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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

How to Pack a Suitcase

Not to brag or anything (I am totally about to brag), but I pack a lean, mean suitcase. This trip poses a unique challenge because I am driving to North Carolina but flying home so while I have plenty of room for the road trip, everything I pack has to pass muster at the airport, too. I’ll keep a few things out for my handbag like road maps, GPS, camera and charger, iPod, my trusty Sperry’s and some snacks. Other than that, everything is here! Check it out…


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1. Curling iron 10. Socks that match – 3 pairs; pajama pants
2. Hair brush 11. Tank tops – 2
3. Bag with hair elastics, bobby pins, jewelry to match outfits 12. Flip-flops
4. Make-up bag with foundation, blush, bronzer, eye shadow, liner, eyebrow kit, mascara, lipstick, brushes, blemish serum 13. Pants – 1 denim, 1 navy, 1 cargo.
Leggings – 2 pairs
5. Face scrub, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, contact lens solution (all travel-size), moisturizer, sunscreen dab-on, and Intuition razor 14. Swimsuit and shorts
6. Sundresses – 3 15. “Unmentionables” as my mother calls them
7. Black felt-tip pen for journaling and postcards 16. Hoodie – 1. Cardigans – 2. T-shirts/tops – 3
8. Journal 17. Belts – 1 red, 1 navy.
9. New book for the trip (Sarah has demanded that I read it) Also pictured: eyeglass case, phone charger


 

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I invested in a buckle-style luggage strap to secure my vintage suitcase, in lieu of a lock. Mine is from Target but you can find them lots of places, including this cute handmade one I spotted on Etsy.

What are your best tips for packing light?

love, elizabeth

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9 comments:

  1. MichelleMarch 13, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    I'm horrible at packing, however, this time I'm trying just to bring one suitcase with me.

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  2. Unpublished LifeMarch 13, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Everything looks snug as a bug in a rug - I incidentally also call them 'unmentionables':)

    Have a good trip!

    http://unpublishedworksofme.blogspot.com/

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  3. UnknownMarch 13, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    What a good post! I seriously SUCK at packing, and overpack to the extreme! Thanks for the solid advice!

    p.s. I am hosting a giveaway on my little blog! I would love for you to check it out!

    http://allkindsofcomplicated.blogspot.com/2012/03/livy-love-giveaway.html

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  4. SarahcasticallyMarch 13, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    I did not DEMAND that you read that book! I just wrote a review on my blog (which, by the way, specifically said I was not going to demand that people read it, because I didn't want it to be a chore) and after reading it you could not resist.

    But it is really good. Probably my favorite book of all time. So... yeah.

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  5. ashley @ A Recipe for SanityMarch 13, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Elizabeth, please teach me your ways. I tend to bring everything in my closet and pack WAY too much. My suitcase would never look like this..unless you put an explosive in it and took a photo of the aftermath. Then we'd be close.

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  6. BijeeMarch 13, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    I post all the things i don't need and leave all the things i leave and i am usually still over packed! You deserve the packer of the year award - this is phenomenal!

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  7. FaithMarch 13, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    I learned that rolling your clothes, instead of folding, gives you room to pack even more clothes.

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  8. JanaMarch 13, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    That is the most awesome suitcase I have ever seen. You go girl. Brag!

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  9. JanaMarch 13, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    That is the most awesome suitcase I have ever seen. You go girl. Brag!

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