Life & Travel

Every It Girl Needs These Carry-On Essentials On Vacation

If 2025 has been your year for jet-setting or road-tripping, this It Girl guide is for you, especially if you like to pack light.

Abiding by Erykah Badu’s wise words, xoNecole has you covered with some space-saving carry-on essentials that will add a little razzle-dazzle to your getaway.

Be Rooted Reset Reflect Refocus w/ Coloring Pages 8x10 Notebook

A travel journal is the perfect accessory to document all of your travels and jot down ideas on the go. This cross-functional notebook even has coloring pages when delays leave you frustrated or when you need to stay occupied while playing passenger princess.

$20.00

Heyday Wireless Earbuds

Add an inexpensive pair of headphones to your go-to travel list that you won’t be mad about accidentally leaving behind.

$9.99

Vacation Chardonnay Lip Oil SPF 30

Not only does this gloss give your lips a lovely shine, but it also contains ingredients in an oil with SPF 30 that is designed to help care for your pout, making it a must-have item for It Girls worldwide.

$16.00

The Lip Bar Just a Tint 3-in-1 Tinted Skin Conditioner

This concealer is an excellent alternative to a full beat when you’re on the go. Achieve a soft, glamorous look while providing buildable coverage.

$16.99

Versed Weekend Glow Daily Brightening Solution

A compact gel, created to help eliminate blemishes, this product works overtime to brighten and improve dull skin quickly.

$7.99

Wild Fable Shoulder Bag

Who has time to be a bag lady when you’ve got moves to make (again, see Erykah Badu’s “Bag Lady”)? This bag is ideal for holding essentials — like your lip gloss, phone, and charger — when adventure calls.

$18.00

Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30

An It Girl never leaves home without sunscreen. This one leaves no white cast, providing protection that is both photo-ready and makeup-friendly.

$15.99

Diveblues Portable Handheld Turbo Fan

This summer has been a scorcher. And when the air isn’t circulating in the function like it needs to, this fan is a lifesaver. It’s also a conversation starter, so don’t be surprised if a cutie stops you to get a little air.

$19.99

Sonia Kashuk Mini Makeup Brush Set

You can’t take your entire vanity with you, so snag this mini brush set and leave it in your luggage for optimal use (except when you’re taking them out to clean, of course).

$12.00

SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie (Travel Size)

Whether you’re a natural or rocking the wet and wavy look, this travel-size version of our SheaMoisture go-to product can easily fit into your carry-on or purse, making it handy for those hair touch-ups as needed.

$3.49

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