One of the easiest things to speed up your packing is to keep two sets of toiletries. Have one full size set that you use every day at home, and have a travel-size in a bag ready to go at all times. Some people may worry about the expense, but there are ways around that. One idea is to use samples from your favorite makeup store (Sephora in my case) or freebies from the hotel. Another way to cut costs is to simply purchase a set of toiletry bottles and fill them up. Sometimes I have had to purchase travel size toiletries, but that isn’t common–usually just contact solution and toothpaste. I have a mix of refillable toiletry bottles (love the Fillables from Aveda), samples, and free hotel toiletries. I keep them packed at all times, my liquids in a plastic Ziploc and the rest in a cute bag.

The only set I don’t keep duplicates of? Make-up. There aren’t a ton of sample or smaller options available, and so I would basically have to keep a whole second set. I’ve thought about getting less expensive makeup for travel, but my thoughts are that it is hard enough to look good while traveling, and I don’t want to use sub-par products. So I’m still working on that. I may have to just bite the bullet one of these days, especially after forgetting my makeup last month.

I am curious what other people do with their make-up. Readers, what do you do? Do you keep a full set of all of your toiletries, including makeup? Just shower stuff?

I learned Saturday that the anniversary for your blog is called a “blogiversary.” Who knew? This weekend, Road Warriorette turned one year old. This past year has been so exciting!! Launching the blog, honing in on my mission, increasing the regularity and frequency of posting, and moving to Boarding Area. I also am excited about the future, looking forward to the upcoming collaborations with The Highway Girl and Via-Her.

One year ago, I decided to start a blog for women about business travel because I felt there was a lack of information. If you are a woman just starting to travel for work, where do you go to find out what to pack, how to pack it, what toiletries you need, how to be comfortable on the plane and still look professional, etc? This is the void I have tried to fill, and will continue to try to answer these questions in the future. Thank you for joining me on the journey!!

Click here to read my first post, Where’s the Help??