How to travel light

If you are going away this Summer and want to make the most of your packing space here are some tips on how to pack light…

Colour co-ordinate

When choosing clothes for a trip stick to a clear colour palette. Pick items of clothing that can be layered over each other and mixed and matched with each other to make multiple outfits. Sticking to neutral tones that go with everything is best if you are not sure what to take. If you just don’t feel like yourself without a splash of colour, accessorise with a colourful scarf. It can also be used as a sarong, headscarf, travel pillow etc and can be worn when you are travelling to avoid taking up precious packing space.

Only take as much as you need

Toiletries can be really heavy and take up a lot of space. Miniature versions are available of a lot of the most popular toiletries, but this can work out expensively. Buy some small plastic bottles to decant a small amount from the big versions that you already have. Some cosmetics can be decanted into smaller pots too to avoid extra packaging.

Choose products that multitask

Think carefully about how you are going to use everything that you are taking with you. Could you swap it for something more useful. For example instead of buying a separate face-friendly sunscreen, find a moisturiser that has an SPF in it. Many cosmetic products can be used for multiple uses as well- instead of taking blush, use a dot of lipstick on your cheeks to give you a glow; take a shimmery eye shadow that can also be used as a highlighter; Vaseline is great, not only for your lips but can be used as an eyebrow gel and to give eyelashes a natural looking curl and gloss- it can even be used to sooth dry skin or rubbing shoes.

A natural soap such as Dr Bonners Castille soap can be used to wash your hair and body as well as your clothes.

Keep your money, cards, room key and phone together in this Fenice Clutch iphone cover. Compact and stylish, this cover is all you need for a day or night out. It also comes in a range of on-trend colours- so you don’t have to compromise style for functionality!