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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

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

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

Accessories

Jumping Up And Down To Get Ready For A Beach Vacation

My sister and father are ready to choke me but, I’m barely back three weeks from Dubai, Thailand and Vietnam, and already I am planning another getaway. I think the planning part is exciting but also a great way to escape the current soggy weather currently happening in DC… I was tooling around on another blog which happens to be one of my favorites, Le Catch, and I saw this bag (available at Henri Bendel). Immediately loved the colors and

2015/05/14

Travel Like A Pro

I want to be the perfect travelista every time I’m on-the-road ~ that includes arriving at the airport with just enough time to get through security and to my gate but not so much time that I’m looking for something to do; with my one bag and carry-on that contains everything I need to look awesome but not so much that I’m annoyed when I find something and can’t fit it in my luggage; and, of course, looking and feeling

2014/09/10

Etiquette

Travel: Drinking at 30,000 Feet

Do you love traveling as much as I do? When you’re ‘in/up for the long haul’, what’s your drink of choice? Mine used to be Bailey’s and cream (in addition to any red wine if I’m in first class or going overseas). Well, according to Professor Barry Smith, founder of the Centre for the Study of the Senses at the University of London, your taste buds change in the friendly skies…making the Bloody Mary the ideal drink! It has something

2014/05/09

Etiquette

How Can I Get Thru Security Quicker?

August is a HUGE travel month because it’s the last chance for most parents to vacation with their kids and, if you’re in a city like D.C., it’s right before the political machine kicks back into high gear. So, getting thru the airport quickly is a precious commodity post-9/11. Well we know of three ways to get through quicker and to save your style points for later in your trip: TSA PreCheck or Global Entry {this is what I have….whew!} Clear

2013/08/26

Etiquette

T&L Travel Forecast

To be a stylish traveler, you have to be savvy. There’s nothing really cool/dapper when you don’t leave enough time for the check-in process, or aren’t hip on which airlines offer wi-fi, or can’t make it through the security line without completely disrobing; or miss the cool amenities in some of the world’s hippest airports/clubs. Just so you know, we picked out a few key travel predictions for 2013 from T&L’s 2013 travel forecast: Paper tickets are yesteryear ~ the iphone

2012/12/31

Etiquette

Internat’l Flight: Check-in Rules

The official verbiage is that you and your luggage must be checked in at least 60 minutes before departure, and you have to be at the gate at least 45 minutes early. If you’re travelling light and have only carry-ons then you can do your normal routine.

2012/12/26

Etiquette

Travel Made (A Little) Easier

As a million miler, I’ve covered quite a bit of ground (or air) and, frankly, I’ve done most of it toting my own luggage and lifting it into the overhead bin on my own! That said, depending on the season, where I’m traveling from and to, what events I’ll be attending, and the length of the trip, my actual items vary. However, the strategies for packing lightly but thoroughly always remain the same: I review my travel itinerary so I know

2012/12/15

Think ‘Travel Chic’

ML Traveler (in Cannes) One of my favorite accessory designers is Stephanie Johnson and because it’s my birthday, I decided to give you a gift! Starting today through November 5th, Blueprint for Style in conjunction with Stephanie Johnson will be giving away the ML Traveler to the person with the best answer to this question: “What is stylish travel to you?“ Oh yeah – you can get an extra chance to win simply by tweeting I’ll be a stylish traveler with the

2011/10/26

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

Packing Perfectly

Roll don’t fold clothes — it will make less creases and more space to pack those few key extras!

2011/05/16

(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

Tokyo Etiquette & Social Norms

Walk to the left Quiet in public Everyone carries handbags (even men and kids) Money is not exchanged hand to hand Business cards are held with both hands and read at length Service is chronic not acute (it’s a way of life) Conformity is okay Cleanliness is a given Building stomach muscles comes easy (from bowing at the waist)….beware of pulling butt muscles though Individuality is for kids and after work; blue suits are for all other occasions Small is

2010/11/09

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7 must-haves items for post-pandemic travel

five travel essentials

travel in style & luggage-free

Roadtrip Part 2: To Road Trip or Not?

Jumping Up And Down To Get Ready For A Beach Vacation

Travel Like A Pro

Travel: Drinking at 30,000 Feet

How Can I Get Thru Security Quicker?

T&L Travel Forecast

Internat’l Flight: Check-in Rules

Travel Made (A Little) Easier

Think ‘Travel Chic’

Travel With Bags – Lots of Them!

Packing Perfectly

(Selectively) Less is More

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