https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 08:54:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1020204 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:53:15 +0000 Raisin 1020204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my gosh, how superbly minimal and chic does this travel capsule look! I can't wait to see the action pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1020139 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 15:02:26 +0000 Lisa 1020139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great capsule here.&nbsp; I followed a similar plan during a trip earlier in the year.&nbsp; I selected 3 core colors: black, white and cobalt, and packed around that.&nbsp; It left me with easy remixing during my trip.&nbsp; If I pack too many colors, I end up with fewer outfit combinations and too much clothing, especially footwear because I may have 1 pair of shoes for only one outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1002595 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 22:41:10 +0000 Suz 1002595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautifully curated capsule, Ornella, and perfectly true to your style. I love your decision to include quite a few shoes. That is my secret, as well, although it doesn't always work as easily in winter trips or when you are not travelling by car. Yet another advantage of car travel, I suppose! You're going to be one very stylish vacationer! I hope you have a wonderful time.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1002579 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 22:12:43 +0000 DonnaF 1002579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your color scheme and travel capsule!&nbsp; But -- I'm always hesitant about taking white bottoms and tops because I can rarely wear them more than once before they need to be washed, whereas I can generally wear dark colors and prints at least twice.&nbsp; This means my travel capsules tend to be pretty dark and rather depressing.&nbsp; What's the trick to taking white? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1002484 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 19:01:59 +0000 Susie 1002484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love packing posts! I love black and white! I love all your choices!</p> <p>I'm sorry that your trip is delayed but it sounds like the change isn't causing you any concern.&nbsp;</p> <p>Have a wonderful vacation!</p> <p>PS From your post title, I thought you were showing us last year's capsule! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1002477 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:51:04 +0000 jayne 1002477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my, that was brilliant.&nbsp; What a perfect packing you have made.&nbsp; I am pinning this for my next trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1002456 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:35:11 +0000 rachylou 1002456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The black, white, and blue theme is really great. You've got quite a few choices, but it looks like it all packs pretty small. Nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1002443 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:16:06 +0000 Anonymous 1002443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks perfect! Thanks for sharing oh wise one I hope you have a wonderful time, * see* you in 3 weeks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1002390 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 17:11:18 +0000 abc 1002390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for this post, it will come in handy as reference as I start pondering my travel capsule for an upcoming 15 day trip.</p> <p>I especially appreicate the rationale behind your decisions, so thanks for taking the time to share that aspect.</p> <p>Enjoy your trip, you will look fab, and I agree with DV - LOVE your shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1002384 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 17:03:36 +0000 Day Vies 1002384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the black and white with aqua! I am a huge fan of your shoes!&nbsp; I love those b/w sandals. Have fun on your trip -- and congratulations on creating a minimal stylish travel capsule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1002383 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 17:02:19 +0000 Ornella 1002383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Parsley</b> :: I still remember your great Paris capsule.</p> <p>Btw, our trip is postponed until tomorrow morning&nbsp;:-( The forecast along our route is very bad and includes&nbsp;thunderstorms with very bad conditions at our destination at the time we should arrive, so we decided it's not worth it. That's the benefit of traveling by own car I guess and having all the flexibility one needs.</p> <p>This is funny situation. Everything is packed, the house is clean, the fridge is cleared from anything meal-worthy&nbsp;except the ingredients for the meal I'll cook when we return and I'm not touching those&nbsp;(I plan to leave things waiting for us so I don't have to think about what to cook as soon as I come back). Eating out tonight I guess...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1002212 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 12:53:35 +0000 Anonymous 1002212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great capsule! I hope you have a fantastic time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1002206 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 12:48:47 +0000 Anonymous 1002206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for sharing your travel capsule. You look ready for any adventure.<br /> Safe and happy travels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1002198 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 12:26:33 +0000 Eliza 1002198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a versatile, yet simplified approach. Your color scheme is great and you have a lot to look forward to doing in all those outfits. My last trip I traveled with a lot of black and white. It worked well. </p> <p>Have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1002187 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 12:02:14 +0000 Parsley 1002187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, I adore your travel capsules! You are a master of packing light, and this black and white capsule is a color scheme after my own heart.&nbsp;<br />Have a wonderful vacation, and I'll look forward to seeing your outfits and a recap when you get back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1002184 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:56:56 +0000 ManidipaM 1002184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! Such fun reading about the accessories as starting point. So bold. Anticipating your outfit posts because you will look so fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1002182 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:52:01 +0000 Mona 1002182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOOHHH! this has got to be one of the best summer travel capsules. I hope you enjoy your holidays well and don't forget to share the pics when you return. Love your blue/turquoise toe nails. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1002171 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:44:11 +0000 JennyAnne 1002171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoy seeing people's travel wardrobes here, and I really love your simple black/white starting point.&nbsp; This past summer was the first time I really tried this mix and match concept for my own travels, and it worked out great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-2012-travel-capsule-whats-in-the-suitcase#post-1002165 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:17:31 +0000 Ornella 1002165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This may end up being post and run, so apologies in advance, I'll try to check in before I actually leave later today.</p> </p> <p><b>The context&nbsp;</b></p> <p>Driving by car a lot. Plus a plane flight or two. Duration: 3 weeks.&nbsp;Location: continental and seaside.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sandwich arrangements: family -&gt;&nbsp;friends&nbsp;-&gt;&nbsp;more family&nbsp;-&gt;&nbsp;more friends -&gt;&nbsp;Possible road-trip on the way back.&nbsp;</p> <p>Very, very casual.</p> </p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p><b>The main idea</b>&nbsp;</p> <p>Pack lightly. <i>L-i-g-h-t-l-y</i>. I don't care that the car boot is huge and can take a lot of luggage. Changing several locations in 3 weeks means that less is more, comfort is the order of the day, I still want to be prepared for (m)any different scenarios AND I want to look and feel like myself.</p> <p>Basically, I relied on my previous WIWs a lot in creating a capsule of the outfits that work.</p> </p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p><b>The inspiration</b>&nbsp;</p> <p>After several other trips this year and many useful lessons learnt along the way, I'm feeling comfortable enough with my packing skills that I'm taking it all to an extreme.&nbsp;</p> <p>My capsule started to grow from my metallic loafers. Who would know just a month ago I'd be wearing them so much?? And I'm going black and white. Why? Because I caught the sight of the very graphic scarf at H&amp;M, could not justify leaving it there and my mind went dizzy with the ideas.</p> </p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p><b>Must haves</b>&nbsp;</p> <p>Although the temperatures at my destination are in 40C or higher, I must be prepared for the sudden cold wave. So, I have white jeans, long-sleeved cotton sweater, button downs I can layer, faded denim jacket and oxfords to cover that. I also carry ponte pants and long cardigan, to travel in and to have as extra warm layers.</p> </p> <p><b>Where is the colour?</b>&nbsp;</p> <p>I initially relied to the 'bling; from the gold accents in the accessories and the loafers. I only added the patterned dress and the turquoise scarf that I may end up wearing as a cover at the last minute because they don't wrinkle when packed. And <b><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-2-become-1">the cobalt top</a></b>, not pictured here, sneaked in as it washed and dries quickly, and takes up no space at all.</p> </p> <p>The rest is also curated in line with Una's recent trip findings "3 tops, 3 bottoms". I do have a more that 3 tops (yes, two striped but they are totally different), but only because I don't know realistically how often I'll be able to wash things. I am also bringing scarves just because I can't resist, but realistically one could stay behind.&nbsp;</p> </p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p><b>So, what's in the suitcase?</b></p> <p><b>Photo 1</b></p> <p>This is what inspired me - bold pattern of my scarf and my shoes. The sandals, show below on the right, fill a gaping hole for beach friendly footwear and I could not be happier with my finding.</p> </p> <p><b>Photo 2</b></p> <p><b><u><i>Left pile</i></u></b></p> <ul> <li>long white jeans</li> <li>full cotton skirt</li> <li>white rolled up pants (3/4 length I've been wearing the whole summer)</li> <li>ponte pants</li> </ul> <p><b><u><i>Right pile</i></u></b></p> <ul> <li>long sleeved cotton sweater</li> <li>short sleeved white button down</li> <li>black drapey top</li> <li>short sleeved roomy fit tee</li> <li>diagonal sleeved tee</li> <li>I later added <b><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-2-become-1">cobalt top</a></b> too (not shown)</li> </ul> <p><b>Photo 3</b></p> <p><b></b></p> <ul> <li>denim jacket&nbsp;</li> <li>long cardigan</li> <li>patterned dress</li> </ul> <p><b>Photo 4</b></p> <ul> <li>Accessories&nbsp;</li> <li>my <b><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hatnwhite-for-jazz-in-the-night">trusted hat</a></b>&nbsp;I've been wearing the whole summer (not shown)</li> </ul> <p><b></b></p> <p>I'll try to snap some outfits while away, if not then I'll do my best to recreate them when I return.</p> </p> <p>Thanks for reading and have a great rest of the summer.</p>