Slenderizing Lip Gloss?

Did you know the average woman applies 7lbs. of lip gloss in her lifetime? Unbelievably, there is a new lip gloss by Fuze on the market that claims to raise your metabolism. Whether or not it's true, what's the harm in glossing up and maybe even thinning down! Available at Sephora.

This Carry-On Makes The Grade

The Samsonite Silhouette 10 22" expandable spinner bag meets all of our requirements to be considered a "great" carry-on. First, it is expandable. The color is bright so you can't possibly misplace it. It's got spinner wheels, and it's durable. Find this carry-on at http://www.macroluggage.com/.

Need To Get Out Of The Cold?

Try Anguilla! We've got tips on how to thaw out AND do it on a budget. Known for its white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, this is a great Caribbean getaway destination. You'll find quaint bed-and-breakfast accomodations like Lloyd's Guest House. This B&B is the oldest on the island. And its nine guest rooms start at a bargain $75 for a single and $105 for a double.

Anguilla is very low key and relaxed. All beaches offer free access with the most undisturbed being Upper Shoal Bay East. If you grow tired of sunbathing there is always horseback riding. El Rancho del Blues offers hourlong tours through sea grape bushes by Lockrum Bay.

Where to eat? The best places are right along the roadside on the four wheel carts. In the Valley, Hungry's is some good eatin' serving fresh fish and lobster quesadillas stuffed with spicy veggies and gooey Gouda. Throw in a Heineken for the cheapest beer you'll find anywhere.

And for you shopaholics, artists landscape paintings can be found throughout the island and are also reproduced on to bags and t-shirts. Anguilla has something for everyone. So why wait, book that flight reservation right now!

My Search For The Most User-Friendly Handbag Has Finally Ended!

The Kate Spade New Canaan Flat Serena bag has it all! First of all, it stands upright without caving in at the top. I like a sturdy bag so it sits still while I'm rummaging through it trying to find something. Second of all, this bag is the perfect size at 12" x 15" and 1" wide. And last but not least, I love that it's made of sturdy cowhide so it'll last a good long time. You can find this bag now at Ebags.

The Absolute Comfy-ist Travel Bra

We found it, complete with ultimate comfort, this bra is very "packable" since it doesn't have any wires or stiff padding to contend with. We love the Wacoal brand for it's excellent fit. This style is available at Nordstroms.

How To Travel Ultra-Light

A friend and I were recently sharing ideas on ways to travel light. She explained that when deciding between two different clothing items, she weighs them both on a food scale and then opts for the one that weighs the least. When you consider how much an extra pound can take its toll while schlepping your bag from airport to cab to train, you'll be glad your bag is lightweight.

A Few Simple Classic Pieces Are All You Need

When deciding how much and which pieces of jewelry to pack always opt for inexpensive, simple, classic pieces that you can mix and match with casual and dressy outfits. Keeping up with accessories is the last thing you need to be worried about. www.BlackOutWhiteOut.com is an excellent source for nice designer inspired pieces at really affordable prices. Why risk losing your favorite pieces during your travels.

This Little Gadget Is A Must-Have

Feeling safe is so important while traveling. Take this travel alarm along for added security.


The travel door alarm is equipped with a high-pitched 95 db of sound. TravelAnimal, $9.99.

Rich Looking Cosmetic Bag That's Perfect For Stashing Beauty Items

This metallic leather cosmetic bag is both stylish and a great spacesaver. Comes in shiny silver or gold. Find it at RedEnvelope, $32.

Packing Smart Makes Travel A Breeze

First: Make 3 piles: essential items, maybe essential items, and fluff items. Remove all fluff items from your packing list and the least likely needed items from the maybe essential items list.

Tips:

1) Don't pack items that can be easily purchased at your destination (important: know which items are exceptions, ie. too costly, hard to find).

2) When deciding on your wardrobe, pick a color scheme and stick with it. And plan to do one load of laundry half way through your trip.

3) Pack items that can act as double duty, for example, workout pants can be worn to sleep in. Swim trunks could double as shorts.

4) Pack small, easily misplaced items inside shoes.

5) If all your planned activities will be casual, consider taking cheap clothes and tossing them.

Stay Safe While You're Away From Home

KeepYou Safe.com is a new company with a very innovative concept. The website acts as an online safety deposit box. Before leaving home, just download travel documents and other vital records. If your wallet is stolen during travel there is no need to panic. Just go to the nearest cybercafe and access KeepYouSafe.com from anywhere in the world. You can retrieve backup files of any document previously saved.

What does it cost?

Basic online safe deposit box service is free, for now. The spokesperson for the website tells us that consumers that sign up for the free service now will not be billed even after the site begins charging a fee unless they choose an upgraded version of the services they currently offer. Consumers can also take advantage of KeepYouSafe's secure file transfer service to send or receive private/person encrypted documents.

KeepYouSafe ensures your information will be kept secure and private by employing the same encryption technology used by the U.S. military to protect sensitive data. Go to www.keepyousafe.com to learn more about their encryption technology.

Reading Glasses Necessity For Small Print Maps and Menus

The perfect pair of reading glasses is a must-have for any trip. And for $20 a pair, you can afford to carry one pair in your handbag and another in your travel bag. Afterall, you never know when you'll be seated in at a dark restaurant table trying to read the tiny font on the menu. Or worse yet, trying to focus on a city map that would otherwise be unreadable without a magnifying glass. Check these out at http://www.wholesalecelebshades.com/.

Just Strip And Go!

The Stripper-To-Go individually packaged nail polish remover mitts are great space savers. For $8 you get 6 mitts.