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    Home » Lifestyle » Beauty » Travel Style + Carry-on Essentials

    Travel Style + Carry-on Essentials

    Published May 13, 2014 · Updated Jan 17, 2021 by Ginnie · 17 Comments

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    I'm heading to Wisconsin later this week to visit my sister and niece, and I couldn't be more excited! I haven't seen them since the fall, so a little girl time is long overdue.

    My sister lives in the same town that we grew up in. It's always interesting to go back, run into old classmates, eat at the restaurant where I had my first job, and check out all the changes. Some things never change though, particularly when it comes to small town Wisconsin!

    Of course, this got me thinking of travel style, especially what to wear to the airport and what to pack, including my carry-on essentials.

    Travel Style + Carryon Essentials | Hello Little Home #fashion #outfitThis is the out fit I'm planning to wear to the airport. It's easy, comfortable, and will get me through the day without any distractions.

    Travel Style | Hello Little Home #fashion #outfitCardigan: J.Crew (color is no longer available); T-Shirt (old): similar, similar; Jeans: Loft; Flats: Lucky Brand; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban; Scarf (old): similar; Bag (old): similar, similar; Earrings (vintage): similar

    Travel Style | Hello Little Home #fashion #outfitMy travel style always involves layers, especially when it's by air, and I could be steaming hot one minute and freezing cold the next.

    Travel Style | Hello Little Home #fashion #outfitThis outfit makes it easy to strip down to my tee if I get too hot, like I did when taking these photos. It's been in the 80's here the past few days, and I'm not quite ready for summer yet!

    Carryon Essentials | Hello Little Home #travel #style I have my carry-on packing down to a science:

    • Big tote or bag. I like to pack everything in a large tote, or for a shorter trip like my upcoming one, I'll carry a bag that I can use throughout my vacation.
    • Small wallet. Instead of carrying around every card I own, I pare them down to the essentials and use a smaller wallet. Less to lose!
    • Sunglasses. For the blinding sun that will inevitably be streaming through my window at some point.
    • Entertainment. This takes up the most room in my bag. I like lots of variety, since I never know what will hold my interest. I'll pack a book (something fluffy, like The Next Best Thing), 3 - 4 magazines, book of games (love my Pocket Posh Crosswords Book), iPad (loaded with games and eBooks), and my phone (my new Fine Fellow case is a favorite).
    • Snack. I always pack a couple energy bars, and once I get through security, I buy bottle of water. That way, I'm not dependent on the attendant for a drink or starving and forced to buy an expensive meal on the plane.
    • Zip Lock for liquids. Once I get through security, I'll pull out my lip gloss, hand sanitizer, and eye drops and throw everything else into my carry-on suitcase.
    • Extras. Gum, oil blotting sheets, sanitizing wipes, scarf, tissues, etc.

    Now I just need to pick out the rest of my outfits, pack my suitcase, and take off!

    Do you have a favorite travel outfit? What are your carry-on essentials?

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    melaina25
    11 years ago

    Great tips!

    ✰Transatlantic Blonde✰

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    momtrends
    11 years ago

    Great tips!

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    Ginnie
    11 years ago
    Reply to  momtrends

    Thanks, Nicole!

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    Lana
    11 years ago

    I almost always bring a scarf when I travel - I always seem to get cold at the weirdest times! I always need lots of entertainment too! Have fun!

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    Ginnie
    11 years ago
    Reply to  Lana

    Thanks, Lana! I love scarves for travel, too. They take up so little space and are such a great way to change up your outfits:)

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    Carylee
    11 years ago

    Great essentials! I definitely agree with dressing in layers! For some reason I'm not a magazine reader on planes! So bizarre! I always just end up playing games on my phone or sleeping when I can. A scarf that can double as a wrap is perfect for napping! Otherwise, just gum and earplugs are my must haves on the plane!

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    Ginnie
    11 years ago
    Reply to  Carylee

    Thanks, Carylee! I need to remember earplugs next time - I was stuck over the wing on the way out, and it was so noisy!

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    Leeann @ Join the Gossip
    11 years ago

    Great tips. I am all about layering...and snakcs (hehe!) too.

    Thanks for linking up for MMG!

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    Ginnie
    11 years ago
    Reply to  Leeann @ Join the Gossip

    Thanks, Leeann! The snacks are always the best part, right?!?

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    Julie Corbisiero
    11 years ago

    Hi Ginnie, I love your travel outfit. It looks comfortable and stylish at the same time. I love that big bag too. It's so hard to pack lightly and I try to pack with mix and match outfits. Have a nice trip.
    Julie at Julie's Lifestyle

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    Ginnie
    11 years ago
    Reply to  Julie Corbisiero

    Thanks, Julie! I love a big bag when I travel:)

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    Heather Smith {Woods of Bell Trees}
    11 years ago

    I love these tips! I don't travel a lot, but when I do I have the hardest time picking what to bring and I always bring way toooo much!

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    Ginnie
    11 years ago
    Reply to  Heather Smith {Woods of Bell Trees}

    Thanks, Heather! I've definitely changed my packing ways over the years. It's so nice to just travel with a carryon, instead of waiting an hour for luggage;)

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    Vicki
    11 years ago

    Hey! I'm from WI! It's good for a visit but I love my FL Sunshine. Great post and love the ideas! =-)

    -Vicki at Sweet Tea n' Sunshine

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    Ginnie
    11 years ago
    Reply to  Vicki

    Oh ... another former Wisconsonite;) I have family in FL, too, and love visiting them!

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    Amy
    11 years ago

    This was fun to read. I know you will enjoy your stay in Wisconsin.

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    Ginnie
    11 years ago
    Reply to  Amy

    Hi, Amy! I'm so glad you stopped by! It's just a quick trip, but it should be a lot of fun. We will have to have a neighbors reunion sometime:)

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