Individual bags are also easier to fit in between layers of clothes throughout the case than a single bulky large cosmetics one. So distill liquids -- enough for your trip -- into smaller containers from your larger collection at home. "Or buy cosmetics in the place you are going to; don't transport them at   more »

Using every inch of space inside your case is all down to good planning: "A lot of people panic and just throw in stuff," she says. "It's something I see with clients all of the time, that we all have too many things. How many clothes do you need? The truth is we usually go for the same favourite clothes to wear, so don't pack the things you won't   more »