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Age: 32
Occupation: Assistant to UVA President John T. Casteen III
While Kelli Palmer may make her profession as a wrangler of affairs in and around UVA, during her off-time she is a true jet-setter, an eager traveler who gives one the impression not only that she’d like to visit every country in the world, but that she would have the energy and enthusiasm to do so. Once she started traveling for work, she realized there were many places she wanted to go, but also that traveling could be affordable once she learned how to navigate the off-season deals. “In the past five years, I’ve gotten a real travel bug,” Palmer says, but this is putting it lightly, considering that she’s recently been to Greece, Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, Dubai, Beijing and Hong Kong, to name just a few. For her next trip, she wants to “do India,” she says. A seasoned traveler whose variety of experiences have taught her the ropes as well as a gregarious lady, Palmer knows how to make each visit practical and fun.
Clinique bronzer
Instead of wearing routine foundation, Kelli chooses Clinique’s brand of bronzer, which she likes for its versatility in places where she might get a tan. “It works no matter what shade you are,” Kelli says.
Deck of cards
“I’m a very social person and I also have no capacity for doing nothing,” Kelli explains. A simple deck of cards keeps her occupied but also allows her to meet fellow card-sharks in other places.
Clinique 3-Step Skin Care
Kelli likes this famous set that includes facial cleanser, clarifying lotion and moisturizing lotion. “It really keeps my skin clear,” she says.
Bath and Body Works products
“I’m a Bath and Body Works junkie,” Kelli says. While on a trip, she carries their “Honeysuckle”-scented shower gel, lotion and body spray with her.
Smashbox Artificial Light
Though she carries a light make-up bag, Kelli doesn’t leave home without this glittery add-in for her moisturizer. “It gives me the glow,” she says.
“Fresh Linen” Bath and Body Works room spray
“I’ve learned that in other places nonsmoking rooms are not always that way,” she says. “It’s also useful for when I come home from a smoky bar.”
Baking Soda
Kelli swears by this household staple because it makes every shampoo “perfect.” “It will completely get the goop out of hair, especially if you’re in a place like the desert or if you’ve been hiking. Water is not as plentiful everywhere, so you want to make sure you can get clean when you can.”
Emergen-C Vitamin Drink Mix
This immune system booster is handy for a closed environment, like on an airplane, to ward off illness. “I will have this with every meal on the plane and before I even get on the plane,” Kelli says.
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