I'll be doing some travelling in the next few months, so I figured I'd start a little series on packing. I'm by no means an expert packer....I'm horribly inefficient and I pack WAY too many outfits, but I've been trying to get better.
This coming weekend I'm going to a sorority conference and it allows me to get really girly....that being said I don't want to be the person with 3 bags for a 3 day conference. So this packing session is about versatile clothing options.
Day 1 is travel and evening meetings/dinner. Normally I would travel in comfy clothes, but since we are going straight into events where we need to be in 'pin attire' (business casual in non-sorority terms) I figure it will be more efficient to just travel in those clothes. I have a great maternity business dress that I have been just putting a non-maternity cardigan over since it's so cold. Pair that with some tights and flats and I think it's still a pretty comfy travel outfit.
Day 2 is a full day of sessions, plus there is a awards dinner at night that requests cocktail attire. My key here is to wear a dress that can go from business casual to dressy with just the change of some accessories. And I happen to pick up the perfect number from Pink Blush Maternity (except mine is blue not aqua) over the holiday. This blue dress paired with a cardigan, flats and pearls during the day can instantly go cocktail with the removal of some layers and addition of some heels.
Day 3 is tricky because we will have some time to shop after the conference is over. Morning needs to be business casual again, so I'm thinking a nice pair of slacks/top/blazer combo. Then when we are released and we want to hit the Mile for some retail therapy I can just change into a pair of jeans and I'm more comfortable....something like this....
Where I really get bad at packing is beauty products and accessories. Since it's only a 3 day conference and my new shorter hair allows for less upkeep I think I can make a fresh wash on Friday last all weekend, eliminating any need for styling products. I'll need a flat iron and dry shampoo to freshen the look day to day, but that's not bad. Makeup I'm going to stick with my 'everyday face' look.
Packing commencing!
This coming weekend I'm going to a sorority conference and it allows me to get really girly....that being said I don't want to be the person with 3 bags for a 3 day conference. So this packing session is about versatile clothing options.
Day 1 is travel and evening meetings/dinner. Normally I would travel in comfy clothes, but since we are going straight into events where we need to be in 'pin attire' (business casual in non-sorority terms) I figure it will be more efficient to just travel in those clothes. I have a great maternity business dress that I have been just putting a non-maternity cardigan over since it's so cold. Pair that with some tights and flats and I think it's still a pretty comfy travel outfit.
Day 2 is a full day of sessions, plus there is a awards dinner at night that requests cocktail attire. My key here is to wear a dress that can go from business casual to dressy with just the change of some accessories. And I happen to pick up the perfect number from Pink Blush Maternity (except mine is blue not aqua) over the holiday. This blue dress paired with a cardigan, flats and pearls during the day can instantly go cocktail with the removal of some layers and addition of some heels.
Day 3 is tricky because we will have some time to shop after the conference is over. Morning needs to be business casual again, so I'm thinking a nice pair of slacks/top/blazer combo. Then when we are released and we want to hit the Mile for some retail therapy I can just change into a pair of jeans and I'm more comfortable....something like this....
Where I really get bad at packing is beauty products and accessories. Since it's only a 3 day conference and my new shorter hair allows for less upkeep I think I can make a fresh wash on Friday last all weekend, eliminating any need for styling products. I'll need a flat iron and dry shampoo to freshen the look day to day, but that's not bad. Makeup I'm going to stick with my 'everyday face' look.
Packing commencing!
Outfit selection process, I like to put out everything I'll need for an outfit (including jewelry) if I can. My furry children were no help in making any kind of decision......
I love this Mary Kay jewelry travel pouch I got while I was a consultant. It keeps everything organized and rolls up nice a flat (as long as you don't stuff it ;) )
BARE MINIMUM toiletry essentials.....again, hair washing on Friday in hopes to keep my style until Sunday.
Pretty much what I use every morning to get ready, including brushes....
Which packs up pretty nicely into this pouch!
I put everything into my smaller rolling duffel I got at Ulta during a sale. If anything this blog post has helped me understand what is truly essential when space is a concern. Some vacations that's not an issue (Mexico coming up!) and that's a whole other ballgame.
So I might put up some photos from the convention this weekend, otherwise I'll see you next week....back here in my closet!
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