I recently just got back from a four day trip to New York with my big sis and luckily I was able to pull off packing everything I needed in a microscopic carry on! Ok, ok plus a bookbag but for a curly haired fashionista who loves clothes and hair products over 3.4 ounces that is pretty damn good. Here is a list and video of everything I was able to pack and tips on how I did it.
Konmari Method: How to Pack a Carry On for a Weekend Trip
KONMARI METHOD
I've been familiarizing myself with the Konmari method on YouTube lately in efforts to clear space and bring a more harmonious environment into being. This method is a game changer for people who love clean, non cluttered, organized space and has made my home life so much better. Since learning some tips I decided to apply this method to pack for my trip and boy am I glad I did.
All the items I needed to use were in my bag and I had clear direction in my outfit choices for any occasion. If haven't heard of Marie Kondo and her amazing book I highly recommend you check it out! You can thank me later 😉
1st step is to fold all of your clothes vertically rather than rolling them or folding them traditionally. This way you to be able to see all the clothes at a glance and makes it so much easier to pick your outfit.
WHAT I PACKED
CLOTHES
1 REGULAR FIT JEANS
1 HIGH WAIST-ED JEANS
1 BOYFRIEND FIT JEANS
1 DRESS
1 DRESSY TOP
2 SEMI-CASUAL TOPS
2 BASIC TOPS
1 JEAN BUTTON UP
1 KIMONO
TIP: .ONE KEEP FACTOR TO KEEP IN MIND IS THAT I CHOSE TO BRING CLOTHES THAT ALL FELL IN THE NEUTRAL COLOR FAMILY. THIS WAY I WAS ABLE TO BRING LESS CLOTHES WHILE STILL HAVING A VERY WIDE RANGE OF OUTFIT OPTIONS. CREATIVITY IS ALWAYS KEY!
BEAUTY ESSENTIALS
FOUNDATION
BRONZER
MASCARA
EYELINER/ EYEBROW PENCIL
EYE SHADOW/ HIGHLIGHT PALETTE
CONTOUR POWDER
2 LIPSTICKS 1 NEUTRAL + 1 STATEMENT
TRAVEL SIZE MAKEUP BRUSHES
EYELASH CURLER
TIP: KEEP MAKEUP AS SIMPLE AS POSSIBLE LIKE AN EVERY DAY LOOK (SEE PREVIOUS POST) IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE UP YOUR LOOK OR TO MAKE MORE OF STATEMENT WEAR A POP OF COLOR ON YOUR LIPS. THIS ELEVATES A MAKEUP LOOK EFFORTLESSLY WITHOUT LOOKING LIKE YOU TRIED TO HARD.
HAIR ESSENTIALS
HEAD WRAP (FOR PROTECTIVE STYLE)
ALOE VERA GEL
TIP: CONSIDER WEARING A PROTECTIVE STYLE WHILE TRAVELING. IT WILL CUT DOWN THE NEED FOR CARRYING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PRODUCTS AND IS EXTREMELY LOW MAINTENANCE. I CHOSE TO WEAR JUMBO BRAIDS (AS SHOWN IN THE VIDEO) AND IT IS A GAME CHANGER FOR US CURLY GIRLS.
SKINCARE ESSENTIALS
POWDER CLEANSER
TONER
MOISTURIZER
EYE CREAM
TIP: BUY TSA APPROVED SIZE TOILETRY BOTTLES AND FILL THEM WITH PRODUCTS YOU ALREADY HAVE. YOU CAN FIND THESE BOTTLES LITERALLY ANYWHERE BUT I GOT MINE AT TARGET FOR ONLY $1.
ACCESSORIES
GOLD BANGLES
GOLD HOOPS
STUDS
SUNGLASSES
TIP: WEAR THE MOST VALUABLE JEWELRY YOUR CARRYING ON YOU AND PACK THE REST IN YOUR CARRY ON. YOU DON'T WANT TO RISK LOSING YOUR MOST PRIZED PIECES. EVEN THEN KEEP THE AMOUNT OF JEWELRY YOU CARRY TO A MINIMUM ITS MUCH EASIER TO MANAGE.
SHOES
1 PAIR OF NIKE AIR MAX (WORE ON THE PLANE)
1 PAIR OF NUDE HEELS
1 PAIR OF NUDE SANDALS
TIP: I BROUGHT NUDE VERSIONS OF EACH SHOE BECAUSE I COULD POTENTIALLY PAIR THEM WITH EACH OUTFIT AND LOOK BOMB AF😜
BOOKBAG
BOOK (CAME IN HANDY WHEN MY FLIGHT LEFT 3 HOURS LATER THAN INTENDED)
CHARGERS (CAMERA AND PHONE)
WALLET
HAND SANITIZER
LIP BALM
That's all folks! If your traveling anywhere soon I hope this inspires your packing to be more efficient so you can less worried about your clothes being everywhere and more about enjoying your trip.
As always sending love, light, and good vibes
Mish💞
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