My Favorite Shoppers come from Dumpling Dynasty!
Summer vacations are upon us and packing is always a tricky thing – especially with high baggage fees, ever-changing carryon restrictions, and being forced to stripsearch in public
Coni’s traveling tips to arrive feeling refreshed and looking pretty:
What to Take:
Start with the shoes. Think about your destination and activities. For a week, I pack three pairs and wear one. That gives me something for every possible event. Stay in one color family (brown or black) and if you include a color (red, blue, etc) make sure it works with everything. You need:
o Cute shoes that you can walk a million miles in (dress up or dress down, but the point is comfort and style) Wear these on the plane so you can slip them on and off. In summer I wear sandals with a stack heel, in winter I wear shortie boots that slip off.
o Sexy heels (can be closed toe or sandal to go with dress or jeans)
o Flats/sandals for summer; boots for winter
o Gym shoes (I have cute little Puma’s that are small enough to travel but will manage for the gym, a run, or shopping in a pinch – though I typically don’t wear athletic shoes unless I’m being athletic!)
Build outfits around the shoes – again, making sure everything mixes and matches. You need at least:
o Jeans/casual trouser
o Skirt in same color
o T-shirt
o Tank top for layering or sleeping in a pinch
o Cardigan to wear on the plane, layer (a fine, thin cardigan can also double as an evening wrap)
o Dress (a wrap dress can dress up, down, or even business if necessary)
o Swimsuit
o Workout pants, sports bra
o Clothes for specific activities or events (work, evening, skiing, scuba – whatever!)
o Winter: trenchcoat in the color of dirt. My favorite Prada trench was purchased in 2003, doesn’t show dirt, rolls up in a ball and never wrinkles, and always looks chic. It’s a miracle coat.
Misc Bits:
o One statement piece of jewelry that looks chic and can go with the dress or glam up the tshirt
o Invest in ‘refill’ bottles for your shampoo, conditioner, cleanser and other liquids. Label them!
o Keep a stash of sample perfumes to take along on trips. If you’re nice, Sephora will fill a mini spritzer with your favorite perfume for you.
o Pack an emergency medicine bag – a small coin purse size with: ibuprofen, benadryl, extra of any medications you take daily, Sudafed, bandaid, cleansing wipe, mini Neosporin.
o A recyclable shopper – I love mine from Dumpling Dynasty! Tuck it in your bag and it can double as a beach bag, carryon, shopping bag, etc.
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