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Globe Trotter (part 3)
Posted by Dain, Saturday, June 23, 2007 6:13 AM (Eastern)
FROM CASUAL TO DRESSY
To illustrate the true versatility of the system, I've assembled a few outfits together, from casual to dressy to dressed up.
As you can see, even with so few clothes, the outfits are very different from each other. That's the magic of a well organized suitcase.
SWIM & SUN
For most people, vacation is the beach. Admittedly, not every trip involves it, but it is nevertheless an important enough category to merit some attention. One swimsuit is enough: Zimmerman Summer Love Bikini $175, below.
Don't forget a good sunscreen, like Bioderma Photoderm Max Lait 50+ ($17.32), which has piqued my curiosity because I've heard it beats even Anthelios. Add some Lolita*-esque Sweet Heart Sunglasses ($14) from Urban Outfitters, a Malo Beach Blanket ($377.99) (with a built-in pillow!), and Havaianas ($15), and you're ready to go. NOTA BENE: In Europe, only Americans wear flip flops outside of the beach.
BEAT THE CHILL
Alternatively, you may find yourself in nasty weather, particularly when traveling in temperate zones. The trick, I find, is not to pack more, but to be smart about what you bring. Light layers are ideal (see Part 1). Wear a jacket to the airport, like this sleek but rugged Banana Republic leather bellows pocket jacket ($298), perfect for the roughest, toughest voyage, but almost sweet in creamy nougat-colored leather.
A fine-gauge v-neck sweater, like this sea-green cashmere sweater ($218) from Ballantyne is perfect for layering. It's lightweight, but warm. The v-neck allows the shirt underneath to peek through, but it can, of course, be worn as a sweater. I've also discovered that a soft cashmere sweater like this can be worn instead of pajamas: you've never felt anything so comfy. Wrap around your neck a vibrant scarf, like these brilliantly hued Loro Piana cashmere/silk shawls ($395). I always bring one of these when I travel. They're incredibly versatile, functioning not only as a scarf, a shawl, a pillow, an eye mask, an emergency hat, and blanket as the occasion requires. And finally, I carry a small umbrella. Mine's bright pink with ruffles and a glittery handle, but... : ) To each his own.
PRACTICAL: VERY IMPORTANT THINGS THAT ARE EASILY FORGOTTEN AND QUICKLY REGRETTED
1. travel documents, maps and information, wallet, and keys, of course
2. adequate underwear (and socks, if needed, but you can avoid packing any if you bring the right shoes), it helps if you bring a small fabric laundry bag, which takes up no extra room, so as to separate the clean from the dry
2. toothbrush, a new one in its package so as to avoid contamination, plus floss and toothpaste
3. a small Ziploc with medical necessities: first-world tampons, anti-itch eye drops, sleeping pills, Advil, and allergy medication covers it for me
4. liquid soap that doubles as laundry detergent and body wash, other toiletries (expanded in greater detail in Part 4)
5. razorcomb, deodorant, exfoliating bath mitt (smaller and dries cleaner than your average puff or sponge)
6. ziploc bags, of course, you could spend a lot of money on toiletry cases and whatnot, but what's the point? plastic bags are cheap, clear, and spillproof...
7. portable alarm clock
*You know, that scene when Humbert Humbert sees Lolita for the first time, sunbathing in the garden, she's wearing heart-shaped sunglasses (albeit in red). I speak of the Kubrick interpretation. Great movie.
Labels: anthony logistics, aquis, ballantyne, bioderma, graphic image, loro piana, malo, mason pearson, travel, zimmermann
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