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Here, Let Me Pack Your Bag for You

Are you heading off on a trip soon? (Alt Summit, perhaps?) I’mma pack your bag for you. It’s much easier than packing my own.



Download Design Crush’s Alt Summit wardrobe planner & packing list right here. (Then come see our panel at Alt!)

  1. striped dress

  2. cardigan

  3. quirky tee

  4. skirt

  5. tights

  6. polka-dot sweater

  7. jeans

  8. semi-dressy blouse

  9. lucky necklace

  10. roomy bag

  11. polka-dot scarf

  12. chunky bracelet

  13. cute iPhone case

  14. heeled oxfords

  15. metallic ballet flats

  16. vintage eyeglasses

  17. sheer coral lipstick

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  • Sue
    January 11, 2012 at 9:03 am

    Lovely selection! I’d looove you to come pack for my next trip. Have fun at Alt Summit – it sounds great :)

  • DWJ
    January 11, 2012 at 9:05 am

    I think you and I are on the same dress wave length ;) I bought and blogged about that dress from the Gap. I LOVE it and have gotten so many compliments on it. It’s also super comfy.

  • tracy
    January 11, 2012 at 9:24 am

    awesome!!!!!!!!!!

    I can’t wait to see what you come up with for the WHITE outfit. I’m totally stressing about what to wear that night!

    • Making it Lovely
      January 12, 2012 at 12:47 pm

      I just posted a bunch of options today! I’m wearing a sheer white top (on the casual side), a white pencil skirt I’ve had for nearly a decade, and a white statement necklace.

  • The New Diplomats Wife
    January 11, 2012 at 9:29 am

    Very cute and I already have the striped dress, check! And already planning to go to Alt, double check! See you there1

  • Kate
    January 11, 2012 at 9:31 am

    I love so many of these pieces. The striped dress, the pink bag, the polka dot scarf, the red oxfords… Awesome!

  • AdrIane Duckworth
    January 11, 2012 at 9:38 am

    Ok, I’m taking this with me shopping. So pretty and fresh!

  • Jen @ Rambling Renovators
    January 11, 2012 at 9:55 am

    Can you come plan my wardrobe every day? Alt packing is stressing me out (but its a good kinda stress!).

  • Holly
    January 11, 2012 at 10:12 am

    I absolutely love that pink bag – so cute and functional. I can’t wait to hear the reports back from Alt Summit. Maybe I’ll be able to go next year I hope.

  • elz
    January 11, 2012 at 10:13 am

    Lovely. I’m not going to ALT, but I’m probably going to have to buy a few of these items! Thanks for the inspiration.

  • Stephanie
    January 11, 2012 at 10:31 am

    I just wore that polka dot sweater yesterday! I actually thought of your blog when I wore it. haha.

    Loving your pink & red accessories. Really lovely inspiration.

  • Jillian@TheHumbleGourmet
    January 11, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Fantastic! Will you be paying for the new wardrobe as well? ;-)

    • Making it Lovely
      January 12, 2012 at 12:50 pm

      If I was going to spring for all of these things, I’d want them to be showing up in MY closet, thankyouverymuch. ;)

  • Melissa
    January 11, 2012 at 11:00 am

    VERY cute! love everything!

  • iris
    January 11, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Your style sense is so cute and colorful! It kinda reminds me of BodenUSA…my shopping cart on their website is currently at $1,100. I kinda need to cut that down, ahahahahaha ;)

    • Making it Lovely
      January 12, 2012 at 12:51 pm

      I do that when shopping online too! Click, click, click… OH. Delete, delete, delete…

  • Jessica@VintageMauve.com
    January 11, 2012 at 11:35 am

    I am drooling over that handbag! Too cute!

  • Tatyana
    January 11, 2012 at 11:45 am

    I hope that GAP dress goes on sale – I saw it last month and want to get it. So cute!

  • Helena
    January 11, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    I love that polkadot sweater! So cute!

    I will see you at Alt!

    • Molly
      January 11, 2012 at 1:33 pm

      I have that sweater and it’s worth every penny!

  • Allison
    January 11, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    You’ve got it down to a t! I wish you actually would pack for me though, it’s such a hassle & I never look thiiiis good. :)

  • Maggie
    January 11, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    Oh, I absolutely love everything! So many great pieces, thanks for the fashion inspiration!

  • Beth C
    January 11, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Such cute cute picks! I love the T-shirt, the bag and the necklace especially, but everything is great. And color-coordinated!

  • Robin
    January 11, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    Thanks! Now can you really come pack for me? :)

  • amanda
    January 11, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    man I LOVE love love that yellow cardi ! I can’t find cardigans like that in that color for that price! But they are sold out in my size:( Boo!

  • AmyK
    January 11, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    I love every item on your list. I went to Old Navy tonight and bought the polka dot sweater for $7.44!

    • Making it Lovely
      January 11, 2012 at 10:20 pm

      Ooh, good deal! I’ll have to see if they have them marked down in my local store too.

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  • HollowSquirrel
    January 12, 2012 at 8:28 am

    I think you need your own personal valet. I’d love to offer my services. I will iron (and I hate ironing). And I don’t snore. I can sleep in the corner. Thank you for your consideration.

  • Jessica @shimmerkai
    January 12, 2012 at 9:09 am

    Cute! Just the inspiration I need to start packing

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  • Nikki
    January 12, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    I love your style, Nicole! I’m really wanting those heeled oxfords, to rock the sexy librarian look…

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    January 15, 2012 at 11:00 am

    Oh, I wish you could pack for me!! Looking forward to seeing you there!

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    January 20, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    So cute! And, I love that you typed “imma”!

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  • Bree
    January 8, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Thank you for the nice Alt Class today! Being a beach girl, I was kind of worried about the weather.

    See ya there!