Take me away: how to pack for that getaway

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I am confident that I have written about travel packing tips in the past. However, scrolling back through the Read My Lipgloss archives, I was having trouble finding anything. And, with vacation season in full swing now that school is over, no time like the present! It’s funny. If I am going to New York City for an overnight stay, I pack like I am going...

Packing the perfect summer overnight bag

Summer means quick, spontaneous trips, be ready! By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Summer is all about spontaneity. Getting the opportunity to escape for the weekend is a treat that should not be missed. The key is to have an overnight bag at the ready and casually mention to friends that you are available! When packing, here are the 10 essentials for every fashionista… 1. Great pair...

Vacation: fitting it all in one carry-on

Here’s my list for making a week away with one bag work By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I’ve written about my ability to pack for a week of vacation in a carry-on bag (incredulous, right?) in previous articles.  My family is gearing up for a cross-country flight to California and I could not be more excited!  My husband is adamant that each of us will be fitting a suitcase in the...

Live large, but pack small

Can you go to Europe with just a carry-on? Yes By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times As I sit down to write, there are a mere 48 hours until my husband and I board a plane for our BIG anniversary trip!  I have a half-dozen (or more) lists going all at once.  We are bringing carry-on luggage to save the hassle of waiting for our bags (or, even worse, having it lost altogether). How is it possible...