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Best Travel Essential Under $25!

Here’s the truth: the best travel essential under $25 isn’t flashy—it’s functional, versatile, and instantly upgrades your on-the-go style. I’m always asked about packing smarter, not heavier, and the best travel essential under $25 delivers every time. As a wardrobe stylist for executives, I’ve tested the hacks—and this is hands-down the best travel essential under $25 that makes business travel look effortless and elevated. The best personal stylists know there’s ONE travel accessory every professional needs, and it’s under $25!

2025/04/02

Travel

travel packing formula

I’m not sure of when you hit the road last but luggage fees are almost exorbitant and lost luggage is a regular occurrence. Avoid the headache and look fabulous at the same time using our downloadable 7-Day Travel Packing Formula! Travel should be fun. Your luggage should be light. Your wardrobe should be versatile. This downloadable guide gives you exactly what you need. Click the link but, just in case, here are a few tips to consider: There are five considerations

2023/10/16

Travel

travel packing … with ease

Your 7-Day Travel Packing Formula (press on the link and then select ‘download file’)

2022/08/19

Travel

travel packing webinar

Planning to travel? Want to travel soon? Already planned some travel? Then you need to join this Travel Packing webinar on August 18th to get packing tips, styling tricks, and insider travel know-how about what airports mean what, not to mention almost $1000 in giveaways! Register NOW! If you wait until after it’s over, you can still watch but it will cost more ADN you won’t be eligible for the giveaways….get on it!

2022/08/10

Fashion

If You Travel & Wear Suit Jacket

This post is for you….even if it’s just going to happen once over the holiday season. This cool site, Real Men Real Style, provided the picture and I love it….(because it’s what I do)! They actually show three options to fold a suit jacket. The only advice I’d add is: Use those flimsy plastic bags from the drycleaners when possible to help avoid wrinkles No matter what, always fold your jacket inside out

2013/12/02

Beauty

Off to Paris- My Airport Attire

What do you wear to the airport and on your flight? Here’s a quick-n-dirty list of proper airport attire that says you care but also want to be comfortable: Choose a base color {black, navy, brown or camel} and commit A white tee or button down like this one as a starting point means you can go anywhere One additional layer in the form of a blazer of cardigan….I prefer cardigans because they’re cozier and then I just add a belt

2012/10/24

Fashion

Top Packing Tips

Travel season is kicking into high gear (which is kinda strange because I’d think you’d want to get away when it’s cold out….anyway) and we wanted to share our best travel packing tips to make the sting of TSA a little more bearable: pack for activities you “know” you’ll do. Classic overpacking happens because you “think” you might do this or might do that – go with what you know! shoes take up lots of space so, the rule to

2012/05/08

Transportation

BIG Time with Chevy

“Goody goody gumdrops” is what I said when GM informed me that I’d be driving their 2012 Suburban 4WD LTZ…and then I saw it. It was huge, all black and shiny–I was in instant like! Truth be told, I wanted to try out the Cadillac SRX Crossover because it appeared to have more of my natural aesthetic — sizable, noteworthy but not over-the-top, powerful, and slightly understated, so i did experience a bit of dismay at first. I went online

2012/04/26

Ready for the Weekend? Pack Right!

OMG, Details Magazine recently did a feature on what to wear for the weekend and while they gave a few options (beach boy, college frat, etc), we loved the Jetsetter options for our readers! While we’re not suggesting that you need everything, the options presented provide a high-end, well curated glimpse of our stylish travelin’ man. Our favorites are the Gucci bag, Bottega Veneta sandals, and Ralph Lauren belt! 1. Bag ($1,790) by Gucci 2. Passport case ($300) by Goyard

2011/08/05

Travel With Bags – Lots of Them!

Seriously, use plastic bags to store items that are delicate and can get snagged or ripped (lace, etc); and invest in a stylish leather cosmetic bag so it can double as an evening clutch!

2011/05/20

Maximize Your Suitcase Space

Use your shoes to store toiletries, socks, jewelry, and other small noteables – and to save space!

2011/05/18

(Selectively) Less is More

Less is more today, but the key is to be selective about what that less is! When packing for a quick business trip, too many shirts isn’t useful, but not having enough underwear can leave you feeling a little too open…. So, when we’re talking about travel packing, the first basic is a good suit that is comfortable and cut well, but can also work with you as you move through airports, taxis, meetings, and restaurants. My recommendation is a

2010/11/23

Packing for Memorial Day Weekend

While this list can have variations depending on the location and length of your trip, these basics should get any wo/man through the weekend in effortless style! Sunglasses– we’ll believe in the power of positive thinking and thus, there will be sun! Plus, a scrunched-up face doesn’t make for pretty pictures or a nice introduction… Over-sized hat/Umbrella– Ok so much for positive thinking…better to be prepared, right? With this warm weather and a little moisture, a hat could be the

2010/05/25

Femme Fatale Fashionable Packing

Spring is finally here and everyone is preparing for the first round of weekend forays and getaways. Here’s your packing list to get through Thursday evening travel, Friday running around and extended ‘happy hour’, Saturday happenings and jazz club/concert, and Sunday brunch:

2010/04/22

Client Testimonial: Sandra S.

I have been on the road with this woman from Mexico City to Amsterdam. She has a style and presence that turns heads around the globe.The first time we went on the road together, I showed up with a huge suitcase and she had a 19″ wheelie. Somehow she pulled amazing, versatile pieces out of that bag that worked at the cafe on the corner and the hot party the roof deck. One weekend of shopping of shopping with her

2009/07/01

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