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.
