Gina Pell, Chief Curator at Joyous
When we first met GINA PELL a decade or so ago, she was running the style site Splendora out of San Francisco—that is, until she got swooped up to be one of the visionaries at Joyus, a video-centric shopping platform where you can watch Pell extol the virtues of products and then click to buy them right there. When she's not filming how-to videos, Pell can usually be found hopping around the country, which is why we tapped her for her list of voyage essentials.
Herewith, Gina Pell's top 10 summer travel must-haves.
- 1
White Audio Technica Headphones
I used to love my Beats by Dre headphones but after an hour they made my ears sore. My new favorites are these ATH-M50W Professional Studio headphones by Audio Technica. They are lighter weight, more comfortable to wear, and have a really crisp sound.
- 2
Aspinal Travel Wallet & Passport Holder
This is an eye catching travel wallet that keeps all my important Documents in one safe place.
- 3
Supergoop Sunscreen Wipes
Rather than carrying around a bottle of sunscreen I travel with these great wipes. They're water-resistant and ideal for sensitive skin.
- 4
Jawbone Big Jambox
This wireless speaker can be plugged in at home or taken to the beach. It comes in smaller more portable versions but I prefer the larger one, which is the size of a loaf of bread, because it has more powerful sound and is better for outdoor venues. It's great because I can play the tunes from my phone wirelessly to the jambox.
- 5
Vintage Chanel Jumbo XL Weekender
I take this bag everywhere and it holds everything: My laptop, iPad, makeup bag, and flats. I bought mine from a friend who specializes in vintage Chanel bags so it was a great deal. I paid far less than it would cost to buy a new small Chanel bag.
- 6
New York Times Crossword App
This app is a bit pricey at $16.99 but I'm a crossword fanatic and it lets me play the puzzles of the day without having to deal with inky newspapers.
- 7
Cocoon Innovations GridIt iPad Organizer
I always travel with my favorite gadgets but keeping them organized and tangle free has always been a challenge until I discovered this brilliant case. It is specially designed with a unique weave to keep my gear accessible and firmly in place. I own this in the large size (it still easily pops into a purse or travel tote), but they come in small sizes, too.
- 8
Elliptic Hair Brush
I discovered this amazing hairbrush from my hairdresser Kellie Little who invented it. The brush has a unique shape that makes it less cumbersome than a roll brush and bristles that grip hair firmly, making it quicker and easier to blowdry. If you have difficult hair like mine, this brush is a must have!
- 9
Snap Out Page Makeup Bag
Joyus Beauty Director, Mikaela South, turned me on to a fabulous new makeup bag that has snap out pages and even one clear pouch that makes it easy to go through airport security. They also look more stylish than your average
makeup bag. - 10
Dream Essentials Sleep Mask
More comfortable than the standard flimsy issue, this mask is convex in the eye area so it doesn't mess your mascara.
