Whenever we are headed on a trip, I plan out all my looks in advance (right down to my shoes & jewelry) and take a picture of each outfit with my phone. I do my best to adhere strictly to what I’ve planned out so I’m packing as lightly as possible. I typically keep my accessories fairly minimal when traveling, especially if we’re going somewhere warm. Jewelry & hats are two of the most difficult items to pack and I’ve had my fair share of these get ruined over the years because I didn’t have a solid system in place. Here are the methods I now use to get my accessories secured in my suitcase & arriving in good shape:
For most trips, I use a travel organizer, which keeps everything neatly in place. But if I don’t have room for my jewelry roll, I recommend using these handy tricks:
Step 1: Thread any dainty necklaces through a plastic straw to keep them from getting tangled
Step 2: Pull out one large sheet of GLAD Press & Seal (match the size to the width of your suitcase)
Step 3: Lay your jewelry pieces flat & separated from one another on top of the sheet of plastic
Step 4: Pull out another large sheet of GLAD Press & Seal and lay it on top, carefully pressing down in between each item & eliminating any air bubbles (see example here)
Step 1: Flip the hat upside down & fill the crown with smaller clothing items – this is the perfect place to pack your swimsuits since they don’t need to be laid flat or folded neatly. Continue until it’s completely stuffed full so the hat keeps its shape
Step 2: Place the hat right-side up on top of your bigger clothing items & shoes (this take a bit of maneuvering so the items don’t fall out)
Step 3: Finish packing, layering items on top of the brim of the hat & working around the crown
I hope this post has been helpful for you – if you’re traveling to a warm destination in the next few months, feel free to email me & I’d be happy to share more. I’ll also be posting a recap of our trip + some of the looks I wore on the blog next week, so stay tuned! Until then, you can get a peek of our Mexico adventures on my Instagram & Snapchat (ppfgirl).