Packing Part Three Don’t be a chronic “over packer.’ Take what you need and leave the rest at home! And don’t forget to leave some room in your suitcase for the souvenirs you’ll bring home. Think about the weight of your suitcase and use soft pouch organizers to pack those extra items. Here’s how to assemble the contents of your soft pouch packing organizers and your handbag: What to put in your handheld bag

• Travel documents
• Passport
• Books or magazines
• Drivers license
• Medical emergency information card
• Medications, vitamins, asprin, etc.
• Wallet and credit cards
• iPod
• Jewelry

Tip: To avoid those annoying tangles and dents in your jewelry either purchase a soft jewelry roll or pouch or pack your jewelry in small sandwich bags. Remember, the right piece of jewelry can absolutely make any outfit spectacular. The right arsenal of statement jewelry is an instant way to update your most basic outfit. What to put in your jewelry bag

• Silver or gold hoop earrings
• A cuff or a few bangles in wood, silver, mixed stones, turquoise or lucite
• A long necklace
• A pair of standout evening earrings
• Colored stone earrings and necklace

What to put inside your suitcase Lingerie bag:

• • • Panties (nude, white and black)
    • Bras (nude, white and black)
    • Pajamas or nightgown

Toiletries bag:

• Shower gel or soap
• Eye drops
• Night cream
• Sun block
• Makeup remover
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Cotton swabs
• Toothpaste /tooth brush
• Dental floss
• Hair ties
• Band aids
• Hand/body lotion
• Tampons or other hygiene products
• Razor and shaving cream
• Tweezers
• Scissors
• Emery board / clear nail polish
• Brush cleaner for your makeup brushes
• Deodorant
• Mouthwash
• Hair Dryer
• Hairbrush/comb

Makeup bag:

• Foundation
• Brushes
• Pressed powder
• Concealer
• Lip balm
• Lipstick/ gloss
• Eyeliner pencil
• Mascara
• Blush
• Eyelash curler
• Eye shadows
• Pencil sharpener
• Perfume

Extras you might need:

• Ziploc bags
• Safety pins
• Sewing kit
• Camera or camcorder
• Electrical adapter (if you are traveling abroad)
• Umbrella

Next week’s entry: Being your personal best everyday Making the biggest impact that you can and doing it on a daily basis can seem unobtainable. The truth is, it just takes common sense and a bit of time.  It’s about getting back to the basics.