Wrinkles!!! It’s the biggest pain in the world when you carefully pack your suitcase only to find that everything is horribly wrinkled when you start to unpack. You can turn on a hot shower and try to steam them out, hope your hotel room has an iron, or pay for expensive rush dry cleaning, but none of those options is as easy as having packed a dress that doesn’t wrinkle and can fit snugly into your suitcase or carry-on.
I’ve struggle with this for years, but I was told about a company called Poppet, which creates packable garments. The designers started with cardigans you to be packed into your purse for those chilly moments in a restaurant or movie theater, or need something to throw on for a business meeting. They’ve now created this Poppet Packable Wrap Dress-a soft, wrinkle-resistant dress that you can keep in your purse, backpack, suitcase, office drawer, or car, so you’re always prepared. Here’s why this dress is sooooo genius: it fits into the pocket which sits in the small of the back and is completely hidden while you’re wearing the dress. Other highlights include side pockets (hallelujah…who doesn’t love pockets on a dress?!) and the fact that it’s machine washable. Spend some extra coins to keep this baby around for travel, emergencies, whatever…you’ll be surprised how much you’ll use it! (Side note: they are offering 25% off for the holidays!)
Speaking of important things to pack when traveling, I’ve been taking along a few essential oils when I’m on the road. They my go-to when it comes to having peaceful sleep in a hotel or on a plane. Aveda has created the perfect travel-sized array of oil mists meant to bring balance and peace to your life. These are pure essential oils blended to balance the root chakra according to Ayurveda, the ancient healing art of India. They have names like balanced, intention, harmony, expressive, insight, wisdom, and grounded, so it’s fun to choose an mist based on your need for that day. Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world’s oldest holistic (whole-body) healing systems, and it’s based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Aveda oil mists have scents that will instantly bring you a feeling of relaxation and peace…especially during the (sometimes) stressful holiday season!
Photography: S. Jackson
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