THE SUMMER season has finally arrived, which means millions of people around the world will be jetting off abroad to soak up some sun.
But as Brits get ready to explore different cultures abroad and tourists are flocking to the UK, pickpockets are keeping their eyes peeled for potential victims.
Every year, thousands of holidaymakers are pickpocketed while on holiday, with valuable items including cash, credit and debit cards, as well as phones.
Now, with the holiday season in full swing, one savvy fashionista has come to rescue with the ultimate solution.
What’s more, not only will the cheap trick prevent sneaky hands from going through your purse but it will also instantly elevate your bag.
The best part? Chances are, you already have the necessary item needed for the trick – especially if you have long hair.
The simple hack was shared online by TikToker @kiamoments, who revealed how a basic hairclip worked wonders to prevent your zip from opening.
In the video, Kia demonstrated the easy trick on the on-trend crossbody bag – however, as long as the strap is thick enough, any bag should work just fine.
According to the savvy holiday-goer, you should take the claw clip and slide one of its plastic ‘teeth’ through the tiny opening on top of the zip.
Once done, simply attach the rest of the clip around the strap and you’re good to go and explore the local area.
In the clip, which has since racked up more than a staggering 960k views in just one day, Kia also proved that it was impossible to move the zip – unless you remove the claw clip first.
The bright fashionista wrote in the caption: ”Easy tip how to protect yourself from pickpockets while travelling.”
Another pro tip when travelling is, of course, to keep the bag in front of you, she added in the comments.
‘Good idea’
As close to a million TikTokers watched the video, dozens flooded to comments, with the clip amassing almost 32k likes.
Holiday packing tips
Jemma Solomon, aka The Label Lady has got 5 packing tips to help you get organised for your next holiday.
1. Write a list
Think about all the essentials you need to take with you; suncream, medicine, a few games for the kids, beach towels, and write everything in one list, which you can tick off as you add it to your suitcase.
Or for complete ease, try Google’s AI app – Gemini – which will create a list for you and help you not over pack.
2. Involve your kids
Jemma said: “My girls are getting older, they’re 11 and nine, and they enjoy helping to pack. So I send them a list, and say ‘this is what you need’ and they follow the list.
“And then I give them a rucksack each – and say to them ‘you can have whatever you want in there as long as it’s not liquid’, and they can take that on the plane. And that’s their ‘home away from home’ items.”
3. Try a hack or two
She said: “I think they all work, but for different reasons – and you’ve just got to pick the right one for your trip.
“Rolling your clothes is really good to stop your clothes from getting creases. And if you’re trying to get a lot of items into your case, it’s a space saver.
“Packing cubes are great – for example, I’m going on holiday with my three kids and we’re all using the same suitcase for our clothes.
“These handy compartments let you separate your clothes, toiletries and tech into designated cubes, maximising luggage space by keeping your items compressed and neatly stacked.
“I love taking them abroad with the family and it means my kids can easily take charge of their own items once we’ve arrived.”
4. Decant beauty products
Do you really need to take full-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner with you? The beauty industry has evolved so much, you can now buy shampoo bars or sheets – which are much lighter and smaller.
Or, if you’ll be popping to the shops when you’re abroad, consider buying some items when you arrive.
5. Get organised before you come home
Jemma said: “When you repack on holiday [before coming home], the trick is to separate clean from dirty clothes.
“Also pack it in some form of order – so lights, darks, colours for items that need washing, or if you wash your clothes by person in the household, piles for each person.
“Then you can put it straight into the washing machine. Do it straight away, don’t leave it.”
But while some were impressed with the solution, others weren’t so convinced.
One said: ”I bought small Carabineer. Works better than this I would assume.”
A second chimed in: ”Good idea, but I would definitely get it stuck and would never be able to undo it.”
”Fashion is always the key,” someone else said.
”Wait till you find out some cut open the bags,” a sceptic commented.
”Wait till they just grab your bag and run away,” a viewer penned.
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