The Style Guru: Weekend Away

With summer in full swing, weekend getaways are officially here and packing wisely for them can be difficult. Last weekend, I went away for a girly weekend to Scotland. It took me ages to try and condense my luggage down to a small carry-on bag. I kept packing and unpacking things, trying not to eliminate essential items. For daytime attire, I brought clothes that were easy to mix and match. I also brought skinny jeans in a light color because they match nearly everyting I wear. I included a colorful blazer that helped my outfits transfer from day to night. Wedges are a perfect shoe to pack as they are comfy  for day and night, but you should also try to slip a pair of pumps into your suitcase, just in case you decide to get extra fancy! If your shoes are in a nuetral color, mixing and matching will be easier to do. I also packed a hand bag that came in handy for night as well as daytime. A good idea is to leave behind bulky items and instead bring clothes that you can roll your up when filling your suitcase, allowing for a little extra room. You will need a  little space in your suitcase for those important shopping sprees!

For nightime, keep some of your pieces from your daytime outfit.  Try to reuse the same bag, shoes or top.  You can always add a few pieces of jewelry to liven your outfit up for nightime.

Don’t forget to pack your pajamas! It’s something I always seem to leave behind when I’m going away, probably because the last thing I’m thinking about is sleeping!