How to Travel Like a First-Class Pro: The Best Earphones, In-Flight Face Masks and More Inline
Photographed by Annie Leibovitz, Vogue, April 20141/15
Photo: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of physicalgraffititea.com2/15Nicole Phelps, Director, Replica Handbag Store Runway
“I used to swear by Ambien, but I’ve stopped taking it. Now I’m addicted to Sweet Oblivion tea from Physical Graffitea on St. Marks Place, recommended to me by my fellow traveler and Vogue.com editor, Alessandra Codinha.”
physicalgraffititea.com
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“I always carry fresh-scented cucumber or grapefruit face wipes to use mid-flight or during layovers, because my face tends to get greasy. They are also good to use on your hands before meals. When I’m checking a bag, I usually bring an outfit (including socks and underwear) in my carry-on tote just in case my luggage gets lost. Then I have something fresh to wear while they search for my missing suitcase. I like to wear mules or slides on planes, because my feet tend to swell; the Gucci ones are perfect for traveling!”
Pansy high-rise brief in pale blue, $42,
needsupply.com; Topshop slinky rib-stitch ankle socks, $6,
topshop.com;Burt’s Bees Facial Cleansing Towelettes, $5,
pharmapacks.com; Gucci Princetown leather slippers, $595,
gucci.com
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“Something I learned from Market Editor Chelsea Zalopany is to always fly with a sheet mask on—especially for overnight flights. Our favorite is SK-II: You go to sleep feeling refreshed and you can forget about jet lag! It’s the best tip I’ve ever received.”
>SK-II Facial Treatment Mask, $17,
sephora.com
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“I’m weird about my hair in public places, so I always travel with a hoodie on and a pack of hair ties. For any flight, my necessities include: Herban Essentials wipes, La Mer eye cream, Caudalie face mist, Honest Beauty hand sanitizer, Derm Institute non-sheet mask (hydrated and happy skin sans psycho face), Drybar dry shampoo, Dr. Jart BB cream, and my Shu Uemura eyelash curler for an instant touchdown makeover. I’ve also been wearing my fur-lined Gucci loafers on every flight this year. Easy on and off at security and super-cozy for those
over–air-conditioned cabins!”J.Crew Italian cashmere zip-front hoodie, $238,
jcrew.com; H&M 10-pack hair elastics, $2,
hm.com; Caudalie Beauty Elixir, $18,
sephora.com; Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo, $13,
sephora.com; Gucci Princetown embroidered slippers, $840,
gucci.com; Herban Essentials Lavender Bag, $16,
herbanessentials.com
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“I always wear a structured, wrinkleproof skirt when I travel and stow a pair of sweatpants in my carry-on. That way, I can quickly swap bottoms before takeoff—and again, before landing—to be cozy and put-together wherever I need to be. I bring a pack of micellar water wipes to remove all my makeup the moment I get on board—or, if I’ve arrived barefaced, to remove any sweat or grease and start with a clean slate.
For overnight flights, I tuck a silk scarf into my bag and wrap my hair up with it before going to sleep. This prevents bedhead and breakage, from tossing back and forth on the headrest. Before landing, I spritz a bit of Klorane dry shampoo (the travel-size aerosol) at the back, and I’m good as new. Hydration is absolutely key, but airlines so often insist on dispensing water in kiddie cups. I like to bring my large BKR water bottle and fill it up at a water fountain, post-security, to make sure I have enough to last the whole flight.”
J.W.Anderson check-print draped skirt, $640,
farfetch.com; Mary Katrantzou printed silk-twill scarf, $180,
net-a-porter.com; Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk, $10,
sephora.com; Sweaty Betty Ahimsa yoga pants, $125,
sweatybetty.com; BKR glass water bottle, $35,
nordstrom.com; Simple Micellar Makeup Remover Wipes, $6,
target.com
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"On an airplane, Bose noise-canceling headphones are 100 percent more necessary than seatbelts. I recommend wearing them at all times, even if only to drown out the whir of two massive turbine engines, the piercing cry of an infant, or a voluble seatmate.”
Bose QuietComfort 25 acoustic noise-canceling headphones, $300,
bestbuy.com
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“I always bring a 100% Pure Bright Eyes Mask in my bag and put it on for the last hour of the flight—it’s this cooling, wet, rubbery material and it depuffs and moisturizes and generally helps with that jet-lagged look and feeling. I buy a bunch whenever I’m at SFO, which has a 100% Pure store.
I’ve also worn my Raquel Allegra Easy Pants on so many flights that I believe it’s time to get another pair, now that I think about it. They’re like a tissue-thin Snuggie for your body, but they look perfectly presentable.”
Raquel Allegra Easy Pants, $185,
lagarconne.com; 100% Pure Bright Eyes Mask, $7,
100percentpure.com
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“Earlier this summer I took a trip to Armenia with my father, and for the two flights, I made sure my on-board bag had all the essentials: Collagen face mask, Grown Alchemist misting spray, La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion, ChapStick, and a face mask. While this might seem excessive, it all prevents getting ill on board and looking fresh for arrival.
Also, I don’t check bags anymore, after one bad trip while I was at college abroad and both my suitcases—with my formalwear—were lost. Suffice to say, I always make sure to have enough of a wardrobe for a week packed in my carry-on. As for go-to airport looks, it’s always about layers. Shredded jeans are comfy for short or long-haul flights and can easily be dressed up with a pair of heels or boots, should you need to head out to cocktails or dinner straight from the airport. Keep the top half simple—solid-tone tee or knit with a hoodie over it for the flight and then a light duster afterward. The hoodie will come in handy for catching a few z’s on board. During winter, I stick to the same look but switch out lightweight fabrics with heavier ones.”
Yeezy hooded top, $249,
flannels.com; Grown Alchemist Hydra-Mist in Desert Lime, $31,
needsupply.com; ChapStick Classic Lip Balm, $1,
pharmapacks.com; French Connection Sidewalk Drape belted duster coat, $238,
houseoffraser.com; J Brand distressed skinny jeans, $133,
alducadaosta.com; La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion, $240,
nordstrom.com
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“I can’t stomach the idea of my skin touching the airplane seat, so I’m always in a long-sleeved T-shirt and comfortable jeans or a giant sweater and leggings. I’m actually looking for a pair of chic, high-quality (opaque!) leggings to invest in this fall—yes, they exist. If money were no object, I’d get a pair from The Row or Céline, but J.Crew has nice ones, too.
My sister and I recently discovered Laneige skin care and bought the travel kit so we could test all the products. You could feasibly do the entire five-step regimen in the air, but the toner and Water Bank Moisture Cream are my favorites. I hate feeling dried out, even on my quick 90-minute flight back home, so I always drink at least a liter of water, too.”
The Row Stratton stretch-cotton leggings, $450,
net-a-porter.com; S’Well silver lining bottle, $45,
swellbottle.com; Laneige Hydration Trial Kit, $29,
target.com
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“My travel uniform: a baggy tee, masked by my impossibly comfy (and pretty damn chic) open-front Raquel Allegra cardigan. The latter doubles as a blanket on icebox-cold flights, and on the bottom I don skinny-fitting but stretchy pants. Board plane, slap on a goodly layer of Embryolisse (to counteract the more dehydrating qualities of that in-flight Bloody Mary), indulge in whatever bad movies available, scrawl on red lipstick before disembarking. Fin.”
Raquel Allegra boyfriend cardigan, $312,
lagarconne.com; Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré, $16,
sephora.com
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“Bose. Noise. Canceling. Headphones. They are the ultimate game changer. Once you go Bose, you never go back!”
Bose QuietComfort 25 acoustic noise-canceling headphones, $300,
bestbuy.com
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“I only carry on bags. I’ve checked twice in the past eight years, if you can believe that. My go-to travel essential is an oversize gray cashmere wrap from White and Warren, in case I get cold on the plane. I make sure to have lavender L’Occitane hand lotion in my purse, as well as a small spray bottle filled with Mario Badescu rose water.”
White + Warren travel wrap, $304,
saintbernard.com; L’Occitane Lavender Hand Cream, $12,
loccitane.com; Mario Badescu Aloe, Herbs & Rosewater Facial Spray, $7,
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"I’m a proud bag lady when it comes to traveling. An efficient one at that. I bring two carry-ons: an open bag tote that I stuff underneath the seat in front of me with everything that I may possibly need for the flight, like a book, travel documents, an oversize wool scarf that I picked up in Tibet always doubling as a blanket, and two different pouches. One has my chargers/electronics and the other has sheet masks, cleaning wipes, and face serum (love the ones by RéVive).
The other carry-on (whether backpack or luggage) gets stowed overhead and isn’t touched until landing. The worst is when you’re that person blocking the entire walkway because you forgot your headphones in the overhead cabinet.”
L.L.Bean Hunter’s tote bag, $49,
llbean.com; RéVive Moisturizing Renewal Serum, $235,
barneys.com; Away The Carry-On, $225,
awaytravel.com; Clare V. flat clutch, $215,
clarev.com; Clare V. super-flat clutch, $215,
shopbop.com
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“Four tips from the laziest traveler around: Download the app from the airline you’re flying on your Apple Watch so you get delay alerts on-the-go; Vans slip-ons are easy on and off in the security line; a Jeremy Scott for Longchamp bag is the perfect-size carry-on (and bright enough so you’ll never misplace it at the airport); and the best way to survive long-haul flights and not get sick is with the HumidiFlyer mask and a Dr. Jart Hydrate sheet mask when you arrive.”
Longchamp Jeremy Scott keyboard travel tote, $199,
ebay.com; HumidiFlyer Travel Mask, $70,
humidiflyer.com; Dr. Jart+ Water Replenishment Cotton Sheet Mask, $8,
sephora.com; Vans checkerboard slip-ons, $55,
vans.com
