Heya,

So as it's Summer holiday/vacation season and I'm off on my hols very soon, I thought I would put together a Holiday Packing post, packed with helpful tips to fit as much in your case as possible!

First off all start with what you are going to take. How much you take really depends on how long you will be away for. I recommend you start with one outfit per day made out up from clothes that can be dressed up from day to night. Also plan your outfits before you go so that you are only taking things you will definitely wear. Try to stick to a base colour, I.e blue, that goes with most colours in your wardrobe, and pack clothes around that colour. Choose underwear that can be worn with any of your items of clothing, this includes socks. Take a set of underwear for each day plus a couple extra pairs of socks. For nightwear, take 2 sets per week.

Pack shoes that will go with everything and suit the terrain and weather conditions in which your holiday destination has. For example you don't want to be wearing flimsy sandals in a rocky/hilly environment, or boots on a hot sandy beach. Stick to basic colours such as tan, black and your base colour in your clothing. This ensures your shoes will go with most of your clothing depending on the style of the items. Take as little shoes as possible, I recommend between 2 and 5 pairs for a holiday 7 days or over.

When you have chosen all what you are going to take, lay them out on the floor, separating each group of clothing, I.e all of your tops together.

Line your suitcase with your underwear. Suitcases often have sections under the lining from the bars on the back, separate each group of underwear using these. This creates more room in the case, creates and flat floor and also enables you to be able to see what you have packed. Fold your underwear and roll to pack as much in as possible.

On top of the underwear place your nightwear folded then rolled, then continue folding then rolling your clothing and placing them in the case until all your clothing is packed. Do up the straps in your case.
If you are taking a raincoat place this folded up on top of the clothing, if not, take a large plastic bag and place this on top instead. Then take your shoes and place on top the bag/ coat. The bag or coat will protect your clothing from dirty shoes.

This is your packed case which you can now zip up, padlock and take on your holidays!

I hope you loved reading this post and it has helped you on your packing struggles! Enjoy your holiday and have fun!

Love Emily x

(There will be no post next weekend, as I will be on Holiday, however, I will be able to cross some items off my Summer List so be sure to check back!)