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Angie's travel capsule and recent blog posts

abc

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I am seriously loving these travel posts. Angie - if you read this, thank you for taking the time to show us your packing process and daily photos. Inspirational to say the least.

I enjoyed immensely seeing Angie's packing post and anxiously await daily outfit pics. Enough that I want to run out and lemming a lot of the pieces so I can have a fully functioning capsule like hers.

Functionally speaking it works well for my work from home slash MOTG lifestyle and our style aesthetics are very similar (though our body types are not, perhaps a consideration).

Or perhaps a hard closet edit is in store. I am feeling closet angst lately too. I haven't shopped in a long time and am feeling very repetitive and bored in my dressing. I could identify the real holes and feel justified to fill in the gaps to recreate my version of this super fab capsule.

Anyone else secretly feel the same way about Angie's travel capsule? Please tell me I am not alone!

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Latest reply was from SarahTheWhite

Kirstjen

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I am loving the capsule. She packs a lot more than I would, but she looks fantastic & her wardrobe choices seem to be meeting a wide variety of needs, for various activities.

abc

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Yes, kirstjen. I agree. I find I face the challenge in my daily life to be prepared for any activity. Ready for the movie in 5 min a la karymk, camping like rachylou, kid runs to and from school, then there is work, a bicycle run to the bank in between, walk to market for food, etc.

Angie's capsule hits most of this functionality which I adore. I am seriously considering some of the pieces given how well they've worked out for her.

Eirlys

I love Angie's capsule wardrobe also. These days I need to travel with just one or two suitcases, preferably one, and so I find her advice invaluable.

We spent a week in Herefordshire (UK) in April and I took the bare minimum along. Thanks to the advice and help I have gleaned on this site I had numerous outfits from just a few garments. Yes, it made me think hard and I chopped and changed before deciding on my ultimate capsule wardrobe, but it was all worth while.

One disadvantage about living in the Uk is the varied weather. It's a conversation-starter but it's a nuisance sometimes, never conforming!

Maneera

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I know just how you feel. I like to carry minimal luggage and usually pack 3-4 dresses and 2 tops to go with the jeans I wear on the flight. Well, that's for the last 2 times I traveled.

But Angie's capsule had me thinking of winters. I'm not that organized, nor do I actually have capsules. I usually just wear one top with one skirt ( I have far too many options) and that's about it. It's got me thinking as well; so you're definitely not alone. ;p

I'm going to build a travel capsule for colder weather traveling. It might be the only way to be prepared when it happens!

Elizabeth P

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Yup, I loved the packing post, and am loving the outfit posts along the way. I'm especially interested in how she incorporated colour. I find that when I try to pack minimally (not that she was), it often ends up being all black and white. I'm getting better, but this was a great inspiration - most of the things Angie took were even in my colour palette, which makes it easier to sit up and take note.

UmmLila (Lisa)

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I was mostly happy to see that someone other than me is a maximalist packer. I love choices.

Also, every time she brings out her citron, it's an inspiration

Astrid

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I'm not literally inspired by the clothes to emulate the capsule, but I love to see the travel outfits in general! It's great to see the implementantion of the travel capsule from day to day. Love that.

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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I can't wear anything Angie wears - colors or shapes - so I struggle with how to translate her looks to my own closet/suitcase.

It is nice to see someone who unabashedly enjoys clothes and isn't all about the minimalism when packing. I feel like all the fashion bloggers right now are all about carryon-only and tiny capsule wardrobes.

Aleta

Definitely agree with you abc, the holiday capsule post was so inspiring to me, and I was really delighted that Angie has been kind enough to follow up with her outfit series, even though she is on holiday! I usually start out with good intentions when I start packing, but end up going for comfort over style, Angie is proving that there is no excuse for not looking chic in all situations.

Vicki

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Yes, Angie's travel capsule posts are some of my favorites, because they are practical and I love to dress in this casual, yet polished way. Add to that a few quick trips this summer, and her ideas really help me to pack much easier.

I think Angie's travel capsule was quite efficient and not too large for her month-long stay, and I'm Impressed.

There's a little lemming in me, too, ABC, and I just went out and purchase the GAP 1969 resolution jeans and already owned the cow-print Okalas.

Suz

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Well, you know what I am going to say! I LOVE Angie's travel capsule and feel as if it's a great guide for a small but functional smart casual closet in a temperate climate. Just brilliant.

A couple of tricks I've noticed she is using (eminently translatable to those with a modern classic style whatever body type or shape, and especially useful for travel).

1. The bright jacket. (This zings up the simple essentials and adds happiness.I know this from my own experience with a certain H&M fuchsia jacket 3 years ago in China.

2. Stripes. Best pattern out there for mixing and for combatting boredom.

3. The stretchy pant and flat or low heeled footwear -- with CHANGES of footwear for different weather and situations. Comfort rules.

4. Scarves. A great third piece and helpful in dealing with temperature variation.

If you read this, Angie, thank you for sharing with us! It's fun to see your outfits in the wild.

Sal

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I am enjoying them too.

I agree totally about the smart bright jacket and the stripes - patterns can be magic when you travel.

Angie is a lot cleaner than me - I struggle with white anything at the best of times, but it looks amazing.

dakotacheryl

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I have totally loved following Angie's posts...such gorgeous photography and great outfits.

rachylou

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You've made me think of something... I am wondering how Angie's shoes are holding up to the walking. I'm running around today with two pairs of shoes... One pair for errands, one for the intermittent dog walks... I felt like being more fashionable, but it's kinda stupid...lol!

shiny

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I'm way more minimalist in my travel packing these days, with 13 trips so far just this year -- I am lucky to unpack my suitcase between trips. While I strive to cram everything into a carry on, I also enjoy seeing Angie's packing posts as it gives me ideas.

Even if you don't ever travel, the exercise of trying to plot out what you would pack in a suitcase -- of whatever size -- if you had to is amazing for capsule building and clarifying. And of course then actually having to live with just those choices you packed for whatever length of time shows very clearly what you can live with -- and where you personally need the variety and why. When I come back home, I always find I miss my shoes and handbags more than anything else.

Caro in Oz

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Agreeing with Shiny about how creating "travel capsules" for your real life really clarifies what clothes you need & want. That & tracking my outfits, & how I felt in them, has changed the way I shop.

I am really enjoying Angie's posts & Greg's photos too

SarahTheWhite

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Definitely loving all of the outfits and packing inspiration! I think that I am feeling some of the same angst as you are... Part of it stems from the fact that I have more and more pieces that I love, but it takes a whole lot of trying on to find what works together and feels wonderful. And I never get around to doing that until I need an outfit... like now. Ugh.

Angie

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HELLO. I'm popping in briefly from London. We are here for 2 weeks spending time with family and friends.

Thanks, abc. You are a honey. And to answer your question about the striped JC top - it's very, very light weight. I do wear a camisole but you don't need to if you wear a nude bra.

Suz, you are bang on the money.

My travel capsule is working out absolutely perfectly. So glad you convinced me to pack my trench. I feel comfortable, fashionable and pulled together each day. I am prepared for a range of temperatures and for a variety of activities. Polished but practical. I can wear my white jeans three days before they need a wash. My shoes have been brilliant. Very comfortable - walking a lot - between 10 and 17 km a day. They are white but have not been messed up, thanks to my super power.

I would have been unhappy if I hadn't packed all that I did. It's a long 4 week trip and I need it all. I have done laundry twice and won't need to do it again - which is fab because I don't want to spend my holiday doing laundry. I have worn everything accept my skirt already. I'm saving my skirt for fancy High Tea on Sunday.

I would not call myself a maximalist packer. Just a practical non-minimalist one. I packed exactly what I needed to feel fabulous each day - of which happy feet were the most important part. I don' t miss my stuff at home because I took a lot of variety. This is the very best travel capsule that I have packed because I don't feel that I have over packed or under packed.

Helen11

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I'm loving the outfits, too. I like to have some variety and flexibility for weather and activities, so Angie's packing is inspiring. Love the bright orange!

lyn67

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I said it spot on in the comments to that post, too! Then, I didn't had the time to comment on each of Angie's travel outfit posted, but dearly loved them all!

Elizabeth P

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Suz, you nailed it. Esp the part about the bright jacket... again, for me when I travel a jacket would be black, in order to try to have it go with everything. But it doesn't have to! Plus one can colour mix, as Angie has shown us so beautifully. But a colour makes such a huge difference. I'm going to take your list above and save it somewhere.

And Sarah (the white)... Part of it stems from the fact that I have more and more pieces that I
love, but it takes a whole lot of trying on to find what works together
and feels wonderful. And I never get around to doing that until I need
an outfit. Oh man, can I relate to this! Not sure what to do about it, but yes.... this is me.

Angie, good to know that what appears so awesome from our end is working so well for you!

SarahTheWhite

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Ah Elizabeth, a kindred spirit! Let me know if you find the secret and I will do the same!