SkiAdcock

I normally check luggage, so don't need to worry about leaving a luxury item behind

It's rare for me to do carry-on, so really in that case it's more like what do I leave out (such an an extra pair of shoes or scaling down on the skincare/makeup) than what luxury item do I keep.

Cheers.

Analise

Depends on where I'm going, how long I'll be there and what I need.

dandan

Haha, I'm that person with the hardback. I travel extremely light - usually with a regular size backpack for the weekend. However, I tend to check out books from the public library (inevitably hardback ), and I never get a chance to read properly unless I'm on a plane.

Otherwise, the only "luxury" item I might have is a pashmina - but honestly, they're quite utilitarian.

yamakake

My "luxury" item is not specific to women, but it is an item for which I'll make sacrifices in other areas: my pillow. It's very compressible, made of natural latex, and is relatively heavy (though they do vary somewhat in weight). Because it's so compressible I have no trouble squishing it into very tight spaces, but the weight's potentially an issue if I'm flying carry-on only on, say, Ryanair (10 kg limit). I still manage, though, even for multi-week trips, leisure or work, and I bring all of my own toiletries and a wardrobe that doesn't look the least bit like I'm traveling carry-on only.

The next biggest luxury would be my flat iron. I've got two (one for 110, one for 220) and some trips require that I bring them both. And I do.

l etoile

Have you considered a dual voltage flat iron?

phedre

Extra shoes.

I'll wear the same outfit twice in the same week as long as I can vary it up with different shoes! I love my Fluevog collection.

adamak

I always packed my cell & laptop charger. I feel naked without them.

And lip balm.

b1513

Me too. I always take hardback books along with me no matter how heavy. I guess you could say that is my luxury item.

Bobette

Fornebufox

Yesssss! At least in theory -- I adore Fluevogs but they're never as comfortable as I think they should be. But I still take multiple shoes for comfort (and because I love shoes).

I also take Bose headphones and a small down pillow, but usually I check a bag. For this week's carry-on trip the headphones will stay home.

That Eddie Bauer set looks sweet. On long flights in coach exit row I'm always freezing, and I've toyed with the idea of packing my down throw.

OzBarb

My netbook (10' Asus EeePC), USB modem and thumbnail drive with about 1500 books, poems, songs. About 1kg. Always something to read or listen to...

l etoile

Another Fluevog fan!

phedre

I've had the exact opposite reaction with Fluevogs - they're the only shoes I can buy that don't hurt my feet. Everything else from payless to Jimmy Choo has given me blisters (yes, properly fitted.. no idea what the deal is), but with Fluevogs I can wear them right out of the box with no fear.

I have a rather extensive collection.. my favourites right now are my purple & orange Zazas (wearing those today!), and the Miracle Fatima sandals in yellow & grey.

ScarletHarlot

I am very much with you on this one. Ever since staying at the W Atlanta that had no black tea bags whatsoever, I always carry tea bags with me. I need my tea.

rfrost

A good-sized magnifying mirror (in bubble wrap) when staying in hotels that don't have them. And books no matter where I'm staying, except that if it's London I only take one, as I know I'll be buying some over there.

OudZuid

Hi everyone, I am new to posting, but have been a long time lurker. I can't do without a large pashmina like scarf. Just perfect for keep warm on cold planes, covering my head when I want to sleep, and covering my rear, when my pants have split.