This year has just flown by with the summer holidays and Christmas coming around pretty quickly!

The time has come for some of us to be getting ready for our summer getaways! Whether you’re off to the beach, camping or somewhere you might be calling home for a bit packing is part of the preparation. We all have good intentions in not taking too much, attempting to pack light and make good use of the space we have in our bags. But if you’re like me, I like to be sure I’m not short on anything and be prepared for everything a holiday could throw at me. With good practice and handy hacks, there’s some simple tips on how to make the most out of your wardrobe for your holidays.

A powerful summer print is a great way to start. With many gorgeous summer colours on offer, it won’t be hard to find something to suit your summer fit. Perhaps it’s something bright or bold, something a little different to that you would normally wear. The holidays are the perfect time to get outside your fashion comfort zone and change up your normal day-to-day to really step into that holiday mode feeling. Take inspiration from an item like a printed skirt or pants for example. What colours are within the pattern? Enhance the print or prominent colour with a muted top or pair with a plain colour. I’ve always loved a bright print with a simple white singlet or t-shirt and paired with a faded blue denim jacket, and voila! You have a wonderful, feel confident outfit on hand.

You have to remember when packing, it’s best to bring items that are versatile and items that are a bit more bold. Try to mix and match your go-to staples with the fun items you want to bring. A floral or a classic stripe will allow you to change things up a bit. Keeping your colour theme or styles suited to you means creativity is your best friend. Additional summer accessories can change things up a bit too and transform a casual outfit to a glam one. You might change out the beach bag for those beach mornings for a sleek handbag for those evenings out. Whether you’re going away this holiday or staying at home, adding a beautiful print would be the best first step to get that summer holiday feeling started.