Post-and-run :: Last outfit in England, random photos and I'm on SYC

Just a quick stop by while I still have internet connection, I'm at a friends' house before we leave for Germany tomorrow. I'll probably go completely quiet for a few weeks from now as we need to move in the new place and sort out internet connection.

What's been going on
I have the most hectic, tiring and stressful week behind me, which culminated with the house sale completion yesterday and our moving out - by far the most desirable scenario for us as we wanted the sale finalized before we leave. As from yesterday, a lovely couple owns the very house at no.4 we used to call home and I hope they'll also be happy there.

There are so many things to be grateful for - above all for all the friendships we've made. We came to England 9 years ago and knew no-one, but the last few weeks were filled with emotional good byes. But, as my god friend says, you take friendships with you wherever you go, and the real ones will last.

The Move and SYC
The first part of the move was revealing. The guys who packed our things laughed when I asked them to scale our move - they said it was small! To me, however, seeing half the enormous truck loaded with our belongings seemed and felt overwhelming.

The one truth I have come face-to-face with - despite my desire to go minimal, I actually have way too much clothes! So, after seeing all the boxes with just my clothes, and in the midst of the move mayhem, I've decided on the spot that I am officially on SYC until the end of this year apart from the obvious necessities where purchase is necessary and my common sense will dictate the purchase (e.g. super-warm winter coat). Going on SYC is not rushed decision. It's been brewing inside me for a while.

I actually also think I could easily do 30-for-30 challenge. I had to pack for a few transitional weeks before all our things arrive and found it very inspiring.

Last but not least, I'm traveling in very tested formula of non-wrinkly tunics/tops + skinies + flat shoes. Nothing spectacular, but practical. Today, our last full day of fun in England, we visited Stratford-upon-Avon and the Church of the Holy Trinity where William Shakespeare was buried.

The Photos
1. WIW today
2. Travel/transition capsule foundation - when in doubt, reach for b&w
3. Travel/transition final selection - at heart, I am b&w + red girl
4. Move day - truck in the morning
5. Move day - truck with all our stuff boxed up
6. The tower of the Church of the Holy Trinity on one of the most glorious and sunny days I can remember.

13 years ago

Jjsloane

Veteran

You look way more stylish than anyone else going through an entire life upheaval. Love the capsules. I have moved many times in my life and each time is a learning experience about myself first (the packing and unpacking). It is sad to leave familiar and friendly people and places, but it's also a new beginning and an opportunity to be and do anything you want with no prior association (or baggage). One can reinvent oneself (if you want to). The best part is your entire wardrobe could be stale as week old bread to you, but it's ALL new to your new environment. I predict much success for you in your new life.

Best of luck with move.

Kiwichik

You look set for a very stylish transition to your new home and I wish you all the best as you settle in.

Love the capsule wardrobe.

MsMary

Safe travels, Ornella! You look fab!!

Jaime

(website)

You look fantastic and I hope you have a smooth and successful move. I am still close with people I have not seen in many years, and some I only see once a year. Friendship indeed can survive lack of proximity - especially with email and skype!

kellygirl

You look gorgeous as ever, Ornela! I love the tunic with jeans. You don't look like anyone in the midst of a move! Great capsule wardrobe and lovely photos! Good luck with the remainder of the move. We miss you and look forward to seeing you once you settle in

Suz

Ornella, it's so good to get your update. What an emotional time for you, for sure. Thank you for sharing these photos. You look wonderful! And your capsule wardrobe is so fun, fresh and easy. I love the patten mixing potential there!

Good luck with everything, and let us know when you are safely landed. Your friendships will indeed come with you. Because you are a wonderful friend.

Ginkgo

Love your black, white and red colors. Best of luck for the next part of the move and I'll be looking eagerly for your next posts.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

You are SO organized! And you look beautiful. We miss you :(. Safe travels.

Transcona Shannon

All the best with everything Ornella - take care and enjoy this wonderful and exciting time!

Sveta

Ornella, good luck in your relocation. It is for sure a hectic and stressful time but also so wonderful and exciting. I am sure you will form new friendships in Germany while still keeping your current ones and it will make you life richer.
I love your travel capsule - what can be more gorgeous than black, white and red?
Safe travel!

Scarlet

Good luck with the move! I also feel my wardrobe size is too large, but I am thinking purge rather than SYC

CocoLion

You look fantastic! I miss you on YLF, looking forward to seeing you around here more once you're settled.

Your travel capsule and color concepts are brilliant and inspiring. My travel capsule is usually this: black, faded black, and dull black. But introducing white and red, two colors more flattering on me, I could still keep the practicality of black while actually looking my age rather than depressed and 5 years older.

christieanne

Sounds as if you have everything sorted and ready. Moving is so stressful and I know it is hard to say goodbye. Germany is not so far from England at least. Best wishes for a safe travel and good vibes for settling in.

Deborah

Safe travel! You look gorgeous and I look forward to you rejoining us from your new home.

Astrid

You look fantastic! Good luck with the move.

Meredith1953

JSloane expressed every thing I would want to say! Bon Voyage!

"May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.”

RoseandJoan

Good luck with the move O, England will miss you.

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