Let’s just say this: I didn’t pack light. But I did pack smart.
Over four days in Santa Monica, I changed outfits like I was living in my own Netflix miniseries—writing by day, shopping in between, and swapping sneakers for sandals on the fly. Some days I changed twice (okay, most days). But the best part? I actually wore everything I packed.

Side Note: If you like the trousers in the image above you can shop them here

From comfy airport outfits to “I need a mirror selfie right now” looks, here’s the full breakdown—including what I wore, where I wore it, and what was actually worth packing.