8 Holy-Grail Essentials For An Unexpected Layover

With countless summer vacations and weekend getaways being accounted for in our calendars, it often slips our minds that we may have to endure a long layover. Whether you’re dropping off your over-packed luggage through the checkpoint or waiting in line to take your seat, receiving a flight delay notification can easily make a much-anticipated trip turn into a nightmare. With just one announcement, minutes can creep into hours long of sitting in sturdy airport chairs as you anxiously wait to board. To be prepared for a long wait, College Fashionista has 8 layover essentials, from the weekender bag to on-the-go beauty items that you won’t want to part with going forward.

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The Weekender Bag

Whether your trip lasts two days or two months, The weekender bag is a must-have addition to your luggage assortment. Acting as a carry-on, this item provides ample space for your extra necessities (sports shoes, sweatshirt, water bottle, etc). With the design coming with a handle and strap, it’s the perfect multi-functional accessory to keep all personal belongings secured while walking and/or sitting through the busy airport.

Vibrating Neck Pillow

Layovers can turn into a stressful situation very quickly, leading to a wave of emotions that include stress, tiredness, or anxiety. With what seems like no solution to relieve this pressure, bringing a vibrating neck pillow with you on the trip resolves two matters in one! With just a push of a button you’re seconds away from receiving a powerful massage on the areas of your head and neck. With its ability to be lightweight, flexible, and easy to use, it helps to relax your state of mind and comfort when faced with tension.

Noise Canceling Headphones 

For frequent flyers, reducing the noise around you is a game changer when sitting in a crowded area. It helps keep your focus on your favorite song, movie, or TV show and allows you to exist in a more peaceful environment.

Battery Powered Portable Charger

Phones, laptops, and any other devices always have a way of dying at the most inconvenient times. To avoid running around terminals looking for an empty outlet, bringing along a battery-powered portable charger is the only way to travel right. Because these chargers don’t need a charger to gain power, before leaving the house all that is needed is the necessary power bank to insert that will allow the charger to give instant power to any device in seconds. 

Reusable Water Bottle

Staying hydrated throughout the day, let alone additional hours waiting for a flight, can become an expense. Instead of spending multiple dollars racking up on water bottles, sodas, or juices, purchasing a reusable water bottle helps to avoid the extra spending and keeps liquids cold. Not only is it a more ethical option, airports are filled with numerous water stations that allow you to refill your bottles anytime to keep you refreshed.

Facial Cleansing Cloths

With your skin facing the long term effects of buildup and dehydration from mask wearing or not being able to fulfill your beauty regimen, facial cloths allow you to smooth irritation and lock in moisture. With only one pad away, travel cloths can give a glow-from-within like skin texture and prevent pores from clogging when cleansing. 

Hydrating Tinted Lip Oil

At the risk of sounding dramatic, there’s nothing more irking than dry or chapped lips. With summer traveling being at its peak, a major travel essential is having a tinted lip oil on you at all times. Helping to keep your lips hydrated for hours on end, this product delivers a subtle plump and a punch of color to boost your natural look. 

Matching Sets

Matching sets are the ultra ‘grab and go’ look when it comes to arriving and waiting in airport style. With its ability to be stretch proof, lightweight, and chic, there’s no doubt you’ll be sitting in style.

This article was originally published on Aug. 26, 2022.

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