Weekend Getaway

Black and Gold Slippers - Charles and Keith/ Brown Boots - TopShop

This past weekend my sister and I went for a mini-vacation to Johannesburg, now and again we need a small break from the daily pressures of work and life. The trip started off on a not-so-good foot as our flight was delayed by an hour, we boarded only at 11 pm and by the time we reached out hotel we were exhausted, so much for a relaxed start! For my wardrobe, I packed warm. Every time I visit Jo'burg it's cold and miserable and this time was no different! Jo'burg to me is the New York of South Africa. Everything is much more serious and corporate and the same goes for the fashion. High-tops and hoodies aren't ideal choices when covering up, instead, fur coats and knee-length boots are a preferred option. Everyone's always dressed to the nines so I carried slim-fit jackets, my trusted Zara pointies, and my new favourite - my Topshop boots ( I had to bring a little piece of Durban with). Another trend I tried was the pyjama trend however I wasn't entirely happy with the way I styled it. I would have preferred to wear the shirt without a jacket and with barely-there heels instead of boots but there's always next time. I didn't get many snaps of what I wore and had to resort to selfies but here are the few I did manage to take.

Navy Top - River Island/Jacket - Zara

Top - Miss Selfridge/Jacket - Zara/Jeans - Guess/Pumps - Zara/Bag - Furla

T-Shirt - Aeropostale/ Denims - Forever 21/ Blazer - Zara/ Shoes - Steve Madden

The Nightmare that is Packing

I'm leaving in a few days so I decided to pack from today ( two days prior) because packing has always and will always give me nightmares. I dress according to my mood so packing is difficult for me. How am I supposed to know what I feel like wearing ten days in. For a long time I over-packed and honestly didn't wear half the stuff I carried. I still get reminded about my one-shoe-a-day policy. Imagine traveling for twenty plus days! I know many of you can relate as over-packing is a common problem amongst  us youngsters however, after many ignorant years I devised a plan of action - how to pack for the duration of my holiday and not the entire year. I must say, since seeing the light my anxiety levels have decreased tremendously.

This is my Plan -

• Check the weather of my destination.
• Check itinerary - that way I know what to pack for whichever activities I'll be doing.
• Find the correct bag - remember to consider your holiday shopping, keep extra space.
• Start with one type of clothing - I start with pyjamas, underwear, and socks because there's no thinking required, any type of pyjama etc. will do.
• Move on to the serious business - day wear. Pick a few tops that transition from day to night.
• Find bottoms to match and any inner-wear required.
• Match a neutral shoe and accessories.
• Pack any special event outfits eg. New Year's Eve dress.
• Go through what I've picked and take some stuff out, I usually take more than I need.
• Now that that's done pack shoes in a shoe bag!! (I've seen someone use a Checkers packet).
• Roll clothing tightly, it saves space and minimal creasing.
• Pack toiletries, chargers, hairdryer, medicine (if required).
• Pack money and passport and any other extras in my handbag.
• I'm good to go!!!!

Just Kidding, Please Don't!