TravelStylista

My absolute favorite travel item is the Jiffy Esteam(r) travel steamer. A steamer works so much better than an iron on knits, and won't leave any weird lines on fabric. Besides, I have absolutely ruined a garment when rusty water ran out of the steam holes in a hotel iron - Yuck! I also have a full size steamer for home use, but my husband always grabs the Esteam. It gives out a really powerful volume of steam for being so small. There is also an optional voltage converter available. I also use it to stash my jewelry in -- I dry it out, let it cool down completely, then stash my good costume jewelry in it (in a zip lock bag). Probably not the first place someone would look for valuables... If you decide you ... read more

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 (r) - 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 ... read more

If you’re traveling to a new place, always do some basic research as to what to pack. Travel guidebooks rarely give this valuable information. First stop for me is always 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 the 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. Don’t waste your precious travel time looking through shops for ... read more

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!... read more