I am leaving town tomorrow for the RewardStyle conference in Dallas (yay!), & although I am getting stoked, I am simultaneously ripping-my-hair-out due to my sky high stress levels. I am already exhausted from all this travelling.
I had three friends a.k.a. my fashion panel come over to help me put together each & everyone of my outfits to the last detail. Truth: I pack with the help of a complete Excel spreadsheets to help keep record of every event/date/weather/outfit. It’s sick, I know.
What I thought would be helpful having my friends opinions ended up being more of a comedy hour on my couch. I must admit, my friends are pretty effing funny.
Popular phrases of the night included: “woofta” “ouchhhh” & “dead“. Somehow between the one word witty responses & the laughing-so-hard-we-are-crying moments, I got each outfit perfectly folded on my living room floor.
Since I am so OCD/off the walls bat shit cray when it comes to getting ready for a trip, I figured I would share some of my pro tips w/ all of you jet setting babes. The way I do it, you would never know I am actually no-pro & not much of a traveler. The stress + my homebody ways + hating airplanes, it’s a surprise I ever been out of the city, let alone the state, let alone the country. OUCH!
xx, E
p.s. for your next vacay, you can grab my straight-jacket-worthy Google Docs spreadsheet packing list here.
1 // Frends “Layla Slick” headphones.
2 // Splendid jersey leggings (the BEST).
3 // Cleanwell natural hand sanitizing wipes. The cheap Purell stuff is superrrr drying, this stuff- not even a lil’!
4 // Cosmic burst neck pillow.
5 // Wildfox ‘I need a nap’ sleep mask.
6 // Tweezerman Ultra Precision tweezers– these are too good, & gold!
7 // Natural & effective, Alba Botanica sunscreen.
8 // Reversible vegan oversized tote, in black & tan.
9 // Mophie iuice pack, the best money I’ve ever spent.
10 // A fruity make-up bag big enough for all your fave products.
Thank you! I am going away in July and already stressing that I am going to forget something!
You’re just like me, stressing months in advance! :)
All great ideas on what to pack. Safe travels.
<3 Ash
Thanks love!! x
Great Fashions!! I will have to give this site to my Wife !
Thanks!
I can’t lie; I type a color coded list (because let’s face it, some things can be worn twice or with multiple ensembles) every time I go away. You’re not the only neurotic one.
By the way, I’m falling in love with that pair of shoes in the top left corner.
Thanks love!! Glad to know I am not alone ;) – those shoes are my babbbbes <3
This post made me so happy, I really thought I was the only one to use excel spreadsheets to pack! My friends seriously think I’m crazy, but it makes it so much easier knowing you’re going away with everything you’ll need.
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Yes! Or else you over pack BIG TIMEEEE to scared you will miss out on something that you really end up wanting ;) There are always a few stragglers, but that’s expected.
Great tips! I am leaving for Phuket with my hubs next week so this was the perfect post at the perfect time! Lots of Love C
Glad it helped you!! xoxoxo.
This list is going to take my compulsive packing to a whole new level! I’m excited to try it out for the first time on an upcoming roadtrip! Thanks!
Good luck :)
Thank you for the tips. I need a tote like that in my life. Love your blog!
Lina
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Thanks love <3
Fantastic ideas! I am going to follow your tips! I prefer wearing black clothes , too. It is easy to combine them. I love your boots! Best regards!
Glad it helped ;) x