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From New Nation Online Edition Lifestyle Stay cool and chic while traveling As winter approaches, people will be planning their escape to sunny beaches down south. Travel can be a wonderful experience and certainly broadens the mind, unfortunately it can also play havoc with your skin. If you seem to be spending more time living out of your suitcase than your home… you must be familiar with the do’s and don’t of traveling with one thing very apparent – don’t pack way too much of stuff, irrespective of whether you are traveling for business or leisure.
If you’re holidaying in an exotic location, besides packing essentials, you might also throw in other stuff you can make use of later, but the same rule does not apply while traveling for business. Lugging extra baggage for a 2-day trip is a complete no-no. It’s a tough job to look polished and groomed on the outside, while being exhausted or frazzled from inside. So how does one manage to look best all the times while on the move? Plan Before You Pack. Take the time to plan your outfits before you even start packing. The more time you spend planning, the less hassles you'll have with your clothes while you're away and you're guaranteed to look better too. Prepare like a pro, do what fashion editors do to prepare for photo shoots. Lay all the pieces of each outfit together on your bed and coordinate everything for each 'look', including underwear and accessories. Pack only what you need. Don't be tempted to take everything. Sort through makeup, hair and bath products and pick what you'll need. Think about your schedules and look you'll want to create for meetings. Safe Clothing What about clothes? The key advice from almost everyone is to pack carefully and take only what you really need. Nobody underpacks. Almost everybody overpacks. Pack light. That applies particularly when it comes to clothes. Take as few as possible. Plan on doing the washing. Of course not everywhere you'll be staying will have a washing machine, and laundry charges can be costly, so be sure to pack some washing gear. How is it that some people take very little luggage when they travel yet always look clean, smart and sophisticated? Meanwhile, others take bags full of clothes and end up sweaty, smelly and disheveled. It could be, of course, that some of us are naturally scruffy and others are naturally dapper, and that doesn't change just because you're overseas. But experienced travelers have lots of clever tips about how to do a lot with very little. You could pick up few tips passed on by Sumaiya Naushin, who is a frequent traveler and worked in a multi-national organization. 1.Pick up to three colors for your wardrobe. Black is great for travel. So, choose at least one accent color, usually two. For example: black, purple, and silver/gray. Pack cheap plastic raincoats for rainy days (anywhere in the world). A light nylon all-weather jacket with a hood and lots of pockets is useful. Knit fabrics are easy to wash and dry, lightweight and wrinkle-free. Washable silk clothing is very versatile. It can keep you warm, especially when used in layers, but also can keep you cool. It dries overnight and takes up hardly any space. Even when creased it still manages to look stylish. 2.Buy a ladies rayon dress (flower print or one color) and roll the dress endwise. Keep the dress from unraveling by tying the ends with rubber bands and place in suitcase. After arrival at destination, untie and unravel the dress and notice the crinkle pattern the dress now has; not only is this pattern desirable, it remains care free and will not wrinkle. 3.Panty Liners are great for days when you're out and about in a country where toilet paper is as rare as a snow leopard. They are also great for when you're out hiking and don't want to bother carrying used toilet paper out with you (as all good hikers do). 4.Wearing pantyhose in an airplane in flight is extremely dangerous! If there were to be a fire on the flight, pantyhose will literally melt onto your legs and create severe burns. Also, wear leather men's style shoes - in a plane crash or boat accident they will stay on your feet while trying to escape. Some shoes slip off, while plastic or rubber sneakers will simply melt. Never wear shorts on board, but wear thick jeans and a sweater to help prevent burns. These important safety measures might sound a little bit strange, but it's a lot better to be safe than sorry. Flight Facts Pressurized cabin air sucks moisture from skin. Research shows that the dryness inside a plane matches that of a desert. That is why you should drink plenty of water during a flight. Experts advice infusing your water with spices like licorice, ginger, cardamom and cinnamon to help unclog channels and keep you calm during the journey. Splash face with mineral water from time to time; and when not wearing make-up, gently rub mineral water on your face with the tips of your fingers. This gives the double benefit of rehydration and massage. A long journey can cause the skin to puff up, that is why, 'palming' your cheeks at regular intervals by leaning forward in your seat and resting your face in your hands for a few minutes helps. This light pressure on skin tissue reduces puffiness. Breathe deep and easy from time to time. This increases oxygen flow in the body, bringing a glow to the cheeks. Flying can cause sinus pressure to build. But a few simple moves can keep it at bay. Press gently under the eyes from inside to outside, massage the base of the ears in slow circular motions, and use revolving pressure on the temples with fingertips. Try these tips to lessen the effect: · A pressurized cabin has an extremely drying effect on skin. Try to keep key beauty products well packed and within arm's reach while flying. · If you lean forward in your seat and support your face in your hands for several minutes, you provide the right amount of pressure on facial skin tissue to help eliminate the puffiness caused by long flights. · A light splash or spritz of cool water keeps skin supple while traveling and decreases the chance of puffiness on arrival. · It usually takes one day to recover from each hour lost or gained. On top of that, an aero plane is a very hostile environment, with less oxygen in the air, and humidity. Frequent flyers recommend using aromatherapy oils to help combat the downside of long distance traveling. Food Before travel (for at least a week before departure), plan tasks in advance to avoid any last-minute rush. Sweet lassi is an excellent lunchtime beverage. Avoid extremely sour foods such as pickles and vinegar and very spicy foods such as cayenne or hot chili peppers. Eat plenty of sweet juicy fruits, warm milk. Drink herbal teas that are specially formulated to pacify imbalances during travel. Avoid carbonated or ice-cold beverages, because they disrupt digestion. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Eat fresh fruits and light, easy-to-digest foods. Avoid 'junk' food or heavy, hard-to-digest foods. If you feel nausea, eat some fresh ginger or add some fresh ginger to herbal tea and sip on it. Research has shown that ginger can help prevent motion sickness. When traveling, models rely on candied ginger to prevent motion sickness. After travel, drink lots of warm water through the day to replenish moisture levels and assist in cleansing the channels of the body. Eat light yet nourishing food such as mung or bean soup for a few days to allow your digestion to adjust. Continue to drink herbal tea, two or three cups a day. A daily massage will enhance circulation and calm the mind and nervous system. Stay away from raw fish (crevice of raw fish is forbidden in many countries (but not all!) due to danger of cholera, and is made of boiled fish instead. It's safe if the place itself looks safe. Just check whether the fish is raw or cooked first.). Be careful at BBQs - make sure your plate has not been used for storing raw meat in. Make sure salad is washed in clean (boiled/bottled if the tap water is unsafe) water, and that fruit and vegetables are peeled recently. In markets, buy fruit that you can peel yourself, don't let the market staff peel or cut it for you. Don't buy peeled fruit in buses etc unless you see with your own eyes that it's peeled there and has not been stored (peeled) in a bucket of water or on the soil. Don't buy juice or lemonade unless in sealed bottles. Plastic bags with juice and a straw may be tempting on a hot day, but the water may be unclean. Buy or bring a 0.5 litre bottle and refill it from a 5 l bottle of water that you buy from any store/kiosk. Follow these simple tips and you are all set for a stress free travel for your body, mind and soul! Toiletries essentials for your vacation trip
Most of us take too much makeup on our holidays with us. But after arrival we see, half of the products un-used, runny and sticky after days in an overheated, under-air-conditioned hotel room. Your skin will have different needs while you are traveling. It will be put under extra stress of air travel, hot and humid climates, strong sunlight, late nights and unusual diets. What you need to do is be prepared. Even if you are booking a last minute deal and don't know exactly when you are going on vacation let alone where, you know at least it will be soon. Traveling in style takes a bit of thinking about. Here esthetician Bithi Chowdhury of Bithi’s Herbal Beauty Parlour offer tips on traveling light while still looking good. * Buy the travel-size versions of your favourite cleanser, moisturizer, lotion and exfoliant and pack them in your carry-on bag. Re-applying while on the plane will allow your skin to stay hydrated. * Instead of lugging bulky, breakable perfume bottles, soak some cotton balls in your favorite scent and stuff them into empty film canisters. Then just use them one at a time - the airtight canisters keep the fragrance fresh! * Make a compact that carries everything you could need - two eye shadows, a blush, a lip gloss, and application brushes. The compact is relatively small - just perfect for travel - and you can pick your own colors. You can add mascara and an eyelash curler for a truly stare-worthy look. * Multi-use products (such as eye/lip pencils and powder that can be used wet as a foundation) are ideal for travel. * If you bring any makeup brushes, get tiny ones. Or just use the applicators included with the products or your fingers. Use baby wipes to remove makeup. * For temperature comfort, the layered look is best. Then you can peel as the weather changes. * Exfoliate and moisturize your feet every night while on vacation. Bring travel-size body lotions for daily use, particularly after a day at the beach. * Sandals can double for slippers and a long T-shirt can double for a nightgown. * It's useful to carry a small bottle of liquid soap when you visit public toilets that sometimes run out of hand soap. Likewise, it's handy to carry hand gel for those time when you need to wash your hands, but there isn't any water around. Wet pocket tissues are also a bonus. * Don't use shampoos and conditioners provided by the hotel, as they can be harsh on your hair. Bring travel size sachets or containers of your hair products. Also tie your hair in a ponytail to protect it against dirt, dryness, and tangling. Use volumizing spray with your fingers, lightly massaging your hair from the roots for a quick lift. Report : Farizaa Sabreen Model : Kusum Sikder Outfit : Mantra Photo : Iqbal Ahmed © Copyright 2003 by ittefaq.com |
