Carry-on only
Jane Birkin in 1974
Packing for a mini break can be tricky. You must resist the urge to take your entire wardrobe 'just in case', but you want to make sure you have enough with you to see the sights and, most importantly, partake in some serious #Instabragging.
The key here is to choose a capsule of hard-working pieces that do double duty, taking you from day-to-dancefloor, swim to street, car-trip to country – you get it. Think: French starlets of the '60s holidaying on the Riviera – effortlessly chic.
So, if you're getting away this weekend, don't forget to pack this handy guide.
Beach break
Pack a one-piece swimsuit that can double as a slinky top when paired with denim for the evening. A lightweight, quick-dry towel in an elegant print can wrap around shoulders on chilly nights and a clever tassel belt like Lanvin'
Turkish beach towel, $39.95 at Hammamas.com.au; Tote, $360, at Flora Bella at CalypsoStBarth.com; Swimsuit, $186, Solid & Striped at LaneCrawford.com; Necklace/belt, $775, Lanvin at FWRD.com and Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé, $32 at Dan Murphy's.
City break
Stick to a monochromatic colour palette to ensure all your pieces match – black is the unofficial urban uniform, anyway. An easy, black knit dress works just as well during the day with sneakers as it does with gold accents and exotic prints for night, and a mid-heel smartens up casual denim or an LBD without punishing your feet for pounding the pavements all day. YSL's new lipstick oil slides on with sheer colour and can be built up for a more opaque, full shade – perfect for procuring that holiday fling.
Dress, $1321, Alexander Wang at Net-a-Porter.com; Rouge Volupte Shine Oil in Stick, $57, YSL at Mecca.com.au; Choker, $135, Kenneth Jay Lane at Net-a-Porter.com; Shoes, $275, Senso and Bag, $529, Furla.
Country break
Cosy separates in neutral shades such as an oversized jumper and relaxed jeans easily transition from road trips to campsites or even window shopping around quaint towns.
Jumper, $64, Genuine People; Jeans, $420, Balenciaga at MatchesFashion.com; Bag, $1830, Guidi at Farfetch.com; Hat, $109, Lack of Color and Sneakers, $460, Jil Sander at Net-a-Porter.com.
