We're Going To The Country

Off to a weekend jaunt to ye olde countryside? Perhaps a sojourn at the ski hill? Make sure you know what to pack, and how to pack it well. Packing a suitcase is a delicate art. The first and most important rule to remember is to be minimal in your approach. Don't skimp by any means, but don't weigh down the bellboy- especially if there won't be a bellboy.

A Few Quick Tips and Tricks

1. Choose your case carefully. A hockey bag may be appropriate for camp, but it's not a great idea for a trip to the Plaza. Stick to classic colours- black luggage is always a good call, but if you can pinch a few pennies, the ultimate trousseau has two special letters written all over it- L and V.
2. Line the bottom of your suitcase with your heaviest items- shoes, bulky sweaters, pants. Be sure to wrap your shoes up in ziplocks to keep your other items spic and span.
3. Layer clothing from heaviest to lightest, being careful to use as few folds as possible in order to keep clothing fresh-looking. Try to have an iron lined up at the other end of your travels, but if not, keep it in mind that your clothing choices shouldn't wrinkle too much along the way.
4. Be careful to wrap anything that might leak onto your clothing, especially if you're flying. Air pressure can pop those bottles, and that's bad news for your modest amount of clothing and accessories.
5. On that note, accessories are a girl's best friend when on-the-go. Stick to a few colours for clothing (black and cream, black and cream!) that you can mix and match, accessories will transport your outfits from it's-all-I-had to it's-all-too-fab.
   

Lastly, keep your destination in mind when making clothing choices, bring along a hostess gift (fresh blooms, pastries, something seasonal, something local, etc) and have a lovely weekend!

More on guest etiquette to come!