Packing bags. Literally.

Italian version here: Come fare le valigie (con la i!)

Oh, wonderful! So you have finally booked your one-week blissful holiday to …insert name of exotic paradise here…

Now. Tickets: check

ID: check

Luggage: ehm.

To bring or not to bring? THAT is the question.

I’ll give you some tips and tricks to pack perfectly.

First: the ESSENTIAL, and only the essential.

No, the sequined maxi dress is not a just-in-case. You’re not gonna meet the man of your life that is gonna kidnap you and bring you to a deserted island on his private yacht. It’s real life girl, not a B-movie.

For the same reason, don’t bring your best business suit on a trip to Cyprus. There’s no chance in hell you’ll close an important business deal. All you’re gonna do is lie on the beach and enjoy delicious Greek food. No. suit.

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Second: CHECK.THE.WEATHER.FORECAST

If it’s cooold as Freezing Hell (my personal idea of Hell is a very very cold place, with no warm tea and no alcohol) you will surely NOT wear your amaaaazing new miniskirt. Bring coats, sweatshirts, warm woollen clothes, and socks. Lots of socks.

For the same reason, socks are of little to no use in Tahiti. Good to know, huh?

HIGH HEELS? In the mountains? ARE YOU INSANE? (said the girl who once went to a party in the Alps in pumps and a chiffon dress. But I’m grown now, I know better. No really, I swear!)

Third: IT’S NOT THE TUNDRA

If you forget it, you can buy it.

If IT’S the Tundra, you’re screwed. Sorry.

Fourth: ONE bra. You’re wearing it.

Seven pair of undies. One for each day. Plus, three/ four thongs if you want to show off. And we all know you WANT to show off.

Fifth: ONE PAIR OF JEANS, A HOODIE, A FUNNY T-SHIRT

It’s the basis. Duh.

Sixth: IF YOU’RE GOING TO GERMANY, NOBODY CARES

Just bring clothes  to cover yourself. Style? Color? Prints? What are these things? Who cares?

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Seventh, and most important: IT’S NOT A FASHION SHOW, IT’S FUN!

Dressing up like a mannequin will make you sad. You can’t climb trees if you’re afraid to ruin your Marc Jacobs trousers. You can’t have a midnight swim if you are in La Perla lingerie. You can’t make snow angels if you’re wearing a fur.

Dress easy. Have FUN!