Long before Margot Robbie stepped into the role, Paris Hilton was our real-life Barbie girl. With her penchant for hot pink, that heart-stopping designer wardrobe and her jet-set lifestyle, Paris put the “It” in “It girl.” Today, the media personality, DJ, businesswoman, style icon and heiress of the famed hotel brand is happily married with a new baby, and she’s still every bit as fabulous.
“Be a trendsetter and find what works for you” is the mantra Hilton, who has eponymous fragrance and fashion lines, lives by. Ahead, Hilton shares the seven items she doesn’t travel without.
Hilton’s go-to hair care brand? Olaplex. “My hair goes through a lot when I travel or if I’m working long days for weeks at a time,” she says. “I have to take really good care of it to prevent any damage, and I’ve found that these products make all the difference and keep my strands silky and smooth.” Thanks to its innovative bond-building formulation, this pre-shampoo treatment helps prevent and repair hair damage.
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“I always carry Ruby Rush in my bag,” Hilton shares. “With its notes of juicy red cherries, red dahlia and sandalwood, it’s perfect for ‘sliving summer.’” Paris Hilton Love Rush, the latest addition to her coveted fragrance line, is also a favorite. “I wore this fragrance on my wedding day and then released it on our one-year anniversary,” she says. "I reserve this one for special occasions. The Italian bergamot, lush gardenia, sandalwood and vanilla orchid always take me back to that special day with Carter.”
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Global jet-setters like Hilton know all the smart travel tips. “Carter laughs at me for traveling with as many things as I do, but bringing your favorite pillow will make you feel like you have a little piece of home with you,” she shares. Tempur-Pedic's top-selling TEMPUR-Cloud pillow is a godsend to ensure a great night’s sleep on the go, thanks to its cushion-soft comfort and adaptive support. It also compresses easily.
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“Lip gloss is always a staple in my bag wherever I go to finish off my signature look,” says Hilton, who shares she’s a fan of Fenty Beauty’s lip glosses. “This one is so pretty,” she says of Riri, a shimmering rose-mauve nude infused with hydrating shea butter. “The Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Matte Bronzer is another go-to to get that perfect, glowing, golden-goddess-on-vacation look that I love.”
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“I never leave home without this gorgeous tumbler that adds a sparkle to my day and helps me stay hydrated or caffeinated,” Hilton says. This statement-making water tumbler is encrusted with over 3,700 rhinestones, equipped with a lid and straw and made of vacuum-insulated stainless steel to keep your drink at the perfect temperature.
Oversized designer sunglasses are one of Hilton’s signature style statements, and when she travels, it’s a case of the more, the merrier. “I pack at least a dozen sunglasses in every shape, color and size,” Hilton says. “Versace, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses are my go-tos.” Channel Hilton’s glamorous vacation style in these oversized tortoiseshell sunglasses featuring Versace’s iconic Medusa logo.
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“I’m a bit of a beauty-tool junkie,” Hilton says, noting that she always brings this little facial toning device when she travels. “I also truly believe in the power of LED lights. I have a full LED bed in my home, and I’d travel with it if I could,” she says. Instead, Hilton packs her OmniLux Contour Face Red Light Therapy Device, which uses red light therapy to rejuvenate the skin and reduce redness. For best results, use it three to five times a week for 10 minutes.