I'm sure now that it is holidays for most people in Australia, and I bet some lucky ones are going away? When I'm about to go away, I often think 'But what products should you bring? What do I need? Would I need this?' I know the hassle, so this is what I would take away on break.
Make-up:
If your going to be in a hotel or going to the beach or the city, I understand that sometimes, makeup is just a hassle. I'm sure we've all gone away with your entire makeup collection and you know you won't need it, but yet, 'just in case...' pops into your head and then you have to shove it all into your bag and it won't fit. So, I always pack:
Paper Me Pretty on the go Mattifier Sheets: This product, created by the Mary-Kate and Ashley line, is a must have. It is basically a packet the size of your palm and inside is a blue, almost crape paper texture, which you can just wipe all over your face. Powder, what power? It is almost like blotting paper, and it's great to just shove into your pocket on the go and school. They also come in a range of other sheets like blush, just swipe and go.
Maybelline Baby Lips Coloured Lip Balms: Yeah, so these are a favourite of mine. I'm sure we have all heard of them, but the good thing about the coloured ones, is that they moisturize your lips and add a colour, which means you don't have to pack a lipstick, lip gloss and a lip balm. All in one handy tube. They come in a range of colours and are really affordable. I love these because they are long lasting and provide a great colour to your lips.
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Eye shadow Palettes: When traveling, I recommend to take one, yes one, small palette of assorted natural eye shadows. I don't have a link, as people have eye shadows that they prefer and I'm one that likes only one and stick with one. Natural eye shadows are nice as they can be doubled up and can be worn in so many ways. I recommend finding one that has a range of light to dark colours so that can double up as highlight or eyeliner. The one I take is one by Elizabeth Arden, although I don't know the name of it as the label has worn off due to me using it and taking it everywhere. It is so handy.
Clothes:
Yes, clothes. I understand the pain.Will it be cold, will it be hot, will I go swimming, will it rain, will we be going out to dinner? So here is what I would take with me for those 'just in case...' moments:
A Scarf. You might be like, but I'm not going to the snow? Yes, but scarfs can be so handy, no matter what the situation. I would recommend finding one that's a bit wider, so it can be a simple day scarf, then switch it to go over your shoulders and act as a throw over. If you watch Michelle Phan's video that she made on other uses for scarfs, you can see that they are super handy.
Bed socks: Is it just me or do my feet always get cold? So bed socks are the perfect solution. You can just slip them on and forget, not to mention the awesome skids you can do on wooden floors. I always pack them cause, you never know? I find that when my feet get cold, I can't sleep, then if I can't sleep, I'm grumpy, and if I'm grumpy, well.... It's not pretty.
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Entertainment:
If you are camping in the middle of no where, or your catching a plane, guess what that means? No WiFi, no service, no YouTube, no Facebook, no Twitter. For some that's a bore, so here is somethings I recommend to pass the time.
Good Book: Books are a must have, in case it's raining, or you can't get to bed or just to do something on the trip to or from. I can't leave anywhere without a book, so at the moment I'm reading If I Stay by Gayle Forman, which is so far really good. Yes, I am kinda late to jump on the band wagon, but hey, no one cares... do they?
Notebook: You know, just to scribble in. I like to take them away with me just in case I remember or think of something, so I can take note, recount my day and to just scribble in if I'm bored.
So yeah, that's it for now. I have noticed a few more people are reading my blog, which is nice and just so great to know that people are reading the content I write. So please stay tuned.... that would be a nice. If you are going anywhere exciting now or soon, tell me in the comments!
That's it for now...
C xx
