Packing re-visited (just thinking out loud)

How time flies! With only 3 weeks 'til I'm on a plane bound to Paris (via 2 day stopover in London to visit my gorgeous little sister), I really need to start narrowing down my options on what I'll be packing! Remember this previous post? I've managed to remove a few options, but have introduced a few others. 

On my shopping wishlist: 

1.  replace jeans with smaller size (sadly I bought my favourite jeans a little too big, and now they are quite big, am struggling finding the exact wash/style in a smaller size)

2. removed black silk joggers, as I realized that they too look too baggy (and therefore, daggy)

3. black blazer - not too tailored, not too oversized, not too heavy

4.  get another pair of Zara skorts in white

5. I like my Isabel Marant Dicker boots (in Anthracite) a lot, but would really like a grey pair for Paris/Summer - so until I find them, they're on my packing list, and should I manage to find a grey pair, they'll come with me instead.

6. buy new bathers - I have my eye on this Seafolly swimsuit
7. also would like some denim shorts...

To do list:

1. Narrow down dresses

2. finalize/narrow down tops

3. well, finalize everything!

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Speaking of packing, Louis Vuitton teaches us 'THE Art of Packing' - A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!

Not quite helping me with what to pack into my suitcase, but rather, how to pack them in my suitcase, Louis Vuitton recently released a series titled 'The Art of Packing', with many helpful hints (although the actual 'tips' flash on the screen so crazy fast on the website)! Some of them I've used before (I layer my pieces on top of another before folding them, but there is lots to learn:

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Tips from LV's Art of Packing series:

1. Place heaviest items towards the bottom of the suitcase (e.g. 2-3 pairs of shoes can be placed in each corner)

2. Central area is great for accessories (e.g. travel guides and toiletries bag) - I am actually planning on bringing the Jiffy Esteam, a travel steamer I recently bought (I absolutely abhor ironing). Just because my usual 'wrinkled look' may look out of place during Haute Couture week...

3. Lay delicate items like shirts and dresses

4. Fold and roll t-shirts

5. Fold a suit carefully and put in the separate compartment

6. Roll belts or place them along the exterior wall, with buckle facing outwards

7. Place on top delicate items such as sunglasses and jewellery

8. Jeans are simply rolled from bottom up

9. Knits & tees, fold and roll to save space

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