Holiday Packing
We've all experienced that sense of mild panic that inspite of two suitcases we've horribly underpacked. Relax, deep breaths... The fact is, whether you're off on a chic-boutique weekender or 14 nights in the Med, the principles of successful packing don't deviate. Here's how to pack the perfect holiday capsule wardrobe...
The principles of porter-friendly packing:
· Lay everything out on the bed and visualise your different looks. Be ruthless with the editing process.
· Follow the 'three tops to one bottom' rule. Repeat - be ruthless.
· Roll, don't fold your clothes into the suitcase. We don't know how but they really do crease less.
· Pack anything with leaking potential in a plastic bag. The sight of your favourite dry-clean-only dress dripping shampoo is too hideous to contemplate.
· Pack dresses and jeans at the bottom of the case with their ends hanging out on either side of the case. Tops and smaller bits go in the middle and the longer ends wrap over the top, thus creating the fabric equivalent of a spring roll.
· Save on space by packing underwear and swimwear into your shoes.
· If you're off on a girly getaway, don't take six sets of straighteners. Agree in advance who's taking what.
· Cheap luggage looks cheap. What's more it doesn't last. Head to John Lewis for a good selection of wheeled flight bags and suitcases or flex some serious plastic at Mulberry. See Six of the Best Weekend Bags for ideas.
· If you're flying, take your jewellery on board. It's just not worth the risk.
A romantic weekend away
He's just announced he's whisking you away to Babington House for the weekend (or more realistically, to Cardiff for the Division Two playoffs). Think casual chic - also think unpredictable weather. Here's what you'll need:
· Your favourite jeans
· A trench coat: the essential cover-up. Ideal if it's raining or windy and a good bet for evening.
· A knit, cashmere cardy or pretty ballet wrap
· A go-anywhere dress be it a wrap, shirt dress or T-shirt dress
· Two good basic tees. Try Gap or American Apparel.
· Pumps or flats
source: http://uktv.co.uk/style/item/aid/569647