Molly Sims: Packing Tips and Carry-On Essentials

August 9, 2013

I’m not a light packer, but I like to think of myself as an efficient traveler. I always roll up my clothes instead of laying them flat and I don’t believe in packing a suitcase and leaving empty space — even if I plan on shopping — because it will wrinkle my clothing. I’m equally meticulous when it comes to my carry-on. I’ve been using a beat-up vintage Louis Vuitton bag as one of my carry-on pieces for the last decade and it just gets better with age. I love it because it has long straps so I can wear it while also carrying a cross-body bag.

I never board a plane without:

A scarf (usually some kind of a pashmina)
An awesome pair of sunglasses (currently I’m loving a pair of cat eye ones I got from Thomas Maeir)
Papaw ointment, because it’s so versatile
A roll-on perfume to help wake me up
Oribe Dry Texture Hairspray and a hair mist from Pantene
Cashmere socks
Ballet flats
My iPhone, iPad and a little bag filled with my chargers
Clothing-wise, I love traveling in James Perse or Alexander Wang shirts and I have a pair of jeggings that always look great and never wrinkle

Molly Sims is recognized for her work as an actress, model and active humanitarian. Sims is also often noted for her savvy sense of style and fashion, and is expanding her list of credits with her upcoming book, The Everyday Supermodel. The book is the ultimate girl’s guide to everything fashion, fitness, diet and lifestyle. Additionally, she founded the eponymous jewelry collection aptly named Grayce by Molly Sims, which made its exclusive debut on HSN in the Fall of 2009. In Spring 2010, Molly launched Grayce, The Collection.

Molly’s acting career began to soar after she landed the coveted role as host on MTV’s House of Style. In addition to her contract with MTV at the time, Sims gained even more recognition after signing an exclusive, multi-year contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics, joining an elite group of spokeswomen. Furthermore, the Southern beauty gained even more attention as the ultimate celebrity icon from her Old Navy commercials and, of course, her sultry images in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue four years consecutively.

Although her full time residence is now in Los Angeles, Molly spends much of her time in New York City—the city she considers her second home. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, and yoga.

| I've always believed in the "work hard, play hard" motto and after working long hours for a number of weeks straight, I try to take some time off.