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What’s in your bag?

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What will you be carrying around in your bag this summer? As the season of minimalism it is time to empty your bag, clear out the rubbish and fill with the essential items for summer. If your bag is just too full of winter hoarding it might even be time to buy a new summer bag.

Make-up

The summer is here and that means we can reduce the amount of make-up we wear by about 50-75%. Empty your bag of all the foundations, concealers, eyes shadows and blushers weighing it down. An all in one BB cream with illuminator is all you need in the summer months as well as light mascara and a lip gloss or lipstick.

If you need a new bag

With all this minimalising you might think you need a new bag and the trends have certainly changed from last year. Fashionistas are choosing trendy backpacks above oversized handbags or alternatively fitting all their bits and bobs in to a small clutch or even a bumbag. Yes, a bumbag. They are back on trend. For a trip into town or a day at the beach a tote or shopper is a great option and patterns range from monochrome to animal print, bright pink to studded. You can see a good selection of trendy bags and purses here.

Sun lotion

We all want a healthy glow but there is nothing worse than the lobster look during the summer. Allow yourself to tan gradually by wearing a medium factor sunscreen of around 15 SPF, unless you are light skinned and go for a higher number and embrace your own colour. It is better to protect the skin you have than to risk it to reach a darker shade. If you find a BB cream with added SPF you only need a small spray-on sun lotion for your exposed parts.

Summer book

For stopping by the park on your way home to having a book for lying by the pool, a good summer read is always part and parcel of the season. Current popular reads include Gone Girl and Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns. Alternatively you could take the opportunity to read classic summer reads including The Magus or The Talented Mr Ripley.

Hand gel and tissues

Every clever good time girl knows that you need to be prepared. Keep a nifty antibacterial hand gel in your bag and a small pack of tissues for visits to the beach or days at the parks.

Phone or tablet

If you simply cannot live without your tablet then make sure you buy it a safe new case to protect it in your bag. If you need a phone upgrade for summer the Nokia Lumia 1020 is THE perfect summer gadget. The new Lumia is a bright and shiny yellow and offers 41 mexapixel camera to take all your summer snaps on.

Jemima is a fashion and beauty writer who has already scanned the internet and watched the fashion show for the latest bag trends. You can find a diverse selection of trendy bags and purses here from studded bum bags to on trend backpacks.

Things to remember when you travel on a rainy day

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Picture-104This is the most important rule to consider if you are planning to go through a rainy weather today. Think whether it can be cancelled or it really needs your presence now so you will not end up risking yourself. Here are some tips for you to check before a wet travel.

• Pack essentials. Umbrella, a plastic bag, biscuits and water or medications, always have these in your bag.

• Safety. If you are traveling by your car, check it first and tune to radio stations that will give you updates on route to avoid.

• Charge your mobile phone. A text or call is very important if you are in a risky situation or in an unfamiliar place.

Low Cost Holiday Deals

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Top of the agenda for many holidaymakers is price. And if you’re looking for a low cost holiday deal, there are more than a few ways to grab a cut-price bargain.

When you’re looking for a cheap holiday, one of the best places to start is by searching for a late deal. It has long been a popular way to find a great value holiday and it still is, with many thousands of holidaymakers snapping up superb discounts throughout the summer season. So where do you start? The best tactic is to start searching for holidays departing within the next few weeks, usually within six weeks or so.

Often, when searching for a cheap holiday as part of a last minute getaway, the best prices are on those breaks departing within just a couple of weeks. To get these low cost getaways, you’ll need to be flexible because availability is strictly limited, so be prepared to alter your search criteria in order to track down the cheapest deals. Try amending your departure dates, your choice of local resort and your style of accommodation.

Of course if your search for a cheap holiday hasn’t turned up the right results, you could try searching for an early bird deal. Of course it does mean you have to wait a little bit longer to jet off to the sun, but it means you’ve got plenty of extra time to save some spending money, pay off the cost of your booking, and plan all those things you want to do on arrival. What’s more, many tour operators advertise next year’s holidays with tempting discounts too – which helps to make things that little bit easier.

If you’re looking for a late deal or a low cost getaway to paradise, search online or speak to a Thomas Cook representative to save money and secure a fantastic bargain break in the sun.