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Hooray for June
This month we have our perfect packing guide.
So, let’s get the practicality of packing out of the way
so that you can luxuriate in pared down glamour, safe in
the knowledge, that your serenely sun kissed body is looking
gorgeous. This month we’ve nominated Next to supply
the essential kit and below are our top five recommendations for
the most versatile garments to include in your case.
The idea is to pare down your clothes as much as possible. Then
your suitcase will be lighter and you will travel more comfortably,
able to enjoy the business of getting on and off trains, planes
and busses as part of the adventure. Prioritise clothes that have
a variety of uses so that they can be worn as many times as possible.
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First make a clear list of what you actually need first.
For example seven pairs of pants, two bras, one swimming costume,
one tankini, seven T-shirts, one skirt, one pair of jeans
and so on. Now ask yourself what will co-ordinate with what
and how many uses you will get out of it.
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Caryn’s versatile holiday buy no.
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This beautiful kaftan top at £14.99 will look great over
jeans for travelling, (slip a red vest on underneath for an up to
the minute layered look). It will also give you all the cover you
need for moving from beach to bar and back again during the day.
Finally dress it up with cropped trousers and decorative sandals
for the evening (for see through clothing just wear the same colour
bra underneath or add a contrasting decorative vest. Finish with
some hoop earrings and beads.
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Once you have included everything, see if you can reduce
your list by at least a third. Do you really need a pair of
heels or a tailored jacket ? As you are removing things from
your list, work out what will double up to do the job of the
item you are removing – e.g., a decorative pair of flat
sandals will see you through day to evening and do the job
of a plain pair of sandals and a pair of heels together.
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Caryn’s versatile holiday buy no.
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These fun flatties at £19.99 will see you right through
the holiday and look great on the beach as well as at night. You
holiday is the one time when feet really get an outing so just make
sure your toe-nails are beautifully groomed with a colour that stays
on all week and just gets retouched every now an then.
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So now you are ready to pack, divide clothes into layers
and begin with long garments like dresses or trousers. Button
up buttons and zips and fold along seams or creases before
laying them along the bottom of the case, letting the extra
fabric hang over the sides.
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Caryn’s versatile holiday buy no.
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A roomy but decorative bag this one is £16.99 doubles
up for all your needs. Great for beach with towels, lotions, books
etc as well as out and about during the day, and in the evening,
(to pack a soft cardi - don’t forget that extra layer for colder
nights).
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For the next layer fold tops and other items such as skirts
as little as possible and lay flat (the longer length garments
below are still trailing over the side of the case at this
point).
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Now add your towels, sarong, cardi’s, lightweight
jackets etc., so that they lie flat having been folded as
little as possible.
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Caryn’s versatile holiday buy no.
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White is this summer’s hot look (these cropped cotton
jeans are £29.99 but Next also offer red - more durable for
holiday wear if you don’t want to wash anything). Team with
T-shirts in the day and a bright halter-top for evening.
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Now fold the extra fabric that hangs over the side of the
case back in resting it on top of the towel layer.
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Now add your towels, sarong, cardi’s, lightweight
jackets etc so that they lie flat having been folded as little
as possible.
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Caryn’s versatile holiday buy no.
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A great, figure contouring swimsuit, this one is £22.99.
Always more flattering to wear on the beach when playing, hanging
out or socialising.
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Cosmetics and cleansers need to be kept to a minimum, and
plastic bottles are best. If you don’t want to decant
you favourite potions into screw top plastic bottles then
opt for a smaller travel pack that you can buy just for the
trip. Then place everything in sealable plastic bags and add
to your case. Bon Voyage!
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