Five years ago, when I was new to traveling, I would start packing at least a week in advance. And two years ago, when I decided to give up my New York City apartment, rented a storage unit and prepared travel for 12 months through 12 countries, I started packing nearly a full month before. Fast forward to 2019, and I'm a bonafide travel journalist who jet-sets at least twice a month over oceans or across the country — and I barely give second thought to what I'm bringing until the morning of my flight. It's not that I care less, but rather that I've learned how to streamline the process so it isn't quite so overwhelming.
Dealing with oily and combination skin can be tough: You've got to be blotting-paper ready all hours of the day, and, more often then not, you're dealing with breakouts.
It can be tough to find the perfect gym bag: It needs to be functional and stylish. Big enough to carry all of your workout gear, without being too bulky. Armed with lots of pockets for everything from makeup wipes and shower shoes to car keys/subway passes and post-workout snacks — but in a sleek, fashionable way (not a OTT cargo pants way).
Forget trends from the 80s and 90s; it's the 2000s — or "the aughts" — that are making a major comeback in both fashion and beauty. Today, we're hearkening back to the sweet, syrupy, good old days of *NSYNC, "Gilmore Girls," powder blue eye shadow, and crimped hair with a round-up of must-indulge-in beauty products. So, sit back, throw on some Britney Spears (or grungy-era Christina — or even emo-driven Death Cab, if you'd rather) and get ready for a fun walk down memory lane.
