I think many of us both love and hate travel at the same time. On one hand, it’s an adventure, a break from routine, and a true blessing to get to see the world, near or far. On the other hand, it’s a hassle, airlines are a mess, and then there is the packing.
While I can’t help you navigating airline mishaps and passport delays (we are waiting on my 17 year old daughter’s passport right now for a potential trip NEXT WEEK), I can help you with the packing part.
It’s kind of my thing.
After 50 years as a chronic overpacker (I once packed 19 pairs of shoes and 11 books for a 2 week trip to Europe – this was before strict weight limits on luggage – the good old days), I learned to start packing with intention WITHOUT sacrificing style.
You see, for years I thought that the only way to be stylish on a trip was to overpack. But I packed an entire wardrobe and still never felt prepared for my adventures.
And then I developed my Cluster Concept.
When I became a personal stylist, I found myself challenged to help my clients pack for trips both short and long (i.e. a year-long around-the-world adventure for a client and her 3 kids!), and I knew I needed a better system than the “throw everything into the suitcase and hope it doesn’t go over the weight limit” strategy I had been using for years.
Here’s the thing: Clusters work. They can help you get great style with fewer items so that you truly enjoy your trip and love how you look.
So in today’s video, I show you a fun fantasy cluster for every type of trip you might be taking, from an outdoor adventure to a big city jaunt to a tropical getaway.
You can shop everything in these clusters right here in my Travel Clusters Catalog.
The Outdoor Adventure (Safari) Cluster
Using items from Kuhl and The Safari Store, I created a cluster that’s both stylish and practical for an outdoor adventure in hot weather. You can shop this entire cluster here.
This cluster includes the following items (individual pictures linked):
The Roadtripping Cluster
This casual but cute cluster is perfect for a road trip or any other laidback travel adventures you have planned this summer. It uses pieces from Outerknown, a sustainable California brand inspired by the sea and surf. You can shop the whole cluster here.
This cluster includes the following items (individual pictures linked).
The California Dreaming Cluster
Whether you’re dreaming of the West Coast or some other equally temperate and scenic setting, or actually have a trip planned, this casual but beachy-cool cluster will take you there in style. Shop the Cluster right here.
This cluster includes the following items (individual pictures linked):
The Fantasy European Getaway Cluster
A magical trip to Europe in the summer calls for all the pretty clothes you can pack, so I created a dreamy cluster featuring only dresses and a white linen jacket as a completer piece. You can shop everything right here.
This cluster includes the following items (individual pictures linked):
The Big City Chic Cluster
Whether your glamorous big-city destination is New York or Tokyo, this neutral and minimal cluster will take you through your trip in style. You can shop everything in this cluster right here.
This cluster includes the following items (individual pictures linked):
The Tropical Resort Cluster
Whether you’re going on a cruise or just relaxing pool or beachside at some sunny locale, this cluster will take you from sun and sand to dinner and drinks in style. You can shop all of these items right here.
This cluster includes the following items (individual pictures linked):
Whew! That was a lot of clusters and a lot of finds!
Which of these clusters could you use as a framework for your next trip? And did you discover a new favorite brand? Let me know in the comments!
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