Pashmina
- as a blanket when flying long-haul (airplane blankets always smell like vomit!)
- as a sarong on the beach (I have a pretty pink one – above -that doesn’t look weird when used as a sarong)
- as a blanket on a hotel bed when the covers don’t keep you warm enough
- as a headscarf on an extremely cold day (I live in Sweden!)
- as a scarf or shawl
- as a knee blanket
- in lieu of a cardigan
- in lieu of a towel in an emergency
- Note: buy the best one you can. Real pashmina (from the Pashmina goat) is very light. The best mix is 70% Pashmina and 30% silk
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream
- to soften cuticles
- to soothe chapping and windburn
- for flyaway hair
- as a face mask for very dry skin
- on heels, knees and elbows
- Can also be used as a lip balm, a lip gloss, and a cheek and eye gloss
Freezer bags in different sizes
- to put a wet mini umbrella in so that I can put it back into my bag on a rainy day.
- to hold a wet bathing suit when travelling back from the pool or beach
- to hold litter, used underwear and shoes when travelling
- to put over my head when using an intensive hair mask. Put a towel over it and blow it with a hairdryer.
- use big ones for dirty laundry during your stay.
Scissors
Scissors are something I never travel without, unless I travel with only hand luggage, in which case they are not allowed and I buy a cheap pair at my destination
- cut labels off new purchases
- cut out articles from magazines and newspapers
- use to open packaging
- cut open tubes so you can get the last bit of product out
- cut pill ‘cards’ once you have taken pills
- cut hanging threads off clothes
- cut plasters for those walking blisters!
Longchamp Le Pliage Tote
- folded, they are small and light enough to pop into your luggage
- use to carry overflow home with you
- an ideal beach bag
- use for shopping at your destination