan