Thanks for posting about your travel packing. I scored the Madewell tote in brown suede for under $100.00! They had an additional discount at checkout. Yippee!! I also ordered the green powder and have high hopes. The chewable vitamins were in my basket, but I read the actual vitamin count and it seemed low. I'm no expert at reading these labels, so what's the deal with the vitamins? I know they were recommended to you. Thanks for a great post!!
honestly i don't know -- i am not a nutritionist so always hesitate to share these things as i get questions. i like them a lot, and i like the idea of eating my nutrients vs. a pill
You’re definitely right that the gem vitamins have a lower vitamin count than if you took a more comprehensive daily vitamin. My personal POV (and also not a nutritionist) is that if you eat well in your daily life, these are typically enough to supplement a healthy diet. But if you have a deficiency, you definitely need the real thing. I tend to get over optimistic on wellness routines and then abandon them if they are too complicated to fit into my life, so I also look for things that are habit forming. You may be more disciplined than I am though!
I always love your blogs but this one was action packed, off the charts good! I am a business travel and enjoyed the tips! I tend to get messy with packing for the personal items and will do so much better now! Read this one gang!
I love this look inside your bag! Just curious were you gifted the Metier bag? Reason I ask is I’m considering the Market bag and was wondering if there was a reason you chose the Cala which doesn’t have a zipper?
I wish— I purchased it with my own money. I just love the look of this one. I generally prefer the open look but zippers are so much more practical. I have the market bag (also bought, don’t think I’m on the brand’s radar for gifting!) too and love that one as well. Neither zip!
One of my very favorite travel posts in recent memory. So practical and also so delightful. Mannnnny things to add to various lists (crave, read, etc!) Obsessed with how you can SEE all your pouches in that baggggg THANK YOU!
Also coming to thank you for the Madewell tote link! Got it for less than half price with sales and a bd coupon I forgot I had. Really excited to travel with it!
Also love these kinds of posts So fun and so helpful. Just want to shout out this travel bag from lo and sons. https://www.loandsons.com/products/og-2-nylon-deepnavy-gold-camel. Recommended by the thing or two girlies and it is so great. I feel like it is more structured and sleek than the Dagne Dover but can still fit anywhere. And it has so many excellent compartments.
Love this post. Any recs for an alternative to the Dagne Dover Arlo tech organizer? I want one similar to that but not in black and they are out of stock with no restock date on several of the other colors.
Great tips on packing personal items! I love how you organize everything to maximize space. One additional tip that has worked wonders for me is using packing cubes for smaller items—it keeps everything in its place and makes it easier to access what you need quickly. Do you have any suggestions for essential items that are often overlooked but can be really handy on a trip?
Grace, thank you for niching down into my most favourite frivolous personal post: what's in people's travel bags. Actual heaven! 🤓
so glad you enjoyed! Have a great weekend!
So happy you’re loving them! Game changers. And also I’m buying that adorable Savette bag after reading this!
i love them so much - ty for the great recs!
Thanks for posting about your travel packing. I scored the Madewell tote in brown suede for under $100.00! They had an additional discount at checkout. Yippee!! I also ordered the green powder and have high hopes. The chewable vitamins were in my basket, but I read the actual vitamin count and it seemed low. I'm no expert at reading these labels, so what's the deal with the vitamins? I know they were recommended to you. Thanks for a great post!!
that is awesome, well done!!!
honestly i don't know -- i am not a nutritionist so always hesitate to share these things as i get questions. i like them a lot, and i like the idea of eating my nutrients vs. a pill
no, please share away!!
You’re definitely right that the gem vitamins have a lower vitamin count than if you took a more comprehensive daily vitamin. My personal POV (and also not a nutritionist) is that if you eat well in your daily life, these are typically enough to supplement a healthy diet. But if you have a deficiency, you definitely need the real thing. I tend to get over optimistic on wellness routines and then abandon them if they are too complicated to fit into my life, so I also look for things that are habit forming. You may be more disciplined than I am though!
super helpful - TY!!!
Thank you for mentioning the additional discount at checkout, I like the bag but was going to pass until I went bask and added the promo code!!
I always love your blogs but this one was action packed, off the charts good! I am a business travel and enjoyed the tips! I tend to get messy with packing for the personal items and will do so much better now! Read this one gang!
this makes me so happy -- thrilled you enjoyed!
I love this look inside your bag! Just curious were you gifted the Metier bag? Reason I ask is I’m considering the Market bag and was wondering if there was a reason you chose the Cala which doesn’t have a zipper?
I wish— I purchased it with my own money. I just love the look of this one. I generally prefer the open look but zippers are so much more practical. I have the market bag (also bought, don’t think I’m on the brand’s radar for gifting!) too and love that one as well. Neither zip!
Thanks, I’ve lost too many lipsticks rolling down plane aisles from bags that don’t zip!!
One of my very favorite travel posts in recent memory. So practical and also so delightful. Mannnnny things to add to various lists (crave, read, etc!) Obsessed with how you can SEE all your pouches in that baggggg THANK YOU!
aw thank you my friend!
Also coming to thank you for the Madewell tote link! Got it for less than half price with sales and a bd coupon I forgot I had. Really excited to travel with it!
hooray! hope it works out well for you!
Introvert plane seat sounds like perfection for many reasons. I’d probably stay on the plane.
honestly I did not want to leave!!!
1. I have one of these bluetooth adapters that I use on planes sometimes. It doesn't always work the best, but I honestly am not positive if that's user error or not :) https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/reviews/airfly-duo-bluetooth-adapter-review
2. omg, I flew those little Delta One pods w/your own door on my way back from Stockholm earlier this summer and HEAVEN
I had been considering getting gone!!!
and the pod: magic!
Does Carly have an Instagram?
she does! @carlysemack
Also love these kinds of posts So fun and so helpful. Just want to shout out this travel bag from lo and sons. https://www.loandsons.com/products/og-2-nylon-deepnavy-gold-camel. Recommended by the thing or two girlies and it is so great. I feel like it is more structured and sleek than the Dagne Dover but can still fit anywhere. And it has so many excellent compartments.
cute! I had one of these ages ago, their bags are great quality.
Love this post. Any recs for an alternative to the Dagne Dover Arlo tech organizer? I want one similar to that but not in black and they are out of stock with no restock date on several of the other colors.
Totally feel you on the open tote issue on a plane! I bought one of these inners for my neverfull and it’s worked so well https://www.amazon.co.uk/Handbag-Organiser-Waterproof-Expandable-Cosmetics/dp/B07PYKTD5F/ref=mp_s_a_1_18 xx
Great tips on packing personal items! I love how you organize everything to maximize space. One additional tip that has worked wonders for me is using packing cubes for smaller items—it keeps everything in its place and makes it easier to access what you need quickly. Do you have any suggestions for essential items that are often overlooked but can be really handy on a trip?