Last year, I traveled more than I had ever before. I'm trying to manifest that same energy this year. I love to travel, and I find going to new places so exciting. You get to experience what it would be like if you chose to live in a different city, leave your problems at home, and wear all of your favorite wardrobe pieces you've been saving for vacation. I mean, what's not to love? However, the key to a great trip is planning well and packing strategically. You want to make sure you're bringing the right items and thinking about what you will need and use on your trip, not what you might have a last-minute urge to wear.
With all of the traveling I've done, I have gotten pretty good at packing smart. Thanks to these travel essentials from Nordstrom and Amazon that I swear by. I want to make sure your travels go as smoothly as possible and save you from overpacking unnecessary items. I've rounded up the travel essentials that have changed the game for me.
Keep scrolling to see the Nordstrom and Amazon travel essentials I swear by.
This is a no-joke carry-on.
When I'm in a new place, it's sometimes hard for me to sleep the whole night through. These help.
This year, I'm pledging to journal every trip.
Add these to your carry-on.
I'm a movie watcher on planes, and this purchase is a game changer.
Sometimes, a good belt bag is the best way to go when traveling.
One of my favorite masks.
A packing cube set for those of us who love to stay organized.
Sometimes when I'm taking a trip, my skin breaks out more than it normally does. So I make sure to pack a Dr Jart+ face mask.
Such an easy way to organize and store your beauty products while traveling.
The perfect fragrance set for when you're on a trip.
An essential when traveling.
How adorable is this makeup bag?
I love a good packing cube.
Couldn't forget these.
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Perfect for a long flight or a red-eye.
Probably my favorite travel fragrances.
Compression cubes are great for when you want to bring a little more than what you can fit in your luggage.
To save room in your makeup bag, try a travel-size palette instead.
No more lost chargers.
Airport must-haves.
I love a good convenience kit, especially for quick weekends away.
Trust me—once you travel with one of these, you'll never go back.
You never know what the lighting will be like in a hotel room or wherever you're staying. This mirror makes it easy to find the best light.
The perfect to-go serum to wake up your skin.
Always good to have on hand.
So cute.
You can't go wrong with Malin+Goetz.
I need new luggage. I'm eyeing these ones.
Go-to travel essential.
This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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