CAMiLEON Heels offers a professional looking shoe that can change from a  one and a half inch kitten heel to a three and a quarter inch stiletto which a simple little tug.  No special tools are necessary, and you can change back and forth as often as and whenever you need.

How does it work?  The adjustable height heel used technology that allows the transition from high to low without removing the shoes from your foot.  All you have to do is grab the heel securely with one hand, and with the other pull straight down until the heel locks into position.  To change to a lower heel, push forward on the lower (extended) portion of the heel until it clicks under the arch area of the show.  Push the tip in until it rests in the slightly recessed cavity.

For traveling fashion mavens, this means that you don’t have to pack numerous shoes just because you have pants of different lengths. CAMiLEON Heels’ versatility means you’ll have a little extra room for packing.

The heels come in a variety of professional looking styles and colors ranging in price from $225-325.

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Save Packing Room with CAMiLEON Heels

The Durango Sweater from Ex Officio has a stand up collar, is made of quick drying fabric, and is plenty warm enough to defend against a chill in the air of a snowy evening.  It’s make of a mohair, acrylic, poly blend, and wicks away moisture and keeps you dry.

I own this this sweater and love to layer it over a camisole or t-shirt with jeans or cargo pants.  It would also work over a thin turtleneck. 

Although a sweater takes up a bit of room when packing, this is a versatile layer for a day of exploring around town, or when the air conditioning is just a little too high in my favorite museum.  When it’s warm enough to remove, I just tie it around my shoulders so that it’s always handy when the temperature drops.

The Durango Sweater comes in four colors:  bay, dark amethyst, dark sage, and cayenne (in photo), and is sale priced at $28.93.  (I have it in bay.)

Image credit:  Ex Officio

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Perfectly Packable Sweater from Ex Officio

Created in the United Kingdom, FitFlops were originally designed to help women get a little more exercise into their day without any extra effort.  Collaboration led to a “microwobbleboard” technology that was inserted into the midsole of the FitFlop.  This technology gives your legs and calves a little bit of a workout every time you take a step.

This is not going to take the place of going to the gym and getting a good cardio or weight work out! 

But if you’re doing a lot of beach walking on your next vacation, why not squeeze in a little extra exercise at the same time.

FitFlops come in a variety of sizes, styles, and colors.  In photo is the dressier gold sequined Electra. 

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Pack Some FitFlops to Get a Good Workout

This travel-ready coat comes in a variety of colors, including Metallic Bordeaux pictured here. The coat reverses to black for versatility. The hood can be scrunched down around the neck or worn as a hood. At 38-inches long it will keep you protected.

The water-resistant coat is packable as it folds down into a reversible shoulder bag, which is also included. You can get this coat now at Packing Light for $209.95.

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Mycra Pac Donatella Coat

This leather case magnetically attaches to your MP3 player (iPod or iPod nano). Priced at $75 from Neiman Marcus, it comes in bronze or red. It includes speakers and audio jack for connecting to MP3 player. Three AAA batteries needed (not included).

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Crocodile Patterned MP3 Player Case

If your a product junkie (as I tend to be), you’ll want to be looking for ways to find products that do the trick and can get around the security restrictions.

FACE 25 Makeup Removing Wipes are travel-friendly soft facial cleansing cloths that are saturated with make up remover.  Wipe one gently over your face, including your eyes and lips, to cleanse away all types of makeup without leaving an oily feeling.  It even removes long-last and waterproof formulas.

The wipes stay neat in their plastic packaging, and have a snap closure to make sure that they stay damp.

You can use the wipes as a standard part of your nightly beauty routine, or pop one out mid-flight to freshen up before landing.  Easy, effective, and reasonably priced at $10 for a package of 25.  Available from Sephora.

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Travel Friendly Makeup Remover from Sephora

This security friendly woven leather belt from Magellan’s has no metal that will set off the metal detector, so it’s one less thing you’ll have to worry about removing.

The more you can reduce or eliminate what needs to be removed at security, the faster you’re going to make it through. 

Instead of the traditional metal buckle, this one is made of sturdy plastic and then covered with leather.  It stays buckled, keeps your pants secure, and looks good too.

Available in black and brown in unisex sizing from XS-L.  $39.85.

Photo credit:  Magellan’s

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Security Friendly Woven Leather Belt from Magellan’s

The winner is Juli, who commented:

I will wear them on vacation at the beach

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Winner: Nannini Sunglasses

Designed by and for women, these bag have all the extras that we appreciate – beautiful leathers and stain resistant, water repellent fabrics, durability, and usable external and internal pockets that let you keep everything organized. 

You’ll always be able to find what you need and want in your bag, and you can easily move from office to airplane to your hotel room.

You can find Coakley bags at local retailers and online sites.  Prices range from $295-495. 

These quality bags make a great gift, and Mothers Day is not all that far away.  Keep these in mind if you have a mom that would appreciate the travel convenience of a Coakley bag.

You can check here for a Coakley seller near you.

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All-in-One Convenience from Coakley Business Class

This water-resistant jacket is machine washable and comes in regular, petite and plus sizes. It folds easily into your carry-on bag or tote when not in use.

You can get this Ellen Tracy jacket right now at Nordstrom for $88. (Plus-size: $98) If you aren’t thrilled with the lemon color, it also comes in tangerine or black.

Photo credit: Nordstrom

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Ellen Tracy Packable Blouson Jacket