Today I will achieve the impossible.

I leave for a 10-day trip to visit my family in Pennsylvania and I’ll pack only a carry-on suitcase that fits in the overhead compartment and a tote bag.

I know, I know — it’s gonna be a challenge. But since I’m visiting family I can skimp on my toiletries and I have no red-carpet events on the calendar, just casual evenings with friends.

Considering my daughter was one of eight random travelers who got bumped from her international flight to Calgary on Sunday because the plane was overweight(!), I’m determined to assist my fellow passengers by traveling light.

The tricks? Strict editing. Lightweight fabrics. Planning. Rolling, not folding. And remembering my deep dislike for waiting around at luggage carousels!

Of course, having the perfect tote bag is also super-important and today’s VPOD would fit the bill perfectly.

This vintage 1970s bag from a French flea market is made of synthetic leather and is the perfect size to fit my trusty Mac laptop, headphones, wallet, iPhone, lip balm, moisturizer, and healthy snack.

It’s a very bon voyage find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Dandelion Daydreamer. | Discovered at TheFind.com.

P.S. I’m taking the red eye so there will be no VPOD tomorrow.  The VPOD will return on Friday.

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