24 May

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I never check my bags when flying. Seriously, I never (ever) check them. Besides the fact I'm afraid of my luggage being lost, I refuse to pay the fees. Though some airlines like JetBlue and Southwest allow you at least one checked bag for free, others charge on average $20 per bag.Other than Spirit airlines, which now charges for carry ons (how insane is that?), other airlines allow you two gratis bags to bring on the plane. The key is to effectively pack so you can save cash, but also have your necessities.Here's how I pack a single bag for a 10 day vacation.

I start out with a general checklist of clothing:
  • Dresses: they just make it super easy to get dressed. No need to worry about matching a top and a bottom, the dress is just one easy piece. Bring a mixture of casual day dresses and at least one LBD.
  • Jeans: dark denim is pretty versatile. They're great for day with a tank and sandals or with pumps.
  • Dress pants: a white or black dress pant is always great to take along.
  • Shorts: shorts or a romper depending on how you style it, can go from a day on the beach to a night on the town.
  • Tops: an array of neutral tops will go with everything in your bag. A black cardigan or jean jacket is essential for chilly nights.
  • Shoes: you really just need a comfy pair of flats, sandals, dressy heels in a neutral tone and maybe some sneakers.
Click more to see how I packed everything in one bag with plenty of space to spare...

17 Nov

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I couldn't take a trip without giving you the details on how I managed to do so on a budget. You already know my airfare was $222, I absolutely loved Virgin America and I booked my room at the Sunset Tower for $129/night (normally priced at more than $200) through Jetsetter.But before making my way to Sunset, I stayed at La Quinta near LAX for one night. At $69, the amenities really amazed me. Free shuttle to/from LAX, continental breakfast, fridge and microwave and near several 24 hour...

11 Nov

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I'm blogging from 30,000 miles in the sky. I'm a nervous nelly when it comes to flying but I'm doing OK right about now as I have tons of stuff to distract me on Virgin America, which was named Conde Nast Traveler's best domestic airline.The mood lighting is relaxing but I'm more impressed with the free wifi (normally it's $6-$13, depending on the length of the flight) and the touch screens in front of every seat. You can listen to music, watch TV, view a movie (at $8,...