Hello my lovelies! As anyone who follows me on Instagram or Twitter may have noticed, I’ve spent the past month back in Australia (via Bangkok) seeing all my favourite Australian people for the first time in two years (which explains my absence on here; I’m sorry!) and living out of a suitcase in the process.
After hundreds of flights and countless visits to far-flung locations in my lifetime, I’ve got the act of packing down to an art form (although my boyfriend – who points out that my shoes alone weigh as much as his entire luggage every time we travel – would beg to differ).
So when Michael Kors asked me to be a part of their new Instagram campaign (#WhatsInYourKors), it felt only appropriate to share the secrets of my travel bag (the contents of which are still scattered around my living room). Because I want something I can carry on the plane with me (and actually lift into the overhead compartments), but which is still chick enough to land a seat upgrade (if you’re lucky), an oversized handbag is perfect, and this Michael Kors Hamilton tote is about as luxe as travel can get.
I fret at the thought of being without any creature comforts for the duration of a long-haul flight, so my bag is packed with: a paper, book and magazine (a long-haul flight is good for one thing: finally having time to catch up on my reading!), two passports (in a glittery Jimmy Choo cover), tickets and a Luxe travel guide for my destination, a notebook for offline inspiration and scribbling, my iphone (in a Lulu Guinness case) and ipod, Miu Miu sunglasses (for disembarking in style), Jimmy Choo metallic pink purse and Anya Hindmarch golden coinpurse, business cards, spare jewels, Jo Malone perfume, Chanel nailpolish and lipstick, Clarins concealer pen, Aesop face mist and hand cleanser, snacks and a few random souvenirs collected from my travels.
(Not pictured, but also essential: a Louis Vuitton leopard cashmere scarf for snuggling on chilly planes, lip balm, baby wipes, body lotion and a packet of beauty samples for in-flight hydrating and pampering (because cabin air is horrid), water, sleep mask, ear plugs and socks.)
I’d love to know what you all take with you when you travel? Do you have any savvy tips to make packing and flying a more glamorous affair?
Love, Miss B xx
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I always love a good peek inside the handbag post. Your travel edition was especially captivating. Plus, I’m looking for a new tote and I think this MK version may have made it onto the short list.
Gorgeous post B…especially as there is Kors involved! So glad to see you’re back and hope you had a truly wonderful time and that jet lag has now disappeared! Welcome back to your UK home! xx
What a lovely post — and contest! Thank you for telling us about it. In my carry-on luggage, earplugs and a mask are essential to sleep well on the plane. I also always have a moisturizing mask that I apply right before boarding since cabin air is so dry; it helps to make you look fresh and rested upon arrival.
I absolutely LOVE these types of posts. I have a tendency to overdo it when packing for travel (especially if it’s a long flight). The most important thing I pack is some kind of face wipe. After a long flight, nothing makes me feel better than just completely cleaning my face and doing a little makeup freshening up. (Really helpful if you’re not going straight to a hotel after). I also bring hand lotion and face moisturizer because flying does a number on your skin.
Alexis
What a fab post and collection of goodies. Love your Jimmy Choo case and Miu Miu sunglasses. I am just discovering your blog and am completely smitten. xo
I love how all of your contants are either pink or glittery, kind of matches mine
ha, love the bag as well, perfect tote for traveling
Tons of fun things in your bag!!
I love these kinds of posts
XOXO
I need those miu miu sunnies in my bag!! They are the cutest xx
That beautiful and interesting things you have in your bag, by the way is great!
greetings!
I love this post. It is always so fun to see what people have in their bag. I love that Chanel polish color.
Oooh what a gorgeous bag! J’adore x
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I love these type of posts and the fact that you have products from so many of my fave brands (MK, Chanel, Jimmy Choo, Miu Miu) makes it so much sweeter!I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award so feel free to check it out here : http://thestyleobsessedcookie.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-versatile-blogger-award.html
xoxo,
Charlotte
This bag is just gorgeous! I love these kind of posts and getting a peek into what people find useful in their bag. I always find a flight is more bearable with a few little luxuries. I love your passport cover – too cute!
Love the bag! So jealous! And your sunglasses are lovely!
Lovely post! You have so many cute things in your bag!
When I travel I always carry a good moisturizer and something to read
So jealous! And your sunglasses are lovely!
i’m terribly sorry if this comes across as rude, but i am stymied: how do you afford all your incredible purchases and generally fabulous lifestyle on a government salary?! is this something you might consider posting on in future?