7 Days Of Style In A Carry-On Bag

Who says a Diva can’t travel light? You don't have to take a ton of luggage to look great on your next vacation. Everything you need can fit in ONE carry-on bag! This segment shows you how to make a week's worth of outfits with just 8 pieces of clothing, 2 pairs of shoes, and 6 accessories.


Here is the segment. It begins airing on Mirror/Mirror on the LivewellHD network on May 19, 2009 in 10 cities (NY, LA, Philadelphia, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, Fresno, Raleigh/Durham, Flint, and Toledo). Check the website for local listings (http://www.livewellhd.com/).

You can have just the right outfit for a 7-day vacation and fit EVERYTHING in a carry on bag. The key to traveling light is choosing versatile pieces that can mix and match and do "double duty." There are two ways to do it: either choose neutral clothing and colorful accessories, or colorful clothing and neutral accessories.


The Clothing
In this segment, I chose colorful tops, neutral bottoms, and neutral accessories so everything goes together no matter how you combine them. Every top works with every bottom on our list.

Tiered Skirt/Dress - This tiered skirt can also be worn as a strapless dress. It's perfect on its own as a beach coverup, paired with the wrap cardigan as a comfy air travel outfit, or dressed up with the halter top for an evening out ($88, Michael Stars).

Wrap Cardigan - This coverup can be worn loose as a sweater, tied "cross-over" style in the front as a top, or tied at the back to make an open-back party top ($69, David Cline).

Ruffle Shirt Jacket - This pink shirt can be worn buttoned up as a pretty blouse or unbottoned as a jacket ($44, Ya).

Halter Top - The green top can be dressed up with a skirt for dinner or worn casually with shorts to the beach or with pants for shopping ($66, Michael Stars).

Tank - The turquoise tank can be worn on it's own with shorts or a skirt, or layered under the shirt/jacket ($41, Michael Stars).

Pants - Khakis (or dressy jeans) can be dressed up or down and work with every top on our list ($159 Billy Blues).

Walking Shorts - These animal print walking shorts can be worn casually or dressed up with a jacket or blouse ($119, Randy Kemper).

Print Dress With Embellished Neckline - This dress doesn't need any jewelry because the embellishment at the neckline is jewelry. Wear it on its own to a dressy dinner or party. Turn the dress into a skirt by wearing it with a coordinating blouse and its perfect for lunch or shopping ($349, Laundry).


Accessories
All the accessories are neutral (gold, pewter, silver, white, brown), so they go with any and every piece of clothing on our list.

Shoes - These sandals are comfortable so they can be worn all day. They are very versitale because they are made from dressy material in casual styles, so they can be dressed up or down. Gold strappy sandals ($85, Michael Stars) and metallic stone sandals ($132, Steve Madden).

Hat - This hat has a wide brim for sun protection, is crushable so it can be packed and then popped back into shape, and stylish so it can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. San Diego Packable Hat ($45, http://www.sandiegohat.com/)

Bracelet – The bracelet adds a little texture and interest to outfits created from solid colors ($24, ethnic bracelet)

Modern Pearl Drop Earrings and Squiggle Gold Earrings - These earrings are the perfect balance between casual and dressy - the pearls/gold dress them up and the styling keeps them fun. These earrings will dress up a casual outfit without making the look too formal. ($163, Alexis Bitar; $139, Bobby Boase)

Gold Squiggle Link Necklace - This necklace also balances between casual and dressy. The gold material makes it dressy, while the asymetrical styling keeps it fresh ($286, Bobby Boase).

Convertible White Bag - The bag can be big or small. Unbutton the clasps and the bag becomes a full size totabag, perfect for shopping of the beach. Button-up the clasps and the bag becomes a handbag that's small enough for dinner or a party ($399, Kooba).

Personal Items


Carry-On Bag – When choosing your bag, look for one that's roomy, with wheels, pockets for organization, and is within the FAA size requirements. Siamod Wheeled Duffle Bag ($290, http://www.careerbags.com/) and Zuca Pro ($285, http://www.zuca.com/).

To save space, look for travel-size versions of the items you use every day.

Chi Mini Travel Iron & Dryer and haircare ($150, http://www.farouk.com/)
Goddess Clutch from POP beauty ($32, http://www.drugstore.com/)
Michael Marcus Sable Travel Brush Kit ($98, http://www.MichaelMarcus.com/)
Ole Hendriksen Travel skincare kit ($70, http://www.sephora.com/)
Hanky Panky stretch lace thongs and boy shorts ($18 - $38 http://www.hankypanky.com/)

Thank you Dimensions (http://www.dimensions6100.com/) for providing the clothing and accessories for the segment!

What's Sarah Wearing? Alberto Makali purple print dress (http://www.dillards.com/ $178), Enzo brown suede platform boots ($150), gold tone necklace (JS Collections, Harwin St. Houston, $5)

Diva's Travel Survival Kit

Air travel used to be a glamorous and indulgent experience. And it can be again! This segment shows you 10 things to pop in your carryon bag to make your coach seat into a first class experience.

Here is a link to the segment. It begins airing on Mirror/Mirror on the LivewellHD network on May 5, 2009 in 10 cities (NY, LA, Philadelphia, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, Fresno, Raleigh/Durham, Flint, and Toledo). Check the website for local listings (http://www.livewellhd.com/).

Here is more information about the items included in the segment.

Keep It Together

Choose a stylish carry-on tote bag with padded straps and outside pockets to organize small items. Add a pretty luggage tag for some personality and to make it easy to return the bag if it's mispaced. The examples in the segment:
- Leather Clava Luggage Tote ($170, http://careerbags.com/catalog/clava-luggage-tote-p-508.html)
- Causari Weekender ($95, http://www.casauri.com/carry_on_luggage/carry_all_weekender.shtml )
Bonjour Fleurette luggage tag ($12, http://www.flowerslippers.com/)

Cooty Control



You never know what the last person did with that airline pillow or blanket. Here are some items to make your seat more comfortable:
- A cashmere wrap dresses up comfy travel clothing and doubles as a beautiful personal travel blanket. White & Warren First Class Travel Wrap ($275, http://www.whiteandwarren.com/product.php?productid=1395&cat=102&page=1)
- A personal silk and down travel pillow can make that airplane seat so much more comfortable. Silk is cool and comfortable on delicate skin. The Silk ‘N Dreams Travel Pillow is easy to pack and comes with a washable silk pillowcase. ($45, http://www.silkndreams.com/product/neck-pillow.htm)
-Bring along your own earphones for inflight movies and music. Chicbuds are embellished with swarovski crystals and is retractable to keep the cords from getting tangled. ChicBuds ($49, http://www.chicbuds.com/)

Looking Good




Here are some items to keep you looking fresh and fabulous at 30,000 feet:
- Use a spritzer mist to hydrate and energize skin. The Body Deli Fresh Cell Liquid Vitamins can be used under or over makeup ($55, http://www.thebodydeli.com/)
-A baby aspirin and a cooling gel can keep legs from swelling. Cures Anti-Fluid Gel relieves swelling and increases circulation ($43 for body kit, https://www.curesbyavance.com/avance-products/products-curestogo.html?id3=323&--eqskudatarq=27&cart=12396647541812656)
- streamline your travel makeup with a mini makeup compact that holds everything you need for eyes, cheeks, and lips. Goddess Clutch from POP beauty ($32, http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=216665&catid=35839)

Smelling Good



- A solid perfume will keep you smelling sweet without leaking all over your handbag. Lush solid perfume ($10.95, http://www.lushusa.com/)
For fresh breath on the go, pop some breathmints or disposable toothbrushes in your bag.
- Colgate Wisp disposable toothbrushes ($2.39 for pack of 4, http://www.drugstore.com/user/promo.asp?code=1F742C55&aid=336064&aparam=colgate%20wisp&scinit1=colgate%20wisp)
- Eat Whatever 2-Step Breath Freshening with parsley & peppermint oil gel caps to keep your tummy fresh and a sugar-free mint to keep your mouth fresh (http://www.eat-whatever.com/)

Feeling Good


Here are some items to take the stress and pain out of your travel experience
- EarPlanes normalize air pressure in your ear canal during landing and take-off slowly to reduce the pain of pressure changes ($12, http://www.earplanes.com/)
- Psi Bands are fashionable acupressure wristbands to combat motion sickness ($15, http://www.psibands.com/)
- Balance Water is infused with 6 flower essences to combat jetlag, dehydration, motion sickness, the stresses of traveling, fatigue, poor sleep, and anger. Drink at least 2 hours before traveling. ($1.60, www.drink balance.com)

Thank you Southwest Air for letting us shoot in your gate area at Hobby Airport!

What's Sarah wearing? Alberto Makali purple print dress (http://www.dillards.com/ $178), Enzo brown suede platform boots ($150), gold tone necklace (JS Collections, Harwin St. Houston, $5)