01 Nov

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Regardless of where you’re staying, something similar tends to happen at most hotels. It usually goes a little something like this. You check in and you’re given a key card that comes in a paper sleeve. This paper also usually has your room number on it. You place the key and the sleeve in your bag, purse or pocket and go on about your day.Well, there’s a reason why I immediately discard that paper sleeve.If you’re anything like me, then you enjoy solo travel. Or maybe you want to feel more comfortable doing so. I have an entire post with tips for women traveling alone.Either way, this tip is especially helpful for my solo female travelers.

18 Jul

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Anyone who follows me on Instagram Story knows there's something I always do when I board a flight. Literally, I do this every single time. I whip out my disinfectant wipes and start sanitizing the seat arms, tray, screens and anything I'll come in contact with during my flight. So in addition to being the carry-on queen {I never, ever check bags!}, I've also developed a routine that has served me well and kept me healthy.Well, last week Naomi Campbell {the supermodel Naomi!} posted a video where she shared her airplane routine and guess what? She does the same thing! It's all about staying healthy and minimizing your contact with yucky germs. Because trust me, those seat trays and pretty much everything on a plane, are absolutely filthy.In addition to my wipe down process, I actually carry what I call a "flight pouch" on every trip. I keep this bag packed at all times and it has hands down kept me healthy and made flights more comfortable.Looking Fly on a Dime: airplane routine beauty essentials

18 Apr

Posted at 15:59h in Fab Under $50, Fashion, Travel by
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My name is Patrice and I'm a hardcore high heel lover, but I'm absolutely obsessed with a pair of sneakers. Whew, that was tough for me to say! But no seriously, I bought a pair of sneakers from Target a few weeks ago and they've become my go-to sneakers, particularly for traveling.That's not a big deal, right? Cute, comfy sneakers can be a dime a dozen. But what surprised me is that they're from the boys section. Yup, my latest dime find is from the little boys department at Target! And they make navigating the airport like a pro an absolute breeze.Target Cat & Jack tan high top sneakers

25 Jan

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I think I'm finally finding my grove in 2019. It's safe to say 2018 was, well, a lot for me. And I mean that in good ways and bad. One way that was absolutely amazing involved traveling. I knew I wanted to travel more and let me just say this, be careful what you ask for! If you've been following me on Instagram, then you know that the last few months of 2018 were full of getaways, from Canada to Guadeloupe to Dominican Republic to domestic trips to Richmond and Nashville. At times it felt like my head was spinning {I was on six flights within a 3 day period!} but one thing that was great? Well, besides the frequent flier miles I racked up?I learned a ton about navigating the airport like a pro. I already felt like I was pretty efficient, but over the past few months I just really nailed the process. And of course, I'm sharing the tips with you!I've done a ton of posts on how to pack your carry-on bag like a pro, but this particular blog is all about navigating the airport with as little frustration as possible.How to Navigate the Airport Like a Pro

12 Apr

Posted at 08:00h in Beauty on a Dime, Travel by
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I’m the carry-on queen. I don’t say that to brag, it’s just the truth. I never check my bags so I’ve become a pro at how to pack a single carry-on.While most of us know the tricks to packing clothes efficiently {rolling versus folding, using packing cubes, etc.}, if there’s one area that still causes carry-on anxiety, it revolves around the beauty routine. I mean, when you’re limited to 3.4 ounces of a single product, how do you cope?!But it’s totally possible to have a single carry-on bag and not have to sacrifice your daily beauty routine. I collaborated with Walmart to show you how to pack your bag, maintain your beauty routine and of course, do it with ease and style! The products I found at Walmart are the perfect size and make that carry-on life much easier. Carry-on suitcase packed with clothes and beauty products, how to pack a carryon