Summer Getaways: What To Pack And What To Wear

Packing for a summer weekend getaway can be harder than packing for a month-long vacation. You want to pack light enough to leave straight from the office but be sure not to skimp on the little luxuries that transform several days out of the office into a relaxing escape. With the added pressure of a holiday weekend--is seersucker patriotic enough for a red, white and blue party??--putting together your weekend bag for this Fourth of July is easier said than done. Since a Thursday meltdown is no way to kick-off a holiday--or to end a short work-week--follow our lead. In Pictures: Eight Ways To Pack Summer Perfect Here, travel tips for busy women who want to have a stylish weekend without the packing fuss. Gadgets If you're a woman whose blow-dryer is as essential as your BlackBerry, you've already handicapped your packing potential. Beauty gadgets like dryers and straighteners take up precious room better saved for an extra pair of sandals or a great summer must-read. Instead, make the most of one of summer's best hair trends--beach-tousled waves. Easy to achieve and safer on your strands than hot-styling, just apply a salt-based spray to damp hair and "scrunch" pieces of your hair to create loose, textured curls. While there are multitudes of "beach" products on the market this summer, Frederic Fekkai's Summer Hair Beach Waves has received rave reviews at Sephora.com and rings in at $23. Celebrities are keeping the look popular this summer. Both Kate Hudson and Jessica Biel have taken their easy-going locks down the red carpet, so you can feel confident they're formal enough for just about any weekend event.Still, if the addiction is unbreakable, look into travel-sized options. ...
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