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Simply Holiday..further refinements....

23/9/2012

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Thank you so much for your comments and tips on travelling light. (Check out www.onyabags.co.uk - thank you Sarah.)

I do seem to have a lot to say on this topic, but my thinking is that if I really refine it and think it through thoroughly I won't have to tax my wee brain every time I travel! So, with that in mind the make-up bag and the sponge bag:

I went along to the Bobbi Brown stand in a department store when I found a voucher for their new range of long lasting make up (see post 18 April 2012). It was fun having my make up done - the first time I'd done that. It really does last all day so a few minutes in the morning and that's it....and my travel make up kit now consists of:
1 foundation/moisturiser/sunscreen all-in-one (I like Origins)
1 eye shadow in a neutral colour
1 brow powder and brush
1 eye liner pencil, sharpener and cotton bud to smudge
1 mascara
1 lipstick (another in backpack - I have one pinkish and one peachy)
tweezers

In the sponge bag are mini bottles of shampoo, make up remover, shower gel and body cream. I saved little empty bottles and decanted my favourites into them. Toothbrush and mini tube of toothpaste. (Boots do a range of travel sizes of lots of things - I'm looking for a mini deodorant without parabens). A facecloth, blister plasters just in case, medicines, cotton buds, nailfile, hairbrush. My favourite perfume is in a heavy glass bottle but I missed having it, so will ask nicely for a tiny bottle of it for Christmas....

Tomorrow the suitcase..
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chris link
23/9/2012 08:14:25 am

Have you tried the stick deodorant called Salt of the Earth? You get it in the Eco shop in two sizes, and the travel size lasts months. I find it effective and gentle on the skin, and it has no smell at all.

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Freda
23/9/2012 09:18:44 am

Brilliant. Thank you Chris!

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lucent imagery link
23/9/2012 01:06:48 pm

I am now searching for a new foundation/moisturiser/sunscreen in one. My challenge at the moment is that I've become allergic to sunscreen and haven't found one yet that I don't react to! I've had a travelling lighter blog post drafted for some time, perhaps I should finish it. One of my tips is to travel with clothes that are on their last days. Then I can dispose of them throughout the holiday when they officially retire! Thank you for your grateful list, I loved reading it. It means so much to me when others share their feelings in response to my words. Enjoy your week!

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Freda
23/9/2012 07:26:41 pm

Allergies really are a challenge. Disposing of clothes as you go - ie getting lighter as you go, is a novel idea! I look forward to reading your travelling light post too!

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