Thursday, August 9, 2012

Question Mark: Essentials

One of the questions I always ask people participating on the PM Masters segment is "When you travel which are the essential items you take with you?" Due to heightened travel restrictions and extra fees mine have changed dramatically over the past couple of years.


Mine are as follows: Camera, weather appropriate shoes which always include a pair of walking along with a dress pair, perfume, make-up bag with multipurpose shades and colors, mani and pedi kit that is airport security friendly, iPad with all its add-ons, hand sanitizer, and a few basic pieces of clothing as I always expect to find something amazing on a quick shopping trip.


Toiletries have becomes sort of replaceable not because I wanted but because I had to. Unless you wear a very expensive face cream or something like it chances are you will be able to find what you need in this category at your destination.



I mentioned an airport friendly mani and pedi kit which usually includes cardboard nail files, a rubber handle clipper or anything that doesn't look menacing, small remover and my nail polish {of course the one by my fabulous friend Mary Jo Matsumoto... check out her new collection HERE}.

 
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So, my question to you is... When you pack, what are those things you HAVE to take with you no matter what? What are your travel essentials?

Have a great day!

16 comments:

  1. Fashion-BridgeAugust 9, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    I love your essentials. I always like to peek in somebody's bag/suitcase;) especially I like the camera and cute clutch

    Xx

    Alexandra

    www.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com

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  2. roothAugust 9, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Travel essentials? Lip balm, scarf and journal for SURE. And a few protein bars because you never know when you'll be eating next :)

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  3. StephanieAugust 9, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    OK, I haven't flown since the restrictions really tightened up AND the increased luggage fees. I would try to pack light. In the car I pack much more than when flying, but in general: A simplified make-up bag, hair ties, my camera (always), and a workable wardrobe depending on reason for travel and location. Add in 3 pair of shoes (casual, dress, walking), perfume, and jewelry. Phone, ipad. I think that's the basics. Though it seems like more when we are loading it up! oops!

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  4. Diana MieczanAugust 9, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    I love your essentials list. For me it's all about comfort, so I pack just a few key items that I know I can pair up together. I usually have two or three pairs of shoes...always comfy and as you I pack only my essential toiletries, the rest I buy when I get to my destination. Muah, sweetie.

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  5. Clara TurbayAugust 9, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Dynamic, modern and tasteful.

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  6. LaicieAugust 9, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Oh my gosh, I am a terrible over-packer... so... everything? I take everything. It's really a bit sad haha.

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  7. kAugust 9, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    I'm an over packer too, it's annoying, especially because i hate carrying heavy things :p mine is pretty similar...a scarf is a must...and my ipad. and always a book!

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  8. UnknownAugust 9, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    A scarf to keep warm on the plane (or to use as a blanket), my Kindle, and I always keep my makeup bag in my carryon. I'm scared to lose it!

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  9. Miss AmyAugust 9, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    I always take fresh socks so I can take off my sandals and not have bare (and cold) feet, a pashmina, a soft blanket, a big bag of snacks (fruits, vegetables, wasabi edamame, nuts, gum, and hard candy), hand sanitizer, clorox wet wipes (I used to be a flight attendant, I know how germy airplanes really are :/), book, magazine, work, face and body lotion (and if it's an overnight, makeup removing wipes), makeup bag, cell phone... I think that's pretty much it! I sound like such a high maintenance flyer! ha!

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  10. A Very Sweet BlogAugust 9, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Your essential list and mine are the same. I really try and keep everything to a minimum including travel size formulas of all my beauty products and makeup. Comfortable shoes (preferably ones that can go with more than one outfit to save space) are a must and non-bulky clothing. Mary Jo creates the most fabulous colors. Nice mention!
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  11. AnonymousAugust 9, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    I always bring a scarf and socks for the plane, lip balm and aquaphor bc planes are so drying. Oh and tons of magazines and books. Other than that, I'm a terrible packer. I always bring the wrong things for my trip. Xo

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  12. MOSAMUSEAugust 9, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    i think honey buns are my new essential :)
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    www.MOSAMUSE.com

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  13. honey my heartAugust 9, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    i must agree about the toiletries. replaceable is the way to go :) i also must have a camera, notebook, pens, and stamps (for sending postcards of the cities i visit.

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  14. UnknownAugust 10, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Thanks Elie for including me in your beautiful travel round up! Love the entire post--I have become slightly more organized when I fly but always seem to forget something (but never my polish--ha!)

    xo Mary Jo

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  15. margaret cruzemarkAugust 10, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    I love this post. Always the greatest stuff is coming from your blog dear!!!
    Sending you kisses and hugs.
    Best Regards
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

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  16. FASHION TALESAugust 11, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    I love these photos! I travel light so other than the obvious comfortable threads my must-haves include allergy medicine, sanitizer, scarf, chap stick, mints, music, and excellent headphones (noise cancelling of course)!

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