The number one thing I spent my money on in 2023 was traveling. Well, it was actually paying New York City rent, but after that, it was spent on escaping the city I pay so much to live in—go figure. In 2024, I'm predicting it will be much of the same since I can't seem to stay in the city for too long without planning a getaway, even if it's just for a weekend. After all of that traveling, I've become somewhat of a packing aficionado, still an overpacker but nevertheless an expert one. I've listed out all of the best basics your suitcase needs no matter the destination, the perfect travel-size beauty items, the suitcase/weekenders that I swear by, and so much more.
Keep scrolling to take a look at the travel items I never go anywhere without.
Have you ever gone on a trip and forgotten your leggings? Tragic. These are a must-bring.
I swear by my Oribe travel-size products.
A game changer.
I'm a big fan of a baseball cap on a travel day.
A good white tank you can rely on always comes in my suitcase no matter where I travel.
All the beauty skincare goodies you need in an adorable travel size.
Perfect for the pool, beach, or quick run from your room to the hotel lobby.
I never go anywhere without lotion. This is one of my favorite travel-size ones.
If you run into me at JFK on an early morning flight, there's a good chance I'll be wearing this.
A must-pack, trust me.
A travel-size brush? Absolutely.
I highly reccomend bringing a little white or black dress that looks great with both heels or flats.
They even make travel-size straighteners.
Just throw these in your carry on.
So you can leave your other brushes at home.
I've become a packing-cube person, and there's no going back.
High up on my list of weekenders to buy.
Great hair on the go and only $15.
I'm obsessed with Youth to the People skincare. This travel set is heaven sent.
My holy-grail setting spray, small enough to fit in my carry-on.
A sneaker that goes with everything is always good to keep on your packing list.
Perfect to wear on your flight or when you land.
Calpak luggage never fails me. If you're in the market for a new suitcase, go for one of theirs.
Perfect for a long flight.
More often than not, I reach for my Uggs on a travel day.
You can't go wrong with these.
For the hotel sauna or if I'm going on a warm-weather trip, I always bring a black string bikini with me.
A classic.
Perfect airport shoes.
Don't forget socks.