What's in my suitcase

Alrighty then! This post was supposed to go up BEFORE I left, but I guess now will have to do. A little bit of info on how I packed for my 3 months abroad. :)

What's in the bag?
(Checked Luggage)
Bottoms:  2 dark wash skinny jeans, 1 grey dress pant, 1 khaki dress pant, 1 pink skinny jean, , 1 plaid pencil skirt, 1 black pencil skirt, 1 black jegging, 1 grey and 1 black legging.
Tops: 5 cardigans (different colors,weights, and sleeve lengths), 2 v-neck sweaters, 4 plain t-shirts, 8(ish) blouses/misc tops, 3 tank tops,1 black blazer.
Dresses:1 little black dress, 1 orange semi-casual dress.
Other: 4 pajama sets, 1 set of workout clothes, belts, gloves, hats, 2 scarves, cold medicine
Shoes: nude heels, running shoes.
Outer wear: Pea Coat, heavy winter boots, light winter boots.
Considering I'll be taking classes I also tossed a notebooks and folders in the front pocket, just in case.

I put together a gift for my host family! My Grandparents and I went to Robinette's Apple Hause and made a gift basket of all Michigan-made goodies.

Total weight: about 43 pounds (the limit is 50 lbs)

(Carry On) 
My carry on included basically anything I couldn't live without if I lost my luggage. A change of clothes, pj's, underwear, my purse, hair dryer, computer, all prescription medications, and so on. I did end up checking my carry-on due to a full flight, but luckily everything made it here safe! You can see a picture of it in the packing process on the bottom left of the collage above.

(Purse)
Entertainment for the flight, as well as typical comfort amenities. My nook, journal, and a few other things came with me. In a little zippered pouch, I packed the following:

There you have it! A brief summary of how I packed for my trip. Pictures of my first day will be following shortly.