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Hey Kids,

 So far it's been a busy season for this fashionista and I love every minute of it! I have been in LA working with our celebrity and private clients, Miami with our Creative Director Shakira for IMG Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim and NYC for show production meetings, show room visits and prepping for New York Fashion Week (can’t believe we’re just days away from August…eek)

My schedule, as always is showing no signs of letting up and with all the airports and miles under my belt I have become the consummate traveler. I want to share a few of my travel tips and essentials that keep me looking great and flying high. Each can be incorporated into your lives and makes traveling a bit easier no matter your destination.

Travel Like A Pro

• Leave for the airport 15 minutes earlier than the time you think you should. Our lives are as unpredictable as the weather and you never know what last minute issues can occur out of the blue, for example, traffic or your driver getting lost or having car troubles. This small bit of time avoids a lot of stress and of course wrinkles.

• I am famous for over packing.  I like options, options and more options! But truth be told, I usually don't wear half of it. When getting ready for a trip really consider the time away, your activities and of course your destination. Your wardrobe should reflect all these things and make getting dress easy.

•  Roll- don’t-fold your clothes. This method has been used by the military and backpackers for years and is truly the best space saving method there is. I have never been backpacking or served in the military, I consider myself more of a five-star resorts kind of guy but I swear by this method. So much so that I even use it for my t-shirts and polos at home. Rolling is simple and can be used on everything from shirts to socks.

*Note, when rolling shirts, fold your sleeves in and then roll from the bottom up.

• Tissue paper. This tip comes from my grandmother and is a great practice for delicate items such as silks, satins and evening wear. Lay your piece of clothing on a single sheet then carefully fold the item around the tissue paper …just like how items are returned from the dry cleaner. Then use an additional piece of tissue to enclose the item. When unpacking either re-wrap carefully with the same piece, travel with extra tissue paper or pick some up at your destination. (A dollar store is a great place to stock up.)

*A bonus tip for tissue paper: Use it to blot your face! Tear a piece off to freshen your face when you are out touring that hot exotic locale.

• Water-proof your leakables and linkables. Head to the kitchen, open your utility drawer and pull out some Ziploc bags. They are not just for keeping food fresh — when packing they help keep like items together, cut down on suitcase bulk and keep things from spilling so you arrive at your destination with your items fresh and in place.

• Bag the shoes — and pack them first. Dropping your Ferragamos in bags or dust covers protects them and helps not to transfer polish or color to your clothing. If you pack like I do and travel with at least six pairs of shoes, you are going to have to pack smartly. Always put shoes at the bottom of your bags. Remember to pack shoes that actually coordinate with your outfits and are suitable for where you are traveling to — riding boots at the beach is not a good look.

• Finally, it’s always a good idea to place heavy items on the bottom of your suitcase. This will keep lighter items from getting crushed and also keep your suitcase from toppling over.

Travel Essentials

When traveling pack pieces that are easy to wear and even easier to mix and match.  Without a doubt you should always have:

• A  perfectly tailored button down shirt
• Light cashmere fitted sweater (perfect to be worn alone or for layering)
• A great pair of slacks and denim
• The perfect blazer
• Accessories galore

Remember when you fly your skin dries out.  Drink plenty of water, fly void of makeup (that's right it's one of the few times I would say sans the makeup) and use a great moisturizer.  For me it's all about Creme De La Mer.  It's smooth, creamy and keeps my skin glowing no matter where in the world I am.

CRÈME DE LA MER $135

Other moisturizers that make the cut are:

Cliniques Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, $25

Philosophy Hope In A Jar, $40

EXPRESS MENS 1MX LIMITED EDITION FITTED SHIRT $59.90

Ann Taylor Perfect Long Sleeve $68

j. Crew Vintage Cashmere Pullover $250

J. CREW CASHMERE BOYFRIEND SWEATER $228

RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL ANTHONY WOOL GABARDINE PANT $395

MICHAEL KORS AGYNESS PANTS $695

TOP MAN WASHED DENIM VINTAGE SLIM JEAN $80

HUDSON BETH BABY BOOT BURGESS JEANS $165

HELMUT LANG WOOL BLEND BLAZER $575

JOHN VARVATOS SOFT OFFICERS JACKET $1295

Accessories are a travel must have because the ANY look from day to night. I am in love with jewelry from Lazaro. The brand is super cool and give a bit of edge to whatever you put on, not too mention most of the pieces are unisex!

Black Onyx Cross Necklace w/ Black Diamonds $1195

The Gold Necklace w/ Evil Eye, Jet Skull, Tahitian South Sea Pearl, Dagger and Classic Cameo $11,500

Lazaro The Brass Key $350

Lazaro The Brass Key With Leather $600

A great scarf helps to create a polished look!

zara PRINTED CASHMERE FOULARD $39.99

Diesel Wolfring scarf price upon request