Love that red color How travel worthy is this case? Does it lock? Will it hold up to a little abuse like a real suitcase? I want something that will hold up to my husband squishing into the back of the car and my 4 yr old dropping on the way to the hotel room. Or, according to rumors there are new train cases coming out, should I wait for those since I can use my sisters pro card?

well I have the Silverette and it doesn't lock, I don't think it would hold up to a lot of abuse without losing its luster... I have found that my silverette's material dents really easily, so I have to be careful when using it. for durable I would go with something more substantial, like the 1.6, which locks and has a shoulder strap, no to mention its alot bigger. HTH

No Lock?!! For that amount of money it needs to lock!

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I used it for travel and it's not the best. :T Things tended to get tossed around in there and my sharpener opened and left little bits of kohl goodies everywhere. That being said. . .1. Empty your sharpener after use. and 2. I had two skinfinishes in there that came out unscathed with no extra packaging or care. So overall I'm pretty pleased with it and the amount of stuff it can hold (and hold up) for a 6-7 day trip. I'd recommend it but just kinda pack a towel on the top so things don't go tossing around. ^_^

When I travel with mine ( I have the Tour De Pink ) I always put my sharpner and eyelash curler in baggies.. I also keep the orignal boxes for my eyeshadows, MSF's, & Lipsticks when I travel.. to some that may seem hectic but it saves them from being bounced around when traveling..

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