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Monthly Archives for February 2011.

Poll: Paying for Travel: Corporate vs Personal Card

a close up of a credit card

For almost five years I have paid for all of my travel expenses (except for flights) with a personal Citi card. Each month or so, I would sit down for a few hours and file my expenses. Yes, it was a pain in the neck. But over five years I’ve probably gotten close to a…

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What to Wear to the Airport: Organic Cotton

a woman in a grey dress

I recently found some very cute organic cotton pieces from an unexpected place: Gaiam. If you do yoga, you have probably heard of this company. They make a lot of yoga mats and accessories, among other things. It never occurred to me that I could find work-appropriate clothing there. True, it’s on the more casual…

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Building a Business Travel Wardrobe: Business Casual

a woman in a brown blouse and grey pants

Building a Business Travel Wardrobe is a new series here on Road Warriorette. The focus will be on the key pieces a woman needs to build a wardrobe that is ideal for travel. Based on the “capsule” wardrobe model, each week will feature an item that is professional, stylish, and that travels well. Finding fabulous…

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Always Forgetting My Headphones

a close-up of several earbuds

Two weeks ago I traveled to California. Before I left, I made sure I had everything I needed. Pashmina? Check. Laptop? Check. Wallet? Check. Etc. Until I got to the airport, where I realized I forgot one of the most important things I needed to make my long flight bearable: my headphones. It certainly wasn’t…

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Sponsored Post: Contest! Win a Two-Night Stay at Country Inns & Suites (closed)

In support of the current “Country Means Business” promotion, Road Warriorette will be featuring a weekly sponsored post on behalf of Country Inns & Suites and has been compensated by Country Inns & Suites for her contribution. The day you have been waiting for is here! I am giving away two two-night stays at the…

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What to Wear to the Airport: Spring Cardigans

a woman with red hair wearing a white dress

I have a love-hate relationship with my email box right now. I love that I keep getting emails about new collections and sales, and I get to see cute clothes when I wake up every day. But I hate that it makes me want to shop all. the. time. Darn you Nordstrom! When I mentioned…

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Building a Business Travel Wardrobe: The Suit

a woman in a black suit

Building a Business Travel Wardrobe is a new series here on Road Warriorette. The focus will be on the key pieces a woman needs to build a wardrobe that is ideal for travel. Based on the “capsule” wardrobe model, each week will feature an item that is professional, stylish, and that travels well. When building…

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Dressing for Travel Has Ups and Downs

Right after I got married, I started a new job, which involved a lot of travel. After my first trip (remember the four outfits and super full suitcase?) I needed to figure out how to pack for work trips moving forward. The pendulum eventually swung very far the other way, resulting in a year long…

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Sponsored Post: Country Inn & Suites Review

In support of the current “Country Means Business” promotion, Road Warriorette will be featuring a weekly sponsored post on behalf of Country Inns & Suites and has been compensated by Country Inns & Suites for her contribution. When I mentioned to friends that I would be writing some sponsored posts for Country Inns & Suites,…

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Poll: Do you have a short suitcase?

a red suitcase with handle

During a recent overnight trip, I realized that I may need a short suitcase. Until now I have always used my normal sized rollaboard suitcase, regardless of length of trip or how much I am taking. But for that particular trip, my suitcase wasn’t even half full! So while I was traveling I looked around…

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