On a recent jaunt to Chicago I was able meet Laura Kofoid and Grace Tsao-Wu, co-founders of Laudi Vidni. Offering fashionistas the opportunity to design their own handbags, the companies motto is simple - Be Your Own Brand.
Laudi Vidni’s high-tech website allows users to choose from 8 silhouettes and 40 imported Italian leathers, ranging from patent leather and classic croc, to bold metallics and pebbled leathers. Once you’ve designed the exterior of your bag you can choose your sateen lining from six available colors and decide whether you prefer silver or gold hand-brushed Italian hardware. With over 10,000 possible style combinations you could play on the site all day!
After checking out all of the styles and leather swatches at the Laudi Vidni showroom, I decided to design a Cambiare Shopper. Dubbed as “the modern solution for when you need to carry just about everything”, this vertical tote is perfect for travel.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
The coveted Clarisonic Skincare Brush is now available in a limited edition travel size. The Clarisonic Mia brings the groundbreaking technology of the original device to a handy to-go size that can be used at home or on the road.
The Mia removes makeup six times better than traditional methods, reduces the appearance of pore size, allows for better product absorption, and creates noticeably healthier skin.
With sonic frequencies that move the Mia’s soft, gentle brush back and forth at more than 300 times per second, clearing pores and the skins surface, you can expect to have a glowing complexion in no time.
You can find this and other jet set items in the new Pampered Passenger section of the The Travel Store at EllenBarone.com.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
A weekend spa getaway to Riviera Maya was just what I needed to shake the cooling temperatures on the East Coast. Situated on a stretch of secluded beach bathed by the Caribbean Sea, Ceiba del Mar is my new go-to spa resort in Mexico.
The Spa at Ceiba del Mar boasts innovative holistic treatments that leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Spa offerings are infused with essential oils and naturally derived extracts chosen by your therapist to meet your individual wellness needs.
One of the many unique experiences offered at Ceiba is the Temazcal, an ancestral ritual aimed at purifying and renewing the body. Staged on the beach at sunset, hot volcanic rocks, steam and aromatic herbs offer an enlightening experience inside of a terra cotta hut.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
When catching a red-eye or early AM flight, a good nap is usually the only thing on a travelers mind. Looking to block the light from your neighbors reading lamp while you rest? Sleep Pretty in Pink has the answer for you - a girly sleep mask that creates a total blackout experience. Not only does the mask create the perfect sleep environment, the soft foam design was also contoured to avoid snagging your eyelashes. The brand also offers up chic ear plugs that are soft, easy to wear and reduce 32 decibels of noise. The Sleep Pretty in Pink line includes the sleep mask with travel case and earplugs in packs of 4, 7 and 14. Prices range from $2.99 to $9.99.
You can find this and other jet set items in the new Pampered Passenger section of The Travel Store at EllenBarone.com.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Luxury hotels stock high-end toiletry lines that keep your skin and hair looking its best, but how do you fit your beauty favorites into your carryon when visiting family or staying at your favorite bed & breakfast? The Carry-On Kit, featuring travel-sized Cutler favorites, is perfect for the beauty conscious jet-setter who insists on looking fabulous.
This savvy travel set has everything you need in regulation carry-on size so you can zip through the security line. Shampoo, daily conditioner, body wash, body milk and face soap are all packaged in a quart sized clear zip bag and gentle enough for all hair and skin types.
You can find this and other jet set beauty kits in the new Pampered Passenger section of The Travel Store at EllenBarone.com.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
After a summer of jetting to South Africa, Argentina and France, my skin was in need of some major TLC. After a hydrating facial at Hela, my favorite DC spa, my aesthetician Kelly Rose suggested that I give myself at home mini facials in between our sessions.
Enter Perfect Mask by 3LAB, a technologically advanced purifying sheet mask that lifts, firms and brightens skin with infused Nano-Claire GY, the world’s first bio-engineered growth hormone for younger, firmer skin. The 100% cotton sheet allows the skin-nurturing ingredients to really penetrate through the mask, also helping to reduce fine lines. The powerful antioxidants found in the mask purify the skin, promote collagen production, increase circulation and give you a radiant glow. After just one use my skin was hydrated and smooth to the touch!
Take a step towards perfect skin and check out Perfect Mask and other 3LAB Skincare Products at www.3lab.com. Try the Perfect “GLOW” Complex to combat any sun damage you may have from recent beach getaways. You can also find great travel beauty kits in the new Pampered Passenger section of The Travel Store at EllenBarone.com.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Say hello to Juara Skincare’s Glow On The Go Kit and say goodbye to jetlagged complexions. This antioxidant rich, travel sized pack is perfect for frequent flyer skin that needs a pick me up. The kit brings Juara’s Brightening Antioxidant Mini Ritual, which utilizes the ancient beauty secrets of rice, tamarind, turmeric and sweet black tea, to a TSA approved skin care kit suitable for all skin types. Glow On The Go includes a Rice Facial Cleanser, Tamarind Tea Hydrating Toner, Sweet Black Tea & Rice Facial Moisturizer, Turmeric Antioxidant Facial Mask, and the ever-raved about Travel Size Candlenut Hand & Body Balm.
To get your glow on and check out other Juara Skincare products visit www.juaraskincare.com. You can also find great travel beauty kits in the new Pampered Passenger section of The Travel Store at EllenBarone.com.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".