
If you've been reading my blog for a while, you might know I've been traveling quite a lot, especially my monthly visits to Sweden before Daniel moved here. If you're flying budget airlines and you're a cheapskate like me, you'll be traveling with only hand luggage. Everything has to fit into one 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm suitcase and it can't weigh more than 10 kilos, and of course you need to save some space in your bag in case you do some shopping. Which, in my case, is likely.
I don't want to brag (just kidding, I totally do), but in those years I've become quite a pro at traveling light. I just wanted to show you how I pick my items so I don't have to wear the same every day. I won't pay any attention to essentials like undies and a toothbrush, 'cause hopefully I don't have to tell you to bring those. Over Christmas I went to Sweden for two weeks and here's what I brought:



Four button-ups: A blue one, a denim one and two white ones. Four skirts: A gold one, a floral one, a lace one and a leather one. All in neutral colors so they'll match with everything else I'm bringing. Three sweaters: My wolf sweater and Batman sweater to protect myself for the Swedish cold, a fancier pink one. Two necklaces.
Notice how every item I brought can be worn with every other item I brought? Technically it should make for 76 different combinations, not even counting accessories. Whoah! I could wear a button-up with a skirt, the next day I could wear the same but add a sweater. Or just the sweater instead of the shirt. Or a different skirt. You get the point.
Some more tips:
- I only picked fabrics that can deal with some serious suitcase action, so I don't ever have to iron anything.
- Think about what items take up the most space in your suitcase and wear those to the airport. You can always take 'em off once you've passed security. Did too much shopping on your trip? Layer like you're an Olsen twin, girl.
- I roll everything up to minimize creasing and save space.
26 comments:
This is really useful because i'm going to Sweden in February and even though I can bring 23 kilos I still want to save some room for shopping :)
Haha I love it! :D Very useful :)
This was so helpful
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Great tips. I need to pack for a long weekend at the end of the weeks. These tips will definitely come in handy :)
The Lovelorn
Great tips and lovely items!! :-)
Cindy x
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Oh, I hear you on packing light! I'm in a long-distance relationship and have this down! I love the phrase "layer like you're an Olsen," too -- very clever.
great tip!
I love all of your clothes so much, haha.
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it's really useful, thank you very much for sharing. If I follow my plans, I will travel often this year :p
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Love the tip! Always have the same task when traveling, great tips, sure am going to use skirts more :D
xx
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Ah i like your trick, thank you for sharing! Love all your stuffs btw <3
love everything! especially the lace skirt and the batman sweater! and this post is really helpful, big thanks!
Sophia
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Really like your stuff!
Thank you for the tips!
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xoxo
Such good advice! <3 I am a speedy packer, but always bring SO much stuff. I never have enough room for shopping - it's so annoying!
x
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nice tips! the colors are amazing...love the tones! <3
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i always end up taking either too few or too many items that end up not matching :D
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I'm going to Europe for 3 weeks this spring so I'm definitely saving this post!
This is really handy advice! And probably quite relevant to my life this year so thank you!
Also I love the Olsen twin advice too, such a good point haha :) x
This is really handy advice! And probably quite relevant to my life this year so thank you!
Also I love the Olsen twin advice too, such a good point haha :) x
youre a real master!
my applause!
LOVE this..where the white ones from? i need them
I travel a lot and your tips are really useful, thanks :) Especially love the "layering" tip - I totally do this on the airports... Thanks again!
Une Dandizette
Oh God I hate packing for trips, especially when you can only bring a small suitcase! You are my packing-hero, everything in the photos looks so matching! <3
this is so amazing. I always try to pack like this for my trips and somehow always fail. love having these visuals to inspire me! thanks for the secrets!
xo
-jm www.threadandbones.com
Can you tell me where you got your gold skirt? I've been trying to find something like that for forever. Also, the white shirts. I've never managed to find any kind of shirt that doesnt need ironing upon arrival.
Hahaha that is cool!I'm gonna follow your tip when I go to trip in April :D Great blog! <3
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