Travel light, travel well. View this image ' Ailbhe Malone/ Isabelle OCarroll for BuzzFeed Prepare to go away - even for just a day - and your mind fills with images of how youll be your best self: stylish, event-appropriate, and with more outfit changes than BeyoncĂŠ. The reality is that unless your luggage is made up of monogrammed Vuitton cases, you will look a little crazy with loads of bags, and lugging heavy stuff is the worst. Embrace the idea of packing lightly and presenting one, slightly variable version of yourself, and a whole world of freedom opens up. The luggage carousel becomes a distant memory and youre filled with smug pride when people notice how little youve managed to bring. It also helps you keep all your wardrobe losers at home, like the high-waisted shorts you cant do up after eating. Dream-team wardrobe only, please. Youll want to start with a base outfit of your bulkiest items: jeans, neutral-ish top and fashion-appropriate trainers like Nike Free Runs or Vans Slip-ons are perfect.
2. Travel super-light for an overnight stay. View this image ' Isabelle OCarroll for BuzzFeed Even committed maximalists can travel light on an overnight stay. A simple top and undies is really all you need. Something likea stripy Breton top has enough impact to hide the fact youre wearing the same shoes and bottoms as the day before, and the nautical stripes work anywhere: at the pub, with the family, at fancy events, on outdoorsy days. Addan exciting piece of jewellery to make it look like youve really put some thought into your outfit, even though youve spent more time thinking about what to have for breakfast. View this image ' Isabelle OCarroll for BuzzFeed Lush does some greatsolid perfumes that are perfect for travelling, and no one ever died from using their eyebrow pencil to define their eyes. Going old-school with aspace-saving comb and using clever cosmetics like Benefit lip and cheek stain will help prevent you carrying around a 2-ton bag for a couple of days. Decant - always decant - your favourite cleanser rather than slumming it with wipes; youll feel much less like a stop-out and your skin will thank you.
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#protip: Hoard those little cloth drawstring bags you get when buy clothes or shoes. Theyre perfect for stashing underwear, making it less likely that your worst pair of pants will come flying out when youre looking for your purse. View this image ' Ailbhe Malone/ Isabelle OCarroll for BuzzFeed
5. Do weekends like a pro. View this image ' Isabelle OCarroll for BuzzFeed Weekends are meant to be a fun and carefree distraction from desk jail. Try being carefree with a giant bag; it doesnt work. First up, pack a pair ofslim sandals and a pinafore dress that you can wear with ashirt or agrey tee, and youve already got more outfit options than you could ever need. Dungaree shorts or a plain playsuit would also fulfill the same duty. Stash a neatly rolled-uppair of tights to say a big FU to potential rainy days. View this image ' Isabelle OCarroll for BuzzFeed A minidry shampoo goes in, because no ones got time for hair-washing when youre having carefree weekend fun. Get your hands on a clever graduatedblush/bronzer compact so you can do fancy makeup without lugging all of Boots around. A fancy pair of earrings you probably wont wear is totally permitted too. Those drawstring bags for your undies? Carefully stash your jewellery between your (clean) pants. View this image ' Ailbhe Malone/ Isabelle OCarroll for BuzzFeed
8. An ultra-light week away. View this image ' Isabelle OCarroll for BuzzFeed A holiday demands multiple looks so you need to start with a restricted palette: aversatile floral and our old friendthe Breton stripe both look good with a variety of neutrals.Leather skirts are a holiday lifesaver because they dont crease. Barelegged and sandalled, youll look like ChloĂŤ
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Sevigny, but you can easily switch it up to Kim Kardashian-West to go out on the razz.A denim shirt will be your friend: layer it over a greymaxi dress, wear it with the leather skirt, and use it as a lightweight jacket for warm evenings. View this image ' Isabelle OCarroll for BuzzFeed Forget loads of makeup, youre having carefree fun, remember?An eyeshadow palette and some lipstick should be enough in addition to your basics to mess around with in the hotel bathroom after some afternoon drinking. M&S sell moulded eyemasks, which are the greatest thing ever for catching some zs wherever you are.Silk scarf for the plane, to channel Liz Hurley vibes. Small frivolities: Pack two pairs of sunglasses and two bikinis/swimsuits. Neither of these items take up much room but they will make you feel like youve got more wardrobe options than you do. View this image ' Ailbhe Malone/ Isabelle OCarroll for BuzzFeed #protip:When packing gets serious, you want to use the rolling method - it really does make a difference. Layer the leather skirt over the sandals and then you can roll all your separates tightly before stuffing into a drawstring bag.
11. Happy packing! View this image ' Isabelle OCarroll Read more:http://buzzfeed.com/isabelleoc/gif-your-way-to-perfect-packing-for-holidays-week-v0em How To Pack Like A Pro For Every Occasion To read more on this topic click here
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