Okay so this is going to be a tiny baby post where I show you the ingredients of my packing list for a weekend away. I’m travelling to Oslo tomorrow to see a friend of mine (Hi Nora!) and I wanted to give *packing with intention* a go, because that’s literally my least favourite thing to do. Apparently as a manifesting generator I’m not supposed to make plans in advance but rather get that gut-yes or gut-no about things when I’m facing them. However, many gut-yeses turn out to be gut-nos when I’ve packed in a hurry and face my suitcase on the first morning of being away.
So this time I’ve given a little thought to my packing — ground-breaking, I know. I did pack a few gut-yeses and then tried to add other go-to pieces to lean back on if worst comes to worst. Also, I’m challenging myself to only bring three tops, three bottoms (maybe four, haven’t decided whether or not to bring a skirt), two pairs of shoes and two handbags (and a scarf). Okay maybe that sounds a lot for a four day trip where two of those days will include a 5 hour train ride but the friend I’m going to visit will understand, even if you don’t. We’re fashion people. We like options.
Please don’t judge my sour face in these photos. I haven’t yet faced the fact that maybe I need a liiiiittle tiny baby bit of botox/laser/filler to spruce things up. Anyways, here are the ‘fits.
The packing list is as follows:
A pinkish cotton button-up
A pair of oversized clay/lime green linen pants
A black linen top with an interesting back
A baby blue tee with a v-neck
A pair of charcoal fitted linen pants
A pair of blue sporty nylon shorts
My trusty pink/beige tote
My cute brown shoulder bag
A vintage scarf with a kind of Pucci-esque colours
I did follow some really great advice from someone in Anna Newton’s chat who told me she styles the outfits but leaves the shoes and accessories for the day of, in order to make the outfit feel fun and new. I really loved that.
What do you think? Will I regret something? Will I need something more?
Your friend, Julius Caesar
First of all, I love love love your column! Discovered it recently and it brings so much joy to my inbox!
Currently also almost done with packing for 3 weeks tho 😅 this gave me new perspective with the advice of leaving shoes for the day!
Love the oversized linen pants 🤩 where are they from?