The Carry On: December 2020

Bath salts, slippers and the pyjama’s we’re wearing all Christmas. Here’s what we’re coveting in our carry on this month…

The Carry On is our monthly round-up of our favourite travel items we'd happily haul from Stansted to Seville, Heathrow to Hydra. Be it a functional fedora or the latest in skincare science, we've probably got it in our carry on. Riffing on the adage "if you can think it, you can be it", we're saying: "If you can jam it in your carry on… you can bring it." Catchy.

Note: weight restrictions and other practicalities do not apply.

Bath salts, slippers and the pyjama's we're wearing all Christmas. Here's what we're coveting this month…

Ada soft double-cotton pyjamas

TOAST

TOAST's loungewear is the sort worth staying in for. Matching pyjama sets are always a win in our book and these double-faced, slightly crumpled cotton set in dusty pink are extra dreamy. Suited to cosy nights on the couch and Sunday mornings lounging in bed, Ada pjs are super soft and made of 100-per-cent cotton. P.S. You'll love the expertly crafted details - like the rounded collar and cropped drawstring trousers with back patch pockets.

Buy now at TOAST£0.00

Cocoon Slippers

Celtic & Co.

These slippers are perfect for padding around the house. The danger is that once you've worn them, you won't want to go anywhere ever again - or wear anything else. Made of 100-per-cent sheepskin, the cocoon slippers gently hug and snug your feet in all the right places, offering a sleek change of pace from your bum-around socks. Crafted in elegant ivory sheepskin with a traditional slipper silhouette, these slip-on shoes are built on a soft leather sole for guaranteed longevity. A comfortable classic.

Buy now at Celtic & Co.£68.00

Stress-fix soaking bath salts

Haeckels

We're big fans of Haeckels' mineral-rich sea bath salts (particularly when we need to de-stress). Combining rosemary and clary sage oils with raw local botanicals - think vitamin-rich seaweed, sea buckthorn and arnica - they refresh and hydrate dry, worn-out skin. To use, dissolve a few shakes into a warm bath and allow to settle. Then enjoy your bath.

Buy now at Haeckels£30.00

Sheepskin hot-water bottle cover in Ecru

TOAST

Cut by hand in Somerset, this chic sheepskin hot-water bottle has become one of our favourite travel items. Long car journeys are made extra cosy with TOAST's hot-water bottle in tow and it works a treat as heat therapy for aches and pains (an extra comfort when away from home). The open-top design allows for easy filling, with the cover fitting a standard-sized hot water bottle. Sheepskin is a brilliant natural insulator which proves that this is one occasion where form and function, style and substance are in perfect equilibrium.

Buy now at TOAST£55.00

Powered by Collagen Nail Polish Remover

Nails.INC

Mani fanatics, take note. Nails.INC's Collagen Nail Polish Remover Pot is the beauty bag essential to add to your kit today. A product which is seriously low effort, it's a godsend when on-the-go and you notice a chipped nail. Making nail-polish removal a doddle, this nifty pot dissolves your lacquer (without any acetone), leaving nails spotlessly clean (but not stripped). Enriched with collagen to strengthen and stimulate growth, it's a hero product.

Buy now at Nails.INC£8.00

George Plain Silk Neck Band Dress Shirt in Cream

Bailey X Budd, Budd

The button-down is the linchpin of any outfit/ well-packed suitcase: it works from day to night, for any occasion and makes weekend dressing super simple. Laura Bailey and Cathy Kasterine have blended their fashion creativity and intuition with Budd London's expert craftsmanship to create the perfect man's shirt (as worn by a woman). The six-piece capsule collection includes a number of shirts and nightwear options (from sweet pyjama sets to a smart nightshirt) and we've set our heart on quite a few. Of the lot, the first item we'd eagerly pop in our suitcase is George. Based on a traditional men's stiff-bibbed dress shirt, the cream version (it's also available in black) features smart white linen cuffs, creating a fresh yet subtle contrast against the shirt's silk body.

Buy now at Bailey X Budd, Budd£395.00

Posh Lipstick in Pout

Victoria Beckham Beauty

We think we've found the perfect nude in "pout". Ok, calm down and let us tell you all about it. Posh Lipstick, from Victoria Beckham Beauty, is a new level of luxury for lips and this particular hue is oh-so wearable thanks to deep moisture and soft, buttery shine to boot. Cruelty-free, the formula is ultra-effective - you'll see the impact in a single swipe.

Buy now at Victoria Beckham Beauty£34.00

Bitter Peach

TOM FORD

TOM FORD's Private Blend collection is designed with the true fragrance connoisseur in mind (we'd like to think of ourselves as such). The latest edition, Bitter Peach, is a sexy little blend of pêche de vigne and Sicilian blood-orange oil. Its 50mls of sensuality is revealed through rum-infused davana oil and surge of patchouli. It's something of a chameleon, adapting well for night and day - and is the ideal size for your carry on.

Buy now at TOM FORD£228.00

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