Packing requires discipline and restraint. Always pack the least amount of clothing, shoes, and cosmetics that you think you need to survive. LEARN TO DO MORE WITH LESS You really only need a few well-planned pieces. IN THE CARRY-ON If you do have to check your luggage, assume it may not make the destination with […]

Carry-on luggage, today more than ever, makes traveling so much easier. You only have to have experienced lost luggage once to want to keep your luggage with you. This is true even if you’re going to be traveling for several days. While the accepted maximum height for a carry-on is twenty-two inches, each airline has […]

When you travel, you should look as polished and put together as you usually do. This takes a little extra time and effort, but can really make a big difference. BE PREPARED Keep your sample – and travel-sized items in a separate cosmetic bag ready to go. Resist the urge to use them at home. […]

QUICK LINT REMOVER Use sticky labels. They work faster than a skinny strip of tape. BUTTON POPS Strip the paper off a storage bag tie and use the metal to thread through the buttonhole. Twist it at the back to stay put. Grab some dental floss and pass it through the hole where the button […]

YELLOW NAILS Soak your nails in one-fourth cup of bleach mixed with one-half cup of water. NO TIME FOR A MANICURE Pass up the polish and give nails a quick buff with a nail file. They’ll have smoothness and shine, and you won’t have to wait for them to dry. APPLY CLEAR LIP BALM TO […]

QUICK DREADS Divide your hair into one-inch sections and coat each with styling wax. Twist tightly around your finger. Repeat until your entire head is complete. COILS Wet hair and saturate with gel. Separate hair into one-inch sections and wrap tightly around a straw. Secure at the root to keep straws in place. Allow hair […]

GREASIES Blot your scalp with a baby wipe, followed by a tissue that’s been pulled apart. FRIZZIES Mix equal amounts of conditioner and gel in your palms and run it over your hair. The gel will hold your style while the conditioner will control the frizz. Pat moisturizer lightly over the top layer of hair. […]

PUFFY EYES Run teaspoons under cold water, and place them under your eyes for a few seconds. Then close your eyes and gently roll and massage the rounded side of the spoon over the eye area. DARK CIRCLES Apply sliced potatoes under the eye and lie down for five minutes, allowing the juices to seep […]

Beauty emergencies need to be solved as quickly as possible to get you out the door in a presentable style. Here are the most common emergencies with the quickest, most inexpen­sive way to treat them. ACNE This is the number one beauty emergency no matter how old you are. Deal with them on the "spot." […]