Traveling 101: The Luggage

In three short days I will be traveling to visit my darling husband, M. I'll be flying from NYC to St. Louis and he is driving from his base to meet me at the airport. As I started my usual traveling checklist I wondered if everyone is as crazy about their luggage as I am.



After all, my clothing and other items are precious cargo. I hang my clothing on special hangers, hand wash almost everything except PJ's, and take me dresses off immediately after coming home. Needless to say, the thought of my clothes being tossed around like a football with all other luggage gives me anxiety! Oh and heaven forbid it gets lost! When you shop at boutiques and vintage stores it is hard to replace items. Some are even completely irreplaceable.



Traveling smart is all about THE LUGGAGE. I recently purchased the Traveler's Choice Freedom II- 3 piece luggage in Dusty Rose.

It has a hard outer casing. Perfect for protecting what's inside. Also, it has 4 wheels so you can be pulled, pushed, and turned 360 inside is a compartment for shoes, undergarments, and toiletrees.

So, how do I pack my precious cargo? The most important items- lace dresses, expensive bag s, or favorite shoes go in my rollig carry-on. There is no chance of me checking my irreplaceable items. It includes outfits for special occasions and date nights.

As my second carry-on I carry a large tote. Inside I keep my make-up, wallet, toothbrush, camera, e-reader, ipod, cell phone/charger, jewelry, agenda, and also my TRAVELO! This item is a godsent! If y'all are traveler's and haven't gotten yourself a travelo y'all are missing out! Now my favorite perfumes (Chloe, Miss Dior Cherie, and Coco Mademieselle) can come with me on the plane. I don't have to worry about the bottes breaking in cargo or being confiscated in security.

And in my large checked luggage is all the other not-so-important items. PJ's, socks, under garments, extra shoes, 2 pairs of jeans, some knit sweaters. Not that my satin PJ's aren't important, but any Macy's or Nordstroms has a pair for purchase!

So ladies, it's all in the luggage!