Lily Allen shares £13 way to pack more than 40 ‘looks' into one suitcase
If you're struggling with overpacking, Lily Allen has found the perfect solution as she shares how she gets over 40 different looks to fit into one suitcase while travelling
When it comes to holidays, you fall into two camps; those who can go away for a week with nothing more than hand luggage, and those who need a suitcase, carry-on bag and a personal item just to make it through the weekend. There is no in between. If you fall into the latter category (and, same), then Lily Allen's handy packing tips are exactly what you need to maximise your space without having to get rid of any of those all-important 'just in case' items.
In a recent episode of her podcast Miss Me with pal Miquita Oliver, Lily said: 'You can get more into a suitcase when you're using a packing cube. As I said, you can get four, sometimes five outfits into a packing cube, and then you can probably get about 10 packing cubes into a suitcase.' She added: 'I have a packing cube for everything. I have a packing cube for my looks, a packing cube for my toiletries, and a packing cube for shoes.'
If you can get four or five outfits into one cube, and 10 cubes in a case, that means you've got enough space for between 40 and 50 different looks, all without needing to sit on your suitcase to make it close. If you're keen to put Lily's tips into practice, Lakeland's current sale means you can get your hands on its Packing Cubes Trio for £12.99 (down from £14.99) ready for your next trip away.
The packing cubes come in three different sizes and are perfect for organising the contents of your suitcase to make it easier not only to pack, but to organise and put away your things when you reach your destination. You can split them up into full outfits or looks like Lily does, or use them to separate your clothes by type, such as storing shirts and tops in one, shorts and skirts in another, and dresses in a third.
The smaller sized cube is also perfect for things like jewellery and accessories, or for storing toiletries in. The cubes are made from strong polyester with a waterproof backing and fastens with a zip, which means if you suffer any minor shampoo explosions or leaks from your cosmetics, it won't ruin the rest of your clothes.
If you want a large selection of cubes, these ECOHUB Packing Cubes from Amazon come in a pack of seven with assorted sizes. Originally priced at £26.99, they're currently on sale for £21.59, and come in a choice of eight different colours. Each cube has a clear plastic panel on the top which lets you see inside for easy storage, and there's even a drawstring back which is ideal for putting dirty washing in during your trip.
For those of you who love a matching set, Antler has a set of four packing cubes for £50 which match the brand's iconic signature suitcases. Available in a choice of seven different colours, you can pick ones to match your designated Antler cases with the cubes designed to fit neatly inside the suitcases' exact measurements.
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