Make the most of your weekend getaway<\/p>\n
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We all love a good weekend getaway<\/a> don\u2019t we? We spend Monday through Friday fantasizing what the weekend<\/a> holds in store for us – the only part that isn\u2019t so much fun is prepping for your journey. Since we don\u2019t have self-packing suitcases (yet), we\u2019ve compiled a few tips and tricks to make packing for a long weekend away as quick and easy as possible.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Aside from the weekends you\u2019re flying for special events like weddings and anniversaries, you probably don\u2019t need to bring your finest statement pieces. (Plus it\u2019s nice to avoid the hassle of bringing a garment bag on board.) You also don\u2019t want to have to stuff your suitcase with half your wardrobe.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It\u2019s easy to fall into the \u201cbut I might<\/em> need this!\u201d trap when packing, so instead plan ahead as so: Bring your favorite black dress as well as a scarf, cardigan or a couple different accessories that could pair well with it. Pack your favorite pair of jeans and two blouses that each pair well with them – one more casual, the other more appropriate for a night out.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you pack your favorite basics along with a couple of accessorizing or layering options to change up the outfit for whatever occasion you encounter, you can save a lot of space in your suitcase. And as long as you\u2019re wearing basics like black dresses, jeans and white button-downs, no one will notice if you repeat the same pieces a few times. We promise, the world will not stop turning just because you didn\u2019t launder in between wears. No one will even notice! (Probably.)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our favorite basics for fall:<\/p>\n Nike Air Max\u00a090s<\/a><\/p>\n MIH Jeans Sweater<\/a><\/p>\n Alexander Wang shirt<\/a><\/p>\n Current\/Elliott Boyfriend Jeans<\/a><\/p>\n Acne Studios Black Dress<\/a><\/p>\n Madewell Black Tee<\/a><\/p>\n Givenchy Paisley Scarf<\/a><\/p>\n Michael Kors Watch<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This trick is simple Packing 101, so if you\u2019re not already doing this every time you travel, start! The most efficient way to pack and maximize the amount of space in your suitcase is to roll your clothing. Just like rolling a sleeping bag, lay your clothing flat and then roll them into little logs of clothing as slim as possible.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The only thing that takes up more space in your suitcase than clothing is shoes. If you can manage packing only one pair – or traveling with only the pair you\u2019re wearing – then that\u2019s an impressive feat (pun intended).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can do this! It might sound challenging to choose only one from your favorites, but something like a Chelsea boot (like this pair from Barney\u2019s<\/a>) is perfect because you can dress it up or down. If you really must choose two pairs of shoes, wear your biggest, bulkiest pair on the plane, and slip a compact pair of flats into your luggage.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In addition to your bulkiest boots, don your biggest, heaviest sweater or jacket for the plane ride. You\u2019ll save a ton of space in your luggage and\/or carry-on, and plane rides are known to get chilly every now and then – especially if your row partner in the seat next door likes to keep those overhead AC vents open.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our favorite coats of the season:<\/p>\n Acne Studios Blue Coat<\/a><\/p>\n Miu Miu Quilted Down Coat<\/a><\/p>\n Proenza Schouler Gabardine Coat<\/a><\/p>\n Stella McCartney Tweed Coat<\/a><\/p>\n Mango Quilted Coat<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Avoiding checking luggage saves tons of time and hassle on your journey – you can check-in online and print your boarding pass before heading to the airport so that you can make a beeline for security, or at least you can print your boarding pass and a self-help kiosk without having to wait in line to check any baggage.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stockpile samples! American TSA rules limit liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes to 3.4 oz (100 mL) or less per item. Purchase your favorite products in handy travel size – save your favorites from your Birchbox membership, bring your FOREO LUNA™ mini<\/a> and other skincare essentials<\/a>, and head to Sephora and try a handy kit like the Make Me Smile<\/a>\u00a0set – the FOREO\u00a0<\/a>ISSA™<\/a> electric toothbrush with silicone bristles and the Kaplan MD Perfect Pout Lip Mask and Lip Balm are great to bring on board – the lip mask and balm protect against the dry air on the airplane, and then once you de-plane, freshen up with a quick brush using the ISSA™<\/a>. Plus, your ISSA™<\/a> makes for a great travel device – charge it once for an hour and it lasts up to 200 uses.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n For those devices that need more regular charging, pack smart. Avoid the frustrations of tangled wires at the bottom of your bag. Use twist ties to loop up and secure your phone charger, tablet or e-reader charger and your earbuds (And resist the temptation to simply throw them back into your bag without re-tying them!)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n When most of us think of carry-on luggage, we picture the typical small suitcase on wheels, which of course are usually the best option in terms of size and convenience. However, sometimes the overhead bins on the plane fill up quickly and you\u2019re left with no choice but to check it – which is sometimes no big deal, but sometimes a pain if you had items in there you wanted to use during your flight.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The real challenge now becomes – can you pack even lighter than one of these typical carry-ons? If you can rise to this challenge, a big oversized shoulder bag might offer the most convenient solution to packing for a weekend getaway. You can tuck it underneath the seat in front of you and easily access it whenever you need anything from it. Plus, it\u2019s an excuse to buy a new bag – here are a few we love:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Barney\u2019s New York Weekender Bag<\/a><\/p>\n WANT LES ESSENTIELS DE LA VIE Lindbergh Weekender<\/a><\/p>\n Michael Kors Bucket Bag<\/a><\/p>\n 3.1 PHILLIP LIM 31 Hour Tote Bag<\/a><\/p>\nPack basic pieces, not outfits<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Roll, don\u2019t fold<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Bring flexible footwear<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Wear your thickest piece on the plane<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Make your toiletries carry-on friendly<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Organize your chargers<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How small can you go? <\/strong><\/h2>\n