Spring Travel Advice From Alicia Keys' Personal Stylist

Pack a "wow" without the stress of "how?"

Special to Stylelist by JULIETTE DOMINGUEZ

As Alicia Keys' top stylist, Wouri Vice is responsible for keeping the singer and budding actress looking effortlessly and consistently stylish whether she's front row at a fashion show or coming off a 12-hour flight from which she'll head straight to a paparazzi-packed event. That's why we tapped him for help on what to pack for that Spring Break escape to Cancun, that cheap fare jaunt to London or that getaway cruise that sets sail any day now. With Wouri's expert guidance -- sans his hourly rate -- pack a "wow" without the stress of "how?"

(Alicia Keys and Wouri Vice checked out Tracy Reese's fall '07 collection together at Manhattan's Bryant Park.)

1. Keep It Light
"You want lightweight, easy-going pieces that won't crease or crumple in your carry-on," Wouri says, suggesting the relaxed fit of a summer-weight sweat suit. "Also hunt down some loose-fitting T-shirts. Stella McCartney's white T-shirts are fabulous -- they're soft and so comfortable -- and so are Target's Proenza Schouler T-shirts."

2. Be Prepared to Shift Gears
"Invest in a shift dress," Wouri advises, as in mere minutes you can flip from a casual day look to a sexy evening style with the right shoes. "Alicia loves the current BCBG Max Azria line of adorable day-to-night shift dresses. They team up great with flats or heels."

Illusion Shift Dress ($69.99)

Penny Loves Kenny flats ($39.99)

3. Kick Things Up a Notch
"Get hold of a pair of fun, interesting sneakers, such as those from NIKEiD, where you can actually create your own style," Wouri recommends. "Alicia is a big fan of Nike Dunks."

4. Don't Leave Home Without, Well ... Home
"When traveling it's all about being minimal yet bringing with you those little luxuries," Wouri points out, noting that Alicia always packs scented travel candles, to add familiar fragrance wherever she's staying. "She also wears her "White & White" six-foot cashmere scarf, that doubles as a blanket/shawl/pashmina. It keeps her warm wherever she goes. And slip in a linen spray; it'll give your hotel sheets a fresh, homey smell."

Travel Tin Candles ($4.99)

5. Adjust Your Skin Care Regimen
If you're planning to bum it at the beach, "Don't get caught without your Coppertone spray," advises Wouri. "They have the perfect no-mess sunscreen. You don't even have to rub it in -- just spray and go!" But even if you're going to be hanging out indoors, air travel can leave skin feeling dehydrated. "I love Dior's face spray. Alicia prefers the Evian face mist," Wouri says. No matter which hydrating spray you go with, Wouri notes, "It's a great pick-me-up and re-hydrates your skin in an instant."

Christian Dior IOD Mineral Aqua Lotion ($20)

Evian Spray Brumisateur Mineral Water, Travel, 1.7 oz ($5.50)

6. Lug the Right Bag
Wouri's a fan of Tumi luggage for longer hauls, but for short getaways, convert one of your bigger handbags into a travel tote. "The Botkier purse I gave Alicia is so big, she uses it as a weekend travel bag," Wouri says which is a smart idea considering you'll be able to skip the throngs baggage claim and start your vacation that much sooner.

Botkier 'Sophie' Small Tote in Black Lambskin

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