become a contributor
Travel in Total Style!
Summer is more fun when you can hit the road on a moment’s notice. Don’t let packing for your next vacay be a drag. Here are all the oh-so-glam goodies you need to look amazing on whatever adventures the season sends your way.
Nab a go-girl beauty bag.
We have about a million pouches to pop our get-gorgeous supplies in. Truth is, one that’s plastic is key for preventing messes, like melted deodorant...or worse. Vera Bradley’s mini holders are too cute and, bonus!, on sale.
Don’t haul everything you own.
First thing to cut from your list: Oversized products! They make those petite bottles for a reason. Hit up CVS and grab baby versions of your faves. When it comes to makeup, be realistic and opt for products that can double up. We know you wanna look fabulous, but only take what you know you are going to use. Do your nails before you head outta town to avoid lugging fragile polish around.
Face wipes keep you fresh.
Know what you can share.
Going somewhere in a big group? Surely someone else will use the same toothpaste or will bring a blow-dryer. Get together pre-vacay for a packing party. Look at what your friends and family are bringing and decide who will tote what. Remember: never, ever share eye makeup! Even if you BFF has the most glam mascara, you’ve gotta get your own to avoid infection. Ew.
Have a frizz plan.
Create a permanent checklist.
Nab a go-girl beauty bag.
We have about a million pouches to pop our get-gorgeous supplies in. Truth is, one that’s plastic is key for preventing messes, like melted deodorant...or worse. Vera Bradley’s mini holders are too cute and, bonus!, on sale.
Transparent Travel Pouch, $7, verabradley.com
Don’t haul everything you own.
First thing to cut from your list: Oversized products! They make those petite bottles for a reason. Hit up CVS and grab baby versions of your faves. When it comes to makeup, be realistic and opt for products that can double up. We know you wanna look fabulous, but only take what you know you are going to use. Do your nails before you head outta town to avoid lugging fragile polish around.
Face wipes keep you fresh.
These cuke-tastic ones are the absolute best and, yay!, are crazy-easy on the wallet. It’s way better to bring wipes than an entire bottle of your fave face wash. Don’t forget a spot-treater if you’re prone to breakouts.
Yes to Cucumber Natural Glow Facial Towelettes, $6, drugstore.com
Know what you can share.
Going somewhere in a big group? Surely someone else will use the same toothpaste or will bring a blow-dryer. Get together pre-vacay for a packing party. Look at what your friends and family are bringing and decide who will tote what. Remember: never, ever share eye makeup! Even if you BFF has the most glam mascara, you’ve gotta get your own to avoid infection. Ew.
Have a frizz plan.
OMG—between beach air and early-evening thunderstorms, summer is frizz season. Pack your fave flyaway-killing product PRONTO.
Living Proof Styling Cream, $14 (for travel size), sephora.com
Create a permanent checklist.
Obvi: the best way to make sure you don’t forget something is to make a checklist. But don’t just scribble away on a Post-it note. Make a Word doc with everything you’ll need for this trip and print it out. Keep adding to the list and your suitcase-stuffing process will just get easier in the future. Some important items to include: toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, hairbrush, shampoo, conditioner, soap, razor, shaving cream, hair products, deodorant, makeup, tampons, any medications you take…. The list goes on. Write ‘em down and make sure they get in that duffle.
POLL
If you could take a sightseeing tour of any country in the world, you'd pick:
LOVE THIS
Your spring style guide
just dropped...🌷
Spring is absolutely, well, springing...and it’s time for your style to follow suit. Fun In by Sun In temporary hair dye + bold kicks from Skechers = the cheat code for a head-to-toe serve. Find alll the inspo here.
FREE STUFF
THE EXPLORERS ARE BACK
A new ship. A missing sister. A dangerous animal smuggling ring. Year two at Explorer Academy starts with daring missions and plenty of puzzles for Sailor York and her friends to solve. Can she step up and save the day? Enter here!
