The Magic of Minis
Miniatures: proof positive that size means nothing when you’re iconic. Your skincare has no business sloshing around in full-size bottles like a drunk at the airport bar. Instead, decant into chic little amber or frosted glass jar or dropper bottles, slap on bamboo lid and custom label, and voilà—suddenly your 3 oz glycolic is a work of art.
Be A Bag Lady
Every outfit needs a sidekick, and bags? Bags are the unsung heroes of a well-dressed escape. Drawstrings, pouches, cinch sacks—they hold your sparkle and your secrets. Never put your shoes near your sweaters. Never. Monogrammed drawstrings turn into laundry sacks, while cinch bags cradle your cashmere and dreams. No Bond girl worth her weight in stilettos would underestimate a bag that pulls double duty.
It’s All in the List
Packing without a list is like setting off to sea with no compass and one shoe. Write it down. All of it. From the cashmere socks to the sunnies you’ll only wear once but need to have. Edit it like a novella. And don’t forget to plan your palette—you’re curating a capsule, not hauling around regret.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Try everything on. The silk cami. The boots. The sweater you think might work but you’ve never actually worn. The mirror tells no lies. Test-drive the whole ensemble—from jewelry and sunnies to blazers, coats, and shoes. Snap photos. See it all together before it ever folds. Trust the mirror; she knows the truth.
Paper Caper
Keep your delicates and those who get easily bent out of shape under wraps. Tissue paper wraps, that is. Tissue paper keeps your silks separate and safe and will save you from all but a gentle steam. Your clothes will thank you—and so will your concierge.
Stop to Smell the Roses
Packing is a ritual, not a chore. Set the mood—a lit candle, a soft playlist, a glass, or two, of wine—just make sure to keep her far from the cashmere and silk. Enjoy laying it all out, outfit by outfit, with intention. Think of it as leg one of your trip. This isn’t just luggage—it’s a preview of who you are about to become.
And just like that, the punch is packed—clothes, spells, and silk folds in tow. Off you go, ready to wear in the wild.