Today I'm off on a train to London for 2 days, then flying to Edinburgh for 4 days, then back to London for 4 days, then to Swindon for a couple - and for this I need to PACK like Steven Seagal - Aka, like a NINJA ASSASSIN.
Bought these in Carmarthen the other day > >
Travel size of my skin care regimen.
I chose this bag for it's fantastic compartmentalisation! It has more pockets then an army flack jacket!
Gloves (might be snowing in Scotland), Oyster card, cell and Ipod (gotta have me tunes), Ear buds, 2 lipsticks, Lip balm, perfume oil, hand cream (12th liquid!!) Chewing gum, band-aids (heel wearers savior) Mirror - everything in a cute little pouch so it doesn't all get lost in there.
I've decided I only need 2 necklaces (then I can buy more while I'm away) and one bangle. For hats I have a warm one (wooly one with rose) and a cute one (red newsboy cap)
< < This is my outfit for the train to London
* White Blazer - Zara
* Pink mini - M&S
* Scarf - Lakeland
* Leggins - Select
* Tops - Witchery
* Necklace - Tenby
* Bangle - Boutique in Cambridge (NZ)
* Heels - New Look
I just bought this skirt the other day - I LOVE it, such a bright color and the fabric is quite thick and kind of wooly - so its a mini skirt, but it is warm.
It's going to be a varied few weeks so I need my packing to multi task. I'll be walking around doing touristy things #saintPaulsCathedralHolla, I've got 2 high teas in London (gotta dress fancy for that) and Ange and I are going to try fit in some jogging = clothes I can sweat into #euw
Ive only packed 2 pairs of shoes!! The heels and my blue converse All Stars. Thinking I might bring my knee high boots as well if there's room once it's all in there.
I've sort of made a list of things I'll do while away - one thing I have found to be a total saving grace in a new city is my Android smart phone and Google maps! You can type in an exact address and star it on the map so you don't forget all the places you want to see! I bought a giffgaff sim card and bought the 12 pound goody bag on pay as you go. I get unlimited texts, 250 minutes of calls and unlimited mobile internet - so the only thing I have to worry about is my battery dying! If you're here even just for 2 weeks I would recommend buying a UK sim card unless you have a great deal with your mobile provider for overseas roaming - it can end up costing you thousands depending on what you use your internet for.
Wow - this is the most writtey post I think I've ever written! Hope I didn't bore you guys!
I will be away from the blog, still posting but probably won't have much time to respond to comments, or visit your blogs - but I will miss you guys!! - I get email alerts on my phone when you leave a comment so if ya want feel free to get in touch :-D
You can see my real time exploits on Instagram @crimsonking1984
Hope you guys have a great two weeks and I'll see you all real soon :-D
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oo lovely handbag!!!!!!
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Thanks! It's handpainted - not by me ;-)
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Hi this is a lovely blog honey I think we should follow on GFC and Bloglovin? what do you think?
ReplyDeletelet me know I'll follow back for sure
New post is up on my blog you should have a look :)
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Aww thanks! Id love us to follow each other. im away from the laptop for the week but I'll visit your blog and leave a comment when I've added you. happy blogging :-)
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beautiful pics my dear!!!
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Thanks! Instagram is addictive ;-)
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I hope you have a great time! I love having a nosey at what stuff other people pack, only because I always take loads of unnecessary accessories and makeup!
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Yes! I always pack too many impractical shoes >:D I didnt this time and ended up buying 2 pairs!
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great review dear! you seem to have a lot of interesting stuff inside! ;D
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Well, I was trying for only the basics - but still ended up with too much :'(
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Great post!! Like the outfit you were going to wear :)
ReplyDeleteTrain journeys should be stylish not perfunctory (like plane trips #wink)
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Enjoy your trip. :)
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Thanks! They're not all of food ;-)
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Nice post and it seenms you're going bac and forth for a few days so yes you're right a nice/easy to carry bag is absolutely necessary!
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Thanks! I look forward to seeing you again :-)
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Great pictures. I love your handbag.
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I know - it's so unique! I love it.
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Don't be silly! I love to read a post with words and it's not boring at ALL alright? I think it's real fun that there's a short description to go with every picture because then we would know "ohhh that's why you got that" and there's humour in them too! Like how you have 11 bottles of 100ml without trying even when the max that you could bring is 10 >D
ReplyDeleteHope you have a superb trip and we can't wait to see your next post on your trip updates, especially on the high tea one since you are going to dress fancy! <3
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Thanks - The ten bottles all have to fit in one sealed snap lock bag!!! That was hard ;-)
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Your pictures from instagram are amazing! I love this post cause I recently went on holidays and I love seeing how oher people manage to fit everything into their bag! I hope you have an amazing time on holidays! :D Your blog is great I love it! :)
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Turns out I didn't fit it ALL in - never mind, wasn't the end of the world ;-)
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nice pics dear!!!!!!!!!!!
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I love your blog!
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Thank you for your sweet comment!
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Thank you. Happy blogging.
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Lovely blog!
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Thank you! I have visited your blog, left a comment and added you to my bloglovin and GFC. Happy blogging
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Ok first things first, enjoy your trip!! London is one of my favorite places on the planet, I'm so jealous of you. Can't wait to see pictures! Seeing the photo of the Oyster card made me so nostalgic. I need to go... LIKE NOW!
ReplyDeleteSecond, I'm curious about what this high-tea business is?
I love how organized you are. Those statement necklaces and the blue heels look gorgeous. Converse is all you're going to be wearing in UK's shitty weather, trust me :)
Lastly, what is this sea salt business? Is it good? I'm also curious about Kerastese becuase I was planning on using it a while ago.
Sorry for all the questions. ENJOY YOUR TRIP!!!!
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HA! London is the BEST.
DeleteFirst things first: High tea is a posh excuse to eat AS MUCH delicious food as you can while dressed fancy - it's great! I'm going to post photos so you can all be jealous #wink. Second - I ended up taking my knee high boots as well and got A LOT of wear out of them! Third, the seaweed is meant to be a clarifying agent to help control shine, but I'm finding it to be a bit too drying? And Kerastace is the only hair products my hair doesn't throw back up onto me = it's good!
Happy blogging!
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