tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327217397152414129.post6638198072771127537..comments2024-02-23T05:54:31.450-08:00Comments on The Dashing Eccentric: Housesitting Capsuletinyjuncohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03614867046924013061noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327217397152414129.post-2847932264463712142012-08-27T03:10:45.290-07:002012-08-27T03:10:45.290-07:00You look so pretty.You look so pretty.housesitingservicehttp://wwwwewaitforyou.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327217397152414129.post-804355630713473432012-07-15T11:44:52.948-07:002012-07-15T11:44:52.948-07:00Congrats on the discovery! It feels good, doesn&#...Congrats on the discovery! It feels good, doesn't it?<br /><br />I go back and forth on the travel capsule thing. If it's a driving trip, I'm typically not too committed or concerned but last weekend when we visited my in-laws up north for 3 days I made the effort and it paid off. I had only one regret: I neglected to pack a light overdress that would have been an ideal layer to protect me from the sun on the day we all gathered for a family picnic. Lesson learned! <br /><br />You look so pretty in all of the outfits, so clearly the planning paid off. Of course, you'd look pretty in just about anything :).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327217397152414129.post-45859513342845543902012-07-07T19:03:27.417-07:002012-07-07T19:03:27.417-07:00Thank you Megan - what nice words to read :) ! th...Thank you Megan - what nice words to read :) ! that's funny you're an overpacker, you come across as the person who has every single thing well in hand, in a completely admirable way! and i hadn't really thought of it that way before but i'm a real homebody as well, there could be something to that. hmmm.<br /><br />I hope you're having a less hectic weekend! stephtinyjuncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614867046924013061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327217397152414129.post-28070410092894826542012-07-06T20:57:42.943-07:002012-07-06T20:57:42.943-07:00What a fabulous capsule wardrobe. I am terrible ab...What a fabulous capsule wardrobe. I am terrible about overpacking. I am not a high maintenance person from day to day, but heaven forbid I have to travel or spend the night somewhere else. I pack for four seasons, carry my own everything and often lose something in the process. I tend to just chalk it up to me being a homebody. I haven't traveled anywhere in a few years, but I think I could do a better job of packing these days. This post has so much good advice and many ideas to work from.Megan Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10169811757787686946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327217397152414129.post-60712733239523786002012-07-06T08:21:41.592-07:002012-07-06T08:21:41.592-07:00Hello Rebecca! i love the idea of stylistic consis...Hello Rebecca! i love the idea of stylistic consistency too - i don't know that it gets a lot of love in the traditional style blogging world, tho. But it's been a goal of mind forever.<br /><br />Congrats on getting to a more enjoyable body! That takes a lot of concentration, so have fun with your clothes!<br /><br />Hi Patti! "when we find a look that is truly and comfortably "us", we can thrive on a smaller wardrobe" that's funny, isn't it? & it's only really 'clicked' for me (the idea) the past month or so. old dogs CAN learn new tricks!<br /><br />Thank you Terri! even i was surprised at the numbers! and the hat is new, i'm definitely smitten :)<br /><br />Greetings MyIdaho! i'm glad you found me too :) that happens to me sometimes and it's very frustrating!<br /><br />wow, that 19 day trip sounds like a challenge especially given all the temp changes. and very interesting that you didn't need any of the long undies! i've been concentrating on accumulating some woven cotton 'stand alone' shirts (short or no sleeve) myself for just the reason you explain. Beat the heat and look put together at once. And thank you for the compliment - extra nice coming from one with experience!<br /><br />Stay found! :)<br /><br />Hello Debbi! yes, i am thinking there is something about our relationship to things/clothing in our society that makes packing a real flash point. In terms of breaking unhelpful habits i have found that being able to 'see' yourself going thru those unwanted motions is a very effective way to start breaking those ruts and creating new patterns. So pat yourself on the back for taking the first and hardest step!<br /><br />I'm glad some of my ideas sound helpful to you. Let us know how your experiments turn out! And thank you so much for your kind words :)<br /><br />Hello Vildy! you are on fire these days with your comments!!! hitting the nail right on the head in my case, absolutely. your quips on YLF have had me in stitches, as well!<br /><br />Happy Friday!!! Stephtinyjuncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614867046924013061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327217397152414129.post-59032178692989610862012-07-06T04:43:19.767-07:002012-07-06T04:43:19.767-07:00heh. You took that mental trick of What if you had...heh. You took that mental trick of What if you had to pack for a week? and showed how it reveals the heart of your style/wardrobe.Vildynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327217397152414129.post-29885027291750815872012-07-06T03:26:03.529-07:002012-07-06T03:26:03.529-07:00I laughed out loud when I read this post. 'I a...I laughed out loud when I read this post. 'I am phenomenal at over packing' - ha ha! Last week, I visited my Mum for three days, and took way too much clothing with me. I was very conscious of what I was doing and found it deeply frustrating that I needed to have almost everything I own with me. I even took a bag full of stuff that I categorised as 'things I know I won't wear but will take just because I cannot leave them behind'. Your description of the mental and physical space it takes up is so apt, I used these very words myself when talking about it to my partner (once we managed to squeeze into the car and get underway - he, of course, is a light packer and finds my predicament baffling). And of course, I wore a very small number of items; I think I will follow your example and catalogue these, so that next time I can see what I actually needed. And like you, I actually enjoyed the outfits I wore. Thank you for the inspiration. I love your blog btw, have not commented before this, but always looking in because I love your approach and outlook and find your writing insightful and interesting.Debbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327217397152414129.post-61730072969283745192012-07-05T22:20:51.873-07:002012-07-05T22:20:51.873-07:00I am so glad to find you again while browsing on F...I am so glad to find you again while browsing on Fashion for Giants. I wandered onto your blog several months ago and read the whole thing without bookmarking it and have been looking for you ever since. I love your style and that you are not young, although you are younger than me and actually you are quite thin. On a recent 19 day road trip I was challenged to bring enough clothes to cover weather from quite cool to very very warm. In the past, I've regretted not bringing enough warm clothes (even in Florida where one can freeze in air conditioned buildings) but my long johns, pullover sweater, turtleneck and sweatshirt went unworn. Layering along with my raincoat was enough for the cold and cotton shirts worked for the hot. Vintage necklaces, scarves, earrings added interest. Your travel "collection": Fabulous.oopsgirl51https://www.blogger.com/profile/04613893878255859703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327217397152414129.post-60634127372382551202012-07-05T21:01:04.331-07:002012-07-05T21:01:04.331-07:00I didn't count, but you came up with an amazin...I didn't count, but you came up with an amazing array of looks from your simplified capsule. And the hat is wondrous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327217397152414129.post-58636514418334187412012-07-05T16:04:15.884-07:002012-07-05T16:04:15.884-07:00I love this - I agree that when we find a look tha...I love this - I agree that when we find a look that is truly and comfortably "us", we can thrive on a smaller wardrobe. I also am a firm believer in sink-washing when on a trip!Patti @ NotDeadYet Stylehttp://notdeadyetstyle.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8327217397152414129.post-42440262433489891862012-07-05T15:07:38.066-07:002012-07-05T15:07:38.066-07:00I don't have a lot of occasions to pack - but ...I don't have a lot of occasions to pack - but when I do, I usually pack "light". I really like the phrase and concept of "stylistic consistency". It describes me quite well. <br /><br />I haven't been blogging my wardrobe so much lately as I'm just now getting back to a weight to fit into my existing wardrobe. I expect to be more consistent in a couple of weeks.Rebeccahttp://thriftystyleatsixty.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com