As I type this up, I’m sitting on a plane to San Francisco enjoying the benefits of in-flight wi-fi. Since I knew that my Spring Break itinerary includes 4 flights, my goal was to avoid checking any luggage during this trip. Normally I bring at least one suitcase, which I can fill to my heart’s content, but this time around I knew that wasn’t going to be the case. My challenge: could I fit all I needed for two weeks in three different locations (San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Bakersfield) into one carry-on and one “personal item”? The answer is yes and I figured I would share with you guys my packing process!
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or night, and a light and darker pair of skinny jeans.
Gather the jewelry and shoes! Looking at the outfits I made up, I grabbed matching earrings from my jewelry frame, as well as necklaces from my revolving stand. Then I also grabbed the pairs of shoes that I thought would be most versatile- one pair of flats, one pair of wedges, one pair of boots (which I’m wearing on the plane because they’re the bulkiest), and what my friends have termed “the stripper shoes” for Vegas. And of course, they’re all black! :D
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| like you saw yesterday, but filled up with most of my earrings! |
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| things that are too bulky when rolled go on top, layed out as flat as possible |
And there you have it- that’s how I pack! I’m definitely not saying that this is the best method out there, but I do I know that I am able to fit a great deal of things into a small amount of space and packing only carry-on items for a two-week trip is definitely an accomplishment for me (my roommates almost made a bet that I wouldn’t be able to do it because they know how I am)!
![BLOODMARKED by Tracy Deonn (@simonteen #gifted) • This was probably my most anticipated release of 2022 and it was amazing! LEGENDBORN catapulted onto my list of all-time favorite books when I read it a couple years ago and now BLOODMARKED is right up there with it.
I loved being back in this world and back with these characters. Bree is such an incredible main character. She can be critical of herself, but she’s also so brave and strong. She lets herself be vulnerable with her close circle of friends. She loves fiercely and she would go to the ends of the earth for the people that she loves. Throughout this book, Bree has so many questions about her powers. When she finally realizes the answer, I was like “Yesssss, girl, yessssss!!!”
I’m so in awe of the fantasy world that Deonn has created. I loved learning more about Bree’s magic in book 2 and it still feels like there’s so much left to discover about the magical workings of this world.
This book was action-packed up and I did not want to put it down! I saved it for my honeymoon so that I could read it in longer chunks. I’m so glad I did that because I feel like it really allowed me to immerse myself in the world as I was reading.
I enjoyed this book so much, from the character growth, to the battle scenes, to the themes of self-discovery and finding your path. I can’t wait for more people to read BLOODMARKED! If you haven’t read the LEGENDBORN books yet, what in the world are you waiting for??
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Thanks Zarna, it's been a learning curve over the years! :)
Thank you Chelsea! :D
Thank you D, I can't wait to share my pictures with you guys! And thank you for your comment about my jewellery frame, I really like being able to see most of my earrings at once! :)
Thank you so much for your comment Jos and for following in both places! :D
Good luck with your packing as well!
Thanks Madeline! :)
Thank you very much Ashley! =)
Thanks Laura! So far, so good! :D
Thank you! You're so right! I was lucky I was packing for mostly warmer temperatures! :)
i'm VERY impressed by your packing!
my packing process is horrible, i always pack too much and my luggage is always overweight!
o nice! what are you doing in my neck of the woods?
that is some efficient packing i must say.
i normally lay my entire look out by day and pray that it all fits.
hope you have fun! I love packing for vacation :)
xoxo
Just found your blog right now!! So cute! I love it! Following via google and twitter! hope you do the same!
jos xx
I thought this was great!!! I love your methodical process, very helpful to know! I'm impressed :)
hoooo , I'm packing just now ! trying to do a good job!
come for a visit , and if you like sign as follower ,,,I'll do back
ciao ave
Wow you really know how to pack em :). I would have used two luggages for sure. Really impressed.
ps, hope you have a great trip.
Fashion Rehab
you're a way more efficient packer than i am, i'm a mess! i hope you're having fun traveling all over the place you jet setter you!
xxAnisa
Thank you Kathryn! :D
I'm definitely impressed! I have to work really hard not to just pack it all :) Have fun on your trip!
Glad to hear it, thank you Giselle! =)
I'm not such a great packer, but this gives me hope that I can just organize everything to fit inside a carry on bag. Have a great Spring Break! :)
~Giselle
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You're welcome! I think this has been a good experience for me, forcing myself to pack lighter than I normally do! =)
Thank you Jen! And yes, I think rolling definitely saves space! :)
Thanks Megan, I thought it was about time! :D
That's such a good tip! :D Thanks for sharing!
criiiiikey, that is dedication! i take so much away with me, it's ridiculous. i had a holiday which involved many flights, from the uk to las vegas, then many a drive to the grand canyon, palm springs and la, and then further flights to new york and then back home. i took 13 pairs of shoes with me and wore about 3… i hope i take in some of these tips, so thank you!
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Thanks!! Yep, I think it's the best method I've come across so far! :)
Thank you!! Yes, my best friend got me into my earrings obsession :)
Thanks Courtney!!
I must do something like this in my wardrobe…^^
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Great guide; I'll be coming back to this post next time I travel! I recently traveled for three days and was totally impressed with myself that I managed to fit everything into one carry-on and my purse – but you, my dear, have outdone me!!! Two weeks' worth?! Now I'm really impressed! Very smart and well-done. And, oddly, I never thought of rolling my clothes, but next time, I will!
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have a fun trip!
can't wait to see pictures!
great connecting on twitter too! xo
xx.M
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Wow, that was impressive. You've packed so much in that little carry on. I would have never pulled it off. I always packing when it comes to packing, I just want to take everything with me, even the mirrors on my closet.
I have no tricks, has you probably noticed from what I've said earlier, but I will give your tutorial a try.
I pack in almost the same way! But after I lay everything out I start putting the clothing into plastic bags. Undergarments in one bag, lounge/PJ items in another bag, tops in a bag, etc. That way when I need to find something I only have to look in one plastic bag and know what is inside without having to push everything around in the duffle or suitcase.
You are so highly organized — very impressive! I usually pick a color palette and stick to it. Makes it easier to mix and match and you end up packing less. xo style, she wrote
Great post! I pack the same way. I think it's the easiest way to do it.
Thanks for your comment :)
Thank you! I thoughtthat to :)
nice blog you got here :)
maybe we could follow eachother?
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Thanks for the comment on my blog! :)
You have IMPRESSIVE packing skills! I can't believe you were able to fit all of that into a carry-on. Hope you have a great time on your spring break!! :)
oh NNENNA !!
I love your collection of jewerlly!
All that earrings! :-)
I collect them too :-)
thank you for your comment on my blog..do you want to follow each other!
p.s. I love to put things in order of colour in my wardrobe..maybe i'm too mad :-)
Wow great job! Hope you enjoy your spring break.
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Great tips! I'm horrible at packing lol, so generally I write a list of items I need, and every time I remember something I jot it down on this list. Then the night before I actually leave I find the items from the list and cross them out. Your technique is much better than mine though! x
You're an expert packer! I spent the better part of last year living out of a suitcase while I was away researching and never got it as finely honed as you.
xoxo ~ Courtney
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seriously, perfect. i'm so impressed you got all of that into your carry on! i pack almost exactly the same way, but maybe don't edit quite as well as you do haha. have so much fun in vegas!!!
i must say, you are an EXPERT packer! i am very impressed
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this is such a good system! i'm so bad at packing! have fun on your trip!
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Wow Nnenna! I'm impressed! That's a lot of stuff in that one bag. And I absolutely love your earring display!
Have fun in SF and I know you'll have the best time in Vegas. Happy spring break!
.Ashley.Rae.
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This was so helpful! I'm going to a two-week, three-city vacation in a couple weeks, and didn't think I could ever manage fitting everything into a carry-on. However, you've inspired me to try!
hello, my dear! hope you're having a great trip and that your perfect packing is serving you well (:
Hey you! Enjoy your trip and make lots of pictures to share with us :) It's interesting that I have the exact same packing process :D I normally want to take way too many clothes and it takes me quite some time to narrow it down to a… carriable amount :D
XoXo
Plami
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Great packing tips – Im now following you!
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You're a machine! I could never do that, haha.
Loving your stripper heels,
Rosie x
O my goodness! So methodical. I'm very very impressed. It's so much easier packing for a summery, hot destination rather than a really cold winter one. The bags get so heavy and bulky then.
I'm super impressed — you're a much better packer than I am!
xo Josie
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