(AD) Being a travel blogger means I always have to look photo ready, even in tropical and humid climates. Over the past 10 years of being a content creator and 15 years of being a fashion editor, I’ve picked up a few packing hacks and tricks of the trade along the way. Keep reading to find out how to pack as light as possible and travel stress-free. 12 Packing Tips to
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The Style Traveller Loves…. Christy Towels One of the most important pieces to pack when it comes to travelling, is THE perfect beach towel. Especially for style travellers, it’s all about the pantone colour, thread count, softness and absorbency. I recently road tested Christy Towels on a road trip to LA. Here’s what I packed in my style traveller suitcase. Above and below – Clockwise from left to right: COTTON USA raspberry
Where? Malaysia, South East Asia Exactly? The Danna, Langkawi and The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Ipoh When? October 2014 Why? I was lucky enough to be invited on a press trip to Malaysia for a week of spa treatments and pampering. Big thanks to? Salt Resort Wear for providing me with the perfect wardrobe to wear on my trip and The Banjaran, Ipoh for letting me partake in a mini photo shoot by my private pool! TheStyleTraveller flew
Thailand What to Wear When You’re There Crystal clear waters at Zeavola, Koh Phi Phi Where? A three week trip to Southern Thailand Exactly? The route we took started in Bangkok, to Koh Samui & Koh Pha-ngan, on to Khao Sok National Park and Krabi. We then sailed to the Andaman Coast islands of Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi ending in Phuket. Companions? My gorgeous friend Lucy Main (#girls trip!)
Cornwall Part Two What to Wear When You’re There Where? Weekend in Cornwall Exactly? Dreamcatchers, St Mawes and Buryan, Beach Retreats, Watergate Bay When? Sept 2013 With? My friend Lucy Why? After the madness of this summers festivals and fashion week, Lucy and I needed a bit of chill out break so we decided to go for a girls autumn surfing (and eating) break in Cornwall. Me hanging out at The Eden Project What
What to Wear When You’re There Ancient Greek Sandals Special The Column Dress – A sleek black maxi dress worn with metallic flats epitomises chic summer dressing Bonnie & Akiko Take on Ancient Greek Sandals! This is a fashion special StyleTraveller blog post as modelled by myself and my beautiful fellow Style Traveller, Akiko. This blog post was sponsored by Harvey Nichols. The Challenge? When Harvey Nichols asked me to
Dubai What to wear when you’re there The Burj Al Arab Where? Dubai, UAE Exactly? The One and Only Royal Mirage Date: October 2011 Reason for travel: Birthday weekend break Local knowledge thanks to: My friend Alicja Jasnikovska, TV stylist and fashion editor, who lived in Dubai for two years. Try and get good deals on package trips on Virgin holidays or in the Sunday Times. The Atlantis Hotel
Bali What to wear when you’re there Packing Dinner at Ku De Ta Clockwise from left: Snakeprint dress with belt – Goldie http://www.pretaportobello.com Red leather bag www.mulberry.com Sandals – Office http://www.office.co.uk sunglasses – Prism www.prismlondon.com Icicle ring – Bjorg http://www.bjorgshop.com/ Blusher colour Sole – Dolce and Gabbana www.dolcegabbanamakeup.com Lipstick colour L25 – Sisley www.sisley-cosmetics.com Beach Party on Seminyak Clockwise from left: Neon vest – Topshop www.topshop.com Orchid hair clip – River Island www.riverisland.com Orange skirt – Emilio Cavalini www.emiliocavallini.com/ Factor 30 sun screen – Sisley www.houseoffraser.co.uk Cloth
Singapore Packing and Streetstyle What to wear when you’re there The main factor to think about when packing for Singapore is the humidity level, it’s boiling hot all year round, even at night, so theres no need for heavy outerwear and coats. It can get quite chilly in the air conditioned malls and hotels though so a light weight cover up could be handy. The second thing to bear in
Paris packing, What to wear when you’re there Weekend Wardrobe Look 1: Clignancourt market and Le Marais Anti clockwise from left: Breton top – Day Birger et Mikkleson http://www.day.dk Coral bag – Mulberry http://www.mulberry.com/ fatima’s hand necklace – Zoe & Morgan http://www.zoeandmorgan.com Watch – GC Watches http://www.gcwatches.com Bracelet – Swarovski http://www.swarovski.com Skirt – www.asos.com Brogues – Church’s www.church-footwear.com Nail polish – Chanel Beige Etale http://www.chanel.com Ipad 2 – Apple store.apple.com Ipad case – Prada www.prada.com Jacket
