Less then a month to go until Fashion Palette kicks off at the Sydney Convention Centre. If you are coming from interstate for the conference such as myself packing for an all fashion all glamour event will be very difficult. I stupidly elected for carry on luggage only. Yes fashion friends, I have limited myself to 7kgs of luggage, and I think my makeup case weighs more then that.

I’ve done my research and Sydney May weather ranges between 11-19C. This means Zimmermann bikinis and Camilla kaftans wont cut it on this trip. This presents me with a difficult equation: carry on suitcase + fashion conference + divine parties + the need for bulky warm items = POTENTIAL JETSET DISASTER!

I hit Stylehunter.com to find a few key items from this season to incorporate into my light packing. So many great items on the website with only 7kg to work with! I’ve narrowed my packing down to a few basic items; a white shirt, jeans, a little black dress & a blazer.  The key to making these items work is adding acessories & easy to pack layers. Think patterend leggings, long cardi’s and statement heels. Accesorise with Mimco’s great range of scarves, hair pieces and jewerly.  Problem also solved, but how do i fit all of these into 7kgs? Perfect packing is the key.

The advice packing advice I can offer is DON’T NOT FOLD! Folding takes up valuable space and also cause unsightly creases. Instead opt this easy three step technique.

1. Fold clothing item vertically and smooth out creases.
2. Cover the top layer in baking paper smoothly.
3. Roll into the shape of a cylinder (think rolling a sausage roll) and tie place elastic band around the middle to keep it all together.
To save even more room substitute the elastic band with a belt or scarf!

Now with the following in mind I am off to shop & pack for Fashion Palette with a bit more confidence!

by Megan Aney

Tags: fashion, mimco, packing tips

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