https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:57:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee/page/2#post-575072 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:27:13 +0000 Vicki 575072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>p.s. I'm not sure if someone asked here, but what are the brands of your cross-body bags, Suz? I love the size AND color of both of them and have been looking for a red one, maybe a bright red. I love cross-body bags. Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee/page/2#post-573953 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:15:21 +0000 Lisa 573953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a superb travel capsule. Everything mixes so well with each other. I tend to pack light on footwear and bottoms when I travel too. I figure you usually see my top half in photos and when sitting down/most interacting with others anyway so why add to the luggage right? Have a safe and fun trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee/page/2#post-572827 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:37:54 +0000 Anonymous 572827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I agree! A little sticker is not going to cut it... LOL<br /> I hope your driving is going well. Are you driving to your connecting flight or all the way to here? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee/page/2#post-572819 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:31:28 +0000 christieanne 572819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just saw that you are driving down - but your packing strategy worked out well. And now you have room in the car from any purchases. This could work out!! Hope you get some nice pictures and have fun as NYC tourist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee/page/2#post-572810 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:23:09 +0000 Anonymous 572810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such an elegant capsule Suz. You've done an anmazing job! Your lack of bottoms won't be noticable at all and hopefully you'll find some new ones on yous trip. That's a great choice for shoes, and you've packed perfectly for the weather! Have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee/page/2#post-572650 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:53:52 +0000 rachylou 572650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really really love #7. Great color scheme for the travel capsule! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee/page/2#post-572640 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:46:51 +0000 ButterflyLady 572640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've done a brilliant job - I love the combination of the colours, with the pops of the red and yellow bags! I hope you have a lovely time.</p> <p>I am a terrible packer - it was only reading your post yesterday that I realised it's because I just don't have enough warm (or warmish) weather clothes - I can pack a bag for a weekend away in this country in a heartbeat, but if we are going somewhere warm, I agonise for days and am always unhappy with what I have when I'm there </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee/page/2#post-572540 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:21:04 +0000 Amy 572540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Suz and Zapotee for info about the non-skid sole solutions </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee/page/2#post-572523 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:49:32 +0000 bj1111 572523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>what a concise and fashionable travel capsule. enjoy your trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee/page/2#post-572501 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:12:02 +0000 Jonesy 572501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous job, Suz! You are going to have such a wonderful time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee/page/2#post-572492 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:54:03 +0000 lyn67 572492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Delish, all of these!!! :-)) especially love your deep colours, big contrasts, yellow bag, beige booties...so all!!<br /> Have a nice time during your travelling, Suz! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee/page/2#post-572487 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:38:29 +0000 Vildy 572487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not only did you come up with a super snazzy combo of outfits but now it's in your history that you *know* how to do this and next time you will draw on that confidence! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee/page/2#post-572462 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:02:38 +0000 Suz 572462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again, everyone. And Zapotee, you never cease to amaze me with your amazing fund of knowledge. Who knew? Next time I am going to get the self adhesives instead of the cobblers! A LOT cheaper. </p> <p>Having said that, in this case maybe it's a good thing I got it done professionally, given the amount of walkin' THESE boots are going to do! Knowing my luck if I'd done it myself it would probably have fallen apart. </p> <p>Manidipa, good luck on your own trip! Rae, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee/page/2#post-572456 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:44:12 +0000 jenanded 572456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is unbelievably wonderful... taking notes here!! you will have so much fun feeling comfortable and prepared... enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee/page/2#post-572422 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:17:50 +0000 anne 572422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done Suz.! To get from where you were in a day is a stupendous effort. Have a great time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee/page/2#post-572416 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:45:25 +0000 ManidipaM 572416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, those look absolutely stunningly gorgeous and comfy *and* detailed to the last dot! I'm beyond impressed, especially after your frustration yesterday. And great idea to have photos so you won't have any last-minute confusion --- I'm always a little woozy the first day or two of travel, and unless I have it written down, end up staring blankly at the suitcase for a few minutes!</p> <p>This is fantastic, and indeed, as AJ notes, it's nice to know you're covered without having to depend on shopping or new things in the mail! </p> <p>I KNOW you must be relieved. (I nearly fell asleep on the job yesterday after I had my packing sorted, which was when I realized just how much anxiety and adrenaline I'd been storing up!)</p> <p>Have a great trip! You should be walking tall and toasty with that lot in your bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee/page/2#post-572390 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:46:15 +0000 MsMary 572390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! You totally nailed it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee#post-572383 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:31:53 +0000 Anonymous 572383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amy - There are self adhesive non skid pads that you can attach for traction. See here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Foot-Petals-Sole-Stopperz-Black/dp/B00110LAXY" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Foot-Pet.....B00110LAXY</a><br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Non-Slip-Grip-Shoes-Boots-Sandals/dp/B0013QZ2AS/ref=pd_sim_bt_2" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Non-Slip.....d_sim_bt_2</a><br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kiwi-SELECT-Sure-Steps/dp/B0010TJ9L6/ref=pd_sim_bt_10" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Kiwi-SEL....._sim_bt_10</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee#post-572325 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:10:04 +0000 Deborah 572325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz fab travel capsule. It was worth all the effort. I think you are going to look and feel great each day. Have a wonderful trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee#post-572315 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:55:17 +0000 Suz 572315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, thanks Sarah and Vicki! Vicki, the violet top is from BR and is one of their no iron shirts. I got it on sale last year. They have them on sale again but I'm not sure they have that colour. Might be worth checking. I got a petite 2 in that shirt and it works for 5'4" small busted me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee#post-572311 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:51:30 +0000 Vicki 572311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, is your middle name "Angie"??? Your outfits are perfect and I love your staging and want to copy a few of these looks. Also, your Report booties are super stylish and go with so many outfits. What brand is the violet shirt? I really adore that.</p> <p>Your toppers are diverse and provide such great colors and different looks and yet blend well with your chosen pieces. Everything truly just flows, Suz. This list is a really helpful and a practical guide for so many of us! In fact, I plan on copying a few.</p> <p>Have fun on your trip and I hope you find that navy pencil skirt! Keep the photos coming when you can. Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee#post-572308 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:45:46 +0000 sarah 572308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, you're going to have a fantastic time, and you'll look utterly fabulous while having it : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee#post-572303 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:43:06 +0000 Suz 572303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just took the shoes to the cobbler and asked him to apply a rubber bottom to the shoe. He checked with me about the colour (he had a sort of pinkish beige that blended well with the sole) and then put it on. I must say he charged me half the price of the booties to do it! I was stunned. But he is the only guy in town and he did a good job, so I didn't complain. In any case it was worth it to me. Now they have the soles, they are waterproofed, and they're good to go! It's actually quite a simple procedure and any shoe repair should be able to do it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee#post-572301 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:39:30 +0000 Amy 572301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, this looks fab to me. I love all the combinations.</p> <p>I hope you have an excellent trip.</p> <p>Can you tell me about the rubber sole you added to your boots? I have a pair of heels that are very slippery, which I would like to fix somehow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee#post-572293 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:34:27 +0000 Suz 572293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tend to use the roll method, Makrame. This time I actually compromised between VCs method and that. VC, I did understand what you were talking about (at least generally!) So I did what you suggested for several blouses, a jacket, and the skirt, and put them in a different part of the bag (it has its own semi-garment bag). I didn't include the hangers, simply because I figured I would have enough there, but I am keeping that idea in mind for future trips because I have often been in the position of not having enough hangers when travelling. So I think it is an excellent suggestion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee#post-572280 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:25:13 +0000 Makrame 572280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Velvetychocolate's packing idea. I've done some version of that, especially when using garment bags. The other option I used, which I only learned about from this forum, was to roll things up and pack them in large ziploc bags (i.e., an entire outfit or two in a ziploc bag). This really saved room, rolled up things did not seem to get too wrinkled, and I liked the "capsulized" look of everything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee#post-572279 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:24:43 +0000 celia 572279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, all this outfits look so beautiful.You have an artist eye for all this business of capsule wardrobe .<br /> Hope you have fun on your travel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee#post-572275 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:18:36 +0000 Transcona Shannon 572275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Suz - this is BRILLIANT! I love every single one of your combinations and reading your list, it is so well thought out. I've favourited this post so that if I'm ever packing to go somewhere, I have a starting point with your knowledge.I hope you have a wonderful, wonderful time in NY and that the things you've ordered to greet you there work out perfectly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee#post-572273 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:16:43 +0000 velvetychocolate 572273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just for clarification - I don't bag each and every outfit at all...I pack all the clunky stuff into the bottom of my suitcase (shoes and so on). Fold up things that don't wrinkle (ie. jeans, socks, camisoles, pj's etc.). </p> <p>At the end, I've got some stuff on hangers that I've hung up on the shower rod in the washroom...gather those all up and use a single green garbage bag over top of all of them. There might be five or six hangers worth of stuff hanging up - I just poke a hole in the top of a garbage bag (or re-use a drycleaning bag) and cover the whole group of clothes on hangers with the one bag. </p> <p>Note: I wouldn't do this with nice wooden hangers or even those nicer velvety-coated 'thin' hangers. Just the cheapie plastic tube hangers that you can get for $1-$2 for ten hangers. </p> <p>Just think of it as getting some drycleaning back - you might have a few hangers' worth of stuff, and the whole lot is covered with a single clear plastic dry-cleaning bag. That's kind of what I do with the stuff I don't want wrinkled/smooshed in my suitcase - leave it to the very end, one bag over top of five/six/ten hangers of stuff, fold in half gently and place in suitcase last. </p> <p>I'm a bit worried that I didn't explain it all that well. One bag for several outfits hung up on some cheap hangers that you don't mind taking with you. As if it's a drycleaning order that you just brought home. Folding it all gently in half after slipping an old drycleaning bag or garbage bag over top gives you the effect of a garment bag - minimal wrinkles - minimal fuss. </p> <p>In any case, it sounds like you're well sorted and I hope you have a wonderful trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-travel-capsule-squee#post-572234 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:46:58 +0000 Beth Ann 572234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks amazing -- very versatile and chic. And how wonderful to go from "rant" to "squee" in one day! Hope your trip is full of wonderful moments! </p>