Swimsuits and Sundress and Accessories, Oh My!

"Life is a fashion show and every day is a runway"

Packing.

It's probably one of the most daunting tasks I've ever had to deal.

Where do you draw the line between what's a necessity and what's not? Just because it's Los Angeles in the middle of summer does not mean that I am not justified in taking a jacket and boots "just in case". You never know when a rain storm could arise or when you might just "need" it. A Los Angeles wardrobe should not be limited to summer dresses, bathing suits and shorts. If I want to wear a hoodie then I should be allowed too, hence, I'm packing it :)

Some people might call me an "over packer" but I choose to think of it as being "prepared," even "cautious". It's really a good quality if you ask me. It means that I will always have exactly what any occasion calls for at any time-anywhere! Yes, this is coming from the girl that over packed by 18 pounds when going to Chicago in March. But at least I have a lovely, $25 oversized duffle bag that is gracefully adorned with a Southwest logo. Who could ask for more in life?

I would much rather travel with everything I own at all times in order to be "prepared". You never know what accessory you're going to need to match the new outfit that you're probably going to buy even though you're on a self imposed budget. Lets be real-you can never have enough options. AND this is Los Angeles, practically the "concrete jungle where dreams are made of" where it's not about who you know but what you're wearing when you meet them :)

As I type these very words I am choosing to ignore the fact that I'm sitting in a room surrounded by clothes, purses and shoes that I can't leave behind for a mere eight weeks. A room filled with "things" that in reality don't mean anything. Maybe it's the anxiety of packing, maybe it's the reality that I have yet to unpack from moving back home, or maybe just maybe, it's the laziness of not wanting to actually do the packing and make these tough real-life decisions.

My faithful readers I leave you with one question- when it rains, wont you be glad you packed those rain boots?