In just 2 days I will be taking off on my holiday vacation to the Dominican Republic. I am beyond excited to finally get some R and R and can't wait to see sunshine, palm trees and blue water. I love to travel, but I abhor the packing. So, I called on my girl Hitha from Hitha on the Go and asked her for some super travel tips to keep my packing light and in check. [She somehow always manages to check her suitcase on the plane and get everything in there! Like a breeze] I clearly need her help and today I'm sharing it with all of you.

It's always hard for me to pack light so I like this series of videos she has on what to pack for your particular vacations. Watch and see if they work for you. I know I'll be trying her rule of 3 shoes for my trip. Trying being the operative word here. I have such a hard time not bringing them all. I am definitely going to pack her 5 must haves. I like her theory of only bringing things that can be used for multiple purposes, like the blouse for the plane, dinner or as a swim cover up. I also will bring my favorite scarf as a beach blanket, plane blanket and stylish neck wrap. Genius!

For me it's always necessary to pack electronics. Hitha has some great tips for you on that and how to do so in style. I am obsessed with my mophie juice pack. I never leave home without it. Here are a few more things I'm thinking I need for the plane.

I travel all of the time and consider myself a pro traveler, but you never can be too sure. I love these tips on travel etiquette. Here's another great article you must read.

HAVE ADVICE? Let me know your best travel tips in the comments section. I sure could use all the help I can get.

WANT MORE? Head over to check out Hitha's blog for tons of great travel tips!

I'm jetting off to the Dominican Republic in a few days for Christmas and I can't hardly wait. I've been dreaming of sunshine and the beach for so long I almost forgot what it feels like. Since I can hardly contain my excitement, I've already begun packing. I've noticed that with packing, when you can't find what you are looking for it can be incredibly frustrating. In a rental apartment closet space can be incredibly limited so I thinks its time I invest a little and give my closet some well deserved structure. Let's get to talking about some of my most inspired closet organization ideas.

Matching hangers are a must when it comes to closets. I'm obsessed with black, here the grey ones are neutral and chic. I also love a seat and pillow combo, the perfect place to sit and try on your shoes. There also may not be adequate lighting, so this tall antique french floor lamp is the perfect one!

Boxes and baskets. I love these cream with black piping boxes, they give such a tailored look to miscellaneous items that typically can float around. I also am a huge fan of this style; clear storage boxes.

I typically always hang my jeans and pants, but I love the idea of stacking my jeans, color coding them and keeping them organized according to style. That takes up less hanging space, so as to not wrinkle my shirts.

Hooks for hats and jewelry. I've got an abundance of jewels and I love using the idea of beautiful wall hooks for necklace hanging. I'm also loving all the wooden hangers together, it looks like a boutique! Now I'm ready to get mine looking the same...