Article by BR Tabatha
The Beauty Crew went on tour this weekend, which of course meant our must-have, can't-live-without-them products came with us. In varying degrees of swankiness it has to be said.
From GWP cosmetic cases to gorgeous beauty cases that matched the luggage; everyone's beauty stuff was safely and securely contained for travel. Well almost everyones. I must confess to having a bit of a last minute run around looking for something to put my toiletries and such in. In the end I used a couple of washable sandwich envelopes for leakables and stashed those and the bigger stuff into a large drawstring organza gift bag. I know. Classy AND resourceful.
It's time to go shopping, which as we all know usually ends with a foray down the high-end rabbit hole. Ladies, I give you, the world of luxury beauty cases.
Monagram Beauty Case.
For just under $6000 you can be the proud owner of the Louis Vuitton Monogram Beauty Case. A modest 8.27 x 9.06 x 11.81 inches in size, it features golden brass pieces, reinforced corners and an s-lock closure. There's a removable case, mirror an washable lining, as well as a leather ID holder. And it's made of, erm, canvas. Come on, for $6000 you'd expect leather and gold right?!
Tanner Krolle Victoria Train Case
For around $5500 you could could be travelling like a vintage beauty with the Victoria Train Case. The iconic Victorian train case is a traditional lid over case made entirely by hand. Built on a lightweight wooden shell, it is the hand covered with the leather of your choice and stitched with the signature contrast stitch. The interior has a quilted leather base and a removable cosmetic tray and stand up mirror. The interior can be customised to your requirement and filled with perfumes and cosmetics of choice. Bargain.
Acqua di Parma Tournée Business Leather Flat Beauty Case
For a bargain $1000 you can fit just enough products for a weekend away in the Tournee Business Leather Flat Beauty Case. Features? Erm vegatable tanned buffalo leather. And it's compact.
Bottega Veneta Medium Woven Cosmetics Bag
A very travel-sized cosmetics bag measuring 3.5 x 6.5 x 3.5". It's made of Bottega Veneta's signature woven lambskin and features burnished gunmetal hardware. By hardware I'm guessing they mean the zip.
Samsonite Cosmolite Beauty Case.
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Now we may be safely out of the 4 figures now, but half a grand is still a little bit of a punch to the wallet isn't it?! Although I have to say this is my favourite case for sure.
This Samsonite Cosmolite Beauty Case brings to mind the legend of Aphrodite - beauty within a shell. Compact and stylish, this case is impact resistant but lightweight - so your makeup stash will be unharmed during travel. And the interior is an OCD's dream - with sections to make organising your makeup a dream.
MARC by Marc Jacobs Crosby Quilted Small Cosmetics bag
For just under $100 you can probably squish your Daisy and Dot in to the nylon and rubber lined quilted purse. Still it is quite cute!
And, lastly, we digress...
Dell'ga Extra-Wide Wheeled Croc Shoe Case
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Yes for $9000, your favourite 12 pairs of shoes can travel with you! Described as 'a decadent companion for the well-heeled global traveller' this shoe case is made of black crocodile skin and fitted with secure Minuterie Metalliche Colombo combinations locks, two smooth-gliding wheels and a retractable handle.
Great for your shoes. Not so much for the crocodile!
Noble and Graff Bordeaux Trunk - Classic Collection
For $6000 you can travel with three wine bottles. Yes this really is a travel case for wine. Noble and Graff specialise in bespoke travel cases, from luggage trunks to watch and jewellery case,to travel puppy beds. Yes really.
So there we have it - the weird and wondeful world of luxury travel - for your beauty products. So time to 'fess up. When you travel how do you cart your hair and skin care products around? Do you have a proper vanity case, or like me, do you reach for the nearest semi-useful vessel on the way out the door?
The Beauty Confessional is once again open...
I would LOVE a beauty case like on of these hehe, they are a great idea and I'm sure I can find one much, much cheaper if I really try :) Might have to go hunting methinks