Monday, December 3, 2012

TRAVEL | Packing for 3 weeks

Extra luggage fees are an eye sore. Because Florida never sells real winter garments, I am forced pack a lot more clothes for layering. But when checking an extra piece of luggage is $75, I cannot afford to take as many clothes and I have to get  creative with my outfits. Plus, I decided to lay off of buying any clothes for the next 3 weeks so I really needed to get creative.

Thank God for Kendi's 30 for 30 challenge.

In a nutshell (if you have never heard of it) you are allowed to only use 30 pieces for 30 days. That could be a mixture of things from shirts to shoes with no outfit repeats. 30 pieces...for 2.5 weeks....in winter...German winter...hmmm. I might as well try. My first practice run of packing without these constraints and my luggage didn't quite make the cut. I would still need to make room for cameras and toiletries and my bags were bulging.

So I began to purge.

What I thought would not be enough clothes turned into more than enough combinations for me to always look my best when I am out and about. 28 pieces later, I have 18 non repeating outfits. HUZZAH! And I still have room enough for gifts and other things.

1 week and counting!

5 comments:

  1. Very cool as well as inspirational! If you have time, please posts some of your outfits while your away. :)

    Thank you so much for the heads up on the swap shop!!!

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  2. Your suitcase looks so neat and tidy! That will be my inspiration for the next time I have to pack :) Can't wait to see some of your outfits!

    xx Ellie
    www.ellalogy.com 

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    1. thanks but this isn't my suitcase haha! but I will gladly do a photo post on how to pack your suitcase like this! being a military brat paid off!

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  3. This is so cool! I never thought about applying the 30 for 30 challenge when traveling for an extended period of time. I'm with Wendy and Ellie, I can't wait to see posts of your outfits!

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    1. For sure Dre!! I will try to post pics on Saturday of all the pieces I will be working with so you all will know if I cheat :)

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