Packing: the solution

I said "No, it would wouldn't work." People said, "It couldn't be." But it was... all of my clothes fit into my trunk!

(pause for a moment of surprise)

I know!!! If you know me, or if you don't, I'll tell you I have a lot of clothes. That's what I get for working at Ann Taylor for three years. As I said in my earlier post- boxes are old things. New solution for shopaholics like me- space bags.

This is what my basement looked like before....

Then with more clothes I found in storage....

And like MAGIC it fits in my car!
I need to write the inventors of the Space Bag a thank you note.

Side note if you're moving- take your old clothes and bags to re-sell boutiques. I always make a run at Simply Chic (at 96th Street in Fishers), then to Plato's Closet (96th near Walmart), then to Goodwill for some awesome tax returns! By selling my things at these stores I made an extra $250 for the trip.

Aside from packing, I needed some other prep for this preppy girl- My mom and I headed down to Bloomington, IN. Home of the Indiana University Hoosiers. It was also Mom's Weekend for my little sister, Gretchen. She is a junior and a Chi Omega down there. Unfortunately, Gretch was sick with a virus all weekend, but we were able to handle a little bit of shopping and a pedicure. This was a welcome distraction from packing and the constant running list in my head.

I decided to get the OPI color- LA Paz-itively Hot!

On to the "Mother Road"-more posts to come :)

Packing made easy?

I knew packing would be difficult. I mean I have an oversized storage tub for each season, not including shoes or accessories. So now I find myself having to condense all of my fashion loves into one Honda Civic for my journey across country- YIKES!

I started with boxes. They are practical and cheap. Then I looked at my trunk... only a couple would fit. This option went quickly out the window and to the recycling bin.

The nice sales man, Sean, who sold me my car mentioned space bags. You've seen the infomercial- vacuum away all the extra space. I was sold! (pun intended). I went to my nearby Walmart and bought some large and medium sized bags.

After much debate, several trips to the resell boutiques, I have finally narrowed down my clothing selection. Let's see what I can do!

Oh I almost forgot, I do not have a place to live out in CA yet. I have appointments with potential roommates on Friday and Saturday so I am unsure of the amount of space I am working with (another clothing problem).

Pictures to come of the final results...


PS- This is my new car! Color: Tango Red (love it)