Comments on: Excess Baggage

By: Rock Hyrax

Rock Hyrax — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:10:52 +0000

Never thought of *wearing* stuff so that you can fit more in a suitcase. I like the lateral thinking!

By: Victoria

Victoria — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:58:18 +0000

Oops, in NZ we call a flip flop a Jandal for anyone who was wondering what I was talking about!

By: Victoria

Victoria — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:55:44 +0000

As a fashion buyer I travel ALOT and have had to learn to pack the essential travel wardrobe. Can I suggest the following FAILSAFE shoes:

1 – Gold or silver Jandals. Comfortable enough to wear every day but look much more dressy than your everyday Haviana's

2 – Gold or silver strappy heels for evening, let's face it, metallics go with almost everything so should match all your evening outfits.

3 – Ballet flat with some sort of embellishment, I have these Miu Miu ones in pale gold with crystals, so comfy but again the crystals make them dressy so can be worn in the evening if heels aren't appropriate.

4 – I always take some sort of old shoes, be it havian's or ballet flats, just in case you need to do something that might ruin your nice shoes.

Plus, my other personal tip is to buy a small tote bag in either gold or silver, can be used as a day or evening bag and matches your shoes!

By: Mhairi

Mhairi — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:25:05 +0000

Oh Dear!!!!

Enjoy yourselves – we are so jealous!!!!

By: Amber

Amber — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:55:20 +0000

Ha, I don't even own such a thing as mountain boots, I'm afraid! When I say "climbing" I mean "they take you up it in a cable car, then there's a gentle path to the top, if you want to take it". It's for tourists, there's no serious climbing involved, thankfully!

By: Amber

Amber — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:53:34 +0000

Oh God, I can't even imagine having to pack for FIVE MONTHS! And the stuff I'd bring back with me! Doesn't bear thinking about. I fear I am probably destined never to be a world traveller…

By: Amber

Amber — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:52:45 +0000

Ah, no, that sounds like a bad idea! Loss of cute shoes would bring me to tears, too!

By: Amber

Amber — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:52:02 +0000

Terry's baggage allowance has been duly "borrowed"! I'm sure he didn't REALLY need all that stuff he'd packed anyway

By: Amber

Amber — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:51:24 +0000

Oh, I know, I just can't do the whole "planning in advance" thing! I really need to create one of those capsule wardrobes I always read about, but I somehow don't see it happening!

It's definitely easier to pack for warmer places, though. If I had to add coats and boots into the mix, I think I'd go insane! (Although because I'm paranoid about being cold, I always have to bring as many warm things as I possibly can. I need a whole FLEET of luggage, not just a simple suitcase…)

By: Amber

Amber — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:49:05 +0000

I can only dream of being a "one pair of shoes" person, unfortunately! I guess writing about them so much makes me feel like I actually *need* them!