Summer is here, finally:-))

Days are longer, the sun is shining (even in cloudy England, WHOHOO !!)

It is that time of the year when it is time to START PACKING, or at least starting planning it!

Packing can be dreaded by some, for others it might be super exciting as the first step towards a exciting holidays.

I have spentl litterally all my life packing for all sort of climates and destinations, and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

Why? It must have something to do with the joy I get from travelling combined to the joy I get for planning,.

I try to plan my suitcase in advance carefully and for any occasion.

Here are some tips you will find useful, although you might want to adapt it a little bit to your circumstances and trip length.

CLOTHES AND SHOES

Active wear (for those Oh so important morning runs:-)

Running shorts

Quick dry t-shirt

Sports bra

Sports socks

Running shoes

Hiking boots (optional) 

COLD WEAR

Windbreaker / jacket

Base layer top and bottom

Base layer bottoms 

Fleece 

Hat 

Gloves

Scarf

BEACHWEAR

Bikini / Swim suit 

Sarong

Beach dress / outfit 

Sun hat /baseball cap(optional)

UNDERWEAR:

Knickers/Panties

Bras

Pyjamas

Socks

EVERYDAY WEAR

Top tip: Think about your colour scheme. The best capsule wardrobe would include o one or two colours that works together giving you the best number of wardrobe combinations.

Jeans/trousers Jeans for colder climates, light trousers for warmer ones.

Leggings 1 pair only, can double up as running bottoms in colder climate.

Shorts – in a hot country, I usually pack about 3 pairs. One denim (robust and versatile), one casual (can be used for sightseeing) and one smarter (e.g. black) that can be dressed up.

Skirts – A brilliantly versatile item, they keep you cool in summer

Dresses – great for summer and great space saver!

Casual tops – for everyday wear especially useful during city breaks/sightseeing or longer trips.

Smart tops – for evening wear.

Shirts - keep it casual for sightseeing

Long sleeve top - for casual wear on colder days, highly recommend stripes

Cardigan or jumper –Pick a versatile style and colour that will work with all of your evening clothes

Tights – for cold climates

Belt – a cute belt that will smarten up your wardrobe for evening wear, think gold .

Shoes:

Top tip:  Try to commit to the minimum as you all know they occupy so much space. Pack the right pairs and they’ll double up for different occasions and activities.  

Everyday walking shoes –chose your shoes shoes according to the weather and their use

Boots – for autums and winter

Flip-flops

Ballet flats / sandals

Heels/wedges for those lovely summer evenings.

I hope you found the above useful …ENJOY PACKING! More to come, watch this spacexx