Travel in Style

When looking through past blog posts for inspiration, I realized how frequently I post about travel. I have outfit posts about traveling in style here, here and here as well as my 10 Things to Pack for an Overnight Work Trip post. I decided that instead of another outfit post, I would narrow it down to 5 tips to remember when traveling, all of which I will be putting to work tomorrow when I head home for 9 days.

1. Never get on a plane without a DKNY Cozy. Seriously. This sweater can be worn in so many ways and is the perfect way to layer up for a cold flight. Need a blanket? Done. Need a scarf? Done. I mean, this sweater is so versatile it even has an app.

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2. Always download movies from iTunes. I am not really sure how I ever made it on long plane rides before iTunes was around. Sure, I read magazines and books but having access to movies or tv shows I' need to catch up on is so worth it. Even when movies are $5 and shows are $3, I find it is well worth the money to have the plane ride fly by. Also, they don't use up too much battery on your computer so you can still use your computer for other things such as catching up on work or drafting future blog posts.

3. Make sure your purse is stocked with the essentials, just in case they lose your checked bag. I always carry my glasses, prescriptions, socks, some touch-up makeup (mascara, powder, gloss), cell phone charger and some snacks. I tend to fill my purse up, but it's nice to only carry the one bag through the airport. Some must-have snacks: gum, beef jerky, and something salty-- lately I've picked either popcorn or chex mix. It really just depends on my mood.

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(I found these hilarious socks and HAD to post them)

4. One app that I discovered on my last trip was passbook. I know that it comes standard on iPhones, but have you ever used it? It is a great way to keep all of your travel documents in one place-- boarding passes, car rentals, etc. They pull up quickly and look much fancier than the other e-boarding documents, plus you don't have to search through email forever while getting through security. Be sure to use passbook on your next travel day. You won't regret it.

5. Invest in quality luggage. I can't stress this tip enough. For most of my life I traveled with bargain luggage that I found on sale at Macys. Boy, did I miss out. This past summer, I splurged on a new Samsonite bag with wheels that spin 360 degrees. It is lightweight and very durable. I actually snagged it at TJMaxx (who knew they had such a great selection) and knew my travel days would instantly be improved after making this purchase. I can pack more due to the lightweight material and it easily rolls on any surface. I am not sure how I survived those first twenty-something years of my life. Having nice luggage makes every step of travel easier. Plus, TJMaxx tends to have pretty decent-sized bags, all for around $100-- not a bad price for nice luggage.

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Do you have any travel tips that you swear by?