You have to see it for yourself: New York 's energy is electric right now. As soon as creatives from all over the globe touch down for NYFW , the entire city feels like one grand homecoming.
It's always a treat to see friendly faces backstage and catch up at events, but that being said, the five-day blip is a bit of a whirlwind. I'm often working in the back of cabs, ducking into laptop-friendly cafés, and running on caffeine and little sleep, which means I need portable, multitasking items in my bag at all times to help me look and feel presentable.
I'm a beauty editor! On-the-go skincare keeps me sane!
Ahead, discover the staples I would not survive without this season, from a complexion-quenching mist to a blurring lip tint to the perfume I keep getting compliments on. Trust—whenever you're met with a jam-packed schedule, these are the heroes you'll want on-hand.
This eye balm glides on so effortlessly that I often apply it in the car without a mirror ( exhibit A ). It also layers like a dream underneath makeup, so it's basically made for midday refreshes.
No lie, I wore this berry lip tint every single day during fashion week. The blur is so pretty and lasts for hours.
The ultimate instant skin refresher. FYI, La Prairie has a spa residence this year at the Boomingdale's flagship location , but if you're unable to make it uptown, tossing this mist into your bag is the closest it comes to an on-the-go hydrating facial.
I love Sidia's Braless scent, a creamy confection of black pepper, leather, vanilla, and coconut, but I love it even more when it's housed in a chic, jewelry-inspired vessel (one that's also super slim for on-the-go applications!). Multiple people already have asked me where I acquired such a treasure.
The chicest pocket-sized hairbrush to ever exist. I always have one in my bag for slick-back touch-ups.
One of my all-time favorite hand creams. I've said it before , and I'll say it again: It makes my hands feel like straight-up cashmere.
This sleek, silver compact mirror deserves to have some eyes. Re-applying my lip combo has never felt cooler.
This leave-in is my go-to for preventing frizz (bonus: It also smells heavenly), and the mini version is perfect for smoothing down pesky flyaways.