Like many travelers,
I find myself constantly adjusting between worlds...
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Whether it be a posh tea room in a bustling city in the first-world,
or a lush tropical setting in a remote third-world setting...
when we travel, our senses {& our standards} are always adjusting.
We dress up for dinner.
We dress down for the market.
We have our hair blown out for a brunch.
We throw our hair up for a jeep ride in the sun.
From hiking boots to spikey heels...
the most satisfied travelers are, most definitely,
those who can adapt to our these environments.
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And most of the time,
these environments offer us unappealing showers in a dim-lit bathroom...
and a personal longing for a footed tub.
Any traveler would agree,
than our Western Culture demands.
I've learned to be lower maintenance because of it:
I wash my hair about once a week,
I keep my make up to a small bag that fits in my purse,
& I re-wear my clothes like it's nobody's business...
& I don't always shower every day.
{Go on & judge me... but I'm highly confident in my lack of body odor.}
So when you find yourself on the road
{or simply on an overnight flight}
try a few of my favorite fixes
to have you feeling first-world clean
when your beauty regime is on the third-world scene.
Tresemme Dry Shampoo | Asprey Purple Water Perfume £45 | Banana Republic Tights | Susan Posnick ColorFlo $64.00 | Target Eye Make Up Remover $3.75 | |
What's the first thing you ditch on the fly?
Any great advice or products you can recommend?
I find travel sized baby powder to be great (can be used as dry shampoo) and bare escentuals mineral foundation is easy/provides great coverage!
ReplyDeletesmart traveler you are. i find a tiny sample of van clef at my ready to use as a sort of smelling salts...in case I happen to pass out from any sort of foul oder. fantastic images.
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That picture at the top is beautiful! I find that perfume is usually the first to go, in lieu of scented lotion. It does the same job and I can usually get it onto flights in a carry on.
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Love it! Great tips. ALso, I'm quite the fan of wearing leggings or tights to cover up any lack of time to shave the legs... poor Justin.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a world class traveler, but I definitely skip a shower every once in a while. Shhhh
ReplyDeleteI have to have makeup remover on hand, I hate when I sleep in mascara and can't get all of it off! So I tend to pack the remover wipes because they don't get taken from airport security! Sometimes I ditch my perfume and just rely on deodorant!
ReplyDeleteEvian mineral water spray! i don't get on a plane without it. Plane air is so gross and drying, it's a great pick me up to spritz on right before you land to help you look a little more fresh faced. it's also great for a little blast of cool water when you're at the beach, or anywhere that's a little warm. dry shampoo is a god send!
ReplyDeleteThose little oil pad papers are a must for me on a 5+ hour flight. give England a smooch for me!
ReplyDeleteHaha I love the hairy leg camo! :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite beauty item is Jojoba Oil. It is a multipurpose item for me. When I have to travel for work and can only take a carry-on that's what I take.
It can work as a night moisturizer, eye make up remover, and body lotion.