Carryon Packing List for Italy

Last week, I took a spur of the moment trip to Milan, Italy to meet my husband on one of his business trips. I took my first trip to Europe last year so though I'm by no means an overseas travel pro, I definitely implemented lessons learned from packing for that trip into planning for this trip.

I spent a full week in Italy and was able to pack everything I needed in a carryon suitcase and a big purse. And this is for WINTER, so I imagine if you plan to travel to Europe in the summer, you should have even more extra space (read: no bulky layers to pack) so that you can shop and bring things back with you! Here's a peek into my carryon purse that I kept with me at my seat for easy access to all my necessities. My goal for this trip was to pack only what I NEEDED and not a bunch of random things that would take up space and never get used.

The List:
Noise-canceling headphones
Passport
Moleskine & pen
Kind Bars
Warm fuzzy socks
iPad
Lip balm
Cord organizers
Tissues
Camera
Scarf & hat

Luggage-wise, one of the best pieces of advice for packing in a carryon is to pack clothing in the same or complementary color family so it is easy to mix and match a few basics. This also makes it easier to pack only 1 or 2 pairs of shoes because you won't have to worry about needing shoes to match that one super cute floral blouse, for example.


Travel Day

Shopping Day

Date Night

Nine West boots (similar here) // Zella leggings // J. Crew pants (similar here, on sale) // Thread & Supply peacoat (on SALE!)

As you can see, black riding boots, black tights/pants, and my black peacoat were STAPLES on this trip. I switched out my tops/accessories but for the most part this was my uniform. I was not only comfortable and worry-free, but I found that I actually fit in with the locals pretty well. The Zella leggings were my favorite and I wore them nearly every day--highly recommend these!

Stay tuned for pictures from my trip and some recommendations of places to go in Milan!

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vacation packing list // beach beauty essentials

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So you've seen part 1 of my packing list--all the clothes and accessories I'd plan to pack for my upcoming beach vacay. Next up are my vacation beauty essentials! 

Since I'll no doubt be out soaking up the glorious sunshine every day, products containing SPF are a must. I plan on very minimal makeup--tinted lip balm and waterproof mascara are my go-to summer beauty items that are easy to pack in my purse or beach bag. I also cannot live without my Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Sea Salt Spray. It makes my hair look amazingly beachy, smells devine, and comes in an inexpensive travel size that is perfect to throw in a carryon. A fragrance atomizer for my perfume and some travel size bottles for sunscreen, contact solution and other liquids ensure my beauty products will pass TSA scans with flying colors!

What are your travel beauty essentials? xo.

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vacation packing list // beach style

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The calendar may say that summer doesn't officially begin for another week, but here in Texas is has definitely arrived. The constant sunshine has me dreaming of my upcoming vacation in August for the hubs and I's 4th wedding anniversary. 

Since last year was devoted to prepping for our move to the new house, we opted for a low-key weekend getaway to Fredericksburg for wine tasting rather than a week-long out of state trip like we've done each year prior for our anniversary. However, now that we are all settled in the new casa, I'm in major vacation mode and have one place in mind: the BEACH. 

I'm pretty pumped about the prospect of relaxing oceanside for a whole week. Packing for this trip will be a breeze! All my beach essentials will fit nicely in my carryon sized suitcase: a swim suit, floppy hat, sandals, 1 or 2 lightweight dresses, tank tops and shorts. Stay tuned for my beach beauty essentials list! xo.

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