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Summer has wrapped up, but travel plans never cease. I am Shri and I love to share my simple tips on fashion, style and beauty in my blog, Tunics and Tamarind Chutney, to make life just a tad bit easier and perhaps more glamorous in the process. I remember as a child watching people dressed so chic. Now, I either see women dressed in sweats or wearing the skimpiest of clothes. No one likes to meet loved ones looking like they have skipped a few showers or like they forgot to wear their pants. Looking classy seems to have vanished. Though I can’t help you with a delayed flight, perhaps here are some tips you can use to look and feel great when you traveling this holiday season.
Packing your clothes and jewelry: When you fold and stack clothes it takes too much space in the main compartment, so now I roll with it! If you are using hard luggage, then place your rolls between the rods to maximize space. This is what I generally take when traveling for 10-14days: one pair of dark skinny jeans, 3 solid color tops and 3 for going out, 3 dresses, 1 pair of black leggings and 3 tunics, black skirt and 2-3 tops that go with the skirt, 2 sweaters (black/grey, a colored one), 2 scarves (black/grey and one printed). Throw in the tights if its winter and I still end up having space in my duffel to bring back any clothes I might so innocently “need” to buy. If you have special jewelry that you plan on wearing, the best way to pack it is to roll it into the actual clothing you are going to pair it with. If you are worried about losing it, you can also safety pin it to the clothing to keep it safe.
Shoes: Never take more shoes than you need. If you are not going to realistically have time to workout, don’t take bulky shoes just for one possible day of running. 1 pair of heels (black-standard savior), 2 pairs of flats (Tan/brown and navy/black), 1 pair of sandals or boots (grey boots are my favorite) depending on the weather: you should never need more!
Bags: Take one large bag that you fly with and 2 smaller bags. I try to take a faux leather bag when I travel. Faux leather is waterproof, so if the child next to you spills his Sippy cup on top of your purse, you can just wipe it off. I take one large clutch (fancy/expensive) and one medium sized one (for going out-fits phone, credit card and lip balm).
Makeup: I take very little makeup with me since travel tends to ruin cases. If you need foundation, stick foundation applies like a cream and blends with the heat of your fingers so it eliminates the need for a brush! Take a lipstick you love! It is always nice to wear something that you feel so comfortable with when you are traveling, since you will be taking pictures and nothing glows better than confidence. Given the rules with liquids, try to take as little as possible.
For the flight, keep it simple. Jeans are too bulky to wear on a flight and it’s hard to fold your legs and cozy up (like there is even any room in economy). I recommend either leggings/jeggings that stretch with your legs or flouncy wide leg pants that are roomy. Simple cotton stretch top, a cashmere sweater and a thin trench with a tissue scarf (can use to wrap around hair to prevent not-so-sexy-bed-head), add the classic touches. Always wear flats when you fly for you never know when you might have to run to your gate! I hope this helps with planning for your next travel! Bon Voyage! Remember no matter what to always have a great time!
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