With my packing list in hand, I will begin packing for Fantasia Fair this evening.
Most of the packing is easy --- just pack exactly what I have on my list.
Jewelry is more difficult. Let me explain why.
My packing list indicates that I should pack a silver necklace, earrings, and bracelet to go with a particular outfit, but does not specify which silver necklace, earrings, and bracelet. I usually don't remember what jewelry worked with an outfit I wore before and if it is a new outfit, I am not sure what jewelry will work with it.
To complicate matters, I have a lot of jewelry.
As an Avon representative, I can buy with a discount and over the years, I have amassed a lot of Avon jewelry. Also, I bought a lot of Napier jewelry at a big discount when the Napier factory closed here.
Funny story. When they were having their close-out sale, I was visiting the Napier factory store a couple of times a week during lunch hour. The sales staff got to know me and helped me match earrings with bracelets with necklaces, etc.
After one shopping spree, a sales woman commented that my wife was a lucky girl because I was buying so much jewelry for her. Although I did buy some items for my wife, most of it was for me!
So tonight, I will wade through all my jewelry and pick out items to pack.
And here's a tip: I store my jewelry in clear plastic boxes intended for storing fishing lures. They are inexpensive (Walmart sells them in a variety of sizes) and they permit you to instantly see their contents. And if you fill one up, just buy another. (I own 12.)
By the way, I use a huge fishing tackle box to store and transport my makeup. (My parents' hobby was fishing, so I attribute my storage skills to their avocation.)
Sounds as if you're only one step off having to keep your makeup in a box with casters. At that point, you've probably got too much ;-)
ReplyDeleteHi Stana,
ReplyDeleteNice tip about using fish lure boxes. I know jewelry can be challenging, so my approach is to find pieces which would go with most outfits. I have a few favorite necklace-earrings sets which I can wear with most dresses. I may not be as discerning a dresser as you are but in my experience, one can pick up a few pieces which are sort of "universal" in their appeal.