Carly Totten | Travel + Leisure

Carly Totten is a writer across Meredith's brands, including InStyle, Real Simple, People Magazine, and Travel + Leisure. She is an ardent supporter of wearable fashion that's just the right mix of feminine and preppy, and you will often find her shopping for classic pieces from Target. Outside of creating lifestyle content, Carly has worked as a wedding planner for the past decade. She is a lifelong tennis player, runner, baker, and reader who resides outside of Philadelphia. But you can always find Carly planning her next trip to Charleston, S.C.

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Shop it for under $20 in 12 colors.

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Find your most comfortable sheets yet.

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Shop them while they're in stock.

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Prices start at $14.

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Prices are slashed at Nordstrom and Walmart too.

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It has 5,600 five-star ratings, and it's available in six colors.

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It's faux leather and has multiple interior pockets.

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It has more than 79,300 five-star ratings.

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This Weekender Has 5,500 Five-star Ratings — and Shoppers Are Amazed at How Much Fits Inside

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It's under $50 on Amazon.

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It's windproof, even against 30 mile-per-hour gusts in Chicago.

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Shop the Fall Style Event through October 11.

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Save $81 on the Aglucky Portable Ice Maker.

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The VIP sale is live through October 4.

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"I love this so much I will be gifting it to everyone I know!"

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It has more than 3,000 perfect ratings.

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It's soft, lightweight, and perfect for travel.

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Side, back, and stomach sleepers say they are "cool, soft, and form around your head and neck."

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"These packing cubes are the only way to pack."

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"This is the best bag I have ever purchased for myself."

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"One of the best purchases of my life."

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From international adventures to local getaways, over 93% of shoppers love this carry-on.

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It rivals expensive brands, and I can't believe it's only $30 at Target.

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One traveler called the 3-in-1 float "perfect."

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