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We’ve all been there. Packing paralysis. You want to take it all, but refuse to pay the airline's steep fees. Something for beach days, city days, late nights. How do you reduce all of your aspirations for this trip into one piece of luggage? But what you carry with you, they’re the pieces you’ll remember this summer by. 

We’ve curated the perfect Euro Summer packing list so you can focus more on making memories than your wardrobe. Each piece has been carefully selected to carry you effortlessly through your travel itinerary without any wasted luggage allowance.  

Get basic 

The key to a capsule wardrobe is nailing the basics, and we suggest you start with solid gold. Creating a signature stack that looks and feels like you in solid gold will mean way less time changing jewellery throughout the trip, as solid gold styles can take you through every adventure. A good place to start is by swapping out your current piercing jewelry for solid gold styles that can keep up with every boat day, beach trip or pre-dinner shower. And, if you have the budget, a solid gold chain will never look out of place with any outfit. We know solid gold is an investment, but it’s one you’ll treasure this summer and every summer after. 

• Seamless Hoop 1.2mm in Solid Gold - $155

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Swappable statements 

Once you have your basic stack sorted, pack a few bolder statements to play around with. These can be the pieces you mix and match to really update your look between activities or destinations. Now, we might be biased, but we think our Clip Charm Collection is the ultimate capsule wardrobe hero. Think molten hoops, chunky chains and charms you can clip across them all. When deciding on your charms, you might want to consider your summer color palette, traits that’ll help you on your travels, and pieces that’ll tell your story to the new friends you meet along the way. Perfect for: assuming a new persona in every city and seamless day-to-night transitions (just add or remove charms as you like). Space-saving and versatile, you can’t go wrong with this charming method of transforming a few pieces into unlimited looks. 

• Olivine August Clip Charm in Gold - $80

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• Molten Link Drop Studs in Gold - $135

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Accessorize the unexpected

Don’t stop at customizing your jewelry. Add personality to your bikini, bag or sandals with charming additions that will switch up your look. They’re the perfect extra detail to make the photo roundup of your trip standout on feed.

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Pearls just wanna have fun

No summer is complete without pearls. They’re the most timeless way to say ‘leave me alone, I’m on vacation’. For all of your Mediterranean destinations, our Serenity Pearl Hoops feature a subtly waved, elegant hoop and a removable freshwater pearl charm, giving you the options to create two looks with one piece and making them undeniably capsule wardrobe material. Pair them with a coastal destination, seafood dinner and ice cold drink for the ultimate impact. Or, layer with your swimsuit for full mermaid energy. Our pearl jewelry is the perfect accompaniment for the days where you skip from beach to bar, and ideal for stacking with simple chain necklaces and bracelets. 

• Pearl Charm Huggies in Gold - $90

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• Serenity Pearl Beaded Necklace in Gold - $125

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Stacked from the ground up

Our last and final packing tip is that small details can make a big impact. We think a chain anklet elevates any barefoot beach day, or record city step count. It’ll be there for every step of your adventure, adds personality to your look, and looks great paired with sandals, shorts, summer dresses - basically your entire season's wardrobe! It might be an underrated summer accessory, but we think it’s a must-have for your Euro trip. Plus, you don't even need to pack it. Stack up pre-flight and have the most golden ankles in the airport. 

• Essential Box Chain Anklet in Gold - $100

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• Essential Curb Chain Anklet in Gold - $105

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Holiday nostalgia 

And how about embracing holiday nostalgia with our colourful Birthstone Beaded bracelets? Like the woven friendship bracelets you’ll find in every market, these bracelets add a pop of colour and joy to your style, but won’t wear out by the end of the month. Plus, they’re compatible with Click Charms for the ultimate summer customization.

Peridot August Beaded Bracelet in Solid Gold - $185

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• Infinite Slim Chain Bracelet in Gold - $135

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• Citrine November Beaded Bracelet in Solid Gold - $185

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In summer, as your outfits get simpler and you leave the winter layers behind, your jewelry naturally takes centre stage, grabbing more attention (and appreciation) so it’s important to nail your jewelry wardrobe. Whether you’re relaxing port-side, wandering through galleries, or just in it for the European night life, this capsule collection can keep up with any vacation lifestyle. For a summer on the go, choose pieces that will shine with you.

Visit A&M on your travels

Take a pit stop and come say hi. With stores in London, Dublin, and Amsterdam, there’s a good chance we’ll fit right into your itinerary. Book a welding appointment and collect exclusive Story Charms unique to each city as you go. Now that’s a souvenir to treasure.

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