Carry On Travelling: 13 ways to pack lightly and fashionably

"Looking for city break inspiration? This 13-piece mini capsule should do nicely."

Some of the travel-light statement pieces recommended by our Fashion Editor, Annmarie O'Connor

My Everest is, without doubt, packing lightly. Thanks to baggage charges and too many lost luggage stories, I’ve learned to be savvier. 

A recent ‘carry on only’ trip to Palermo made ‘less is more’ my new travel mantra.  Admittedly, it was warm and sunny with no sign of rain. That said, I managed 17 items, including what I wore to the airport.