Pack your troubles away (part 2)

Now that your clothes and accessories are packed, lets start on the lotions and potions that keep us beautiful. 

Conair Travel bottles to decanter your beauty products into. $13

What to pack:

1. An all-in-one make-up pallete. I truly am a Dior addict, so I adore this one! ($75, Sephora)

2. Sunscreen- never go a day without it! I use a tinted moisturiser and sunscreen in one to save room.

3. Moisturising facial mister (great for planes or after a day in the sun.

4.I always pack a sleep mask and ear plugs as you never know how light or noisy the hotel might be.
5. Toothbrush and toothpaste (I keep the little kits from my dentist and take a fresh pack  with me)
6-8.Cleanser, body wash, shampoo and conditioner.
9. Body Sunscreen and after-sun lotion.

Tips:

Visit Sephora before you go and ask for samples of under-eye lotions, concealers or fun eye shadow colors. Then you have ready-to-travel size make up.

Don't forget your ipod and some external speakers, for the hotel room, or morning jogs.

Pack doubles of certain items such as contacts and sunglasses.

Dont forget your Camera!!!

Love and sights-to-see,

Kerry the Momster

I "bought" all this for nothing!

My first shopping trip to a mall since starting my buy-less year was anxiety inducing to say the least.I ha to go to one of my favorite malls (The outdoor Pembroke Gardens Mall, for those of you familiar with South Florida) to pick up a bracelet that had been fixed for my mother. My heart started racing in the parking lot, knowing I would see so many things I would want but would not be able to get that "new, glowy, just bought" feeling.

After picking up the bracelet, I walked past Sephora and had to go in. I tried on so many different colors and lotions and the ladies there were so helpful as usual. I felt  bit guilty though taking up their time, knowing I wouldn't be buying anything. Still I walked out of there with 4 little plastic vials of samples (gratis) for my upcoming trip to the Keys.

Philosophy: Hope In A Tinted Moisturizer

Nars Illuminator "Orgasm"

Caudalie Vinexpert Anti-Ageing Serum Eyes And Lips- I love this brand!!

Soap and Glory: Super-Colour Sexy Mother Pucker™ Lip Plumping Gloss

 

With new goodies in hand, I strolled the baby over the Barnes and Noble for some free magazine reading. I got my fix of celeb gossip, art inspiration and read some books to the baby too.
Then we enjoyed the sunshine and cool weather strolling through the streets snacking on pre-packed lunch.

So it wasn't consumer "free" but it was free and fun and I feel accomplished.

Love and freebies,
Kerry the Momster