Last week I was on a business trip; I have never been so under-prepared in my life. The worst part? I didn't have a vehicle to take to go get things that I needed. I coasted through the week taking the shuttle to the nearest Walgreens and stocking up on necessities at the gift shop. I am usually a very prepared and organized person but I felt so out of my element, and out of control! By the end of the week there was a small list of items I put together that I promised myself never to go on a trip without....ever.

Besides being totally under-prepared, all of my flights were delayed, cancelled, or re-organized and I came down the croup virus. I kept thinking to myself if I was only better prepared I could have spared myself hours of agony. I am making this trip seem a lot worse than it actually was (it was a great learning experience), but when you don't have certain things to help get you through the week, it makes life very difficult.
1// Clarisonic: I never travel without this. It is the perfect boost my face needs when I step off of a plane and after a long day. I can tend to look really tired and haagard so my Clarisonic works great to brighten/lighten/and tighten

2 // Lint Roller: This is self explanatory but so worth it. I brought my J.Crew wool parka with me on this trip and that sucker traps and tracks every piece of fuzz and dog-hair imaginable. I was so embarrassed to wear it to class and presentations each day. I of course, forgot to pack one so I was picking stuff off my coat all week. #notfun

3 // Tide To-Go Stick: I needed this stick the very first day. I repeat, the very.first.day! Sure enough, I was wearing an ivory blouse and there was color everywhere. I ended up with a big red stain on my blouse and nothing to get rid of it. :(

4 // Ibuprofen: Day two is when I started getting headaches, but of course, I forgot to pack tylenol or ibuprofen. #bigmistake I was stocking up with whatever the gift shop had and it was $2 for a packet of pills. Next time I'm skipping the packets and bringing my own bottle.

5 // Facial Spray: I like to think of this Mario Badescu spray as an instant pick me up and booster. As I mentioned above, the wear and tear during the day shows on my face (and even more when I am sick), this facial spray works lovely and smells even better. It helps to brighten my skin tone, helping me look more awake and focused.