It's that time of year. Spring is the perfect time for a city break whether UK or further afield. Most people on a mini break will travel light, So the best way to make the most of your outfits are with accessories that you can easily pack. A great scarf, sunglasses jewellery can really make the difference to take an outfit from day to night.
Handbag / bumbag
Bumbags are perfect for a city break and will easily take you day to night. Easy to carry cross body, eveyrthing you need to hand and safe and secure. I love a metallic, a cognac or a light or bright for this time of year. If you’re only taking one bag, let this be it!! The regular size bumbag, large bumbag, large with exposed zips or the XL are all fab depending on how much you want to carry. So many of the lovely customer reviews talk about travel and it really is because they’re fab bags for travelling! Don’t just take my word for it….
“The perfect bag for travel
Have used it multiple times already but especially when staying away from home. Perfect size for essentials and it sits close to your body so feels very safe.”
Shop bumbags here.
If you want a different style of cross body, you could go for the woven leather crossbody, the vintage stud can be worn on the shoulder ir as a crossbody or what about the Geometric leather bag. This can be worn crossbody by day, hand held by night.
Or even the leather bucket bag, which works cross body or as a grab handle bag. As seen on @stripeycoral in New York below.
@alisloveofstyle in London with the Cognac Geo. Perfect day to night bag!
The Fringed Leather bag is another great weekend away bag. Wear crossbody by day, clutch by night. I know several style influencers who take theirs on holiday.
Having a second smaller bag / shopper that packs flat is a great idea when you're away and short on space in your case. The crochet cherry bag is perfect. @dressedtothemax below is pictured with hers in Venice.
Knitted shopper - The striped knitted shopper is also a good one for this. Below on @stripeycoral.
Leather Weekend Bag - the leather weekend bag is perfect for a weekend break. It's my bag of choice for a one or two night stay. It always looks great. In black or cognac. I must say I don’t stay in fancy hotels regularly but on the odd occasion I have, it made me feel the part!
Sunglasses are a must! Maybe just me but I’ll take a couple of styles as they’re light and easy to pack and they can totally change your look! @im_simply_irene in the Oversized Round Gold framed glasses looking fab!
Phone strap / lanyard - having your phone to hand is not only very handy but it is safe and it means you can easily take pics and it frees up space in your bag. Total winner. Also good for airports and stations if you have your tickets or boarding cards on there. You can thank me later. Get yours here. There is also this gold chain version.
Neckerchief - Silk scarf or cotton Paisley neckerchief. I love a scarf. Whether you’re team silk or cotton and I am both an easy little edit to your outfit. Round your neck (my fave), also fab tied on your bag! Below I have my cotton scarf tied to my leather basket.
Jewellery - light and easy to carry. A super easy way to take your outfit from day to night is with your jewellery. Whether it's statement earrings or layered gold necklaces.
Hat / Cap - a hat or cap is essential if you are heading somewhere hot. I love the woven raffia hat (pictured below) or the trucker cap!
