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The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is going on right now and it is amaaaaazing. There are so many affordable pieces that are great for business travel! These are my favorites, but seriously it’s just a small sampling of what is out there. These were all chosen because they will pack well, stay comfortable, and look fabulous…
It’s true that some gear required for a successful business trip can be pricey. Suitcases, travel bags, and noise-canceling headphones are all important and may cost a pretty penny. But the majority of items that help make a good business travel experience are budget-friendly! Here are 20 business travel accessories under $20. Comfort: 1 Compression…
One of the things that constantly surprises me in how many emails I get asking clothes I pack on my business trips. Finding outfits that look professional but pack well is definitely a learned skill! After over ten years on the road (wow time flies) I’ve got a lot of packing tricks in my pocket.…
I don’t know about you, but 2017 is flying by. Hard to believe it’s already the second half of February! I’ve been lucky and had a slow winter with regards to business travel, but things are about to pick up in a serious way. Luckily over the past few months I’ve gotten a few new…
The purse conundrum: one of the trickier things for women business travelers to have to figure out. Do you bring one purse that works great for travel and time at the office, but feels ridiculously huge when you’re at dinner? Or do you bring a big purse for work and a separate, smaller purse for…
If you’ve spent any time at all in airports, you’ve seen Travelpro suitcases. They are everywhere, a perennial favorite of business travelers and flight crews. Travelpro recently released the new Crew 11 21” Spinner Carry On, their lightest 21” suitcase yet. I was thrilled when they sent me one to test out. It faced the…
Two and a half years ago the company that makes EMME travel toiletry bags sent one to me for review. Up to that point, I had been bad-mouthing zippered, hanging toiletry bags as too big, bulky, and unnecessary. The original EMME bag changed all of that for me, and I’ve used it, and loved it, on…
What is it about personal travel that makes packing so much trickier than business travel? You’d think making sure that you look professional for days at a time would require more thought and work than a fun trip. Not in my case, even for an overnight trip. Maybe it’s because on a work trip there…
Why is it the hotter it gets the slower your brain works? When the temperatures rise I have to use all of my brainpower on doing my job and taking care of my kiddos, with basically nothing leftover for what to wear. (Or cleaning. Oh well!) This is even more true during busy travel periods.…
During my really busy travel periods (like right now!) managing my packing list is so much easier if I leave a few things in my suitcase or travel purse all the time. While it does mean I have duplicates of some items the convenience is well worth it. Another reason–I have forgotten things too often, and…
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