Get your packing list ready

Spring break approaches, and if you'll be traveling somewhere, it’s never too early to start thinking about your packing list. First, you will want to jot down all of your must-haves, Your list of essentials will include a list for health, hygiene, family members and tech items, like phone chargers and a camera, and other miscellaneous items. Then start thinking about planning our best outfits. This should be thought out carefully, because you want to consider things may not always go according to plan.

The number of items you choose to pack will vary depending on how much time you plan to be away for. For instance, if you'll be gone for 3-5 days, you may want to pack 8-9 tops and bottoms. You can never know what your mood might be so it's a good idea to pack extras. Plus, you will save time and stress of trying to shop for an outfit for an event while on vacation. Shopping can be fun, but let’s be honest, vacation should be more about making memories than spending your time shopping.

You also want to think about evening wear. Even if you don’t make late night plans, you should always be prepared for it. Besides, the spontaneous events that can happen on vacation sometimes end up being the most fun. So, always pack a versatile dressy outfit and dress shoes.

It's just as important to pack your laid back pieces, too. Tennis shoes, sportswear and slip-ons always come in handy on vacation. Also, you'll be lost on vacation without your beach towel and swimsuit(s).

Lastly, be sure to pack many accessories, because in most cases, they’re a fix to any style issue. You can't leave home without your stylish sunglasses, your Panama hat. Perfect packing can be a chore, but if you do it well, you'll have an Instagram-ready, picture-worthy fun time.

D’Nieka Hartsfield writes for The Eastern New Mexico News. Contact her at [email protected]; find her on Facebook or follow her on Instagram.