My travel outfit and essentials

I really don't fly that much but a recent trip to HK got me thinking about what items do ones really need when they fly. As I don't have the luxury of flying business or first class...yet! (one day... one day.... ) I don't get to have a roomy seat (or should I say roomy bed?!) and have to endure almost sitting up the whole flight. I have tried to pack items that will make my flight as comfortable as it can be. 


I have no patience when it comes to flying and any tiny thing will have me very frustrated. One of the biggest frustration for me is sitting close to a crying baby.... On my flight back from S'pore to Melbourne, I had not one not two but FIVE babies around me and they took turns cry and scream. I can totally understand  there is really nothing you can do because that is what babies do. But it was pretty frustrating for me to even fall asleep with all these crying around me for a good 8 hours... and I had earphones on! 


Anyway rant over, so this is what I wore at the last HK trip:

(Witchery crop jacket, Temt navy harem style pants, Chanel CC necklace)

* The harem pants are so comfortable and lucky sweat pants/harem pants are in this year, so I can wear it w/o being too casual. I don't know I still feel uncomfortable flying in trackies...
* I would always carry a light jacket even to a tropical country, this 3/4 sleeve crop jacket is from Witchery SS10/11 I will bring a shawl for extra warmth and socks to wear on the plane as my feet always gets cold.
* Witchery top again very comfortable and the Chanel necklace IMo kinda style up the outfit so it is not too meh.
* trusty YSL Downtown not shown in the photo it fits so much and extremely light...

(I don't know why such face... stupid much?) 

For my other essentials in the bag, other than the passports/glasses/phone. I will pack the below. I used an A5 document bag which is much more durable than what they give you at the airport)

(By Terry Light expert, Smashbox under eye brightener, Nars Super Organsm, Make-Up Forever aqua eyes, Rosebud slave, Prescrptives super flight cream & Neutrogena fine fairness uv lotion)

* By Terry light expert: love this dewy foundation even it is expensive for the amount the tube holds. It is portable and easy to blend. I use very little just to even out the skintone and it smells great.
* Smashbox under eye brightener: Must cover the dark circles, I don't know anyone who doesn't have dark circles after a long flight. This is a sample I got. Don't love it but does the job.
* Nars Super organism: can be a bit over the top during normal days but really comes in handy when I need to brighten the face up esp make up is so minimal.
* MUF eyeliner: best one I have used, glide on easily and doesn't smudge.
* Rosebud Slave: I used it on my lips, cuticles or dry patches on the face. Love the rosy scent.
* Prescrptives super flight cream: especially formulated to nourish and revive climate - drained skin. It can be used as mask or moisturiser. Perfect. I usually lather a heavy layer as mask after cleansing my face. It is safe to use around the eyes too. This cream really makes a difference for my skin. (my face still look horrible with the dark circles. damn no sleeping)
* Neutrogena Fine Fairness UV lotion (SPF 50+ PA +++): I think you can only get this from Asia. I love the high SPF and it is very light & watery. Might be a tad too dry for Aussie land but perfect for hot humid HK. Always crucial to have sunscreen on.
* Neutrogena make up wies: (not in photo)I really love this product because my face feels so refreshed afterwords compare to other brands I have tried. This is especially handy when I am stuck at the window seat and too lazy to get out.


Voila, time for holiday. :)


I tend to try drinking as much water as I can without visiting the toilet because I hate to keep on asking people to let me pass through. I usually give the air plane food a miss also. And it might come as a shock from me but I don't drink alcohol either for my skin's sake. I tried to sleep and immerse myself on the in flight enterainment. I think the best scenario for me would be, onto the plane, have water, clean my face and put mask on, sleep and wake up on arrival un-interrupted. But this never happens..... boo........ 


This a a long post... maybe I will end it with everyone's favourite, Mr. Muffie. He was watching me taking photos for this post but I think he got so bored so he dozed off....