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Affordable by Amanda

new york vacation: what i packed

July 9, 2015
Every summer I spend time in New York with my family for a week or so! I am so excited to take you along with me {of course through my Instagrams and Tweets!} while I am away. I also hope to use my camera a lot for outfit pics and I will try to post as often as I can. While some people love to pack for vacations, I actually only enjoy the unpacking part. Packing is a challenge for me–mostly because I end up packing too much, not packing the right things, and forgetting important items. I decided to take photos of what I was packing to make it go by faster and to give myself a mental image of what I am bringing. These are the actual clothing/accessories in my luggage right now! I brought more than just these things, but I wanted to keep a few special items out of sight so I can use them in future posts! Check out a few key {& affordable!!} items that I am definitely packing…
h&m shirt // h&m shirt // hollister crop top //
american eagle tank top // old navy tank top
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neutrogena sunscreen // hourglass primer {travel size $18} // maybelline age rewind brightener // rimmel stay matte foundation in ‘porcelain’ // ‘they’re real!’ benefit mascara // maybelline browdrama // rimmel stay matte powder // bareminerals foundation in ‘fair’ // urban decay eyeshadow primer // naked 2 eyeshadow palette // botanical md natural deodorant // revlon lip butter ‘raspberry pie’ // urban decay setting spray // vera bradley large cosmetics bag
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mirrored sunnies // translucent sunnies // cat-eye sunnies // em-jay hair ties // studded earrings // gem drop earrings {similar}// gold chain link bracelet // gold drop earrings {$9} // coach watch {ann klein $52}

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old navy swim shirt // similar {$19.50 asos} black + white bandeau // similar {$19} navy bandeau //similar turquoise bandeau // triangl inspired {$15 asos} bandeau // aerie high-waisted bottoms // cotton on floral bottoms {similar}
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GAP denim shorts // black running shorts {$6.99} // old navy denim cut-offs {$10 option}
american eagle pink midi patterned shorts {similar}
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  • Candice Petersen
    July 9, 2015

    These are great, Love the naked palette

    CANDICE | BEAUTY CANDY LOVES

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  • GlamBarbie9
    July 10, 2015

    Just found your blog but I gotta say, so far so good! lol
    Loved everything you packed but I gotta say one thing.. you like unpacking? You're literally the only one I've heard say that (or in this case; write it) but I wish I was the same x

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    • Amanda
      GlamBarbie9
      July 19, 2015

      I am so glad you like it! Haha, it must sound so strange that I enjoy unpacking! I think it's because when I get home after my vacation I know exactly where everything should go, so if I don't immediately start it will take me weeks to get things out of my luggage 🙂 Keep following along for more! And if you have Instagram or Twitter those are two wonderful places to stay updated.
      xx Amanda

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