This post is Sponsored by Kipling and ShopStyle.
I’ve always been an over-packer. Ever since I was a kid going on vacation with my family, I felt like I needed to hoard every last outfit or stuffed animal into my bag before heading out on a trip. But it’s time to lighten the load! This month I’m collaborating with Kipling to showcase travel pieces that hold what I need for life on the go without over-packing. Kipling features fun, lightweight accessories built to make life easier and more vibrant. Living in New York, I am constantly a bag lady – without a car, you quickly learn how to carry everything you need with you for the day’s adventures. A backpack is absolutely the best way to lug everything you need – for me it’s my laptop, DSLR camera, a water bottle, snacks (duh), backup phone battery and a change of clothes. I can fit it all in the Kipling Experience 15” Laptop Backpack. It’s made of high-quality water-resistant nylon with padded, adjustable straps and a laptop sleeve. I also like to have a smaller crossbody bag for all my essentials, keys, phone, wallet, gum, concealer and lipstick. I love the Kipling Kichirou Lunch bag. It’s cute and compact plus insulated with a net lining, so it’s perfect for lunch, snacks or any daily essentials! From traveling by subway or plane or spaceship (ok just kidding), Kipling had perfect lightweight pieces to travel light in style. PS: You can snag 20% off Kipling backpacks now with code BACKPACK20. Shop my favorite Kipling pieces below!