Don't leave home without it

...if you can remember

I might be one of the worst travelers. EVER.

I am, by nature, forgetful and a procrastinator. I dream of being one of those people who packs their T. Anthony carry-on with useful, multipurpose items that can go anywhere. Like those women in Bazaar magazine this month who claim that they can go out at night in St. Barts in a bikini and a sarong. Riiight. That's not me.

I wait until the last minute to pack, then end up going out for dinner and drinks to come home at 11 pm to a bed covered in clothes. I throw things into a bag at random until it is full, and then wind up where ever I am with four shirts, a dress, six pair of shoes and a bra but no underwear or pants. Beauty-wise, I'll end up bringing seven eyeliners and glitter eyeshadow, but no concealer.

So here is the list of beauty supplies I would never take a trip without, if I could remember to actually put them in my bag:

• Vincent Longo liquid foundation in Porcelain
• Clinique concealer
• Eyelash curler and mascara
• Nars Blush in Sin
• Vincent Longo eyepencils in Silvertaupe and Smoke
• Vincent Longo Eyeshadow Trio in Orbit Dusk (are we noticing a trend in brands?)
• Chanel Glossimer Lip Glosses in Satinette and Glaze
• Q-Tips
• Ponytail holders
• Ambien (unless you are prone to sleep-eating!)
• Smith's Rosebud Salve
• Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick
• Kerastase Shampoo
• Terax Crema Conditioner
• Luna Bars (no one can look good when they are hungry!)
• Cetaphil Face Wash
• Erno Laszlo REM SPF 30 moisturizer
• a Starbucks card

For my trip today, I forgot at least three of these things. But I did remember underwear! I think...