A friend of mine called me today with some pretty exciting
news. She just found out that her
boyfriend is taking her on a trip to Paris for her birthday! And when I say Paris, I do mean the city in
France. Of course, I was equally as
jealous of her as I was thrilled that she was getting to go to one of my
favorite cities in the entire world. I
went to Paris when I was 15 and immediately fell in love. I’ve been dying to go back ever since. The Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Elysees, the
AMAZING food…it really is a magical place. Now, it just so happens that this
will be her first ever trip to Europe. I
have to say, props to her boy-toy for picking Paris. I think this is the perfect city to introduce
a person to European culture.
Even though her trip is a few months away, we got to talking
about what she would be packing for this romantic getaway. Of course, we all know that no matter how
many “packing lists” a girl makes, she still ends up throwing her entire wardrobe
into a full-sized suitcase. Am I right,
ladies, or am I right? At least, that’s
what happens when I pack for a trip.
Hey, I’m not ashamed – you never know when you’re going to need those
extra pair of heels. The conversation
got me thinking about travel necessities.
What should you put in your carry-on vs. your checked baggage to make
sure you look refreshed and ready to go once you get to your destination? International flights can sometimes be brutal
– and I don’t know about you, but jet-lag chic isn’t exactly my best look.
So, I decided to make a list of essentials that I like to
keep in my carry-on when I’m traveling:
1.
Tinted
moisturizer: Not only will this help rehydrate your skin, but it will also
even out your complexion without having to cake on a heavy foundation.
2.
Travel
sized make-up: I always like to keep a mini eye shadow compact, mascara,
and lip gloss with me to add a pop of color.
3.
Dual
lotion/hand sanitizer: **WARNING…airports and planes are germy places** Keeping
a hand sanitizer with you is a must! I
like the kind that double as a hand lotion because it keeps my hands from
drying out.
4.
Cleansing
facial wipes: If your skin is anything like mine, it tends to look a little
oily after a long flight. Facial wipes
are a great, convenient way to get rid of excess shine and clean your skin
before putting on that tinted moisturizer.
5.
Small can
of dry shampoo: International travel can also leave your hair looking a
little limp. Investing in a travel-sized
can of dry shampoo is always a good idea.
6.
Hair
Brush: I really don’t think I need to explain this one.
7.
Mini
toothbrush: I recommend the Colgate Wisp single-use mini toothbrush with
breath-freshening beads.
8.
Travel
sized body spray: Just a little spritz will keep away that stale airplane
cabin smell.
Of course, these are just a few quick things that I thought
of off the top of my head. And to all my
current or future travelers…I hope this helps!
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