How To Pack Like a Pro

In light of mine & Lats' long weekend trip to Philly for Kristine & Jason's wedding, I wanted to share this because Lord knows I DO NOT PACK LIGHT!


Insiders' Guide
How to Pack Like a Pro
An Interview With Juliet Kinsman
Kinsman is the editor in chief of the luxury travel site mrandmrssmith.com. Her favorite places are Ibiza, Marrakech, and Berlin.

BY KAYLEIGH DONAHUE

When you travel light, how you pack is just as important as what you pack. I have a system that helps me stick to one bag and keeps everything in its place.

· Choose the right equipment. I love my rolling suitcase from Mandarina Duck—it has separate compartments for jewelry, underwear, and other little items. I also like the zippered pouches from Travel Wardrobe Care; they make packing and unpacking simple. Find a toiletry bag with clear pockets that you can hang on the door, so you don't need to rummage through your bag to find your products.

· Start early. A few days before you pack, iron everything you plan to bring, then hang it up. If you put something into a suitcase freshly pressed, it'll crease badly. I pack the night before I leave: Any earlier and I forget what I decided to bring; any later and I'm frantic.

· Fill it up. I'm not a fan of rolling clothes—it doesn't save much space, and it makes unpacking a pain. Instead, I place items in by weight. Shoes go in the bottom of the suitcase in felt bags so they don't get my clothes dirty. Then I layer in dresses and skirts. I put in folded items, like sweaters and gym clothes, next; the lightest pieces, like delicate blouses, go at the top of the bag, where they won't be crushed. I finish by slipping in a few sheets of white tissue paper doused with my favorite fragrance, Jo Malone Pomegranate.

she still has that swag!

J. Alba looks absolutely stunning in this picture for her new movie; I love the shoulders of this dress and the zig-zag design complete with cage open-toed platforms. I was secretly happy I kept the sequined dress I purchased for any special occasions that happen to pop up...

little balls of lux

s.miller

I love Sienna Miller's style...her 'do is what I'm going to rock this weekend!

Invictus

As most people close to me know, I am not one to disclose personal feelings on this blog of mine; however, I am feeling a sense of fear encroaching upon me. At times such as these, I like to grasp onto sayings, mantras, poems that help me put my life in perspective and will myself out of the depths of darkness into the light and positivity. This "Invictus" poem has become the cornerstone of my soul:


Invictus
William Ernest Henley

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

Ms. Monica Rose

This notorious stylist for the Kardashian clan is absolutely impeccable. I love her sense of style and how her simple, understated pieces conveys such elegance and sophistication...less is more.

I love her Proenza satchel...that is about 2G's-who can afford that?!

"Killer clothes & Fine Cuisine"

I found a new website to peer over: click here. This will not help my propensity to shop. ::sighs:: I already unsubscribed to Gilt Groupe's daily sale emails in hopes of curbing the addiction.