Packing for a trip is a multi-step process for me. First I assess all activities that we are definitely going to be partaking in- in this case it was a night out to the Trump Taj Mahal and dancing at a club. Then, I start thinking of all the things we may do- Are we going to go sight seeing, or maybe a trip to the beach? Maybe we will just lounge all day in the house. Finally, I pretend like I care what the weather is going to be like, but honestly I'll just pack as if it's going to be eighty degrees and sunny in March.
Next, I create the primary list of clothing:
- Ruffled party dress
- Black Stocking
- Peeped toe heels
- Pajamas
- Jeans
- Tank top
- Cardigan
- ballet flats
- College sweatshirt for lounging
- Necessary undies
After I lay out everything on the bed, I then return to the closet and start pulling anything that has general potential to me.
- Blue party dress, in case I feel like too fat for the ruffled dress
- Zebra-printed heels for blue dress
- White sassy top for when I feel too fat for the ruffled dress and I realize the blue dress looks like I'm trying too hard.
- Another pair of jeans (because obviously the first pair wouldn't match my new white top)
- One tighter-fitted zipped sweatshirt- Sure, we maybe lounging around, but I don't want to look like a slob
- A tank top and purple cotton t-shift for under the new sweatshirt
- One more pair of pjs
- Khakis (maybe I need to be a little more dressed up)
- black top to pair with khakis
- Wedges for this new black top/ khaki outfit
- Jean jacket that I can layer over the new zipped sweatshirt- there is always that slight possibility it won't be 80 degrees in NJ in March.
- Three different purses- a plain black purse for the original party dress, a purple clutch for the sassy white top as a pop of color and a zebra-printed clutch for the blue dress in case I want to stick with the original black shoes, but still want a fun print
- two more tank tops (why not?)
- Boyfriend blazer
- Co-ordinated jewelery for all outfits
I also have to include all toiletries for our trip, such as toothbrushes, shampoo, and body wash as well as:
- hair dryer
- smaller curling iron
- straightening iron
- larger curling iron
- round rush
- paddle brush
- comb
- hair spray
- mousse
- daytime make up
- evening make up
..did I mention we were only going overnight? Or that I was sharing a bag with JEGs.
What did JEGs pack?
- 1 Button down shirt
- 2 pairs of jeans
- 1 Sweatshirt
- 1 pair of PJs
- 2 pairs of Underwear
- 1 pair of shoes
Men. They have it so easy.
Always & Forever,
ME
Actually...I didnt pack some of that stuff. I wore it down, then was a dirtball the next day and wore it home haha. A pair of jeans, and the hoodie made it down and back on ma body. The rest of the duffle was jam packed with your goodies :)
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ReplyDeleteThere is not much in this world I love more than packing for a trip. The lists start months in advance and are verrrrry similar to yours, with the back-ups and whatnot. So more on AC!!! Where'd ya stay? Where'd ya go? Deets!!!
ReplyDeleteI love JEG's comment! My husband's bag is always chock full of more of my stuff that just wouldn't fit.
ReplyDeletep.s. I was looking at You Are My Fave and saw a picture that made me think of you. I thought that the first pic would look perfect as your wedding hair. She seems to have the same length and texture hair as you have. Plus it's so fuss-free and pretty! That gorgeous orchid would look perfect.
http://www.youaremyfave.com/2010/03/soft-look-of-spring-is-my-fave.html
Sounds exactly like me and my FI. I usually pack triple what he does... Men DO have it easier!
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