The Packing Challenge

This summer, as I packed for my European adventure, I tried to keep two goals in mind:

1. Keep a balance between practicality and being stylish

2. Not to over pack- leave room for things that I buy

The weather I knew was going to be quite warm, so I only packed one pair of pants (jeans) as well as a pair of white capris. I bought a new purple jersey skirt at American Apparel, that was comfortable, soft and wrinkle-free, and would go with a lot. I also brought a jean skirt, a knee-length skirt, and camisoles and T's that would match. I brought three maxi dresses and a sun dress. For warmth, I just brought my gold yellow cardigan and of course my scarfs. I also brought my white sunhat and some earrings and bracelets. 

For shoes, my parents insisted that I needed some new good shoes, that would be comfortable for lots and lots of walking.

I bought a pair of black sandals and a pair of bronzy flats. I also brought my trusty thongs (shoes that is).

After throwing in a few swimsuits, I was pretty good to go! Packing is hard- especially for a long trip. Luckily we had washers

and dryers in our apartments so I could wash my clothes. I also bought a lot- so that also helped. I found a really cute in France 

called Camaieu (visit www. camaieu.com). I shopped there in Paris and in Nice. Clothes there were affordable and cute. I bought

several skirts and dresses there, as well as some bags for my darling friends. I also bought some dresses at a Monoprix in Paris.

Monoprix was like a Target. They were awesome! In Venice I found a store called Promod (www.promod.com) where they had

beautiful clothes for good prices. That was a very fun store. I picked up pieces of jewelry along my journey and bought a pair of navy

blue sailor pants in London. I bought more scarves and a European speedo for Brian. It was such a fun and exciting place to shop in!