Packing for Winter

Hey guys :)

So winter is approaching and I kind of have plans to go somewhere (yay). 

This time though, I decided to travel lightly and challenged myself to a single carry-on luggage for all my clothes.

I've been looking through a lot of packing videos and so I'm gonna post a series of videos I think are the best. 

This video was chosen for two reasons:

1. It's good for listing down good basic winter stuff to pack. The packing style can be more economical, but it is a pretty good straightforward video on the essentials.

2. The luggage used is within the luggage allowance of my flight.

So here's a list of the stuff packed for a 5-day 4-night trip during winter:

4 long sleeved shirts

2 pairs of jeans

1 knit dress (can be used for day/night)

3 evening dresses+2 pairs of tights

4 pairs of thick knees socks (awesome tip. Must keep in mind!)

2 scarves to accessorise

1 bathing suit

2 pairs of pyjamas

1 pair of heels

1 pair of sneakers

1 pair of knee-high boots (worn on the plane)

Check out the video below for a full tutorial:

Hope this helps guys!

Weird and Wonderful I

Some weird and wonderful tools for future travels~

Peeing device for ladies. Practical for camping, hiking or on-the-go travel and keeps you dry and hygenic. Plus points for being easy to use, easy to clean and carry.

©  SheWee

Portable electronic device charger. One of my favourites as it runs entirely on solar energy. Doubles as a flashlight too! © Waka Waka Light

Weird and Wonderful II coming soon!

Airplane Beauty Regime Part 4!

Click here to read the previous post in this series :)

So my own beauty regime is close to the video tutorial I posted before:

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Start off by wiping the face clean with water / toner (best choice) / face spray

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With clean hands, apply a thin layer of cream mask. If  there is acne, apply some acne cream / gel and skip the mask on these areas.

☼ If  using sheet mask, don't throw the extra essence as the mask can be soaked in it again / it can be massaged into the skin.

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Start applying hand cream all over the arms and neck, especially dry spots if you have any. Mine are my elbows.

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Repeat step 2 throughout the flight, especially when the mask feels like its drying out. Put on your eye mask and catch up on some sleep~

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About an hour or half before landing, wipe off the cream mask with water / toner (still best choice) / face spray. Move to step 6.

☼ If using sheet mask, discard the mask and keep rubbing in the essence. Using (most) sheet masks don't require you to wash off the essence anyway. 

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Apply a thin layer of moisturiser on your face 

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Some additional products you may use are eye cream / gel, lip balm and acne cream / gel. These are not for moisturising but are for target areas on the face which are more sensitive.

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Don't forget to do them all with after washing your hands (hand sanitizer works too) as the airplane is a dirty bacteria infested place.

Hope this helps for all beauty-conscious travellers out there ♥ xo

Airplane Beauty Regime Part 3!

Click here to read Part 2 of the series :) 

Products seen here:

1. Sasa Bulgarian Rose Whitening Mask

A sheet mask that is extremely fragrant and leaves your face with a slight glow after use

2. Sasa Rice Bran Antioxidant Mask

Used this during my excruciating long haul, and it made my skin feel really cleansed

3. Palmer's Olive Butter Formula

4. Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula

Towards the end of my trip at UK, my legs (shins) got extra dry and started to itch, so I tried several moisturisers for relief. This butter worked like magic. If you ever have the same problem, use this butter formula!

5. L'Occitane Cream Mask

A good alternative if you feel conscious about using sheet masks in a crowded space. This mask glides smoothly and doesn't have an annoying sticky feel. I applied it frequently, especially when it started drying out on my face. I even slept with this mask on.

6. L'Occitane Moisturizing Face Lotion with organic olive tree extracts

A good finish after using the cream mask, though the smell is a little strong and distinct.

For a step-by-step of my Airline Beauty Regime, stay tuned!

Airplane Beauty Regime Part 2!

Ever since I watched this video, I've been inspired to turn my flight experiences into my very own spa sessions <3

This is such a good idea I don't know why I never thought of it. I barely have time to pamper myself now; having a DIY spa 30,000 feet in the air with 12+ hours alone is a beauty revelation!

Here are some stuff I took onboard the flight to create my own spa session:

Top photo: 

1. ZA Energy Mist with Vitamin B. This is used to wipe the mask off my face. It comes in handy especially when the bathroom (sink) is hard to go to.

2. L'Occitane Dry Skin Hand Cream. This hand cream is sample-sized, which is a life saver  when travelling.

3. Darphin Redness Relief Recovery Cream. This is my everyday moisturiser which I can't live without so it had to come with me.

Bottom photo*: 

Before I explain the products in this photo, let me introduce my very own formula for flight spas, which is

the 2Ms - Mask and Moisturiser

Here's why this formula works:

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It's a really practical and effective formula, especially for those who are less fussy and want to have a simple beauty regime onboard their flight

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With only face mask and skin moisturiser, be prepared to end your flight with your skin feeling oh-so pampered, so healthy and so moisturized~ 

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Also, take note that I brought several masks and moisturisers only because I wanted to try out different products and also to save for the return flights. I may have missed out using a few, which means bringing only one kind of mask and skin moisturiser is perfectly fine. Just remember to bring enough of them!

I will be explaining the products in the second photo in Airplane Beauty Regime Part 3, so stay tuned! ☺xo

Travel Planning Sites - Part 1

The Internet is my best friend when it comes to planning my travels. These are some sites used on my most recent trip.

Schedule & Activities

www.utrip.com
Thumbs up: The site is very detailed and takes into account all aspects of your travel.
Thumbs down: They only cater for travels in some European countries (booo)

Packing

upl.codeq.info
Thumbs up: Looong and detailed explanation about which items you need / can leave behind.
Thumbs down: May miss out on some personal preferences. (Example: They missed out thermal inner wear for winters below  10°C, which is something I would need)

Finally, some good packing videos for those who have medium to small sized luggage :)

Tip: Your actual best friend to plan travels should be someone who travels the most similar to you. The Internet actually comes second ;)

Stay tuned for part 2!