I've left for a trip completely prepared—my suitcase full of everything I'll need and free of anything I won't—a total of zero times in my life. I always forget something (or multiple somethings), whether it's a pair or socks or an entire workout outfit… a major bummer when it turns out the hotel hosts sunset yoga classes.
In need of assistance, I turned to someone who can boast bragging rights in this particular category—someone who travels at least once a month for work alone. Enter: L.A.-based blogger Francis Lola, who kindly offered up packing advice as well as what she wears to travel, sight-see, and work out on the go.
It also turns out that her travel essentials include three great under-$55 looks from JoyLab at Target, so you won't find me complaining.