Lady LUX

Whether it be a weekend spent in Manhattan or a long trip to the Mediterranean, traveling light is favorable when packing up your suitcase. While we try with the best of intentions, compromising our wardrobes for extra sock space is a sacrifice most fashionistas aren’t willing to take. After all, keeping up appearances during trips is important, especially during a lux vacay! How can we remedy this problem? By simply aiming for little products that pack a lot of punch—products that aren’t only luxurious, but also practical at heart. This way you’ll be in and out of that hotel room before you can say “room service!”

1. Ruched Convertible Dress by Victoria’s Secret
This dress is a godsend because of the versatility. Not only is it the perfect LBD for a night out on the town with your beau (one shoulder, anyone?), but the spandex and jersey material allows you to twist the thing into a v-neck appropriate enough for a stroll down the boardwalk. You can easily conjugate several outfits from this one dress. And because of that, you’ll have added room to throw in a couple more bejeweled sandals to dress your feet up in.

2. Gold Leather Samara Fold Up Ballet Flat by Yosi Samra
Sometimes wearing heels can get tiring. And when that happens, flats become your best friend. With these light gold flats by Yosi Samra, its metallic quality can dress up the simplest of outfits, successfully taking you from a traveling maven into a dining vixen.

3. Cashmere Mist Mini Deodorant by Donna Karan
After a day of sightseeing, the last thing you should have to worry about is your scent. With Donna Karan’s Cashmere Mist Mini Deodorant, its soft, light fragrance seduces the senses, keeping onlookers enticed. It’s also strong enough to last all day, so no need for multiple applications! Which is a major plus, especially after spending the day caravan hopping!

4. To Go Set by Too Faced Glamour
After spending an entire day shopping or sight seeing with your crew, the last thing you’d want to do is spend valuable time primping in an attempt to prepare yourself for dinner. With this in mind, the To Go Set by Too Faced Glamour is perfect. As a multi-purpose compact, you can get your glam on at any time of the day, with its array of eight shadows, four lip shades, and one beautiful blush. Multi-purpose make-up equals easy touch ups. And with traveling, efficiency is always key.

5. Boo Boo Zap! By Benefit
Blemishes and bad skin are the last things you’d want to worry about when you’re lounging Mediterranean beaches. Pimples? No. Way. You’re not there to scare potential flings away! So rid away the redness in record time. With Boo Boo Zap’s blend of salicylic acid and camphor, it can fight blemishes with the dab of a finger, several times a day, even through make-up! A definite must have for a girl on the go.

6. Hope Oil-Free Moisturizer with SPF 30 by Philosophy
When you’re traveling, you want to make sure that you keep your skin hydrated and fresh. With this oil-free moisturizer, not only does it help maintain a natural moisture barrier, but it also provides a broad spectrum of sun protection. Additionally, its lightweight characteristic keeps it from being bothersome during the day. It’s gentle and oil-absorbant, making it ideal for all skin types. Easy skin care while traveling? Sign me up.

7. City Bag by Foley + Corinna
What best way to dress up your minimal wardrobe than with a bright yellow bag! With this Disco City Bag’s cross-body features, not only does it pop in color, but its practicality also makes it easy enough to wear anywhere. Shopping? Check. Afternoon espresso? Double check. A day spent exploring the museum? Check, check, check!

8. Mini Cosmetic Bag by MARC by Marc Jacobs
When packing your essentials, nothing makes a better statement than a flashy cosmetic bag. The high-shine finish of MARC by Marc Jacob’s cosmetic bag makes it an eye-catcher in the world of the diminutive. It is definitely something you would want to throw your necessities in when you’re a traveling gal on the go!

9. Astor Passport Cover by MICHAEL by Michael Kors
If you’re a constant traveler, housing your traveling friend in the prettiest of homes would be a sound investment, especially with the amount of wear the poor booklet gets, jumping from continent to continent. With its bronze metallic leather and silver tone hardware, the stud detailing on the front toughens up the pretty appearance. Women are authoritative creatures! And if it’s in the form of tough studded gold things, then so be it!

10. Dry Shampoo Spray by Oscar Blandi
With a traveling agenda, oily hair could be problematic. However, a full schedule makes it almost impossible to head back to the hotel in between events. Thankfully, the solution lies in dry shampoo. Spray the product onto your scalp, focusing solely on the roots, before shaking it out. Completely. You’ll have clean, voluminous locks, instantly!

This article was put together with a little help from our marketing assistant, Mariah Pringle.

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