Wednesday, February 19, 2014
How to Pack a Carry On
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Make Up Organization
Keeping your make up organized is never easy if you are the type of person that wants to see ALL of your products sprawled out at once.
Why not make a magnetic make up board!! Check out these cool pics.
For more inspirational pics check out LauraThoughts81 Blog.
http://laurathoughts81.blogspot.ca/2011/09/make-up-magnet-board-round-up.html
Why not make a magnetic make up board!! Check out these cool pics.
For more inspirational pics check out LauraThoughts81 Blog.
http://laurathoughts81.blogspot.ca/2011/09/make-up-magnet-board-round-up.html
Monday, February 17, 2014
15 Stylish Traveling Outfits
15 INSPIRATIONAL TRAVEL OUTFITS FOR YOUR NEXT GETAWAY
Here are some inspirational pics of celebs sporting stylish traveling gear.
Check out this link to view article from Who What Wear.com
http://www.whowhatwear.com/15-inspirational-travel-outfits-for-your-next-getaway
http://www.whowhatwear.com/15-inspirational-travel-outfits-for-your-next-getaway
Monday, February 3, 2014
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Monday, December 16, 2013
What's your OOTD when traveling?!
It's sometimes hard to travel by car/airplane/train and stay stylish. Here are some stylish, yet comfortable, outfits that don't compromise style.
What's inside our carry-on? well, of course it's our kiss and make up cosmetic case! The clear removable pouches are perfect to use for small liquids when going through security.
Be sure to layer. AND if traveling in flip flops or ballet flats don't forget to pack some socks in your purse so you don't have to go barefoot while going through security.
I'll be traveling next week and amidst the chaos of traveling with two small children, two car seats, 2 laptops and a large double stroller i will try to take a pic of my ootdwt :))
What's inside our carry-on? well, of course it's our kiss and make up cosmetic case! The clear removable pouches are perfect to use for small liquids when going through security.
Be sure to layer. AND if traveling in flip flops or ballet flats don't forget to pack some socks in your purse so you don't have to go barefoot while going through security.
I'll be traveling next week and amidst the chaos of traveling with two small children, two car seats, 2 laptops and a large double stroller i will try to take a pic of my ootdwt :))
Monday, December 2, 2013
CYBER MONDAY - get your shop on.
Get 25% off today at MelissaBeth.com.
Use coupon code "cybermonday" at checkout and receive 25% off EVERYTHING.
It's time to travel in style!
Use coupon code "cybermonday" at checkout and receive 25% off EVERYTHING.
It's time to travel in style!
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Travel Pic of the Day
Dreaming of some place warm... here's the travel pic of the day @CNN.
Sicily, Italy.
I am ready to pack my bags!!
http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/21/travel/travel-photo-of-the-day/
Sicily, Italy.
I am ready to pack my bags!!
http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/21/travel/travel-photo-of-the-day/
Friday, November 8, 2013
Packing Tip #4 - Pack it in
Okay - there were a few more tips that I skimmed over (how to fold properly and how to bundle) and went right into the next important packing tip. How can we cram all of our crap into just ONE suitcase?! This is the question all women are dying to know!!
Here are Real Simple's step-by-step guide to packing your bag efficiently. The first tip is a little strange if you ask me. I am not sure packing with garbage bags is something that I can actually do myself - but some people who are traveling and don't want to wrinkle clothes might see this as sheer genius.
1. Line the bottom with a plastic trash bag. After you’ve packed, add another one on top. This helps fend off wrinkles. Plus, “if your luggage is off-loaded from the airplane in the rain, your clothes won’t get wet,” says Hannon.
2. Stash footwear and heavy stuff along the wheel base. Fill shoes with socks or bulky bangle bracelets, then put them in individual bags (splitting up pairs saves space), with the soles facing the sides of the suitcase. Rest other heavy items, like a hair dryer and a toiletry kit, next to or on top of shoes. “Placing these near the wheels stabilizes the bag’s center of gravity, so it won’t topple over when upright,” says Krantzler.
3. Lay the foundation. Start with tightly packed rolled clothing.
4. Build the second level. Layer folded dresses, pants, and skirts on top of rolled clothing. Alternate the sides that the waistbands are on so that the stack is balanced.
5. Move on to the third level. Add thick sweaters, jackets, and folded shirts.
6. Finish with the top level. Lay crushable items, such as a voluminous dress or molded bras. Stack bras flat so they spoon each other, and stuff the cups with socks. (Don’t bend molded bras in half—you’ll crimp the foam.)
7. Wrap belts around the interior frame of the bag.
8. Stock essentials, loose toiletries, and chunky costume jewelry in the lid compartments. Store delicate earrings in pill cases, and string dainty bracelets and necklaces through drinking straws, taping the clasps to one end. Then secure the straws in a plastic bag, says Poole.
9. Tuck leftovers—swimsuits, hosiery, underwear, scarves—into corners and any remaining nooks.
10. Store dirty laundry in a Melissa Beth Rinse, Wash and Repeat Laundry Bag . Press the air out as you tightly roll each bag, like a vacuum pack. Lay the compressed bags flat in a side pocket.
11. Cradle fragile souvenirs in your bulkiest sweaters and arrange them in the center of the bag, where the least movement occurs, says Krantzler. For extra protection, store messy liquids—like that bottle of extra-virgin olive oil from Tuscany—in a reusable inflatable plastic bag designed for this job (try the VinniBag; $28, vinnibag.com).
If you’re bundling, simply place the bundle in the bag and follow the accessories tips.
If you’re using a soft-sided bag, like a duffel or a weekender, place flat shoes along the bottom, with the soles pressed against either side of the bag. Add rolled clothes, packing them tightly to prevent shifting in transit, which causes wrinkling, says Klosky. From there, follow the accessories tips, with these exceptions: Lay heels and boots flat on top of the bag, then add the toiletry kit.
2. Stash footwear and heavy stuff along the wheel base. Fill shoes with socks or bulky bangle bracelets, then put them in individual bags (splitting up pairs saves space), with the soles facing the sides of the suitcase. Rest other heavy items, like a hair dryer and a toiletry kit, next to or on top of shoes. “Placing these near the wheels stabilizes the bag’s center of gravity, so it won’t topple over when upright,” says Krantzler.
3. Lay the foundation. Start with tightly packed rolled clothing.
4. Build the second level. Layer folded dresses, pants, and skirts on top of rolled clothing. Alternate the sides that the waistbands are on so that the stack is balanced.
5. Move on to the third level. Add thick sweaters, jackets, and folded shirts.
6. Finish with the top level. Lay crushable items, such as a voluminous dress or molded bras. Stack bras flat so they spoon each other, and stuff the cups with socks. (Don’t bend molded bras in half—you’ll crimp the foam.)
7. Wrap belts around the interior frame of the bag.
8. Stock essentials, loose toiletries, and chunky costume jewelry in the lid compartments. Store delicate earrings in pill cases, and string dainty bracelets and necklaces through drinking straws, taping the clasps to one end. Then secure the straws in a plastic bag, says Poole.
9. Tuck leftovers—swimsuits, hosiery, underwear, scarves—into corners and any remaining nooks.
10. Store dirty laundry in a Melissa Beth Rinse, Wash and Repeat Laundry Bag . Press the air out as you tightly roll each bag, like a vacuum pack. Lay the compressed bags flat in a side pocket.
11. Cradle fragile souvenirs in your bulkiest sweaters and arrange them in the center of the bag, where the least movement occurs, says Krantzler. For extra protection, store messy liquids—like that bottle of extra-virgin olive oil from Tuscany—in a reusable inflatable plastic bag designed for this job (try the VinniBag; $28, vinnibag.com).
If you’re bundling, simply place the bundle in the bag and follow the accessories tips.
If you’re using a soft-sided bag, like a duffel or a weekender, place flat shoes along the bottom, with the soles pressed against either side of the bag. Add rolled clothes, packing them tightly to prevent shifting in transit, which causes wrinkling, says Klosky. From there, follow the accessories tips, with these exceptions: Lay heels and boots flat on top of the bag, then add the toiletry kit.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Packing Tip #3 Roll It.
Real Simple's packing guide has been helping me take the stress out of packing for family of 4.
Roll It, Fold It, or Bundle It
Rolling and folding are classic expert-packer methods; bundling is advanced—but ingenious.
Roll It, Fold It, or Bundle It
Rolling and folding are classic expert-packer methods; bundling is advanced—but ingenious.Rolling
Great for:
- Unstructured bags, like a duffel or a carry-on tote.
- Stretchy knit fabrics that are unlikely to wrinkle, including T-shirts, workout pants, light sweaters, and jersey dresses, as well as jeans.
- Stuffing seven days’ worth of stuff into a weekender.
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