I am off to Fire Island next week for some well deserved fun in the sun. This is good news but it does leave me in a quandary: How does a girl who wears make-up everyday pack lightly so that she still looks natural and polished without the fuss? I am of the belief that fuss is necessary, without looking like you fussed. Is it possible for a fussy girl to be de-fussed from her routine?

We shall see. I will test out some pretty, portable products from Avon’s Mark. They are so well-priced, you feel like you are purchasing sample products. And the size is perfect since I will be tossing everything willy-nilly into my day-bag. Let’s leave organization behind!! Let’s be gorgeous heathens for a week!

In my bag:

• mark C-Thru-U Beautifying Sheer Tint. Oil Free sheer makeup with SPF 15. Contains grape seed, green tea extracts and Vitamins A, C and E. Price: $8.00

• mark Shimmer Bars. Italian baked shimmer bars for eyes and cheeks. Blend shades together for a shimmering glow. Price: $6.00 (Note: The baby-sized version of this are the Shimmer Cubes for only $5.00)

• mark Kiss Therapy Super Soothing Lip Balm in Sheer Peach. So pretty in a pink tin. Beautiful color. Contains rose extract, honey and Vitamin E. Price: $4.00

• mark Pop In Color Lip Gloss. These are so candy! They come in little paint-pots that look like something out of a paint-by-number kit. Love these. Especially the perfect rosy nude in Nude-pop. Price: Price: $5.00