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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

TSA Precheck or Global Entry?

Ask and answer the question of TSA Precheck vs Global Entry with a picture: in my one million plus miles of travel, I’ve never found it stylish to wait in an airport security line that wound endless and, in the end, prevented me from getting to my gate with time to spare! A recent Travel & Leisure article discussed the features, benefits, and costs of TSA Precheck. TSA Precheck is a great way to get into a shorter, often quicker

2024/09/23

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

The gatapack is a face mask with replaceable filters

Accessories

7 must-haves items for post-pandemic travel

I am in the camp of not traveling but….as life sometimes does, we are thrust into the moment! During this pandemic, I’ve had to fly a few times and now convinced that these seven items are essential to staying safe and sane during your post-pandemic travels! hand wipes hand sanitizer mask (and maybe a back-up or two) scarf ~ go wild with this but it’s always good to have something between you and the seat/headrest, or to provide another layer

2020/12/09

Etiquette

five travel essentials

I’ll keep it simple because whether you’re a travel OG or newbie, there are some items that you’ll find incredibly helpful and, dare I say, almost essential…. beauty bag ~ [guys need this too] depending on the length of the flight, something to keep the moisture in your face, moisturizer/SPF in one [it’s clear so no ashiness], an all-in-one makeup solution, and a moisturizer that works for any body part —-> the theme for travel is moisture retention! overnight bag ~ while I

2019/03/09

Travel

road trip on pch

PCH is shorthand for Pacific Coast Highway ~ it’s that stretch of road from northern California to southern Cali that basically follows the coast and it’s GORG! And I’m headed there for a vacay in early spring. I’ll share details as they unfold but here are list of hotels we’ll be hanging out in: San Francisco ~ Hotel Zeppelin Cambria ~ Cambria Beach Lodge Santa Barbara ~ Kimpton Goodland Los Angeles ~ Hotel Figueroa Very excited…..will share our list of

2019/02/24

Fashion

buenos aires is calling me!

Truth be told, Buenos Aires is not really calling me – but it did call for one of my besties so, being the great friend that I am, I’m answering by looking for a plane ticket, planning for lots of Malbec and steak, and putting together my outfits for the trip. A few things to note before/for outfit planning: the flight is 10+ hours the average temp will be low to mid 80s (yippee!) they are known for Malbec and steak!

2019/01/18

Accessories

my three morning style must-haves

Technically, the list could be very long but I can whittle it down to just three morning style must-haves when I’m traveling or on vacation: The goal is to wake up [refreshed] and head to breakfast looking like you ‘woke up like this‘ so a quick dress that says laidback cool, tousled hair to make the just-woke-up-thing real, and a clean face because sleep in the eye and random makeup isn’t pretty. Ready for lights- camera – action!! [show_shopthepost_widget id=”3165759″]

2018/06/14

Lifestyle & Tech

more michelin stars than any other city

You’d think New York, San Francisco, or Paris right? Me too….but we’re wrong! The city with the most Michelin stars is Tokyo! Since traveling there a few years ago, Tokyo has almost cemented its status as the go-to foodie location with 234 starred restaurants!! The breakdown is according to the 2018 Michelin Guide Tokyo: 166 restaurants at one star (“worth a stop”) 56 at two stars (“worth a detour”) 12 at three stars (“worth a special journey”) While I’m sure those providing the rating

2017/12/11

Fashion

christmas in florida

Yet another 2017 holiday that will be a little different than previous ones ~ this year’s Christmas will be celebrating in Florida. Having grown up in Buffalo, NY, it’s a bit difficult to conceptualize a Christmas/holiday without snow, not to mention cold weather! So what do you pack to be festive but stay cool when the temp is mid 70s & sunny?! I’m thinking of a look like this…. Below are options to make it happen! [show_shopthepost_widget id=”2936587″]

2017/12/04

Fashion

travel must-have: compression socks

I swear by these for any flight over four hours…now! Compression socks are what a lot of flight attendants and pilots rock for overseas flights and even coast-to-coast travel. Some lady popped hers on during a recent left-to-east coast flight so, I asked her about them and she raved on for three minutes. I decided to give them a try because I’m the window seat person who tries to get up just once during a flight so, circulation and swelling

2017/07/26

Fashion

travel with packing cubes

First off – although I have used packing cubes before, I wasn’t ‘all in’ and ceased using them some time ago. Enter Julia, stage left, who just returned from Cuba and a few other choice locations, and she swears by them now. So clearly I needed to check them out again and I doubled-down with these Eagle Creek clean dirty cubes that allow you to put clean items in one side and dirty in the other, or just use both

2017/07/18

Accessories

Tiny Chic Travel Essentials [downloadable]

DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE The list is endless and while I can think of more than 50 items to add to the list, keep it simple with some absolute, non-negotiable must-haves that have even been vetted by some pilots and flight attendants! These items are focused on those of us who don’t have a private jet [yet] but who still manage to soar the friendly skies regularly enough. The goal is to keep it simple but make it effective!! Here’s your quick

2017/07/17

Etiquette

travel in style & luggage-free

[show_shopthepost_widget id=”2332092″] Time is money (and who wants to waste it waiting for luggage). If you travel then use Dufl, the service that cleans, stores and delivers your wardrobe to your hotel. BOOM! For $9.95/month and a nominal per trip surcharge, you can arrive in style, have your cleaned clothing delivered, and leave at the end of the week knowing your work clothes will be ready for the next business outing when you are! Excited to give them a try

2017/01/23

Features & Series

BfS + Buick = Brownie!

I’ve been working with car companies for a few years now and everytime I get a car, I’m ecstatic and start planning “adventures” to put as many miles on it as possible. Thanks to @BuickUSA, I’m rocking a beautiful metallic brown Enclave so follow my adventures this week via Instagram using hashtag #BfSBrownie! At a minimum, we’ve got Tummy Tuck Training on Sunday (a few spots left..), Nordstrom Anniversary Sale client shopping, Chile’s Peach Orchard, Cirque de Soleil’s Kurios, and

2016/07/19

Fashion

Matchbook Travel Memories

I can’t take credit for it although I’ve been doing it for a while but…..Afar, an online travel magazine, shared an article about the beauty of collecting matchbooks throughout your travels, and the stories they can tell! My collection isn’t nearly as extensive but it’s inexpensive, colorful, and easy to carry back! Perhaps a new way to start sharing your travels with friends?!

2016/06/03

Fashion

Travel Like A Man….With This Suitcase!

“This is it!” The music is playing in the background when you get a whiff of your new travel duffle suitcase by Wool & Oak. It’s not even available in retail stores yet BUT you can be one of the first to have it – and for under $300!! Why get this? Because when you see the guy next to you with it, you’ll be pissed. Now, it isn’t for every guy but for the well-heeled and well-traveled, this could represent

2016/02/24

Accessories

Roadtrip Part 3: Headed to Duck, NC for #SoulRetreat

Duck, NC worked wonders! In spite of a 4 hour, 30 minute trip there (back was grueling since it started to snow……), I returned home relaxed and in a better #headspace. While I had originally planned to go as a way to rack up miles on the Toyota Highlander and do some work, it turned out to be the perfect opportunity to be open and receptive to what was to come and how to prepare for it. Add this to

2016/01/25

Etiquette

Roadtrip Part 2: To Road Trip or Not?

I was keen on road tripping because Toyota gave me a new 2016 Highlander Limited for my “Dress for Success” seminar in Burlington, NJ on Martin Luther King Jr Day….yes, I was called to work! The moms of Jack & Jill’s Burlington Willingboro, NJ Chapter were sponsoring an event for disadvantaged women in the area. Speakers shared insight on financial management, managing stress, exercise essentials and, of course, dressing for success. My cold early morning departure was made a little

2016/01/22

Fashion

Roadtrip Part 1: Preparing for The Roadtrip Makes The Trip Better!

I packed light using my Lo & Sons OG #travel bag and fit ALL of this: Beauty bag with just the essentials: Josie Maran argan oil, Orlane serum super hydratant, Caudalie overnight detox oil, SKii mask, and Davi Napa le grand cru cream [show_shopthepost_widget id=”1344624″] Day 2 outfit: DL1961 skinny cargos, tee, All Saints Itat shrug, and camo scarf Pajamas and undies including my Free People knee-high socks Laptop and tech peripherals Magazines: Harper’s Bazaar and O Longchamp travel

2016/01/21

Lifestyle & Tech

Rockin’ A Camry For The Holidays

I was determined to keep this holiday season low-key and relaxed, and it was going to start with a leisurely drive to my sister and brother-in-law’s house in Connecticut. I planned to leave in mid-December (one of the benefits of being an entrepreneur!) and stop in New York City to do a touch of shopping and sightseeing. Accomplished! With the help of Toyota by lending me a late model 2016 Camry XSE, I rocked my way to New York City

2016/01/12

Transportation

2015 in Review: Top Destinations

2016/01/11

Transportation

2015 in Review: Best Travel Apps

Greatest Drive: helps you find the most fun, scenic and beautiful routes where you’re going Hopper: analyzes billions of flight prices daily to predict how prices will change, and tells you when to buy your tickets Scout: lets you chat, share your ETA and get turn-by-turn GPS voice directions

2016/01/06

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Best Travel Essential Under $25!

TSA Precheck or Global Entry?

travel packing formula

travel packing … with ease

travel packing webinar

7 must-haves items for post-pandemic travel

five travel essentials

road trip on pch

buenos aires is calling me!

my three morning style must-haves

more michelin stars than any other city

christmas in florida

travel must-have: compression socks

travel with packing cubes

Tiny Chic Travel Essentials [downloadable]

travel in style & luggage-free

BfS + Buick = Brownie!

Matchbook Travel Memories

Travel Like A Man….With This Suitcase!

Roadtrip Part 3: Headed to Duck, NC for #SoulRetreat

Roadtrip Part 2: To Road Trip or Not?

Roadtrip Part 1: Preparing for The Roadtrip Makes The Trip Better!

Rockin’ A Camry For The Holidays

2015 in Review: Top Destinations

2015 in Review: Best Travel Apps

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