Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Travel in Style (Part 2)

Choosing outfits for your vacation can be lot more easier than choosing accessories. This is because outfits tend to adapt to almost any situation if combined with the right accessories! Finding accessories that go hand in hand with your shoes and outfits mentioned in Part 1 is crucial. For this reason this entry is going to be about different accessories that can dress up or down an outfit. And to finish up "Travel in Style" just in time for holidays, we will discuss on how you can pack all these efficiently without having to discard anything!

5) Accessories...these can range from belts to handbags. Dress Me Now gives ideas on how you can make use of them without putting in too much effort.

- Scarves...two should do the trick. A neat looking thin casual scarf can add a personal touch to any outfit without overdoing it. These can be worn even while shopping in the mall. However a dressy scarf should to be chosen wisely as this will be your lifesaver when you have to go to an unplanned dance party. This scarf is short and broader but has expensive looking patterns and patterns like animal prints or metallic.

- Hats...can help in many ways. If you have to hurriedly leave the hotel room to catch the tour bus on time then this is how you hide your unwashed hair! Or you can use these to get stares from people on the beach. Another option is to go back to the Victorian era where women wore hats to show that they were of high status. As a hat can be used in so many different ways, it’s always easy to carry hats that fit every outfit. But common sense would prevent you as hats take up a lot of space on a suitcase. Therefore going for straw hats is the best option and these can be dressed up too. If you are in Hawaii you can add a nice flower to the side or if you are going to a tea party you can use a nice scarf to personalize them.

- Belts...you would probably heard more about these in the blog than anything else. They truly dress up an outfit or dress down as necessary too. If you have a lot of belts and don't know what to choose from, then let the shoes be your guide. By matching the shoes and belts you show people that you put more thought into your outfit. Also, adding a metallic belt to your suitcase can be handy at times!

- Jewelry...take as much as you want! I know it sounds crazy but since it is so small you can take almost all the jewelry you like and stuff them in between clothes. Depending on your mood for the day you can choose your jewelry.

- Handbags...come handy in any situation. Take something that is big enough (and stylish) to fit all your essentials. This includes your emergency contacts and supplies. A nice neutral colored bag can be carried almost anywhere. But having an extra tote is a good idea as they look casual and are easy to wash after being buried in the sand!

6) Time to Pack - One might wonder where you are going to fit all these items...but this will be really easy if you follow some rules.
* Pack at least one set of clothing for each day
* Make sure that all clothes can be co-ordinate if you want to change your clothes thrice a day
* Fold them neatly into suitcases... (gains more room in the bag and also reduces wrinkles)

7) And finally have fun!!!

More on everyday tips coming soon...

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