So let’s be clear about one thing. I’m writing this post PURELY as a hint to my husband that a weekend away sometime soon would be nice – feel free to leave it open on the computer screen as a hint to your husband too…
Kidding! This post was actually the idea of my well-travelled, and very clever bloggy friend Pearl from Pretty Mayhem (make sure you check out her blog, it’s awesome). We were talking and she suggested a post on packing so here it is!
Now I’m talking weekend away, probably in the car (or just with carry-on baggage) either with the husband and kids (but they can fend for themselves on the packing front), or with some mates, not big overseas trips that require more thought haha.
It’s really important to pack pieces that mix and match together (colour, style etc), and that have VERSATILITY (my favourite word!). That way you’ll get heaps more options from less clothes.
I have to say I’m getting better and packing less, but it’s a work in progress (maybe I should follow some of my own advice!) and definitely when its comes to packing, LESS IS MORE!
But in an ideal world, here is some pieces I would start with…..
SHOP THE LOOKS: 1. Max khaki blouse $99.95 | 2. Country Road jacket $229.00 | 3. Witchery striped knit top $109.90 | 4. Jeanswest distressed jeans $99.95 | 5. Decjuba striped dress $99.95 | 6. Jeanswest draped pants $99.95
Versatile pieces that all work within a colour scheme. Now we add the accessories………..
SHOP THE ACCESSORIES: 1. Jacqui E geometric scarf $39.95 | 2. Atmosphere hat from The Iconic $34.95 | 3. Converse trainers from The Iconic $80.00 | 4. Andrea Moore sunglasses $379.00 | Â 5. Django & Juliette boots from Styletread $189.95
For a weekend away, I think that is enough options…. now let’s look at how we put them all together for different activities on your mini-break.
That’s just 6 outfit options for different occasions. There are so may more options that you can use too!
Here are a few more tips to get the most out of the clothes you’ve packed:
- Use the blouse open over the dress (or the stripe top)open as a jacket
- Tie the blouse around your waist to add another layer over the dress, or the striped top and jeans combo
- Use the scarf in your hair on the last day so you don’t to worry so much about washing and drying it (your hair that is)
- Cuff the skinny jeans to wear with the ankle boots if you want to dress up an outfit a little more
See, so many other options. Now all you need to do is find that special place to go on your trip (hint, hint husband)
What are your essentials top pack on a weekend away? I’d love to hear your thoughts, tell me in the comments below
Until Next Time, In Love & Style Always,
I fully expect you to be buried in white Converse. Just saying. I’m not a huge stripy dress fan but I’ve seen you post a few things now and I’m going to have to get one to try it out, I never thought about it being so versatile!
D x
Converse on one foot and a heel on the other maybe? I have PLENTY of striped dresses if you want to try before you buy 😉 x
Yet another awesome post Cait 🙂 I wouldn’t have thought a striped garment and patterned scarf would work together but they so do! Loving the blog x
thanks Amanda! It’s all about the colours – the colour work together, so the prints “clash” in a good way x
Oh my goodness I am tempted to buy every piece you have listed haha! Versatility is my new fave fashion word too, I recently spent three weeks in Europe and I have to say I’m pretty proud of myself with what I packed, neutral with a few pretty scarves thrown in. Love this post xxx
Thanks lady! Go you for packing light (I’m still working on it haha!)
Love the bow at the front of the draped pants. Do you have any strong feelings regarding Converse Dainty Ox as opposed to regular unisex Chucks? I’m about to order some white Converse trainers online for my birthday “from the kids plus husband plus cat” – yay! And have you (or any of you other lovely Chasing Cait fans) found the sizing to be the same as your normal shoes?
Hi Monica,
I just recently purchased a pair of white converse regular chucks and I also have a dark grey dainty ox and I have to say I find the regular chucks to be a lot more comfortable than the dainty and also they are true to size for me. I’m a size 10. Hope that helps xx
Awesome, Jasmin – thanks so much for the info! I’m also a size 10 and had my suspicions about the “dainty” style on my less-than-dainty feet ;-)!
Great advice Jasmin 🙂
Hi Monica, like Jasmin said, the dainty chucks are a little narrower on the foot so depends on the shape and size of your foot. I LOVE my original unisex Chucks, but I have a narrow foot so I like the slim-fit better with pants sometimes.
If in doubt, go the regulars to start with, they work with everything!! xx
PS> happy birthday!!
Awesome – I love posts like this. Takes all the thinking out of a trip away, which leaves more time for the FUN
haha totally Wendy! What’s the point of going on holiday if you are stressing about what to wear haha