Destination: El Paso, Texas and Puerto Escondido, Mexico

For the next two weeks, W's fashion editors will be sharing their holiday travel plans along with essential wardrobe pieces for each destination. Check back here for what to carry home to Austin, Texas or on a holiday to Bali. Below, W's Fashion Market and Accessories Director, Karla Martinez, shares her picks for her dual holiday destinations.

This year I'll be in two very different climates during my winter holiday. But first, even before leaving New York, I have to stop by Sharon Dorram Salon for a keratin complex treatment with Chris Lospalluto--it's the only thing that manages my curls in humid weather. After the salon visit, I am traveling to El Paso, Texas to visit my family. My wardrobe in El Paso usually consists of jeans and a cozy sweater, but for Christmas Eve dinner I am packing a special dress from Oscar de la Renta's resort collection.

blog_karla_h.jpg Sharon Dorram Salon, sharondorram.com

Helmut Lang fur snood for the cold airplanes. image.jpg Helmut Lang, $520.00

For Christmas Eve, I will wear this Oscar de la Renta red dress.

blog_karla2_v.jpg Oscar de la Renta, Petal Dress, $3490, neimanmarcus.com

I always pack my favorite crewnecks.

blog_karla3_v.jpg Uniqlo Merino wool men's crewneck sweater, $39.90, uniqlo.com

After Texas, I am headed to Puerto Escondido, a casual surf town in Mexico. For this trip, my suitcase won't be as full--but I am taking my favorite beach essentials:

For the evening chill... blog_karla.jpg David Szeto, Zig Zag Print Scarf, $298, barneys.com

My favorite swim cover ups are these cotton tanks and nautical striped tees from Petit Bateau. blog_karla3.1_h.jpg From left: Women's Classic Tank Top, $30; Women's Organic Mariniere Sweater, $88, at petit-bateau.us

Perfect hostess gifts... blog_karla3.2_h.jpg From left: Boi de Tau candles by Alexa Rodulfo, $69, alexarodulfo.com; Tory Burch Foundation towel, $95, toryburch.com

My favorite flats are these Louboutin printed flat sandals. blog_karla4_h.jpg Christian Louboutin printed flat sandals, $395

A few basic bikinis blog_karla5-v.jpg Eres, Bandana/Omaha bikini in cyclone/noir, eresparis.com

J Brand Gigi jeans in Ecru and White blog_karla6_h.jpg J Brand Gigi jeans in Ecru and White, $163, jbrandjeans.com

The essential beach bag... blog_karla7_v.jpg Dolce & Gabbana straw tote, $2095

Clinique Sunblock blog_karla8_v.jpg Clinique Sun SPF 30 Face Cream, $17.50, clinique.com

I'll wear this Diane Von Furstenberg green silk caftan dress for a casual New Year's Eve dinner. blog_karla9_v.jpg Diane von Furstenberg green silk caftan, $525, dvf.com

This Tory Burch printed cardigan is perfect for sunset cocktails. blog_karla10_v.jpg Tory Burch, Liesa cardigan, $275, toryburch.com

Misela metallic beige evening clutch

blog_karla11_h.jpg Misela, Lara at Plaza clutch in metallic beige, available spring 2011, miselaistanbul.com

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