I can't even begin to tell you how stressed out I am, but I will. So Wednesday I was in London all day and evening - got home at 11pm. Thursday I was working all day with a two hour slot to visit a newborn baby. Friday worked all day was supposed to go to a surprise 60th party for 7pm but didn't finish work until 6.50pm - so that didn't happen. Today I cleared copious amounts of washing and ironing, sorted out Claudia's clothes and packed her case for my eldest daughter hen do in Marbella next week. I put Shellac on my toes as I am going to struggle fitting my beauty regime in. I then proceeded to sort out my clothes and my holiday capsule, which involved more washing and ironing as I haven't even done my winter to summer wardrobe changeover as yet.
This evening (Saturday) has been devoted to a couple of blog posts (why do they take so long?). Tomorrow morning I intend to strip the beds and clean the house followed by the cooking of a roast dinner for the whole family at 5pm. Bank Holiday Monday I am working - all day. Tuesday I am having my hair blow dried in the morning and when I get home I have clients booked in until teatime. I am going to bed at 9pm and will get up at 1am to leave at 2.15 for the airport. Phew. Just writing all that down makes me feel so stressed out I can't begin to tell you!
We will arrive at our hotel around lunchtime on Wednesday and we fly home very late on Saturday night, so three and a half days really. I have chosen three dresses, one for each evening, one pair of shorts and two tops.
Breton Top - Boden Here.
Chino Shorts Old - Similar Here.
Monsoon Boho Top Last Years (but mine is from ebay) - Similar Here.
Black Maxi Dress - Hobbs Here.
White Dress Old - Gap Similar Here.
Grey Dress Old - Gap Similar Here.
Beach Towel - Peter Pilotto For Target - Similar Here.
Kaftan - Boden Here.
Hat Old - Marks And Spencer Similar Here.
Havianas Old - Here.
Laura Sandals Old - Russell and Bromley Here.
Comfort is key when it comes to my travel outfits. I don't try and pretend I'm Victoria Beckham or Elle McPherson swanning through arrivals in heels with perfect hair. I will be "One Bags Sharron" on an Easyjet flight, so joggers and skater shoes it is then! Even Ryanair are allowing you a handbag, old Stelios needs to get with the programme!
T-Shirt With Pocket Old - Whistles Similar Here.
Joggers Old - Baukjen Still Available Here.
Jacket Old - Monsoon Similar Here.
Bag Old Still Available - Anya Hindmarch Here.
Skater Shoes - Michael Kors Here.
I am determined not to get caught out by the weather this year. Last May when I went to the same destination for a week with two of my girlfriends we had a 7 days of rain, wind and cold, cloudy days - what a joke! We had to go and buy jumpers in Zara to keep warm, so a lightweight jacket was top of my list and the Monsoon Camilla jacket will work with all my dresses should I need a cover-up on a chilly evening. My travel outfit can also be worn if we get a chilly day and the t-shirt can also be worn with my shorts for another daytime outfit, although in my head I shall be wearing my kaftan in the sunshine, like everyday.
I've packed my youngest daughters case today and will be back soon with a post on my principles of packing, whether you are taking hand baggage or have a decent luggage allowance. Time permitting!
Are you planning a capsule wardrobe for a break at home or abroad?