3 things have saved the day on my latest voyage.
Around the world in 5 days just about sums it up. I have been in Sydney for a family celebration and had a wonderful time; if I stay any longer I might not go home.
My suitcase was packed in haste. Since arriving there have been three standouts and in future I am never travelling without them.
Three Little Lifesavers
My packing is predictable in the most part. I like it like that because time away is not the moment for surprises. I don’t want to be experimenting with a new look or wearing pieces I am not entirely comfortable with.
These three are new additions and totally random but have they been worth there weight in gold.
Nothing can truly compensate for the exhaustion jet lag entails. My solution is to try and look bright and shiny, as though tiredness never rears it’s ugly head. The fact is I am tired most of the day when I am in the opposite time zone. I am never complaining as I love it but I do believe in fooling as many people as I can, most of the time. This is where the Youthful Radiance Camelia mask comes in. Seriously, this is a wonder and I have been using it most nights before I go out. The smell and texture are divine but more importantly it helps how I look. Perhaps it is in my imagination but I don’t think so. It’s brilliant stuff and if you haven’t tried it I am fairly confident you will like it as much as I do.
I packed the blouses and pants as my go-to outfit. It was a successful plan, except there have been chilly days I didn’t really count on. At the last moment I bought a cropped sweatshirt to wear over the longer style shirt and trousers. It is a sweatshirt but slightly smarter than a sweatshirt, if you see what I mean. The shorter length enabled me to wear my more detailed blouses and layer up. I like the look and will be working it when I am home. A beauty from Raey came with me in black, but I am tempted by the white and grey options. It was a spur of the moment purchase – and I haven’t gone a day without it.
Thank you very much fashionistas, the block heel is back and I am supremely grateful. Packing light this trip, my three-shoe rule, means one pair of dress shoes to work with everything. The flats and the sneakers went in and did their tireless best. For my besties, I decided on the suede boot with block heel in a medium height. I have almost fallen asleep in them; they are so comfortable to wear. A slight exaggeration there, but they truly have been perfect. They accompanied dresses, crop pants and longer trousers; total winners. They are a random mix but truthfully, the best companions ever. xv
Don’t Leave Home Without These
darphin camelia mask || raey cotton jersey sweatshirt || **top shop version || margaux ankle boots || **vince ankle boots
image steven meisel for louis vuitton campaign
