Our Girl Gone International Blogger of the Month (May) Laila L, a 23 year old who lives in Berlin, Germany shares your top 10 must haves for any girl gone international!
After Shokz Headphones
Now, they aren’t the prettiest around, but these new tech headphones allow you to hear what’s around you whilst transmitting the soundtrack of your life through your cheekbones. So whatever you do you can take in the local sounds without missing anything that happens and the sports version even comes with a microphone so you can take calls too. One thing they don’t do is block out crying babies on the plane – but that’s what you have those big, heavy headphones for.
These can be bought for around 69.95 USd here
Multi-coloured Trabbi’s from Berlin
These super cute and very bright Trabbis remind of an era in Berlin long gone. And with these awesome erasers your scribbles will be gone as well once you start using them. Or just keep them as a colourful reminder of your trip and a pretty desk accessory .
These can be bought from here for around 1.99 EU
CK One Scented Nail Polish
Finally the solution to all that clutter we’ve been carrying around. Nailpolish fragranced with the CK One Summer scent combines perfume and nailpolish for every trip. Perfect in your hand luggage as it fits the plastic bag with your liquids and it looks great. As tested on Refinery29 it doesn’t come with a “perfume headache” and the colours look great! One downfall – it’s only available in the US for now at Ulta.com.
You can purchase this from US highstreet shops or online for example from here for 14,00 USD
Chocolate Chip LARABAR
For those of us with food allergies or who simply don’t enjoy plane food there is a solution! Various brands offer gluten and/or lactose free snacks that have previously been tried and don’t taste of cardboard. Because being fashionable starts by being healthy. For example try Lärabar, which comes in packs of 16 snack bars of your favourite tastes.
25 USD per box from here.
Jelly Mould Light Shades
These vintage jelly moulds have been transformed into the brightest accessories in your kitchen. Showcased as beautiful lampshades you won’t have to worry about your cooking skills again, as your guests will be wowed by your interior design. Made locally by the brand from second-hand moulds they are unique products that you will absolutely adore. Promise!
48 GBP from here.
Japanese Torinox Tool
“The perception of beauty differs in every culture. In Japan, it is simplicity that is deemed beautiful.” This quote by designer Kazuma Yamaguchi refers to his version of the traditional swiss army knife by Victorinox. Tomo, meaning friend and companion in Japanese, adds a feminine touch to a traditionally martial and masculine item. A handy tool with a great design for every purse, except your carry-on!
prices dependent on store. Try here 20 EUR
Shoes with a metal tip
And we wouldn’t want it to be! This springs super fashion item are shoes with a metal tip. Preferably in bright hues with a matching, metallic finish.
You can find these as flats, heels of all sorts and even sneakers. My favorites can be found at Zara in red or black, but feel free to go and explore many more shops, that have followed this trend.
27,95 EUR from here.
Handmade Henton Bag from Spain
Remember those days when you carried your PE gear in those handy bags. Now here is a version that is a little more grown up, but still just as handy. It comes in various colours and textiles, but always handmade in Spain.
Approx. 150 EUR from here.
WALLS Graffiti Notebook
Are you missing your own four walls? Or have you always wanted to put your art on a wall, but never dared to take out the spray paint, because it’s illegal? Here comes the solution. WALLS Notebook consists of pages with fresh walls for you to release your inner artist – scribble, draw and write with no legal restrictions. And maybe you even recognize a set of urban walls… Definitely one for the handbag to store ideas that just don’t fit into your smartphone.
ISBN 978-1-59474-324-5 : 16.95 USD
Guerilla Gardening
Bright colours are in fashion this season as well. So why not make the world around you look pretty? Guerilla gardening in front of your door or around town is made easy with these simple seed bombs that come with all the instructions you need in the handy starter pack. Or do you want to attract butterflies? Then there is a flower mix as well. And you won’t even have to get your hands dirty!
Approx. 5.99 GBP from here.
Read Laila L’s full interview here! Read 10 more must haves here.
