This year I did so much traveling and made some amazing memories.  I also identified some awesome travel essentials that I will be sure to pack on my next trip.{Zara backpack / Ann Taylor sweatshirt / Clarins sunscreen / MAC lipstick in Photo / Tory Burch Robinson wallet (with removable strap) / iPhone 6 Plus}This Zara backpack was a daily essential and I am so glad I bought it.  I was on the fence with the whole backpack trend, but they're just so versatile, especially when you're carrying around a ton of stuff.  The Ann Taylor sweatshirt was a random purchase one day after work, and I wore this several times on the cruise.  It was super warm and comfortable, and the jewels on the neckline keep it from looking too casual.  The Clarins sunscreen has been mentioned a few times (here and here) and it's definitely a staple when I know I'll be outside a lot.  I bought the MAC lipstick right before I went on the cruise because I was all into the 90s makeup trend, and I'm so glad that I did.  It's a really pretty brown color with a satin finish.  I bought the Tory Burch wallet on a chain this summer and love it because it's so versatile.  It can store my phone, credit cards and random receipts easily, so with the chain it's the perfect small cross-body bag.  But it's also small enough to throw in a tote (or backpack).{shop my pics in the widget below}[xyz-ihs snippet="travel-essentials"]What are your travel essentials?