April 16, 2016

Spring Break Minimalist Carry-On Wardrobe

Spring break is finally here (for Chicago Public Schools)! And with spring break comes traveling.

I love traveling, but I am not a fan of lugging around baggage everywhere I go. I’m also not a fan of all the fees associated with airline baggage. So, how can I minimize my stress and maximize my savings while traveling? By organizing a minimalist carry-on wardrobe!

I don’t want to pay hefty fees to check my baggage ($40+). I don’t want to lug my bags around town, or spend precious exploration time digging through my bag to choose an outfit.

I’ve decided to only bring a minimalist wardrobe, focusing on a brown/neutrals theme.

Before I share my wardrobe, here are some tips to packing a stress-free, minimalist carry-on wardrobe:

Tips for minimalist travel

2 pairs of pants:

— Dark jeans

— Light jeans (which I’ll be wearing on the plane)

3 pairs of shoes:

— Cognac ankle boot heels

— Tan, suede ankle cowboy boots (which I’ll be wearing on the plane)

— Purple Tom’s flats

1 jacket:

— Jean jacket

2 sweaters:

— Maroon blazer

— Tan chunky sweater (which I’ll be wearing on the plane)

5 tops:

— 3 blouses

— 2 t-shirts (one of which I’ll be wearing on the plane)

Socks & delicates

Makeup:

— Eyeliner

— Mascara

— Neutral shimmery eye shadow

— Eyelash curler

— Foundation

— Foundation brush, eyeliner brush

— Blush + brush

Toiletries:

— Face wash

— Face lotion

— Makeup remover pads

— Toothpaste

— Toothbrush

— Floss

— Eye makeup remover

— Comb

— Curling iron (the AirB&B owners have a hairdryer)

— Deodorant

All of my jewelry I will be wearing on the plane:

— Gold loop earrings

— Delicate gold bracelets

— Long, gold leaf necklaces

Everything fits into a small carryon. And I’ll be bringing my small purse, which has a travel bag of mini makeup and mini toiletries just in case.

Keeping my stuff at a minimum allows for easy organizing, and more time spent exploring.

Happy traveling!

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