by Rosanna Carlucci

She pushed him away with all the strength she had left. An afternoon of tousled sheets and champagne kisses left her listless and defeated. She couldn’t do it anymore. He fell to his knees; he was begging this time. She knew it had to end, it wasn’t right. He clung to her thighs like a prisoner begging for redemption, praying that she would change her mind. She just stood there, her red luggage clutched firmly in her hand. The image reminded him of that day at the train station where he missed his train but gained a lover.

During the weeks that followed they discovered each other like two travelers in a foreign land. In public, they played their parts on a stage they both resented. At night, in secret corners and backseat hotels they seemed to dissolve into one another and forget. But tonight was different. He knew she had to go; her heavy-handed old man would be waiting for her when she got home. He didn’t deserve her. He could only hope that one day that train would bring her back to him and they could finish what they started…

As the temperature rises and the days become longer many of us will embark on a voyage, or vacation rather. Be it a tropical destination or a local adventure there is something seductive about travel. Back in the forties and the fifties, many women would dress up for the train, plane or automobile in their Sunday best, and their luggage was no exception. Beautifully rounded carry-ons and sharp vanity cases in a variety of colours would be a staple in any ladies luggage set.

Today, ladylike designer Lulu Guinness has created the most perfect set of vintage inspired luggage. The rounded carry-on is available in three sizes and comes in the most beautiful shade of red. Perfect for holding all of a lady’s essentials for fun in the sun or play in the shade.

*Trivia: In the fifth season of Sex and the City, Carrie is seen carrying a round vanity case with her on a train ride with Samantha for her book tour. Very Some like it Hot!

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