Helloooo beauties! I’m getting ready to leave for Maui in just a few days so I thought I would write a quick post sharing my best packing tips as well as some vacation essentials (including a few things I’m bringing along). When I asked you guys in an Instagram poll whether or not you wanted to see some of my looks beforehand, you said you did! SO I did a little try-on haul on stories that you can check out on my profile – it will be saved under my highlights for awhile. You’ll find that helpful if you want to see how some of the items below look on!
ANYWAYS let’s get to the packing tips! I’ve become quite the pro over the past few years… I studied abroad in Prague my junior year of college and went on a lot of weekend trips, so I was constantly packing and unpacking. There are a few strategies I’ve discovered that are extremely helpful – not only to save space in your suitcase but also to ensure you have everything you need!
Pack outfits, not items
Instead of throwing a bunch of tops and bottoms in your suitcase, lay your clothing out by outfits! Accessories, shoes, everything. This tip right here is a LIFE SAVER. It’s also quite a huge time-saver once you’re actually on your trip, because you won’t have to think much about what to wear! The worst feeling is when you get to your destination with a full suitcase but feel like you have nothing to wear, because none of it goes together quite right. So remember, think outfits not items!
Roll your clothes
If you roll your clothes instead of folding, you’ll be able to fit sooo much more! I’ll typically just fold an item in half, roll it up, and stack it in my suitcase. I also separate by type of clothing. It’s all about what works for you!
Whatever you do, don’t procrastinate
Seriously! This is probably my #1 tip and there are a few reasons why. First of all, packing the day of or even the night before your trip can add unnecessary stress and take the fun out of traveling. And, it’s likely that you’ll end up forgetting something if you’re scrambling to get everything together. Packing ahead of time also allows you to see what you might still need to buy before your trip. Wait ’til the last second and you might not have time to get it!
Layers are key
No matter what, I always pack a wide variety of different items so that I can layer according to the weather. Even in warmer places it can always be cooler at night so it’s important to pack accordingly. For Maui I’ll bring my favorite denim jacket and a few lightweight sweaters!
Now for the fun part! Shop vacation essentials separated by category below. First are the items you may have seen on my Instagram stories (‘My Picks’) and then you’ll see some other cute things I found for you guys online!
MY PICKS
SHOP CLOTHING
SHOP ACCESSORIES
SHOP SHOES
SHOP SWIM
Swimsuits are a little bit harder to link here through the platform I use to create these stoppable widgets (rewardStyle)… and I know everyone has different preferences when it comes to fit, style, etc. That being said, here are a few of my favorite sites to buy suits from:
- ASOS
- Forever 21
- Angelis NY
- Click here to shop the grey bikini I’m bringing with me on the trip!
- Target
- Urban Outfitters
- J.Crew
- Click here to shop one of my fav bikini tops from them… only $10.99!
- SouthBeach Swim
- Click here to shop my black bikini!
DEETS FOR OUTFIT IN PHOTOS ABOVE: JACKET (similar) | DRESS (romper underneath!) | SLIDES
Thanks so much for checking out this post friends! Hope you found it helpful. If you have any other packing tips that I missed, share them in a comment below! Have a great day. 🙂
XO Sorelle
I’ve been to Maui! We rented a jeep and made an almost complete circle along the coastline of the Maui! Have lots of fun! Looking forward for your Maui photos!