When it comes to mastering the art of the travel wardrobe, it’s no surprise that our favorite fashion insiders also moonlight as packing pros. In My Packing Style, we tap some of the most well-traveled people we know for a peek inside their travel bags and vacation wardrobes to see how they take their style on the road.

You’ve bookmarked the trip, you’ve screenshotted the outfits; now, a look at how it all comes together.

You might expect the souvenir contents of a stylist-turned-home goods shop owner’s suitcase to be fairly straightforward: a vintage silk scarf here, a few collected dishes from a local brocante there. But lately, Beverly Nguyen, the stylist, editor, and founder of homewares concept shop Beverly 1975, has been filling hers with slightly more unexpected fare: “My Rimowa is full of hardware and cooking tools,” she says.

“I’ve been spending a lot of time in Paris and London, and I love exploring new restaurants, kitchenware shops, and vintage jewelry showrooms.”

As for the rest of her carry-on (a small aluminum one she’s relied on for a decade), the packing list follows a more predictably glamorous route. There’s a handful of Saint Laurent accessories, from a pair of sky-high stilettos to zhuzh up an outfit to a sleek leather compact case.

There’s a smattering of sparkling accessories, from Charlotte Chesnais’s sculptural creations to a Marco Bicegno diamond-detailed ring. Then there’s her travel outfit: smart and polished, with a notable twist—Nguyen is a fan of heels on the plane, proving once and for all that there’s never a wrong venue for a Sandy Liang mule.

Next on her travel schedule is a trip back to London, right in time for fashion week. “I’m feeling experimental and well-dressed, but also ready to run around,” says Nguyen of her capsule wardrobe. “My tip: Map out your nearest pharmacies to pick up essentials, because we’re keeping it to a carry-on. These are the pieces I hope will see me through the week!”

Ahead, take a peek inside Nguyen’s London fashion week closet, bookmark her tip for making leather pieces look fresh upon arrival, and read on for the one packing rule she lives by.

Are you a pre-packer or a throw-in-and-go type?

I like to begin by making a list a week before I travel with all of my essentials—toiletries, staple wardrobe items, swimwear—and then a shorter list of things I won’t be able to get wherever I’m traveling so that it’s imperative I pack them. I always try to fit everything into my carry-on.

Do you pack in outfits?

It really depends on where and why I am traveling—for work, my uniform is pretty interchangeable so I can usually make two or three outfits out of one to two wardrobe staples (like this St. Agni Jacket).

It goes well with everything formal or casual. Vogue’s Naomi Elizee got me addicted to making PDFs of outfit photos, taken and assigned day by day.

I did this when I was celebrity styling but never considered it for myself! Genius.

And I always pack one fun dress in case I’m invited to something fabulous. It’s something that can be both sexy and formal, like this Toteme dress.

What’s your go-to brand for vacation dressing?

I can’t really go anywhere overnight without a Matteau bikini, but if I’m being completely honest—their entire summer collection has been in heavy rotation for work trips and vacation alike, especially these white pants. I own them in three colors.

For vacation specifically, I love packing swimming jewelry from Marco Bicego, rings from Chanel, necklaces from Sherman Field, and fun accessories like my Vivienne Westwood bag or my YSL shoes to save space and polish up my looks.

What’s your go-to travel bag right now?

I’ve been using Rimowa’s aluminum carry-on for about 10 years. I’m a Virgo and an extremely efficient traveler—speed and organization are top priorities for me. I like to be as compact as possible! I love having a slot for everything, so my LV wallet has also given me much pleasure.

Do you have a travel outfit formula?

I enjoy getting dressed for the airport and always wear a heel. So I usually will throw on either black trousers, or a skirt, a button-down white shirt, and a jacket or sweater. And I never, ever wear shorts on a plane.

What are your in-flight non-negotiables?

I throw a pair of thick socks in my bag—I like these from Comme Si. I used to be a big in-flight skincare person, but my skin has changed a lot and for some reason feels and looks best when I wash my face at home and don’t apply anything.

Team travel scarf or travel sweater?

We’re not going anywhere without my &daughter sweater in navy. Also, Lisa Yang makes an incredible long cashmere jacket great for both evening and travel.

What are your vacation beauty product MVPs?

I can’t live without my Eadem balm, my Everyday oil, and Avène spray.

Do you have a strategy for approaching accessories?

I’m not that fussy with daytime accessories—I love a strong work bag like this Dior one, especially because the suede texture combined with the metal goes with a lot of my wardrobe stables. But for evening, I’m addicted to high heels and diamonds or statement jewelry—basically, anything from Charlotte Chesnais.

Travel steamer: Yes or No?

I don’t let the complexities of a fabric get in the way of how I want to dress or feel, ever. Wrap the piece in tissue—I do this often with patent leather, like my Longchamp skirt—it’s always worth the extra care to feel confident and look great. I usually unpack my suitcase immediately upon arrival so that the wardrobe can breathe and I don't have to think about it again.

What has been your most-worn vacation item?

Lately, this lipstick from Dries and these glasses from Lié Studio.

What staple piece is always in your suitcase?

This belt from St. Agni has been working overtime for me; it goes so well with trousers, dresses, and skirts.

Overpacking or leaving room for souvenirs?

I love shopping for stationery when I travel and have been known to ship from the local post office to save suitcase space—it usually takes a little bit longer, but it’s a lovely surprise when you have post-vacation blues!

What’s the best packing lesson you ever learned?

You can always buy it there. I never regret not bringing something; I always wish I packed less.