Traveling lightly, while staying fashionable

I have another confession.

I have a problem.

I'm a truly, absolutely, RIDICULOUS PACKER.

Even when I go on overnight trips I stuff my mini suitcase with multiple pairs of jeans, shoes, sweaters, shirts, etc.  But you see, it's not because I love carrying these things with me.  It's because I always want to be prepared!  Disco night at your local bar?  Let me just pull out my afro wig! ;)

With an upcoming 2-week trip to Los Angeles to visit my family, I was forced to think of ways to pack lightly.  The main reason for this is because I'm taking the relatively cheap Spirit airlines, and I'm only allowed 1 personal item on the plane (or I have to pay for extra), and each suitcase is about $30.  Holy cow, those are a lot of extra charges!!  I'm used to having my back pack, purse, and carry-on suitcase *with* me, and I always put an extra piece of luggage in my large suitcase, so I can bring a bunch of stuff back home with me.  Well, friends, that ain't happening this year.

I figured it would be a fun project to put together multiple Spring outfits, using the least amount of pieces (and space!).  And I must say that I definitely succeeded! =)  The key was to pack interesting, and most importantly, *neutral* pieces that would go together effortlessly.

I used 12 pieces (not including accessories), and made 12 different outfits (many more to be created, I'm sure).  Most of the outfit pictures include the boots, but I could have worn the flats instead.

Here are the numbers:

-2 jackets
-1 light cardigan
-2 light sweaters (white and tan)
-4 tank tops (white, grey, black, beige and white striped)
-2 skirts (grey, black and white polka dot)
-1 wool shorts

Accessories:
-1 scarf
-1 belt
-1 pair of riding boots
-1 pair of flats
-1 satchel
-3 pairs of tights (grey, brown, black)

All in all, a VERY small pile. 

Success, I say!  Greeeeat success! =)

Here are the outfits:

white tank

blue jacket

polka dot skirt

riding boots

white tank

blue jacket

belt

polka dot skirt

riding boots

white tank

denim jacket

belt

polka dot skirt

flats

white tank

beige sweater

denim jacket

polka dot skirt

grey tights

riding boots

white tank

white sweater

blue jacket

scarf

grey skirt

black tights

riding boots

white tank

white sweater

scarf

grey skirt

black tights

riding boots

black tank

grey cardigan

belt

black tights

riding boots

grey tank

denim jacket

black tights

riding boots

striped tank

wool shorts

brown tights

riding boots

striped tank

white sweater

wool shorts

brown tights

riding boots

striped tank

white sweater

denim jacket

wool shorts

brown tights

riding boots

striped tank

white sweater

grey cardigan

wool shorts

brown tights

riding boots

So, tell me... Do you pack lightly, or do you stuff your bag with whatever you can carry (like me!)?