9 Tips on How to Dress on a Plane…

I was over at AllWomenStalk when I saw this article on how to dress on a plane.
I think it's a shame that sleepwear-like casual attire has become the travel standard of so many, that it has become acceptable to visit another city or country dressed like a homeless person just because "it's comfortable".
Pajamas are for bed, and an airport/airplane is not a bed or any kind of private space you can pretend is a bed. Look polished at all times. Do it for yourself.



Whether you’re flying for two hours or ten, it’s important that you look the part when you get on, and off, the plane.

Plan your plane outfit as carefully as you plan your holiday looks, and you’ll have a much more comfortable ride!

1. Appearances matter …

Wherever you are, appearances matter, even more so when you’re on a plane. Dress well, and you’ll be the first person considered for an upgrade if one becomes available, and air stewardesses will respond more positively to you. Make sure you look the part!!

2. Do not wear a tracksuit …

However comfortable it is, tracksuits never look good. Even designer tracksuits shouldn’t be worn while traveling. Pick your boarding outfit carefully. Well fitting, tailored trousers will look smart as well as being comfortable, or a smart pair of dark colored jeans. If you are on a very long flight, you can always change into sweatpants when you’re on your way!

3. Wear cashmere …

Cashmere is soft, comfortable and stylish. Wearing a light pink, cream or white cashmere jumper will look classy and ensure you’ll be comfortable for the entire flight. You could also wear a large cashmere scarf, but again stick to pale, neutral colors.

4. Wear ballet flats …

Ballet shoes are available in so many colors and styles now that whatever you’ve chosen to wear there will be a perfect style available. They will be more comfortable and stylish than trainers, and will hurt your feet a lot less than heels!! You can also slip them off if you want to relax your feet, and they don’t take up much room if you want to swap footwear just before you get off.

5. Don’t forget big sunglasses …

Whether you sleep all the way through or you don’t sleep at all, nobody looks their best while on flights. Good quality sunglasses will protect your eyes from the harsh lights, making it easier to sleep, and preventing puffed up eyes. My sunglasses are always the first thing I pack, they make me look effortlessly stylish during the flight and are lifesavers when I’m being too lazy to put my make up back on!

6. Make Up!

Get a cute make up bag and make sure you pack it with essentials. When you get on board, you’ll need to take off your make up, and moisturize a couple of times during your flight. Toothpaste and a toothbrush will keep you feeling fresh, and make sure you’ve got some deodorant. And of course check that you’ve got make up to put back on before you get off!! It’s worth checking the current guidelines on what you can take onboard, and check all your make up passes.

7. A clutch …

Just something simple and chic that will hold your money, your credit cards and your tickets. Make sure it’s in a neutral color and will go will all of your outfits.

8. A well sized bag …

The Louis Vuitton speedy was made for this purpose. A bag that’s big enough to hold your clutch, your make up bag, your iPod, your phone, magazines and books is a must to keep everything together and organized. Again, stick to stylish, neutral tones.

9. Don’t forget about socks …

Make sure you have warm, comfortable socks on, however long your flight lasts. You could also invest in a pair of special flight socks, which maintain circulation in your legs.
By now, you should be ready to fly. Get a good night’s sleep and check your flight time and when you have to be at the airport the night before, and have fun!

Shu Uemura Brightening Cleansing Oil (Dammit!)

Ugh! I swear, it never fails that Avyanka or Alicia will post about something that I was just about to get to! Thanks Avyanka.(If you could see me I'm sticking my tongue out at you.)
Anyway, I bought Shu Uemura's Brightening Cleansing Oil about 2 weeks ago, and I've just been waiting to see what the results were before I wrote about it. I can say first hand that I really like the oil cleanser. I consider myself to have oily skin, so I was a bit apprehensive about rubbing any extra grease on my face, but it rinses very clean, leaving your skin soft. It is also excellent at removing makeup, especially mascara. Removing my eyeliner is always a bitch though and it continues to be that way.
So there are about 10 different cleansing oils, with varying ingredients that you can choose for your skin type. I chose this brightening one because it was supposed to remove any dark spots (like from a fading blemish) and brighten dull skin. I have noticed nothing of the sort, but that is not to say this is not a good product, I just think I would try a different formulation when I buy it again. Probably the pink one which is made for oily skin.

Final say, It's a keeper just for its basics. Removes makeup, moisturizes, leaves skin soft and clears pores. It's the "extras" I'm unsure of. Also, your hands and face have to be completely dry when you apply it, which is more annoying than it sounds. Trust me.

High Performance Cleansing Oil

LIMITED EDITION CLEANSING OIL

How many times have you ladies went out and had a full face of makeup on with tons of black eyeliner and too many coats of mascara to count, and then when you come home tired you just can't seem to take it all off. I constantly have a bad case of raccoon eye and resort to rubbing my eyes so many times with make up remover that the skin around my eyes start to feel dry. This is not a good thing to do because the skin around your eyes is very delicate and drying out this area can lead to premature aging ... not a good look. With this in mind shu uemura has reformulated their original cleansing oil and bring to you a new cleansing oil that will remove your makeup gently even if it is waterproof with out stripping or damaging your skin. The cleansing oil is both a makeup remover and a cleanser. It contains Camellia Oil for rejuvenation and Ginger Root Oil to fight skin damage. The bottles are also marked by uemura himself with calligraphy. It is suitable for all skin types and you will definitely feel better about washing your makeup off with this stuff. Just the thought of a cleansing oil sounds so soothing doesn't it?

Give it a shot and let me know what you think.

Coquito Bubble Stuff.

Gm Ladies. So you say it's too early in the morning to be talking about coquito? LOL..... well this is not your abuela's coquito, it is Honeycat Coquito Bubble Stuff... For those of you who aren't so familiar with coquito; it is the tastiest treat that Latinos drink during the holidays ... it is like coconut flavored eggnog spiked with rum.... mmmmmm. It is soooo good! I got word of this bubble stuff from Latina.com and had to spread the word. I don't bubble bath too often - but there is nothing like drawing a warm bath and soaking your old tired bones in some bubbles that will make your skin soft and your muscles relaxed!
Here is a cute note from the Honeycat Cosmetics site:

COQUITO bubble stuff/bubble bath
Hola baby! Honeycat has a new treat that's oh, so sweet. I'm all a quiver just talking about it. Coquito! Rum, Coconut, Honey and a hint of milk...oooh, I like that! This super creamy bubble bath with Vitamin E, Milk Proteins, and Shea Butter, will make your skin soft, sexy and sassy. Believe me, I know sexy!

Visit www.honeycatcosmetics.com for some Coquito.