The Travel Stylista

White Luggage – A Stylish Traveler “Don’t”

I was looking through a fashion magazine the other day and saw a spread on white WHITE! luggage. Oh My Gosh, who's brilliant idea was that? Though I'm not the queen of practicality, I know enough to know that THAT is not a wise purchase. Can you imagine the scuff marks and generally crudiness of a white bag? You'd have to wear a bottle of Soft Scrub around your neck to keep it looking half-way decent. I find that you just can't beat good old black Cordura esque luggage for great wear and tear. I picked up some Delsey luggage at Macy's for a great price -- keep an eye out for their sales and coupons. I bought some neon-colored neoprene handle grips at LAX to help me distinguish my practical black cases from everyone else's. Yes, my luggage is kind of having a bad eighties moment, but as long as I don't bleach my hair, get a tan, and don Dolphin shorts, I guess I'll be OK.

Be Travel Wardrobe Prepared!

If you’re traveling to a new place, always do some basic research on what to pack. Travel guidebooks rarely give this valuable information. First stop for me is always www.weather.com.  They may list the average weather patterns in the guidebook, but there’s no substitute for the 10 day weather forecast. First lesson: it does rain in Southern California. Warm beaches can get downright chilly at night. Freak storms happen. Always be wardrobe prepared!

You really can’t go wrong with lots of light layers, and some form of outer layer. I know from experience that I don’t look stylish in a cartoon-emblazoned sweatshirt. I also know that cruise ships in Tahiti can turn down the A/C in the dining room. Snow falls in London. You might have to walk much further than you originally planned due to a transportation strike. Don’t waste your precious travel time looking through shops for a “twin” of something you have at home – save your money for the good stuff!

Welcome to the blog for Stylish Travelers

Welcome to the Travel Stylista blog.  I know there are lots of you closet fashionistas out there, and I'd love to hear from you. As an Image Consultant, I strive to help my clients look their best no matter where they go. Looking fabulous, yet appropriate, is usually not synonymous with American travel style (we never exactly make the well-dressed traveler list!) Hopefully with some good advice, and lots of input from around the globe, we’ll make the world a more stylish place!