Get packing!

Heading to Perth tomorrow, and very excited to have a day off today to prepare for the occasion.

Preparation:

- mani/ped
- wax
- spray tan
- transport to/from airport

Warm-weather Packing Essentials - plan outfits prior to packing so everything is useful and essential:

- passport (if international)
- notebook
- 2 pens (very important!)
- phone/ charger/ headphones
- camera/ charger/ extra batteries
- medications
- bikini
- towel/scarf/sarong
- thongs
- hat
- sunscreen/ deodorant/ toiletries/ makeup (if you are staying with a friend coordinate so you don't double-up)
- PJs - or save packing space by wearing underwear/ t-shirt to bed
- workout clothes + runners (only if you will ACTUALLY work out, otherwise don't kid yourself!) or plan beach walks/ yoga/ pilates which don't require shoes
- one pair of versatile heels
- quick-drying, no need to iron dresses if possible, neutral colours like black (for multiple wears)
- accessories to add interest to plain clothes
- one large tote bag (i.e. carry on), one small evening bag
- one party outfit
- remember to save room for anything you might want to bring back

To wear on the plane:

- leggings/ comfy jeans/ shorts (depending on weather)
- one pair of comfortable flat shoes ( I wish mine were leopard print mui muis, below)
- blazer
- large scarf/pashmina/small blanket for warmth
- sunglasses
- layered singlet and t-shirt
- compression stockings if long flight
- reading materials: magazines/ books/ ipad
- handwipes/ sanitiser

Marant Madness

The first time I heard of Isabel Marant was during my brief time living in the UK. I was in the habit of buying lots a glossies and poring over them in bed. One of these magazines had an interview with the French designer and photos of her in her studio, wearing awesome red pants and high heels. The main thing I realised was that she designed really cool 'slouchy' clothes, that included suede, pirate type boots that I was obsessed with at the time (despite their price being well outside my reach!). My interest in her was reignited recently when another interview with her was featured in Marie Claire Australia. It stated that the fashion uniform of the perennially cool (e.g. Emanuelle Alt, Kate Moss, Elle Macpherson, zillions of other nameless supermodels) is based on Marant's style ethos: tight low-waisted pants with sneakers or stillettos, slouchy t-shirts in grey marle, and amazing jackets that flatter the waist and broaden the shoulders. I now pronounce myself obsessed.

Marant in the photo where I first laid eyes on her

Emanuelle Alt was the stylist for the brand before working as Fashion Editor at Vogue. 

Photos from IsabelMarant.tf.fr, google, SNOB