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Packing for jetsetting fashionistas
When it comes to traveling fashionistas and packing just don't mix well (shoes, makeup, clothes, more shoes!). ELLE has the best tips for packing light and fashionable for your next trip.
By Jennifer Weatherhead
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4. Feet first
The biggest conundrum for a stylish jetsetter? How many shoes can you fit in your suitcase and which ones from your vast collection should you take? Decisions, decisions. Stick to three shoe styles and you will be all set, no matter what the occasion. "Take one pair of flats, one pair of black pumps or heels, and one other pair that you may need such as sexy winter boots, or strappy sandals," suggests Gatto. You can easily dress up or dress down any outfit with these shoes. Also stay with neutral colours, like black and brown, just to make sure you don't clash and you won't be spending hours trying to decide if you should pack your patent forest green flats or your silver ones.
5. Nix the blow dryer
Face it. Blow dryers are clunky and take up way too much room, no matter how you to squeeze them into your luggage. So leave it at home and call ahead to your hotel and make sure one is in your room, or plan on going natural with your hair for the trip. Sticking in a slim flat iron or compact curling iron will give you many hair options without taking up tons of space. Plus, if you are traveling overseas, you don't need to worry about the pesky converter for the plug.
6. Packing the jewels
If you're planning on taking some of your jewellery, be sure to pack it separately in a soft satin or silk jewellery bag. A soft bag will fit more easily into your suitcase than a box and the satin and silk will keep your jewels from getting scratched, nicked or scuffed. But, keep your most valuable and precious possessions at home. You don't want to risk loosing them or forgetting them at the hotel!
7. Tiny must-haves
There are just some things a gal should not be without while traveling. Mini wet naps are one of them. "They give you a fresh boost when plane hopping," says Gatto. Plus they rid your skin of those horrible airport smells and give dry skin much needed moisture, which is especially good for long flights. Don't forget to pack your mini toothbrush and toothpaste along with your mini shampoos and conditioners (hotel hair products just won't do you justice), pint-sized hand creams and a mini manicure kit to keep your nails looking smooth and lady-like. And for your warm weather beach vacations, After Sun Body Oil by Napoleon Perdis is a must-have for making your skin look silky and sun-kissed all in a little bottle.
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