How to pack like a pro in 15kg or less +

There is nothing more frustrating than reaching the check-in desk to find out that your luggage is over weight and you are about to pay a bit fat fine (spending money that could have used to buy a not-on-the-high-street holiday treasure). And no batting of your freshly tinted eyelashes is getting to get you out of it either. Not the best start to your holiday.

As the budget airlines get stricter about weight restrictions it is time to learn the secrets of the holiday capsule wardrobe. The trick is to wear your heaviest pieces on the flight (no belts or fiddly strappy sandals that will slow you down at security) and pack versatile beach to bar cover ups and accessories. Your makeup should be minimal, a fabulous bronzer, tinted moisturizer and wow lipgloss will see you through. And invest in a kindle; I am old fashioned and I love a book but it is time to get strict. Light weight doesn't have to mean light on style.

Here are the contents of my luggage on my recent trip to Propriano in Corsica for 7 days
The basics

The Basics
7 pairs of undies
3 bras (you can wear your bright bikini tops under tees and dresses)

The Pieces
1 white button-up (You can wear it long over jean shorts, as a cover over your swimmers)
5 bikinis/one piece
2 tees (soft modal tshirts are nice to sleep in.”)
6 dresses (including 3 kaftans that work for cocktail hour)
1 pair of denim cutoffs (Go vintage or J Brand)
1 long crotchet cardigan
1 pair of sandals
1 pair of flip flops
1 pair of wedge espadrilles (They go with everything and make your legs look long)

The Extras
1 straw or panama hat
1 pair of sunglasses
1 printed scarf that can double as a sarong or head scarf
1 cuff
I Kindle

The Beauty
1 toiletry bag
Cleanser
Tinted moisturizer with sunscreen (Estee Lauder's skin matching TM is brilliant)
Mascara
Lip balm
Blush (Benetint is great and can double as a lip colour)
Bronzer (i love Guerlain)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Deodorant
Factor 30 + After sun body lotion
Hair bands
1 headband
Shampoo and conditioner (Kerastase sun collection will protect your tresses from looking crispy)

TOTAL WEIGHT: 13.6kg