Travel Size

I took some time off this week to visit my little brother in DC.  I am not a good traveler.  I'm anxious, stressed and I'm a TERRIBLE packer.  This time, I vowed to at least change my packing habits.

My problem is simple:  I pack too much.  Too many clothes, shoes, accessories, just too much of everything.  For example, this trip was only 2 full days.  The old me would have packed at least 3 pairs of shoes (options, people, options!) BUT the new me only brought 1!  My all purpose, green Chucks - in case you were wondering.  And guess what?  IT WAS FINE.  

I also gave my travel toiletry bag an overhaul.  Straying from my normal skincare routine is not an option.  And not because I'm so set in may ways!  Nope, I just have really fussy (read: bad like I'm still 14) skin.  So I normally travel with my normal-sized stuff.  But they take up so. much. space.  So I caved and invested in travel-sized versions of my regular skincare products.  Then I raided Target's travel-size bins too, for shampoo, conditioner, contact solution, etc.  The result?  A much lighter and more streamlined toiletry bag.

I'm still having a problem with my on-the-go make-up.  Again, I have fussy skin so I can't stray from my regular make-up.  I use Bare Escentuals, which I think is amazing.  However, it sucks to travel with.  It's messy and requires so many brushes.  It may take a couple more hotel-stays to find a solution to this!  I'll let you know what my trial-and-error turns up...