Summer's here and that means trips, trips, trips.
Which means, packing, packing, packing.
And that means.......it's time for CONFESSIONS of an OVER-PACKER.
I've said it a bazillion times before, but I'll say it again...
I'm a HORRIBLE PACKER!
I over-pack like crazy, because I never want to be left
wanting something while I'm on a trip.
Don't believe me?!
Check it...
Exhibit A: VEGAS 2011- 3 days, 4 nights
SHOES: 10 pairs for 4 Days!!!
It was only my second trip to Vegas and I really wanted to do it up after my first trip. I was there for kickball tournament so the cleats, flips and gymmers don't really count right?!?! But yeah, I ended up packing two pairs of shoes in Le Husband's [Le Beau at the time] suitcase. I think I brought three dresses, two skirts, two swimmy suits and a pair of booty shorts. I posted a picture on Facebook and everyone gave me the Heather Dubrow!
Exhibit B: Cancun 2012 - Five days
Exhibit C: Vegas 2012 - 3 days, 4 nights
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So there you have it friends, my over packing confessions. I know a list helps, but I'm always the girl that thinks "hmmmm, but I might need this...just maybe...I think". At least I'll ALWAYS BE PREPARED!
Are you an over-packer or an awesome packer? Any tips you want to share?
linking up with KATHY!
I tend to overpack for trips that are longer than 4 days...but if its a weekend trip...I'm so on point haha!! I make a list and then plan each outfit...but a girl always need choices!
ReplyDeleteMy last trip to DC was for 3 nights and when I said something about bringing the small suitcase my Roomie was like, "You're only gonna be gone for 3 nights and you're not going to be wearing clothes 50% of the time. WHYY do you need a suitcase?" Me, "I MUST BRING ALL THE THINGS!!!!"
ReplyDeleteOMG this is hilarious. I am not an overpacker. In fact, I underpack on purpose. On my honeymoon with M, we took on large suitcase between the two of us for 7 days and my small carryon/poolbag. With J for S. Carolina, on small rollarbpoard for the two of us for 3 days. I just deal with it.
ReplyDeleteI have over packer tendencies too! But it makes unpacking TERRIBLE!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOMW you are a terrible packer but at least you should never run out of anything ;)lol
ReplyDeleteLMAO!! I use to overpack but I try really hard not to. I prefer to have extra room in my suitcase for all the goodies I get while on vaca. LOL.
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Oh, I totally overpacked on my 1st Vegas trip. I needed shoe options, you know? But all those shoes are HEAVY, so I'm going to cut it in half for an upcoming trip.
ReplyDeleteI use to be a total over packer, now, I am probably borderline under packer... mostly because I want to make sure I have room for any purchases (and, let's be real, less laundry when I get home!)
ReplyDeletePsshhh! You can never have enough clothes on vacation! Well, you can but, hey! Better to have options than no options at all!!
ReplyDeleteHahahha this is hilarious. I'm totally the same way. The hubs and I go on a vacation every summer to a cabin resort and he always gives me a blank stare like, "ummm are we staying there for a month?" A girl needs options!!
ReplyDeleteomg i love this! so true though. i am such an overpacker its not even funny. thankfully i finally wised up and i did a list and organised all my outfits and shit for australia, but then i couldnt help it at the end and packed a few extra things (you just never know!!) and i bought so much there that i had to bring a whole extra suitcase back. oops.
ReplyDeleteI'm an overpacker! It's so bad, but like you I thinkg "but what if I really want this and it'll be here and I'll be there..."
ReplyDeleteI need to be bettter!
I have a tendency to over-pack too, but mainly because you never know if you are going to need something! I hate being unprepared.
ReplyDeleteIm a big overpacker. I spent a little weekend away and I carried sooo many things I didnt use. As well as my laptop, ipad and kindle. Im a mess!
ReplyDeleteIn all fairness, if you leave something out, you'll most likely need it. Better safe than sorry ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm an over-packer but I HAVE gotten better over the years, lol! Simply because I never want to pay to check a bag ;) I try to realistically lay out what I'm going to wear each day and thennnnn only add a couple extras 'in-case'
ReplyDeletei am the same way. i also love this jenna marbles video. when she talks about the tampies i laugh every time
ReplyDeleteThe only reason I'm not an overpacker is because I TRY to not check my bag whenever possible. Otherwise, I'll pack my whole life!
ReplyDeleteHaha this is sooo me, too! For our 10 day honeymoon last year, I easily brought along enough clothes for a month! I've been getting better on shorter trips because I don't want to pay to check a bag so I HAVE to pack lighter.. but it's still a challenge!
ReplyDeleteI'm in the throes of over packing stress anxiety as we speak. My couch has been covered in clothes since I started Sunday and it's time to wrap it up. I like to start early to alleviate stress...it usually doesn't work!!
ReplyDeleteI am there with you...just maybe not so extreme haha. But you never know what may happen. So you must be prepared for anything.
ReplyDeleteI used to be a horrible overpacker but now I've gotten better...I try to pack in the same color palette so I can get away with only 2-3 pairs of shoes. I tend to end up with 1-2 outfits I don't wear, but never need anything!
ReplyDeleteYou see, the key to packing light is neutral colors and multi-function. That won't work for you because there is no such thing as neutral in your vocabulary, so you should do color themes. Pick one color, and have every outfit/shoe choice revolve around it. I plan a day outfit/night outfit, and interchange the pieces throughout the trip. I find the less I bring, the easier it is to get dressed. Plus, if you do end up needing something, it's an excuse to go SHOPPING, and you have room in your bag to pack said shopping spree.
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