My Ultimate Travel Outfit.

Hello lovely people! This post is going to be structured a little differently than how my blog posts usually look, as I need to explain different bits of the outfit as I go (read on.. it’ll make sense, I promise!)
Recently I was approached by Qantas Airways to take part in their blogger competition to show off my ultimate flight outfit for a long haul flight to Melbourne. The prize is to win a trip to Melbourne to see the ‘The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier’ exhibition (which would be INSANE as I am a huge fan of his work!) – you can find out more about it here if you want to have a bit of a nosey. So this is my entry – a layered outfit I’ve put together to hopefully accommodate the miserable British weather, the long plane journey and then the Australian heat!
The first part of my outfit is for the UK airport, so I’d be wrapped up in my cosy scarf and thick knitted socks to keep me warm while travelling to the airport. I decided to opt for a dress rather than a pair of skinnies as I often find them a bit uncomfortable if I have to wear them for hours – a plane to Australia would definitely pass that comfort limit, especially with the dreaded ‘plane bloating’ (cute!). Flat shoes are a must for travel, I couldn’t manage going through security etc. with heels on, I’d be a total mess! I’d also be taking my backpack to keep all my on-board luggage, which is pretty much the standard travel essentials; documents, money, face wipes, moisturiser (driest skin ever right here), make-up, a good book and my trusty 3DS.

 

 

 

 

Then, when it’s time to get cosy on the plane, I can whip the scarf off and use it as a blanket because it’s HUGE! (Bonus dorky pics of me showing off the blanket-esque properties of the scarf below!) I can also roll down my socks to mid calf level to keep my toes warm (but also to not restrict my circulation, because I do like having circulation to my toes…haha). As I mentioned before, the dress is floaty so perfect for keeping comfy on a long flight without any restrictive waistbands digging into you!

 

 

Finally, for the other side of the journey, I can pack my scarf away in my bag and carry my jacket, ready to head out in the Aussie heat. I could also swap my long socks for shorter ones and pack my thigh-highs away too – the UK isn’t all that warm at the moment so I didn’t show that in the pictures – I would have frozen even more than I did when taking them with just the jacket and the scarf off!

 

Anyway, this is my ultimate travel outfit -what did you think? And what’s your favourite thing to travel in? Let me know, I’d love to hear what you think!

Avihater Jacket (collar detached) – UNIF (similar)
Burgandy Scarf* – Asos
Religion Dress* – Asos
Rings * – Regalrose
Backpack – Rebecca Minkoff
Over The Knee Socks* – Asos
Rebel Studded Biker Boots* – Ash Footwear
(Disclaimer: Items in this post from Asos were purchased with the help of a voucher c/o Qantas)
 
Hope you have an amazing rest of the week, thanks so much for stopping by to read my ramblings and look at my oufits :3 love!xxx
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  2. Cëxzey
    14th January 2015 / 8:53 pm

    You're just too pretty ♥

  4. Andini Ria
    14th January 2015 / 9:01 pm

    Love this, so stylish yet so practical at the same time. That blanket scarf is amazing, you look oh so cute in those photos <3

    Andini xx
    Adventures of an Anglophile

  5. Paige
    14th January 2015 / 9:24 pm

    I think this is one of my favourite outfits ever. You are literally a goddess! Such a beauty!! That blanket wrap is the best thing ever, such a gorgeous colour I love the fact it doubles up as two things. And the jewellery is lovely! xxx

    heldtogetherbypins.blogspot.com

  6. ROSALINDIS
    14th January 2015 / 9:50 pm

    This outfit is perfect! The dress & the scarf are such great pieces! LOVE LOVE

  8. Ana Patrícia Gomes
    14th January 2015 / 9:57 pm

    You're so gorgeous! I love the look!! 🙂
    xoxo

    the-insomniac-owl.blogspot.pt

  9. Aine O
    14th January 2015 / 10:04 pm

    your dress is beaut! love the fun photos with the scarf!!

    Aine Oh

  10. Lucy Mason
    14th January 2015 / 10:20 pm

    This outfit is ideal for flying! Can totally see why you wouldn't want to wear skinnies either – not as comfy as a floaty dress especially for hours! Great look, and good luck with the comp! xx

    http://www.itslilylocket.blogspot.com

  11. Izzy
    14th January 2015 / 10:32 pm

    I love it, and how you structured the post, good luck for the competition it would be so cool to win! <3

    The Quirky Queer

  15. Niamh Rayne
    15th January 2015 / 1:36 am

    You have such an incredible sense of style. Your OOTD posts are always ones I look forward to 🙂

    Niamh x
    rememberrayneblog.blogspot.ie

  16. Milex
    15th January 2015 / 2:01 am

    ♥

  17. Sarrah
    15th January 2015 / 2:41 am

    Holy geez, you are beautiful! And everything about this outfit makes sense! Especially, the scarf. Blanket scarves are the greatest plus those pics were really cute 😛

  19. Gareth From StyleHoney.com
    15th January 2015 / 9:52 am

    Such a gorgeous travel look. And that burgundy scarf is utterly incredible!!! x

  26. hnnhvnbls
    15th January 2015 / 6:08 pm

    need to get myself a scarf like that!

  28. Hannah
    15th January 2015 / 7:50 pm

    You total beaut! I love everything about this outfit, good luck lovely xxx

    blog.doodleheart.co.uk

  30. Fayelien Olivia
    16th January 2015 / 12:21 pm

    Love that backpack! You look beautiful as always xx

  33. Sue Figueroa
    19th January 2015 / 2:04 am

    Such a cool Outfit! Love the layers and pop of red. Thanks for the visit 😉

  34. Whitney
    19th January 2015 / 10:06 pm

    Perfect travel outfit! And that scarf is a dream. Blanket scarves are what I live for.

  35. Ella Simpson
    27th January 2015 / 9:35 pm

    This is great babe, so proud of you ♡♡♡ xxxxx