Pack for 10 Days in Palm Springs, California

How to Pack for 10 Days in Palm Springs, California

1. Statement Necklace / 2. Dark Lipstick / 3. Nail Polish / 4. Light Sunglasses (similar) / 5. Dark Sunglasses / 6. Black Straw Fedora / 7. Black Bikini / 8. One-Piece Swimsuit / 9. Bright Top / 10. Tank Top / 11. V-Neck T-Shirt (similar) / 12. Striped Top / 13. White Boyfriend Shorts / 14. Pleated Skirt / 15. Pink Tunic / 16. Shift Dress / 17. Casual Dress / 18. Maxi Dress / 19. Scarf / 20. Slide Sandals / 21. Snake Sandals / 22. Pouch / 23. Tote / 24. Notebook

I’ve always wanted to go to Palm Springs, so our recent trip to the desert was a little tease. I still haven’t made it, I often dream of what I would pack for the trip. The weather says that it’s hot this week, so there is no need for a jacket. I’ve included lots of versatile pieces for this Travel Light post. Most of the dresses can be dressed up or down with the statement necklace. The pouch can be used as a clutch for evening, the tunic doubles as a pool coverup, and the scarf does too!

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Day 1 Arrive
Day 2 Pool Day

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Day 3 Bike ride through town
Day 4 Antiquing

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Day 5 Architectural Home Tours
Day 6 Shopping

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Day 7 Pool Day #2
Day 8 Nice Dinner

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Day 9 Spa Day
Day 10 Depart

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Image copyright Kid & Coe.

Have you been to Palm Springs before? Do you have any favorite places there? Is there anything else someone should pack?

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Responses to “Pack for 10 Days in Palm Springs, California”

  1. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West

    Believe it or not, I’ve never really been anywhere in Southern California outside of Anaheim for a Disney trip. I’d like to own nearly every single piece shown above, please. 🙂

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    1. Jessica

      Ha! I guess I’ve been to quite a few, but I’d still LOVE to go to Palm Springs.

      Reply
  2. estherjulee

    i love these outfits and how versatile all your pieces are. i haven’t been to palm springs yet, but i’ve passed through. it’s def on my list 🙂

    Reply
  3. Nancy

    How far away is Palm Springs from us? Does the name suit the words in it – meaning, are there tons of Palm Trees there? Cause you know I love a good pretty lookin’ palm tree. Or ugly ones, I don’t discriminate.

    I’d totally wear that peach skirt if I thought it wouldn’t look horrible on me. I can’t do (many) skirts. I think that one is extra pretty and so feminine.

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  4. Angelic Sinova

    I love the last day set! That bright yellow shirt is so cute <3

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  5. Jordan

    I want that baggy dress and those slides RIGHT NOW. GIMMMMEEEEEE. <3 Let's go to Ace down there next spring for a girls trip, shall we?

    Reply
  6. Ashley LaMar

    I always, ALWAYS, overpack for a trip. Even when I only go for 2-3 days I pack way too much. I need to learn these quick packing tips that so many bloggers share but I fear I’m a hopeless overpacker.

    Reply
  7. Jenna @ A Savory Feast

    I’m loving that maxi dress! I finally just got my first maxi skirt, and now I’m itching for a dress, too. They are perfect for vacations!

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  8. Candace

    1.What a ridiculously smart way to pack. 2. I want it ALL. Like all of it.

    xoxo
    Candace
    http://www.FromCtoC.com

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  9. Melanie

    Well this is perfect! can you do this for when I move to Indonesia?! I love your blog and love that you like to travel so much! I also do photography and i’m always planning my next trip!

    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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    1. Jessica

      Ha! Thanks. I’ve actually been thinking about doing a more tropical one. I did one for Kauai in the past, that might help a bit. You can see it here: http://www.teamwiking.com/2012/09/26/travel-light-10-days-hawaii-kauai/

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  10. Andi

    I have only been reading for about 2-3 weeks, so not sure if you do these kinds of posts all the time, but I love it! Such a great way to illustrate your outfits – very original!

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  11. Erica

    I hope you make it to Palm Springs in the near future! 🙂 I also love how you would pack… I’m the WORST at over packing, I swear I bring 75% of what I own with me!

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  12. Camille

    I so love the packing light philosophy! I think bringing a Kindle with a good book should be on the list too!

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  13. Brenda

    I love, love, love Palm Springs! Such a gorgeous spot for a weekend getaway!

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  14. Katie Matthews

    I was really hoping you were going to say you were doing a giveaway for all these items. I want so many things out of this. Such a fab list. You have amazing taste!

    Katie <3

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  15. Joanna Sormunen

    Beautiful outfits! I love how versatile they are. Hope you have lovely time!

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  16. brita

    I’ve never been to Palm Springs. It looks beautiful!! And this packing list is perfect

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  17. Sarah Beth

    Okay, so apparently everyone goes to California, posts pictures on their blog and makes me want to go! I am jealous.

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    1. Jessica

      I don’t just go here, I live here (not in Palm Springs, though). 🙂

      Reply
  18. Carter

    I love travel light!! Can you do one for San Francisco?!

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  19. Sara

    Where are the sandals from (#21)??

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  20. susan reid

    love the pieces and how you put them together. are they from all different designers?

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  21. Jodi

    Just want to say that I have been obsessed with the versatility of these pieces since finding (recently) on pinterest…Which says a lot about how insanely understated but so crazy chic EVERYTHING is!!! U have great taste and its my mission to find a comparable version of every single item by the time I go to PS at the end of July. Let me tell u, it’s not easy!

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  22. Sandra williams

    Spent lots of time in Palm Springs and Palm Desert. I would trade your skirt for another pair of shorts or a type of white jean. There isn’t anyplace that your long dress or one of the other short dresses wouldn’t cover! Pretty casual there!

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    […] I packed pretty light since I was only here for a few days. For longer trips I’ve shared a 10 day travel light packing list and 5 days of my outfits in the Palm Springs […]

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