The Hawaii Traveler

Honolulu Airport, 1969
When you’re getting dressed after going through airport security, do you ever wonder if there was another way?  When you open your carry-on to place your Ziplock-clad fluids and gels into their place on the assembly line, does it look like you’ve just overturned a Liliputian Sephora into the bin? Or do you tend to, like me, pack in such a way that causes everything to jettison from your bag the second you open the zipper? (In other words, do you suffer from ejectile dysfunction?) Until teleporters are invented, maybe there is another way.
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If you’d rather go hunting with Dick Cheney than make your pilgrimage to the mall to buy a swimsuit, take heart. You’re not alone.   This age-old source of agony, low self-esteem, and frustration was the inspiration behind the iVillage Trauma-Free Swimsuit Buying guide.  I’ve added a few of my own pointers below, in the spirit of commiseration and empathy.  After all, we’ve all been there.
First off, it’s cut, not color that makes the difference in a flattering suit. (Are you a summer or a winter? The answer is: Who cares?) Although it’s true that black is slimming, what’s most …read more

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