TRAVEL LIGHT DURING THE WINTER

After "Travel Light - Two Weeks In A Carry-On," the number one question I received was "this looks great for summer, but how do I do this for winter?"

It can be done, I promise!

I'll briefly touch on some of the original tips here, but if you've been here a while, you can skip through below to see the outfits.

The bulk of the work in traveling light is planning. Preparation is everything. You must spend a couple of hours thinking through this, and not wait until the night before. I can't stress this enough. Take your time. Think it out. You'll also breathe easier not running around the night before haphazardly packing. This leads to forgotten items and overpacking.

Ready? Click through the jump to see the tips + outfits to take.

TIP SERIES : TRAVELING

Do you still check a bag?

I think it's outrageous what airlines charge to check a bag these days. At least $25 each way, and you better not go one little ounce over 50 pounds or you'll pay major overage fees. Then, you cross your fingers that your expensive suitcase doesn't get damaged by the baggage handlers. That's if your bag even makes it to the correct plane. There are so many things that can go wrong when you check a bag. I prefer to carry-on, no matter what length of trip I'm taking.

Since moving to the West Coast, I frequently take trips back East to visit family or for work. I never, ever check a bag. People, especially the men in my life, are always surprised when I arrive at the gate with nothing but a carry-on suitcase and a laptop bag. Women frequently ask me how I even fit one week in the bag I carry, let alone two. I thought it would be worth showing you how I do this.

Know Your Destination + Activities

For this particular trip I'm going to the beach one week with family, and then in an office environment for the second week. I'm lucky that my office is a casual one, but I still like to look pulled together and strive for "creative casual" like the look Marissa Webb is so famous for.

To see the outfits I've put together for two weeks and more travel tips, continue reading.