aleesha chan

Flew way too many times without a system, until one trip where my suitcase was 90% wrong stuff and 10% things I actually needed. Learned my lesson. These are the exact items that make it into my bag every trip now, whether it's a weekend getaway or a two-week backpacking trip.

I don't finish every book I start, so if it's on this list it means it was actually good enough to keep me reading till the end

I raid my pantry at 11pm more often than I'd like to admit, so I've basically tested every snack out there trying to find ones that are actually worth restocking. These are the ones that never last more than a few days once I open them, no matter how much I buy.

Been buying Nike for years now and finally narrowed it down to the stuff that's actually worth it. Some of these I've had for over a year and they still hold up, so hopefully this saves you from wasting money on the ones that don't. Lmk if you have any questions or if you've tried any of these yourself!

My skin gets so oily by midday that I've basically tried everything to keep makeup from sliding off. These are the ones that actually worked for me, not just stuff that looked good in reviews. Would love to hear if you've found something that works even better, always looking for more recs!

I'm honestly kind of obsessed with Lululemon at this point, here are the pieces I keep repurchasing over and over :) These are the ones that actually held up after months of wear, not just stuff that looked good on the rack. Let me know if you've tried any of these, or if there's something else I should check out!

My skin's been dry for as long as I can remember, so I've spent way too much time and money testing products. These are the ones that actually stuck in my routine and made a real difference. Let me know if you've tried any of these or have other recs, always down to try something new!