This weekend I'll be heading down to London for Capitals Summertime Ball. Since I live at the other end of the country we decided to make a long weekend out of it, rather than travel down just for the event. For these kind of trips I always make a little list of the essentials I need for the long 5+ hour journey.
The first being on the technology side; iPhone, earphones and my portable charger. Listening to music is a must for me on long journeys, so my happy plugs will come in very handy. However, it's no secret that iPhone battery's suck so I would recommend investing in a portable charger. It can be hard to find a stylish charger that does the job and is in a good budget. My Aukey Charger* which I came across on Amazon not only does the job, but is sleek and matches my phone/earphones!
Some other essentials would obviously be my purse with any hotel/train tickets you may need. Without those, you'll find yourself in a bit of a dilemma. Alongside those, sunglasses are a great thing to throw in your bag if the sun decides to make an appearance! Beauty wise I wont be throwing too much in my bag. A lip balm and body mist will do. Baby Lips are great for fixing your dry and chapped lips and adding a tint of colour.
What would you add to your handbag when travelling?