Happy Friday! I’m finally getting back into the swing of things, despite bouts of post-Fashion Week Depression. Looking back on the last few hours of my trip makes me laugh. You know when you’re just having a day? That was me, in a nutshell:
In a time span of three hours, I snagged a hole in my silk chiffon maxi, stranded myself in traffic during an important meeting and missed my flight back to Chicago. During take-off (on the stand-by flight I jumped on), my purse fell sideways and everything slid out, down the aisle, and all the way to the back of the plane. It went in this order: Laptop, phone, iPad, bracelets, lip gloss, notebook, etc. To provide a bit more context, I was seated in row four. FOUR! I mean, really, world?
Ultimately, though, I had an amazing trip and am already looking forward to next season. In the coming days, I’ll be sharing my experience and various trend reports with you (as promised), but in the meantime, I’m planning to edit the number of items to tote at the tents next year.
Be gone, 60-pound carry-on! Here’s my essentials for a comfortable, stylish getaway — whether you’re bound for the East Coast, the West Coast, or overseas.
What’s always in your bag?
Sam B. September 14, 2023 at 9:33 am
At least you didn’t have anything embarrassing in your bag when it spilled? I was on a business trip last month and my Longchamp went flying forward as we landed, spilling its contents onto the floor for my boss (and everyone else in the rows in front of me) to see: tampons, trashy US Weekly, and this one is the worst… Cheetos. *hangs head in shame*
Loooved following your Instagram pics during NYFW, but glad you’re back to the ol’ blog for now!
corals + cognacs September 14, 2023 at 3:11 pm
Hahahaha.. CHEETOS! Amazing. What I would give to have been sitting there next to me! Thanks for sharing your story, I guess it happens to the best of us
Jackie Giardina September 14, 2023 at 1:44 pm
i loved following your nyfw adventures on instagram!
xo Jackie
…livingaftermidnite
corals + cognacs September 14, 2023 at 3:10 pm
Thanks, Jackie! I wish we’d have had a chance to meet up…. Hopefully in Feb/next year
Amy September 14, 2023 at 4:59 pm
I’m so sorry that happened to you! Ha I would have been so embarassed. You have the most beautiful collection of bags!
corals + cognacs September 14, 2023 at 5:13 pm
Aw, thanks girl! Not gonna lie, a glass or two of wine at 10,000 feet is absolutely the ticket.
Cait September 15, 2023 at 10:14 am
Looks like you had so much fun at NYFW! Love your travel essentials and welcome home!
corals + cognacs September 16, 2023 at 10:07 pm
Thank you, lady! Looking forward to catching up soon.