I’m currently en route from JFK to SFO after spending a jam-packed week in New York that included work events at the Google office, New York Fashion Week events and shows, and a Valentine’s Day weekend with Omied. Despite the frigid temperatures, it was an amazing trip.
This was my first time attending New York Fashion Week and I did a lot of research before hand as far as tips on traveling to and from shows, where to eat, and what to pack in my purse for a day of show-hopping. I think for a first timer I did a pretty good job of stocking the essentials. Here’s what I had in my bag…
Barbara Bui Handbag – This bag was perfect for fashion week. First of all, it’s gorgeous. And it was the perfect size for fitting lots of essentials (without resorting to a tote bag that holds everything and the kitchen sink).
Simons Buckle Tech Gloves – Gloves were an absolute must given the below-freezing temperatures during this fashion week, and these gloves work with touch screens. Perfect for ‘gramming and snapchatting without getting frost bite!
Mophie Phone Charger – I have a ton of jolt phone chargers that you plug your phone into on the go to juice up (so funny because a few years ago they were kinda expensive, and now they’re given out as freebie swag items all the time!), but ever since I got this Mophie charger for our honeymoon, it’s the one I always reach for. I like that the charger is a case, so you can just swap out cases when your phone needs a charge, and continue using your phone as normal without holding an awkward USB charger. I can usually get one to two charges from my Mophie. And the gold color is cute. 🙂
Balenciaga Sunglasses – Street style photographers position themselves outside of the shows to snap photos of stylish people entering and exiting. I quickly learned that unless my husband is behind the camera, I am super awkward at having my photo taken! I guess I just wasn’t expecting the street style photogs to snap photos without asking first. But a few times I stepped outside and it was snap, snap, snap! I was like uhh I’m looking down at my phone and probably have a double chin right now, can we have a re-do? But at least I was wearing these stylish sunglasses. No blinking shots!
Tieks Flats – These probably would get way more use during the Spring/Summer shows when it’s not snowing/blizzarding/sleeting/whateverthehellthatwas out. But sometimes when you’re heading to the next show, a subway ride is much quicker than calling an uber that keeps squaring the block to try to get to you, and then proceeds to get stuck in horrendous traffic. I love that Tieks are stylish and fold up nicely to fit in your bag.
Hand Sanitizer – I’m a total germaphobe, and the last thing I want with such a packed-in schedule is to come down with a cold.
Altoid Smalls – For when you’re chugging coffee and munching on random snacks at the show lounges. All while networking.
Blotting Paper – Perfect for late afternoon touchups to get rid of extra shine. Especially important with all of the street style photogs waiting outside!
Elise Armitage is an entrepreneur and founder of What The Fab, a travel + lifestyle blog based in California. At the beginning of 2019, Elise left her corporate job at Google to chase her dreams: being an entrepreneur and helping women find fabulous in the everyday. Since then, she’s launched her SEO course Six-Figure SEO, where she teaches bloggers how to create a passive revenue stream from their website using SEO. Featured in publications like Forbes, Elle, HerMoney, and Real Simple, Elise is a firm believer that you can be of both substance and style.
