How to Pack

I have received a bunch of comments suggesting that I write a post on how to pack a carry on. The thing is, I don’t know how to do such a thing – I need options, damn it! I can however, share some of my packing tips for check in luggage.

• I create complete outfits beforehand to avoid overpacking yet, I always pack 2 extra outfits for day and night
• I’d like to say 80 percent of my drunk shopping purchases go unworn -try to avoid this if possible
• Always pack a nude shoe, they go with everything

• My packing list is my holy bible
• Bras, underwear, bathing suits and socks all get packed in lingerie bags

• I pack hanging clothes on cleaner hangers or these ultra thin hangers with plastic bags, and place halfway into my luggage. I then lay my folded clothes and accessories on top and sandwich them with other half of hanging clothes. This makes it easy to unpack and my clothes have minimal wrinkles.

• Dust bags for shoes are a must!
• Organize dirty laundry in labeled garbage bags – for example, machine wash, cleaners, hand wash. Sort every night and unpacking at home will be a breeze
• Always seal liquid toiletries with tape to avoid possible leakage
• I buy travel size products when possible – cotton swabs/make up remover/mouth wash

• I try to avoid traveling with real jewelry nevertheless, whatever I do take, I keep in my carry on

• Delicate or fragile items get packed in the middle for extra cushion
• Packing hats never work. I’ve learned this lesson the hard way
• Pack your best attitude and have fun!!!