How To Pack Light

Tickets? Check. Destination? Check. Packing? Trying to avoid it? There is a way to pack so that you end up not wasting space in that hot real estate that is the carry-on bag. So, how do you get your things into one NY-apartment-sized luggage? Read on and find out.

1. Put together the outfits, including undergarments, and roll them. This will prevent wrinkles.
2. Use the shoes to store your accessories and stuff with a sock or a bath puff to prevent them from getting lost.
3. Start putting the "rolls" of clothes in your bag, working your way from the outside in.
4. Don't overpack. Only take basics. DO overindulge in your accessories, since they are small and fit in your shoe--you can change your outfits instantly just by changing your bling
5. Talking about shoes.... I know we love them. But it's not necessary to take all of them. Depending on your destination, you should be fine with just ballerina flats. Adjust according to your needs.
6. Since you packed lightly, you will have a space in the middle of your carry-on. You can use that space to store your hot rollers (sexy hair is always in).
7. Don't take a flat iron, as your hotel will most likely have a blow dryer that you can use to blow out your hair.
8. Take toiletry-sized essentials with you. Buy the normal version once you arrive and leave them there.
9. Wear a pair of jeans and your jacket so that you don't have to pack the heavier things on your way back.

You can apply the above principles if you are packing for your family. Trim down multiple cases into just a couple. The less you take, the less your head aches, and the more you actually enjoy!