{"id":1576624,"date":"2019-08-02T14:34:36","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T18:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1576624"},"modified":"2020-03-26T21:12:05","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T01:12:05","slug":"packing-tips-for-the-divinista","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/packing-tips-for-the-divinista\/","title":{"rendered":"Packing Tips for the DIVINISTA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"pk-dropcap pk-dropcap-borders\">We all love to travel, but packing for a trip is another story. \u00a0If you are anything like the average woman, you won\u2019t wear most of what you pack.\u00a0 As Diane Von Furstenberg once said, \u201cI get ideas about what is essential when packing my suitcase.\u201d Being a chronic over packer, I know that I\u2019ll likely wear the same two pairs of shoes for a trip, so why do I feel the need to pack another four?\u00a0 With the average airline having a 23kg (62 inches or 158 centimeters) weight restriction for checked bags and a 10kg maximum (9 x 15.5 x 21.5 inches) for cabin bags, a girl has to pack smart, but that doesn\u2019t mean that you have to sacrifice fashion.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Here are out top tips for travelling light(er) and still staying stylish:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1588981\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/unnamed72.jpg\" alt=\"Packing: Suitcase\" width=\"512\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/unnamed72.jpg 512w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/unnamed72-320x223.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use a packing check list \u2013 <\/strong>You can find a number of checklists online that will remind you to pack everything from clothes to medications and even your phone charger. This will help you stay on track and remind you of everything that you need whether you are going on a short business trip or a longer dream vacation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decide on what luggage you want to bring \u2013 <\/strong>If you are going away for a weekend away or an overnight business trip, why waste time at the airport waiting for your bag? Bring a carry-on and you can breeze off the plane and onto your destination.\u00a0 I like having luggage that is more fashionable and easier to spot if I am checking it.\u00a0 The Connex Hardside Carry On or large Hardside Case by Victorinox in the new Spring Spirit Floral print collection is on point!\u00a0 It is beautiful and stands out in a sea of black cases.\u00a0 They are also lightweight and easy to pack. \u00a0The wheels make it easy to maneuver around busy airports.\u00a0 They even give you an extra 4 centimetres of packing space in case you shop \u2018til you drop on your trip.\u00a0 Best of all, the carry-on comes with an \u00a0integrated multi-tool complete with a USB port so you can charge your devices on the go.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pack your toiletries and cosmetics first \u2013 <\/strong>This is typically one of the heaviest items in your luggage and it is an easy place to start taking items out. Certain things are non-negotiable (toothpaste anyone?) but, you may be able to get away with a travel size shampoo and conditioner and bodywash.\u00a0\u00a0 Travel is not the time to experiment with new makeup.\u00a0 Stick to your tried and true and bring one eyeshadow palette that you can get a variety of looks with versus many smaller ones which will just add unneeded weight to your luggage.\u00a0 You likely only need a couple of lipsticks \u2013 there is no need for a variety of nude glosses or liquid lippies when one will more than suffice.\u00a0 Bring a bolder colour for evenings out and you are all set!\u00a0 The Connex Hard Side cases come with a zipper compartment so that you can store your toiletry bag without having to worry about spills on your clothes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lay out your clothes before packing \u2013<\/strong> Think about the type of trip you are taking. Will you be going to a number of places with different climates or is it more of a fun in the sun type of vacation?\u00a0 Will you need some dressier attire or is it a more casual trip?\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t pack a fancy dress \u201cjust in case\u201d if you are going to an all-inclusive. Pack neutrals so that you do not have to worry about matching, and use accessories for pops of colour. \u00a0A little black dress is your best friend and can be dressed up with sparkly jewelry.\u00a0 If you are going somewhere and are unsure of the temperature, packable down jackets are great.\u00a0 They come with a small bag and easily fit in your suitcase or carry on.\u00a0 You need three pairs of shoes \u2013 a comfortable pair of walking shoes, a pair of dressier shoes in black (they go with everything) that are comfortable for walking in and a pair of metallic shoes or sandals.\u00a0 These never go out of style and will go with anything that you have packed.\u00a0 Make sure that you can walk in them and avoid high heels, especially if you are going to places with cobblestones.\u00a0 An injury can really put a damper on a holiday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use packing cubes \u2013 <\/strong>It is never going to be easy to pack, but these handy cubes keep your luggage neat and make unpacking a breeze. Get them in a variety of sizes. I use one for lingerie, another for shirts and sweaters, another for skirts and dresses, another for pants and one for assorted items like scarves, wraps, and gloves if it\u2019s the winter).\u00a0 If I have a suit, I lay it across the top of the bag to keep it as wrinkle-free as possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Know what amenities that your hotel or Airbnb has<\/strong> \u2013 If you have access to an iron and a hairdryer, that will really help with the packing space and weight of your bag. Some hotels come with salon style shampoo, conditioner and bodywash; even less to pack!\u00a0 If you are staying at an Airbnb and they have laundry machines, you can pack what you think you will need and wash your clothes so that you do not need to bring as much.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1588976\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/victorinox-Spring-Spirit-Connex-Large-Hardside-Case72-800x800.jpeg\" alt=\"Packing: Suitcase\" width=\"575\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/victorinox-Spring-Spirit-Connex-Large-Hardside-Case72.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/victorinox-Spring-Spirit-Connex-Large-Hardside-Case72-80x80.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/victorinox-Spring-Spirit-Connex-Large-Hardside-Case72-320x320.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/victorinox-Spring-Spirit-Connex-Large-Hardside-Case72-560x560.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/victorinox-Spring-Spirit-Connex-Large-Hardside-Case72-90x90.jpeg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A little extra effort when you are packing and the right luggage will take the stress out of travel.\u00a0 Wherever you are headed this year, enjoy your trip and pack smart.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">We all love to travel, but packing for a trip is another story. \u00a0If you are anything like the average woman, you won\u2019t wear most of what you pack.\u00a0 As&hellip;<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/packing-tips-for-the-divinista\/\" class=\"button button-primary button-effect\"><span>View Post<\/span><span><i class=\"cs-icon cs-icon-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1588978,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[196,195,199,194,197],"powerkit_post_featured":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1576624","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel","8":"tag-baggage","9":"tag-luggage","10":"tag-packing","11":"tag-packing-tips","12":"tag-suitcases"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1576624","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1576624"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1576624\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1588978"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1576624"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1576624"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1576624"},{"taxonomy":"powerkit_post_featured","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/powerkit_post_featured?post=1576624"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}