(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 05, 2009 ) Henderson, NV - As model Lindy Kwock considers what to pack for her to New York's Fashion Week, she knows she must pack smart. (Fashion Week begins on Friday, February 13, 2009, this year so she must get her packing list completed and stick to it.)

Kwock will cover the event this year as a correspondent, not a runway model, so she will assemble a wardrobe that includes shoes, clothing and grooming products that can do double duty.

After logging nearly a million miles as a fashion model and talent scout, Kwock has learned how to pack a one-week wardrobe into one medium-size bag for an assignment like Fashion Week, and to survive with a rolling carry-on for a quick week-end scouting assignment. Here are a few packing tips from this female road warrior:

Learning to pack lighter is an art. It is necessary to train yourself to think of what you don't need.

Months or weeks before your trip, begin to assemble a travel-worthy wardrobe that includes good-looking walking shoes, lightweight and wrinkle-resistant fabrics along with items you can layer and recombine.

Kwock believes that creating a detailed packing list is one of her keys to successful light packing. She makes her list and then sticks to it. And, she generally plans to carry her list on the trip in case her baggage is lost or stolen -- the list will help with insurance claims.

If you are new to travel, research and buy luggage made for frequent travelers. Look for lightweight, but sturdy, baggage. Online luggage seller Ebags.com offers weight statistics on all bags and a search feature for lightweight luggage.

As time gets closer to your travel date, check the forecast for your destination and repack accordingly. And, it is always a good idea to ask your hotel staff which items they supply.

When it comes to wardrobe, choose garments made of silk or synthetic blends. They're comparably lighter weight, resist wrinkles and wash and dry quickly.

Kwock, a native Californian, began her career in high fashion runway and fashion/commercial print work in San Francisco, then gradually diversified into other markets such as Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Taiwan in order to utilize her ability to speak 5 languages. Her portfolio includes national television commercials, voice-overs, fitness and swimsuit modeling. Five years ago Kwock added on-camera coaching, pageant training, and talent scouting on a nationwide level to her resume. Knowing how to pack light for travel is now second nature to her.

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