inside my bag: travels in boston

I'm off to boston tomorrow for the cornell alumni leadership conference (CALC) and I thought I would share some of the items I'm packing to stay organized and stylish:

to stay organized: 1. paper source orange pattern spiral notebook // 2. staples optiflow pen (literally the best pen EVER)

to stay pretty: 3. l'occitane mango flower hand cream (smells amazing) // 5. NARS lipstick in roman holiday (very versatile color, flattering for all skin types)

to stay chic (and show my alma mater pride #gobigred): 4. chanel tote (I keep the detachable strap on hand in case I'm carrying a lot--especially good when traveling) // 6. katie bartels gemstone jewelry Shira necklace // 7. katie bartels gemstone jewelry Janna earrings in red

inside my suitcase: hydration station

I'm super excited for the breathtaking sights of Iceland when I travel there tomorrow. but I'm also preparing for the frigid january temps. so I've put together what I like to call my "hydration station": an assortment of beauty products that will make sure I survive the freezing temps!

Fresh Sugar lip balcm treatment SPF 15

by far my favorite lip balm. it tastes and smells delicious, isn't sticky (nothing is worse than having a gust of wind blow your hair onto your lips), and really keeps your lips moisturized. 

Aquaphor Healing Ointment

cures everything. 

Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly Skin Protectant

I use this for my cuticles and also as a 10 minute face mask when my skin has really been exposed to the elements. I also put it on my feet and then sleep with socks on at night. it sounds a bit much but you wake up with super soft feet. 

Mabelline Dream Fresh Beauty Balm

my skin gets very red in the winter (after a walk outside my nose turns red a la rudolph). this stuff is great: it evens skin tone, moisturizes, and provides SPF

La Mer Creme de la Mer Moisturizing Cream

I know its really pricey but it is worth every single penny. after I put this on my skin looks amazing and all dry spots are gone. and the jar lasts for a really long time. I always by mine at duty free to avoid tax and its a bit cheaper. if there were ever a beauty product to splurge on, its this!

Josie Maran Argan Hot Oil Self-Heating Hair Treatment

I have always envied kate middleton's silky locks. unfortunately my bleached blonde hair doesn't have that glow. until I discovered this treatment! I've still got a ways to go to get my hair to be kate-middleton-shiny, but I'm getting there. I love these ampules because they are easy to travel with and they warm up, which feels really good on your scalp. 

L'Occitane Hand Cream

I've tried lots of different hand creams and this is by far my favorite. it isn't greasy and has a very subtle smell. and it really moisturizes.

inside my suitcase: iceland

I'm off on an adventure to iceland this week! my trip will include geothermal pools, whale watching, *fingers crossed* the nothern lights, lobster eating, and other tundra adventures. here is a look some of the staples in my suitcase:

1. uniqlo women premium down ultra light jacket // 2. katie bartels darby labradorite necklace // 3. ugg shearling earmuffs // 4. jack wills wellbrook shrunken cable // 5. uniqlo women dot legging // 6. sorel joan of arctic boot // 7. j.crew women's camp socks

inside my suitcase: india

I'm on my way to India (so excited) and here are some staples I have packed in my suitcase:

1. archie grande "travelers I met and liked" notebook // 2. canon powershot G12 // 3. virginia johnson merino wool shawl // 4. TOMS womens classics in ash // 5. Smith's rosebud salve // 6. rickshaw design kurta