I fear this is me for our up and coming holiday. I usually pride myself on my capsule packing but this time I have no idea what the best things to take would be.....so it's all going in!
As I think I've mentioned before we are off to the South of France, staying at a Yelloh campsite. Not in a tent I hasten to add, more of a fancy caravan. We've hired a car for the trip as we flying to Nice and hoping to explore the area a little. It's going to be scorching by the looks of things! This is what's giving me a packing headache....I feel I need to be prepared for every eventuality! I've never bought as much new stuff with holiday in mind as I have for this trip. I initially thought a variety of camis and shorts to mix and match would be perfect. However, since finding out some friends are going to be in the area at the same time.....we've planned to meet up in St Tropez so I feel the need to pack a few dressier bits.
Where to begin?
Let's go with the dressier stuff and my current favourite dresses.
Gap outlet red maxi dress (recent purchase...bargain at just over a tenner!) also love this one
H&M red dress, here
Mango dress, past season, however! This is gorgeous in ivory!
Gap white dress, here
More dress options...or posh beach cover-ups as I like to call them! ;0)
H&M shirt dress, here
Zara blue dress, sold out similar here
Boden cross tie tunic, here
And there are more!! However, if I was to cut back on anything it could be these.....but as darker colour clothing means less of the dreaded suncream stains they will probably stay in!
Mango embroidered panel dress, similar here from Mango
Gap grey dress, ancient good little alternative here
A couple of poolside playsuits as well....excellent for pulling up over swimwear!
Uniqlo blue playsuit, ancient...this one is cute!
Marie Meili via ASOS playsuit, here
And finally the selection of shorts and camis
From left
H&M cami, ancient...I wore it the night I met my hubby 13 years ago similar here though
Vero Moda denim shorts, past season similar here
Topshop cami, past season similar here
H&M shorts, sold out similar here
New Look tassel tie cami, here
New Look red shorts, here
H&M lace insert cami, similar here
Mango skirt, similar here
With regards to swimwear, I'm taking 2 swimsuits
M&S blue swimsuit, past season similar here
M&S black swimsuit, past season similar here
and 3 bikinis.
Next black bikini, past season similar here
TK Maxx multi coloured bikini, past season similar here
H&M green bikini, past season similar here
Where I am saving myself some suitcase space is shoes! I'm wearing the tan sandals....they go with all of the above and the Hav's are getting packed. I've toyed with taking these and these but really and truly I don't think they will be needed so I'm sticking with just the two pairs. Brave huh?! :0/
Havaianas, past season similar here
Topshop Hercules sandals sold out similar here
I splashed out on a new beach bag......I would have taken my recently customised basket but I want to use it as hand luggage and as it's pretty bulky and has no fastening I'm afraid of the contents spilling out whilst in the overhead storage so I've decided to leave it behind. I spotted this lovely bag on Instagram....thanks to @spamried for the tip-off! As the opening is a lot smaller I'm less likely to lose anything! I'm also taking my funky SayWhatYouC funky clutch to liven up an outfit of an evening! I am doubling it up and using it to store my make-up in! I shall probably fling in a couple of foldaway canvas totes as well for shopping.
The Tipi Florence straw shopper, here
SayWhatYouC embroidered clutch, similar here
Here's a little taster of what I will be travelling in....I'm going for trews and my new cape but will probably stash a little dress in my shopper that I can chuck on if it's as scorchio as promised when we land!
Nooki Cape via The Dressing Room, here
Topshop Cami, similar here
Gap tencel joggers, sold out similar here
Topshop Hercules sandals, sold out similar here
SayWhatYouC initial necklace, here
Chambers & Beau long chain here
What do we think? Am I taking way too much? What would you remove? Any clothing tips would be greatly appreciated!! All I can say in my defense is that this lot packs up small!
There are many outfits to catch up on.....here we go!
Gap white dress, here
Topshop Hercules sandals, sold out similar here
TK Maxx straw basket customised myself, similar style basket, here
Whistles dress, ancient fab alternative here (I've tried this on and it's gorgeous!)
Topshop Hercules sandals, sold out similar here
SayWhatYouC initial necklace, here
Chambers & Beau long chain here
Gap white dress, past season similar here
Topshop Hercules sandals, sold out similar here
TK Maxx straw basket customised myself, similar style basket, here
Chambers & Beau long chain here
H&M red dress, here
Topshop Hercules sandals, sold out similar here
Guess bag via House of Fraser, here
SayWhatYouC initial necklace, here
Boden cross tie tunic, here
Guess bag via House of Fraser, here
Topshop Fig sandals, past season similar here
Bella Jane stacking bracelets, here
Mango dress, past season gorgeous alternative here
Topshop Hercules sandals, sold out similar here
Guess bag via House of Fraser, here
Hod jumpsuit via Hi*Hi* store, similar here
River Island racer back tank, past season similar here
Oliver Bonas white sandals, here
Furla silver bag, past season similar here
SayWhatYouC initial necklace, here
Topshop denim dress, past season similar here
Topshop Fig sandals, past season similar here
Monsoon top, past season similar here
Gap real straight jeans, customised myself (i.e hacked off hems!) similar here
Topshop Fig sandals, past season similar here
Topshop belt, ancient similar here
Primark shirt, instore similar here
Zara linen chinos, past season similar here
Guess bag via House of Fraser, here
Topshop Fig sandals, past season similar here
SayWhatYouC initial necklace, here
Zara shirt/dress/tunic, similar here
Topshop Jamie jeans, here
Guess bag via House of Fraser, here
Topshop Fig sandals, past season similar here
I'm hoping that there is method in my madness and that I can fully justify everything I have flung in the suitcase but I'm open to suggestions....so please fire away!
Back with an update....and any desperate last minute purchases before we leave!
p.s sorry for the marathon outfit update! Wishing everyone a great weekend!
