When I first started out, I had a huge amount of luggage...
In addition to checking a massive suitcase with tons of clothes that I rarely wore, “just in case I might want them”, I thought it would be a good idea to bring a counter-top expresso maker with me…so I packed that too!
After lugging all of this around for a year, I was motivated to downsize for many reasons, but I didn’t want to sacrifice fashion and style….so I began studying the art of “stylish minimalism”.
This video explains WHY you may want to consider a minimalist packing approach, as well as HOW to downsize to carry-on luggage without sacrificing fashion and style. It also goes through WHAT to pack (as well as what NOT to pack) and I share my top recommended travel brands for both men and women. I also do a full luggage audit, starting with the suitcase I use and then itemizing out the specific apparel, accessories, and electronics I pack (including my travel-espresso-maker and my wine aerator.