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August is a month of travel for many families — a time to pack everyone up and head to the shore for a few days or weeks of relaxation and bonding before the hectic school year begins. With family vacations in mind, we turned to Jenny Cooper, head designer at J.Crew's Crewcuts division, to see what she'd bring on a family trip. A mom of two boys — Walker, 9, and Miller, 6 — the Brooklyn Read more
As daydreams of Summer travel start to solidify into vacation itineraries, one of the most important parts of the trip is where to stash all of our stuff. While we're usually preoccupied with what goes inside our suitcases, let's not forget that our actual luggage has a pretty valuable role in getting us from one fabulous locale to the next. To help narrow your search for the perfect travel Read more
Get your motor running . . . for many families it's time to pack the car and set out on the open road for a little Summer fun. Whether traveling by plane, train or automobile, tots will feel like seasoned adventurers if they can pack their own bags. Before panicking that your lil one will fill her suitcase with stuffed animals and snacks, consider providing her with a piece of pint-sized Read more
If your child gets sad at the thought of being separated from his parents when you steal adult time away — take him suitcase shopping. When you are headed out of town, frame the weekend as his trip. Rather than talking about where you are going, focus on how much fun he will be having at grandma's house or with the babysitter. Once he selects a bag that fits his fancy, help your son pack. Read more
Source Do You Always Check Your Luggage? Yes — I can't fit all my Fab stuff into a carry-on! Unfortunately, ever since they enforced the three ounce liquids rule. Only if I'm checking a big suitcase. No — I like to travel light. Other — do tell! Read more
I know people say you're not supposed to travel with attractive luggage, because it might get snatched along the way for being so pretty, but it really makes traveling more chic when you have a fun piece to lug around. And with all the latest offerings, from retro-inspired shapes to reasonably chic backpacks, there is no excuse to not fancy up your trip via some superfly luggage. Check out my Read more
I find it such a waste to throw away products you only use once, so I'm always looking for ways to recycle them. A used dryer sheet is actually a really versatile product with a ton of different applications, so don't throw it away after the dry cycle is up! Recycle your dryer sheets in these ways: Freshen your suitcase: Leave a dryer sheet in your suitcase when you're traveling so it'll stay Read more
Olivia Wilde and Emma Stone stun in the latest Revlon ads Lana Del Rey has inspired more than one designer creation Why Gabrielle Union doesn't mess around with her sun protection Which TV star's style would you steal? Find out what's inside Chanel Iman's suitcase Eva Longoria's Cannes ensembles are not quite made for walking Anna Kendrick's big style splurge? New sheets! Read more
With the Summer travel season fast approaching, remember you can pack your workout gear and still travel light with a resistance band. Be sure to throw one into your suitcase since you can give yourself a full-body workout with this lightweight fitness tool. Here are three of our favorite moves to work your arms, legs, and abs that you can do just about anywhere you go. Be sure to check out our Read more
Whether you're packing light for the tropics, or layering up for the slopes, we're going to show you how to pack everything you need into one carry-on suitcase! Style expert and packing pro Ricci DeMartino teaches us how to save space in our suitcase, keep our delicates wrinkle-free, and fit those last-minute items in. Watch here to see Ricci's packing tricks! Read more
