Traveling is something you may be looking forward to or you may be contemplating a trip now. Packing – especially for a long trip – can be tricky. There are so many things you think you can’t live without, and yet, when you get to where you are going you often find you have to much or anything you might have forgot you can easily buy where you are. I known a smart woman who told me she keeps a spreadsheet and reviews it each time she comes back to Mexico!

I have found I have pretty much everything I need and in fact have not yet worn everything I bought – yet. Also, you can get your laundry done in Mexico really cheap at the lavenderias that are everywhere and trust me – it is worth every penny.

The first thing I’m gonna start with is makeup – not everyone would bring makeup on a trip like this but I like to have some and it is one thing that might be hard to find here.

 Nars blush and bronzer in the mini size is great for travel. It combines two products in one and this color blush is universally flattering on everyone! The lipstick that is the same color as the blush is fabulous too – so good with a (fake) tan. Someone asked about a lipstick I was wearing in a picture I posted on Instagram and of course it is a type that is discontinued but I found it here on ebay.

I love a long, loose dress for during the day when it is hot out, as well as belted for an evening stroll. I find dresses so easy – it is one and done. I found a lovely long linen dress at Zara on sale last year that I get a lot of compliments on, but of course it is no longer available. This one looks nice from Zara but I especially like this one from H&M. It looks really cool and easy to wear but read the reviews and size down!

 Finally this pair of pants I bought from Everlane I have worn a lot. I wore them on the plane and other places where shorts and leggings didn’t feel right. They are super comfy!

 What is the thing you will always pack when you travel? let me know in the comments below.