fairmont lounge, YVR

I wish I could tell you I was going for London Fashion Week.  But a flurry of other forces are taking me to the UK, and sadly I will miss out on the last couple days of runway shows entirely.

I have, however, seemed to become a master at the art of packing.  My suitcase and garment bag are ready to rock: the outfits are planned with an assortment of corresponding footwear (Pour la Victoire gladiator heels, Farylrobin black riding boots, vintage brown weave boots, vintage brown sandals, and b/w snakeskin slingbacks), and the accessories packed.

One strategic method I always follow when traveling is to wear biggest, heaviest garments on the plane – so I am waddling up to the gate wearing my black boots, long sleeve striped shirt, navy blazer, obakki triangle scarf, and of course a larry.  I think I could even squeeze another layer in there without looking like I’m smuggling a rubber tire around my waist.  My packing team (yes you need a team to model for…plus wine, and yahtzee is the reward when you’re finished) was joking that I could always try walking through security with shoes on my hands if there wasn’t sufficient room in my suitcase.  I wonder if they’d object? (update: my luggage just clocked in at 22.5 kilos – just shy of the 23 limit!).

I hope to be uploading some videos and quick blog posts during my trip, perhaps even some London style shots.  When I visited Wales a few years ago the street style was treacherous, so we shall see how fashion is faring now in that part of the world.  I’m sure L-town won’t disappoint.

Any suggestions on not-t0-be-missed activities in the city? Favourite restaurants/drinking holes?  I will also be spending half my trip down on the South West coast, and the second half in London proper.

Tally ho!