Good morning loves! I can’t believe Thanksgiving is this week. Autumn has come and gone way too fast. Hopefully, most of you are spending the holiday with those you love. My family usually spends the day together. All of my grandparents have passed away and extended family lives pretty far from Maryland. I’m not going to lie, it can be pretty lonely during this time of the year. However, I’m grateful that I have my parents and sister. Some people don’t even have that.
If you’re like many Americans, then you might have travel plans for Thanksgiving. In recent years, many Americans are opting to drive instead of fly, but if you’re one of the few who is flying, then I’ve created a little visual guide for a few things you might want to take with you in your very limited luggage allowance.
First, I highly recommend you take boots with you because they go with almost everything. Taking a pair of flats in a fun print like these Steve Madden ones and a pair of black heels covers all the other bases of what your holiday travels may require in terms of footwear.
Accessories wise, you can’t go wrong with a thick infinity scarf and mittens. For jewelry, your best bet is on a string of pearls and diamond studs. I always travel light when it comes to jewelry because I hate dealing with tangled necklaces and things like that.
When I travel, I take two pairs of jeans with me, one in a dark wash and the other black. With these I usually wear a cardigan like the sparkly one above and then a light weight blouse. You might also consider taking a hoodie or sweatshirt for cuddling up in and watching a few christmas classics with your family. Don’t forget to pack a tank to go with the cardigan!
For Thanksgiving dinner, depending on your family’s style, take a nice dress like this BCBG Maxazria find. If you’re a little more casual, take a jersey or shift dress.
Finally, this may seem obvious, but pack your pjs! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve forgot that basic necessity. Remember your socks and undergarments as well. I’ve forgotten those too and regretted it.
I hope you enjoy your weekend and realize how blessed you are!
Reblogged this on from campus with love and commented:
Liz wrote this about Thanksgiving but it couldn’t be more true about holiday travels as well. Figuring out what to take home during break is always an issue!
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Love your packing list. What a fun bag! I would have to add my nike sneaks to the footwear list. Boots are such a good idea, you’re right, they go with everything!
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If I ran more often I would add those too!
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Thanks for this! I have to pack today and it’s one of my least fave chores.
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Classy… 🙂
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Loving what you’re packing! I can live that it this holiday or any day I am traveling! Thanks I always overpack. Very helpful!
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Very helpful tips
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Yessss, love that leather duffel!
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Awesome tips. Great post! 😘
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Absolutely love your visuals Liz, and that duffel bag is amazing! A big leather weekender like that has been on my wishlist forever – still waiting for the lottery win.
If anyone wants tips on actually physically fitting the stuff in your suitcase, you might want to check out my post on a similar topic! (Hope you don’t mind me posting Liz?) https://annainternational.wordpress.com/2014/11/11/how-to-pack-for-a-weekend-away/
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that weekend bag is amazing! a step up from my 7 year old backpack for sure 🙂
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