That I have had a hard time packing for New York Fashion Week is hardly a secret – my struggles have been documented on practically all of my social media channels in the past week. I am normally organised to the point of obsession; I have packing rules and a spreadsheet where I list my outfits for a trip, cataloguing the articles of clothing I will need to bring in categories like tops and shoes. I have made attempts at putting my usual spreadsheet together for NYFW, to no avail – I scrapped the first one entirely, and the second one sits stubbornly blank aside from a (very) long list of accessories. How then, you are probably wondering, did I manage to put together my suitcase sneak peek last week? Part of it, admittedly, was guess work – I know approximately what I want to bring with me to New York, just not how I plan to wear it when I get there. The problem is, I don’t really know what the problem is, exactly. The forecast has been part of it, and although the weather is not entirely to blame, it is a challenge to pack for thirty-degree days when the temperature at home is hovering around twelve. I just got back into my scarves and jackets; losing the sun is never my favourite part of the transition between summer and autumn, but I do love my fall clothes. Switching back to summer outfits again when all my most recent sartorial inspiration photos involve coats is no easy feat; I have visions of turtlenecks but I need to pack tank tops. Yep, I have major fashion blogger problems. In all seriousness, every trip is unique and some are easier to pack for than others – and while I’ve shared my packing tips in the past, the hardest advice to take is always your own. While my NYFW outfits may not be coming together quite as seamlessly as I would like, there are some things going in my suitcase that I am really excited about, including a set of monogrammed leather travel cases from Cuyana that I have been saving for months, a beautiful fresh water pearl necklace from local brand CC Lifestyles and my beloved Wear Elise pajamas – they are by far the most luxurious sleepwear I own, and I save them for holidays in the hopes that they will last forever. If you have any last minute packing or outfit planning tips to share, I’d be eternally grateful – I’ve made a very pretty mess, but so far I haven’t actually got anything into a suitcase!
Je ne pourrai pas me culpabiliser d’avoir caché le fait que j’ai du mal à faire mes valises pour la semaine de la mode à New York – je vous l’ai raconté plusieurs fois déjà depuis la semaine passée. J’ai l’habitude de me préparer bien à l’avance d’un voyage ; j’ai un schématique pour la planification de mes tenues de voyage et un feuille de calcul en plus, où je classe les vêtements que j’ai l’intention d’apporter avec moi selon leur type. J’ai fait des tentatives dans la préparation de ce genre de feuille de calcul pour NYFW, mais sans succès – j’ai jeté mon premier essai, et le deuxième reste vierge outre une longue liste d’accessoires. Comment ai-je pu vous montrer un avant premier de ma valise la semaine passée, vous vous demandiez sans doute. Bref, c’était un peu jouer aux devinettes. Je sais plus ou moins ce que je vais mettre dans ma valise, c’est les tenues actuelles qui me détroquent. La problème, c’est que je ne sais pas identifier la problème. La météo en fait partie, c’est sur ; le gros défi, c’est de faire une valise pratique pour des jours de 30 degrés quand il fait environ 12 degrés chez nous à Vancouver. Je viens tout juste de sortir mes foulards et mes vestes ; je n’aime pas perdre le soleil à la fin de l’été, et cependant j’adore mes fringues d’automne. De faire le changement encore une fois, retourner en été après avoir commencé l’automne, ce n’est pas évident, surtout quand on adore les vêtements chaudes. Mes photos d’inspiration sur Pinterest contiennent tous des manteaux ; des pulls, j’en rêve, mais il va me falloir des débardeurs à New York. Alors oui, c’est un sacré cas de #fashionbloggerproblems. Sans plaisanter, chaque voyage est unique et parfois c’est plus facile (ou difficile) de faire ses valises – et bien que j’ai partagé mes astuces avant, les conseils les plus dur à suivre, ce sont toujours les siens. Malgré le fait que ma liste de tenues de voyage demeure inachevé, j’ai quelques trucs que j’ai très hâte de mettre dans ma valise, y inclus mes trousses de maquillage en cuir de la marque Cuyana, un sublime collier de perles CC Lifestyles et mon pyjama bien aimé de Wear Elise (que je ne porte qu’en vacances, car des moments spéciales demandent un pyjama spécial, à mon avis, et oui, car je ne veux jamais les abimer.) Si vous avez des astuces faire ses bagages à partager, je serai ravie de les lire – j’ai réussi à faire un très joli amas, mais je n’ai toujours rien mis dans ma valise !
Oh wow – packing for FW must be overwhelming.
I just posted a quick note about packing as I’m just back from a week in Peru where I attended a family wedding and we had an event every.single.day. From a welcome lunch, to a henna party, to Shabbat …
Regardless my tips would be to pack: with a color scheme in mind (which for you should be easy), pack with a purpose and in my book its better to be overdressed than under.
I cannot wait to hear about all the wonderful experiences you have!!!!
Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines
Aw, you have my sympathies Cee! When I packed for Austin it was supposed to be hot, but then poured and was super cold. So my outfits were a complete hodge podge and I was soaked half the time. But my spirits were bright and I had a wonderful time! I’m certain your outfits will be fabulous + I can’t wait to see all the fun you’ll have! Yay!! xo
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You would think as a
Flight attendant I would have tips but sadly I don’t ha ha ! Enjoy your trip and pack everything ( just in case) worth the extra $ to check a bag and a full carry on for such an amazing experience !
Oh and for everything else there’s MasterCard ?
Packing for warmer weather has never been a problem for me, it’s always when we get that first cool day when I completely freak out. The summer weather is the reason why fall fashion week is the only fashion week I’ve ever dared to attend, spring fashion week in the bleakness of February does nothing to excite me sartorially. While I will admit I’m starting to imagine how nice it might be to be able to throw a jacket or cardigan over a dress I’ve already worn a dozen times this summer to mix it up a bit, I will never dismiss the warmer weather while I’ve got it.
Packing freakouts are par for the course, the fact that you’ve always had them so under control is abnormal, as far as I’m concerned… so I’m sure you’ll be fine and so fabulous for fashion week!
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When you’re going from two weather extremes, I can imagine the difficulty Cee. But I love what I’m seeing so far! You always look great, so it will work. Have a great time doll!
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