A CUP OF DELIGHT

   Old Chinese philosophers  used to  maintain  that tea is  more  beneficial  for  health than  wine or water.  Tea  freshens  without  inebriating.  Besides,  it is not a  virus  carrier. According  to  modem  statistics,  people  across the world  drink  two  billion  cups  of tea daily,  which  means that every  second 23 thousand  cups of  tea are consumed globally.  Despite the fact that tea originated  many  centuries  ago and spawned a multitude of tea-drinking traditions,  our meetings  with  friends and  business partners  alike are preferably warmed up with an aromatic  cup  of tea. 

From  the  History of  Tea

  The  first  written  references  to tea ( Camellia  sinensis)   date back  to the 770 B.C. when  a Chinese by the name of Zhou Gun  made a remark  in his book  about a beverage  called  Tchai,  Cha  or Tay.  Later in the 2-4th   centuries  A.D. tea-drinking  became  widely  spread  in China   with the firsts  tea stores opened.  Shortly  after, tea was  valued  as a  healing  beverage  that should be made  with  boiling  water (earlier  fresh  spring  water was used). Later tea  traditions  got spread  in Japan,  Korea, India  and Mongolia. 

   Europe  first  tasted the delightful  beverage  made  of tea leaves  only  in the 16^th  century.  Among  the first  who  claim the credit  of bringing  tea and tea drinking  to Europe  were the Portuguese  who  began  tea  trade with   China in 1516,  followed  in later periods  by  other  European  nations.  At   the close of the 17^th  century  tea was  quite  popular  all over  Europe  reaching   the American  continent  in the beginning  of the 18^th  century.  In  Holland   and France  tea was   introduced  during  the first  half  of the 17^th  century, and  England  fell  in love with  tea  immediately  and forever.  Perhaps  the reason  was the  foggy  and  rainy  climate.  The English  love  drinking  tea at home  and at  work, at  official  meetings  and  friendly   gatherings, in  small cafes  and fashionable  restaurants.  

From  Tea  Plantations  to Manufacturing

  The best  way to collect tea is manually,  but  often tea leaves  are picked  with the help  of  machines  and  special scissors.  Harvesters  pluck the buds  or  twigs  of the tea bush  and the youngest  two  inches of tea leaves  since  they  deliver  the best  flavor  and  fragrance.  The processing has  specific  procedures.  First  of all, the tea leaves  are  weighed  and sorted  then  sent  to the factory  where they are cleared  of  dust and cut.  They  contain  concentrated  plant juice.  After that, fermentation  begins to derive  exclusively black  tea;  green  tea  does not have  fermentation.  To  preserve the scent  and taste  of tea it is highly  important  to watch  the fermentation  time,  humidity  and temperature.  This  process  is followed  by  drying  to keep  the leaves  from  losing  their  flavor.  The final  phase of  initial  tea processing  is sorting  by color and leaf  size,  after  which  the tea-tasters  carry  out  blending,  i.e.  mixing  of  various  teas  from different  areas  to  obtain better  aroma  and taste.  At the and tea is  distributed  and  packaged  in  the tea factory. 

 About  Tea

  Tea is a universal  curative  beverage  often  referred  to as “ an indispensable  ingredient to the  elixir  of  life”. In its  country of origin  tea  was initially  used as  medication,  then  as a ritualistic  beverage  and  only  later as a common  drink.

   We are reminded of the necessity  of  air  when we are short  of  breath.  The same apples  to tea.  Those  who  periodically   consume  tea in large amounts  are normally  used  to it and cease perceiving its  benefits.  But  the healing power of tea is  not devalued  because  of that. 

  Tea  is one  of the most widely- consumed  beverages in the world,  though  people do not always  consider tea as  a  beverage  with    a  wide range  of  therapeutic  effects  that contributes to many  physiological  processes.  Modern  research  indicates  that  the  prophylactic  effect  of tea  become  evident  when consumed  five  or six  cups  per day. Tea should  not be brewed too strong  especially  for people  with  certain  chronic  conditions.  It  should  ne not but   not boiling  hot  because  that way  it is  better utilized  by the   body  and  the  palate  receptors  better perceive  its  fragrance  and taste.  It is  doctor  recommended that tea-drinking  take  place 20-30  minutes  before  a meal.

    In Accordance  with the Weather

  While  nature  resuscitates  in  spring,  people  feel  fatigue   and  weakness  enhanced  by the  constant  drive  to  sleep. Various  blends  of  floral  teas  help  overcome  sleepiness  and  render  energy  and  liveliness.   

   In  hot  summer  weather  green  tea is more preferable.  To  quench  the thirst  and  freshen,  it  ought  to be drunk  cold.  You could  also  add a  few ice  cubes  to your  hot tea.

  In  autumn, depending  on  the  mod,  both black  and green  teas are beneficial.

  In winter,  black tea is  simply  necessary.  According to the Chinese tradition,  it  warms  the  body and helps  preserve  body  temperature. 

  Alpine  Spring  in One Cup

Tea is  wildly  popular  in Armenia  as well. Routinely,  it  is used  as a remedy  against  the  common  cold.  However,  lately  tea-drinking  has become trendy. Our city hosts  a  multitude  of  dedicated  tea-stores and tea-houses where the assortment of teas offered  is, to put it mildly, wide-ranging. Apart from Chinese, Japanese,  Indian, English and other  brands,  customers are offered a large variety of  Armenian  herbal teas.

  Historic  evidence proves that during the medieval period Armenians commonly used  herbal  infusions  for  therapeutic  purposes. Today  the herbs  growing in the Armenian  highlands are also utilized to make teas that are distinguished for their  remedial  effect and vital  significance.

  Among  the famous  brands specialized  in herbal  teas is the “Sari  Tey”  (Mountain  Tea) company, the product  of which  has  a general  run.  Basic  material  is  collected  from the ecologically clean  mountainous  areas  of Armenia  located  at a minimal  altitude  of  1500-1700  meters.  Herbal  teas are processed  according  to traditional  methods  without  chemicals.  The  assortment  offered is not very  large but all  teas are extremely  useful. 

   Lernayin  Kharnurd  (Mountain Mix)   contains thyme,  mint,  chamomile  and other herbs.  In medieval  Armenian  medicine  this mix  was  used  as a  sedative, disinfectant  and antiseptic  with a beneficial  effect  in  treatment of the common  cold  and gastrointestinal  conditions.

  Urtz (Thyme Tea)  is used  to regulate  blood  pressure, enhance  the immune  system  and to  treat  respiratory  diseases   and gastrointestinal  disorders. It is also an anti-stress  agent and an antiseptic.

  Urtz  yev  Moshi   Terev ( Thyme  and Blackerry  Leaf)  is a blend  to regulate  blood  pressure, to fight the common  cold  and to cure  gastrointestinal  conditions.

   Masour ( Dog-Rose)  is   used against  the common cold  and gastrointestinal  disorders.  Also, it is a disinfectant.

   Daghz ( Mint)  is  refreshing  and also know as an ultimate  cure for sleep  disorders,  cardical  insufficiency,  respiratory  and gastrointestinal  dysfunctions.  It is  also an  anti-stress  agent  and antiseptic.

    The teas derived  from the aforementioned  herbs  are not merely  medicinal: it is proven  that  when used  aright  they can  not only  benefit  your  health,  but  will also  render  you the pleasure  of tea-drinking  with exquisite  fragrance  and flavor. 

HOW TO GET PACKED

  The question  of  what to pack comes up  before  every trip and, as a rule, is  followed  by  another question: what  to pack  it into. People, women  in particular, always feel  that they don’t  have  enough suitcases.  Anyway, we normally  content  ourselves  with  one or two suitcases, preferring  that  they  are not only  trendy  but also convenient  to carry.

  The  variety  of  suitcases offered by  various  vendors  today  may  confuse  even  the most  discriminating customers.

                                                                                   Suitcases  should  stand  out  not

                                                                                   only  for their  stylish  looks  but 

                                                                                      also  for their  convenience.

Each suitcase has  its  specific “mission”

  Some  suitcases are  good  for  traveling  on a train,  others  are convenient  for  short trips,  and  some suitcases are able  to  withstand  the stress of baggage  handling  on a plane.

  For longer trips,  especially  where  additional  landings  and boarding’s  are involved,  preference  should  be  given  to  hard-sided suitcases with  wheels  and a lot  of compartments  and  side pockets. For executive  travelers,  hold-alls are quite  suitable  for  carrying  suits  and shirts  alike. 

  When  purchasing  a suitcase, take  your  time  to  check  it for  sturdiness and  make  sure  the handles  are  comfortable  and  the locks  are secure. Try  to choose  one that  is sure to serve  you for  more  than a year. Everyone  wants to economize,  but  we do not recommend  that  you  save  on  suitcases, unless  you  are  willing  to buy  a new  one  before  each  trip. You know  what  people  say: a niggard  pays twice.

   For  air travels, roller-bladed

  suitcases  are  very practical, 

  especially  when  you  cannot

    cut down  your  luggage. 

Size  does  matter…

  For  a single  traveler an  ideal solution would  be a middle-sized  suitcase  combined  with a travel bag. If you are traveling  alone, try  to  stay away from  giant  suitcases, keeping  in  mind  that you will have  to lift  and carry  them many  times during your  trip, for instance  on  elevators. For  air travels,  roller-bladed  suitcases  are  very  practical,  especially  when  you cannot  cut  down  your  luggage. 

  However, if  your  suitcases  refuses  to  accommodate  your  fifth  pair of shoes  and  won't  close, you should  not  swear at  it or jump  on it trying  to close it  with your body weight. Otherwise  you will face  the trouble  of  withdrawing  broken  or  crumpled  things  out of it. You  just  need  to learn  how to pack  right( we will teach you that in our next issue).

Try to be  conspicuous…

  You enter a store  intending  to  buy  an upscale  brand suitcase, which  should certainly be  black.  But  wait  a second… Clearly, black is  elegant  and  impressive, but it will not stand  out. And who knows  what you will have to face during  your  travel. So, you might want to reconsider your  option  of back.

  Be audacious, stand out against the  crowd, pick a vivid  color because  not  only  are bright  colors  in style, they  are  also  easily  identifiable  among all other  baggage  and you  will not  confuse  your bag with others.  If, however,  you  choose  a black  suitcase, then  you  should  add some  distinctive  accessory  like, for instance, a  dangler. Another  option  would  be  placing  a name tag  with  your  address and  telephone  number in  the  pocket.

  For  your information, suitcases  and  bags  of  light  tones  would  be  good  to  have  packed  in  protective  cellophane  wrap. It will cost  you a little, but  otherwise  chances  are  slim  that  your  suitcase will return  to  you clean  and  tidy.

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FASHION SWIMSUIT 2012

It  is  also  time  to  start  thinking  of  the  best  bikini  or  swimsuit  for  the  summer  2012,  also in  beachwear  that  is  comfortable  and  is  appealing  to  when  we  prepare  to  enjoy  the  relaxing  summer.  And  in  that sense,  today  we  bring  you  some  suggestions  of  wearing  sexy  Victoria's Secret,  the  lingerie  brand  in  the  world  and  also  as  shown  in  this  collection  is  options  bathrobes.    In  comfortable  materials  like  cotton  and  knit  and  colors  always  look  good  as  ideal  are  the  black  and   white.  This  beachwear  Victoria's  Secret  summer  2012  is  perfect  for  sunbathing  or  strolling  by  the  pool  while  you  rest  a  while  before  returning  to  enjoy  the  sea  or  pool.  As  always,  without  losing  an  inch  of  your      fashions  style,  not  even  when  you  go  on  vacation. 

  And  as  the  summer  is  conducive  to  comfortable  clothes  to  help  us  cope  with  high  temperatures,  Victoria's  Secret  has  also  thought  of  some  very  sexy  outfits  like  dress  and  shorts  you  can  wear  the bikini  to  see  you  at  all  times  great.  And  in  these  proposals  draws  on  the  brand  as  fashionable  floral  prints  and  a  color  that  all  enjoy,  purple.  As  well  as  black,  but  in  the  case  slides.  So  you  can  show  off  in  and  out  of  the  sea  or  poll  with  these  great  tips  from  the  leading  brand  in  the  world  of  lingerie  and swimwear.  

 

LEAVE WORK AT WORK

Leave work at work and spend time with your family
It’s a fact, we live to work in a society that puts great emphasis on material things. The need to acquire new stuff has transformed the typical nine-to-five job  into  a hectic, all-day, every-day task in order to survive. With such high demands for time from our employers and our own families, it’s not surprising that a majority of guys just don’t know when enough is enough and are immensely overworked. But you don’t have to be.
  As the man of the house, you have a responsibility to provide for your family and to be successful, but that doesn’t mean working your way into an early grave. Finding a balance between being successful and knowing when to be a regular Joe-Scheme is something that we all struggle with.
  No matter what your job or position in life is, the desire to give it your all and push your way to the top  is incredibly strong and often causes other aspects of our lives to suffer; mostly our personal affairs. Not only do we work projects home, we also tend to bring home our emotional luggage. It’s this stress, anxiety and often anger that could potentially be the most damaging.
  So, how do you leave work at work? Take a look at the suggestions below and remember the words of Rita Mae Brown; “Don’t trade the stuff of your life---time---for dollars. That’s a rotten bargain.”
How to keep work at work 
Unwind before you get home

Your coworkers are constantly coming to you for projects and deadlines that have long since passed, your inbox is  overflowing with external and internal demands –you feel like you’ve just arrived at the office and yet, it’s suddenly 5:00p.m. You arrive home to more questions from a probing partner, who is only curious about your day ( insert explosion here).
  Bringing work-related stress home can be detrimental to any relationship, be it with your child, friend or significant other. So, if you’ve had a particularly stressful day at work, take the long way home. Use that extra time alone to cool off; listen to your favorite music, scream if you have to…just get it all out before you walk through the front door. Home is not the source of your stress: it is your escape, your retreat. Keep it that way.
Boss people at work, not at home
 Just because you hold power at the office doesn’t mean you can start bossing people around in your off hours. While taking initiative and being assertive at work are great leadership qualities, doing so outside the office will lead to confrontation.

   No one likes to be told what to do, especially not in an environment where everyone is supposed to be on a level playing field. Don’t bring your power trip home. Think of home as a chance to relieve   yourself of all responsibilities and worries associated with being in charge. Let your friends and family share in the decision making; they’ll appreciate your cooperative attitude and you’ll have a chance to relax.
Leave gossip at the water cooler
   No matter how structured or professional a corporation is, drama often bubbles to the top of many conversations. From employee spats to secret love affairs (come on, you know they happen) stories and rumors circulate and we often can’t help but get caught up in the messy details. No matter  how juicy the gossip, try not  to bite into it too hard.
   Getting yourself tangled up in office drama is not only detrimental to your work ethic, but can also cause your work  life to overflow into  your personal life. Sure, you can have professional friendships with your coworkers and chitchat during office hours, but when that big hand hits 5:00 p. m. and you walk out those office doors, leave it all behind.
How to get your life back
Disconnect-completely
 There are particular jobs that require open lines of communication via Blackberries, pagers and cell phones; however, if those devices are simply being used “just in case,” then turn them off when you’re not at work. Your eagerness isn’t a sign of determination, rather it shows a lack of focus on your personal affairs. Knowing when to turn it off is crucial to a health, well-balanced life.
 If you must work at home, dedicate a specific area in the house; somewhere you can be undisturbed in your “work mode.” Make sure to put a time constraint on your homework, as limits must be set for working after hours. Do not let work encroach upon your personal life. Bringing your laptop to bed to finish a few reports is just wrong—and it’s not the type of gadget she was hoping for, I’m sure.
How to take personal days and when to say no…
  Take personal days
  Now, we are all entitled to a number of “personal days” throughout the year.  Take them. Personal days are not a code name for “ catch-up days” designed to let you sneak home with a company laptop and catch  up on all the things you’ve been unable to complete, free of  the distractions at work. And they are most definitely not   “I’m still available, if you need me just call or e-mail me” days either. You are unavailable—make sure everyone knows that fact.
  These days are designed to give you a break; to let you recharge and rest so that you are ready to tackle the chaos of work once again. We all need downtime, no matter how successful or otherwise, so stop fighting the urge; grab a cold one, unplug the phone, turn off the PC and the cell, and kick back.
  Know when to say no 
There comes a time in every man’s career when the limits of his workload are pushed. No matter how sympathetic your employer seems, he will inevitably try and have you do as much as is humanly possible. The key word there is; humanly. We are only human and there are limits to the amount of work we can accomplish. It’s OK to say no and turn down proposed projects and assignments.
 Saying no doesn’t mean you’ve failed your company or your life. Saying no means you’ve taken control of the situation and realized your limitations. Juggling is one thing, being pelted with random flying balls while trying to catch them is quite another. Know when to tell the difference and put a stop to the madness. An overload at work means an overflow into personal time, so make sure your nine-to-five window and not one minute outside of that.
All work and no play
 Being overworks will turn any man into a very dull, stresses-out, crabby, snarky, emotionally unavailable boy indeed. Keep in mined that it’s not laziness or lack of motivation that’s being promoted here, far from it. What’s being suggested is that you maintain a healthy balance between work and your actual life. It is a hard concept to grasp, but work is not, not should it ever be, your entire existence.

  Letting work control your every move in and out of the office is a sure sign of weakness, if you want to be the man of the house, show how manly you can truly be by leaving the office where it belongs and spending quality time with your family and friends during your off time.

PART 1

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LET”S TALK DENIM

 How to find the best style for you

Jeans have been getting a lot of air- play and all it seems to have done is leave everyone confused. Not anymore.

  There’s boot-cut, skinny leg, low-rise, dark rinse, stretch, plus-size, zipper or buttons…

 you get the idea.

“For so many years, boot-cut jeans were it,” says Lucky fashion director Hope -Greenberg. “It  was the one thing that almost every woman went to. Boot cut is universally flattering, but the trend had to go somewhere else.” Designers Nicolas Ghesquiere, Kari  Lagerfeld and Stella McCartney have included for the look is just beginning to intrigue mainstream America. Let’s try to break this down.

Denim rules

Jeans can work on all woman, no matter what age, size, etc.-but not all styles work for all woman. Wear a style because it’s flattering, not just because it’s trendy. If you don’t have the legs for skinny cut jeans, stick with boot cut styles.

a. Find Age-Appropriate Jeans.

Woman in their 30s and 40s should try a straight leg jean with no bells or whistles. Jeans should look and feel age appropriate; you don’t want to look like you’re trying too hard in a trendy jean. Choose a darker wash; some of the lighter washes will only highlight and call attention to the areas you may want to hide.

b. No Muffin Tops.

Batting a belly bulge? A boot-cut jean can help to balance out a heavier midsection. Women with a tummy typically have thinner limbs in which a boot cut will work nicely. If your legs are thicker, stick with a skinny leg jean to create balance. Make sure the jean hits across the belly, not above or below it. Also, make sure your top is long enough to cover raising your hand.

c. Check the Rear View.

Small pockets make any backside look larger; big pockets make most backsides look smaller; no pockets make hips look wider; embroidered or detailed pockets make every bottom look curvier.

 Let’s face it, we all have issues. Not many of us are blessed with model figures. The Trick is the minimize the bad and accentuate the good:

     Bootylicious?

If you are larger on the backside a rise that  fits   properly in the crotch can pose a problem. Look for jean with a lower rise in the front and a higher rise in the back. Avoid flap pockets flap pocket or pockets with heavy embellishment or embroidery-they only call attention to the rear. Instead, look for larger or angled pockets to  help  camouflage and flatter.

   

Pancake Butt?

You need to add some curves. Look for jeans with flap pockets, heavy embellishment or embroidery. Jeans with slightly higher back pockets can also help make the rear look lifted.

          Find Age-Appropriate Jeans ,No Muffin Tops ,Check the Rear View.

Large thighs?

Stick to dark colors and don’t wear your jeans too tight or too loose. Stay away from striated coloring that highlights your thighs. Also avoid high-waist and tapered jeans, which make thighs look larger. Instead, go for styles that offer a “relaxed fit,” and with a cut that sits slightly below your natural waist.

For the Appearance of Slim Hips

Look for jeans without front pockets or jeans with slit pockets and stay away from front patch pockets. But dark colors with stitching that is the same color ( or very close ) as the fabric. Avoid light stitching and designs.

To Prevent Gapping at the Waist

If your hips are much larger than your waist then you will probably have this problem. What to do? Wear stretch denim jeans and away from crisp or heavy fabrics such as cotton. Look for jeans that are cut lower in the front and higher in the back with a contoured waist band that will stay snug to prevent unsightly gaping. Also, if your jeans are too tight at the knees and thighs, they will pull down at the back when you sit.

Shades of Blue

Basic blues are taking a backseat to dark denim this season! Whether you give into the black attack or choose from an array of gray, and brown blues sre old news.

Everyone is doing dark!

HOW TO REDUCE STRESS

No matter how calm ad relaxed you are as a person, it’s very easy to succumb to stress throughout your day. Things like being stuck in traffic on the way to work, discovering  that the coffee machine is broken, learning that your boss is gone and has left a pile of things to be done pronto, and not meeting a deadline can set you into a whirlwind of stressful thoughts.

The problem is that stress does not help the situation; it actually prevents you from being productive and getting on with the rest of your day successfully.

While there are ways to make you a more peaceful person overall, it’s still easy to fall into stress traps. Here are five easy ways to calm the stress that creeps up on you, especially at work.

COUNT TO 10

An effective way to deal with stressful situations is to count to 10, as it helps you mentally step away from the stressful moment. Consider it the remote control of your life: You press “pause”, and once you’re done counting to10, you press “play” again. You’ll  be in better shape to focus on the task at hand.

SQUEEZE SOMETHING

Carry a stress ball or an object that you can squeeze when times get tough. Wringing something other than your colleague’s neck is an effective way to release your tension and stress.

TAKE A WALK

If you feel like a stressful  scenario is getting the best of you, you can physically remove yourself from the situation. Get up, take a quick walk and  get some air. Give yourself a few minutes of downtime to clear your mind when things get too hectic.

I’m not suggesting that you run away, but rather that you leave for a moment and come back to the situation clearheaded and refreshed. If you don’t, you risk getting frustrated, which won’t allow you to think properly. As a result, you’ll feel more stressed out and your tension could get completely out of hand.

What if you’re stuck in traffic?

Of course, if the situation is bumper-to-bumper traffic, it’s

Impossible to physically remove yourself. In that case, force yourself to think about something other than the traffic for a few minutes. Close the window if all you hear are car horns and construction work.

Another option is to pop  in your favorite CD and focus on the music. Do whatever you can to get your mind off the situation for a few minutes. Once you’re relaxed, you can calmly think about the best alternate route to get to work.

LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE

Learn to keep things in perspective. When you feel stress coming on, Dr. Richard Carlson, author of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, suggests asking yourself if you will really care about the issue you are worrying over a year from now. Chances are that the majority of things you stress about in your day-to-day life are not life threatening, unless they have to do with health and family.

Once you realize that a meeting is not going as well as you’d hoped or you discover a stain on the crotch of your pants, don’t freak out; these things will not determine the course of your life and will not bring on catastrophe. Learn to take things as they come and handle them with ease.

Taking situations a little more  lightly and cutting yourself some slack will ease your stress level and alleviate the amount of pressure you place on your shoulders. Of course, a final report at work is important and could be a determining factor in your career: I’m not suggesting you undermine your assignments and your goals. I’m only saying that when the going gets tough, think of the situation as a challenge you  can win, and if you fail, you’ll learn from it.

BREATHE

Breathing is more than just a function that keeps you alive; it actually helps clear you  mind calm you down. So the next time your heart palpitations are so loud that your entire office hears them, take deep breaths to physically and emotionally calm yourself down. No one can think properly when they feel like they are going into cardiac arrest.

BE STRESS- FREE

These are basic ways to deal with stressful situations that can occur in everyday life. If you practice them, not only will you feel less stressed, but will the people around you.

WHEN THE SUITCASE WON’T CLOSE

    Traveling again and a headache with packing… As a rule, we tend to open the wardrobe and throw everything we see on the bed, presuming that we will be needing all those things. But wait a minute… you won’t be able to wear all those clothes anyway. 

  In order not to lose your head when choosing what to pack, we recommend that you employ the method to be quite effective in the past, believe me.

 Well, you have finally decided what to pack and have separated the items of primary necessity, so there is nothing else left to   “exclude”. But your suitcase refuses to contain all that stuff!  No need to get mad or jump on the suitcase trying to close it with your body weight. Otherwise you will later face the trouble of withdrawing broken or crumpled things out of it. All you need is just to learn how to pack right.  

  You are just a few steps away from having a neatly packed suitcase!

*Firs of all, you need to pack your skirts, pants and jeans. But do not fold them too tightly; place them loosely at the bottom of the suitcase and leave the ends free so that you can put other clothes upon them. At the end, fold the loose ends over the remaining clothes and cover them all.

*Jerseys, light blouses and sportswear may be rolled like a tube and placed in the bag in a row.

*Some  suitcases are equipped with special inner pockets for shoes, but if you don’t  have such pockets, then you should place your footwear in a separate bag, preferably a cloth one so that  it can be washed, if needed. Those who would like to avoid additional labors can use disposable plastic bags.

*Boots can be used to fit rolled socks, belts or travel clocks. Shoes should be placed along the edges of the suitcase.

*It is advisable to wrap high heels in a cloth and then only tuck them, so that they do not damage the suitcase or any items in it.

 Remember, you should not travel with your shoes in their boxes, but if you are afraid that they may get crumpled and spoiled, there is an easy solution: to preserve the from of the shoes, just tuck in a few pairs of socks.

*Lingerie and bathing suits are never unnecessary. It seems that they occupy the least space. The question of their necessity can hardly be disputed but if you do not pack those items right they will take up a lot of space. Bras should be neatly folded in advance (I am sure ladies will know how), and silk or satin underpants should be packed in a separate bag and placed in-between the clothes.

* Accessories: jewelry and sunglasses, as well as items of personal hygiene and makeup, would be good to put in small bags and then only pack with the rest of your stuff. This way you will make it easier to unpack and then pack again when you return.

*To avoid crumpling your hats and caps, employ the method of a “matryoshka doll” , i. e. smaller ones in bigger ones.

*To transport photo or video cameras, it would be advisable to use special cases. That might require taking an additional suitcase, but at least that way you will be sure that your equipment reaches the destination point safe and sound.

If you have new personal acquisitions and intend to take them with you, do not spare the cardboard wrapper: tear the box open and pack the contents without the fancy wrapping. You will be discarding it at your destination point anyway, the frilly packaging that seemed so perfect to your eye a few hours ago. If you don’t you will be carrying needless boxes and packages from  country to country. Is that really what you need?

An alternate packing option:

The items that are dearer to you, i. e. innerwear, favorite beverage, etc., should be placed in the center of the suitcase. Other items like sweaters, sweatpants, and pullovers, in other words clothes that do not tend to rumple, should be placed around them. On top you may put books, notebooks or CDs. After that, the other clothing may be packed that crumples, e. g. shirts and suits. Spare the borders for solid and non fragile things like shoes.

 Last of all you should pack the items that you may need as soon as you arrive at the airport. That way you will not be compelled to turn the whole suitcase over to find something.

  While packing you may put plastic bags in between your clothing : doing so will make them slide and will prevent them from wrinkling.

                                               AND FINALLY…

Be optimistic. Even if none of the above turns out to be useful during your packing, do not get anxious. If the worst comes to the worst, you can always take a second suitcase.