I'm an NYC-Based Fashion Editor Heading to L.A.—Here's Everything in My Carry-On
SinceBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing is based in L.A., and I (along with my fellow East Coast editors) live in NYC, every now and then, an occasion comes along that warrants a trip to the West Coast. One such occasion is our company holiday party, which is taking place this week and warrants a six-day escape from New York just in time to avoid a cold front. My dress options for the main event are, of course, packed and ready. Everything else I need to bring, however, wasn't quite so easy to decide on.
In order to avoid costly baggage fees and the risk of losing my luggage during the year's busiest travel season, I challenged myself to fit everything in a carry-on, despite the fact that I'm notorious for overpacking. Luckily, since I'm going somewhere warm, all of the bulky pieces I've been frequenting in NYC this season can remain at home, with only my easily packable warm-weather favorites joining me on the flight. Even so, dialing down the long list of items in my mental suitcase wasn't easy. (It never is.) Keep scrolling to see how I persevered in the end, as well as what made the final cut.
Party Looks
Shop the dress:
I'm a sucker for an LBD, so I couldn't help but pack this tube dress just in case the blue didn't feel right on the day of.
Jeans, Trousers, + Skirts
Shop the skirt:
Tops + Tees
Shop the corset:
Shop the T-shirt:
Shoes
Shop the heels:
I only got these a week ago, but I've already worn them a handful of times.
Outerwear
Accessories + More
Shop the shades:
Activewear
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Eliza Huber is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and the intersection of sports and fashion. She joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing in 2021 from Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a business degree from the University of Iowa. She's launched two columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top runway trends each season. Eliza lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, watching WNBA games, and scouring The RealReal for discounted Prada.
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