Nic's Hen Party Hand Luggage

We are all getting very excited because it is just a few weeks until we all jet off to Amsterdam for Nic's Hen Party (14 of us).  It got me thinking about products to pack to suit airline regulations for hand luggage.

For a quick airport exit we have decided to only take hand luggage. Which means minimal product to stay within the weight restrictions and also the rules for UK flights require that only 100ml liquid per product can be carried onto the aircraft.

 MAC do some great little travel skin care products called MAC Sized to go.

 

 These can be purchased individually and include cleansers and moisturisers to suit your skin type all within the 100ml rule for liquids.
I will be taking the Demi wipes, Oil Control Lotion and I just love the mini Fix+ which is great to refresh your skin during flights.
There is also the cutest little weeny Strobe cream which is a great radiance booster to the skin.
Radiance is definitely something my skin will be needing after a weekend of mayhem in Amsterdam!

Any other liquids,creams or pastes that are in large containers can be decanted into smaller travel bottles. Boots and Superdrug do some good ones as do Muji (my personal favorite).

 

I've also found some great mini body cream, shower gels and roll on deodorants from Boots. All packed into a little bag in case of spillages.

 I plan on decanting my own shampoo and conditioner into travel bottles but for those of you lucky enough to get away without having to wash your hair daily there are the mini Batiste dry shampoo sprays.

Not forgetting our beloved Travalo perfume atomizers which the Pixiwoo team always have in our handbags.

They are easy to fill up from any of your favourite fragrances and also provide hours of entertainment. 'Guess the fragrance' being a very popular game amongst us.


So excited, Stay tuned on Twitter and Facebook for embarrassing photos live and direct from Amsterdam.
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Packed to go

MAC travel retail have touched on something just a little bit genius with their 'Look in a box' sets available in 'Girl Next Door', 'A Very Stylish Girl' and 'Rocker Chick'.
As the name suggests 'Look In A Box' is exactly that. You choose the look and everything you need to create it can be found in the box. (minus foundation) These are the perfect airport purchase when you realise that you forgot to pack your make-up bag.

 GIRL NEXT DOOR
e/s Grand Entrance (Peachy Nude)
e/s Smoke & Diamonds (Silver taupe)
Belightful Iridescent Powder
Cremesheen in Deelight (neutral)
Zoom Lash Mascara (black)

A VERY STYLISH GIRL
e/s Dreammaker (Light Gold)
e/s Glamour Check (Deep Copper)
Golden Bronzing Powder
Cremesheen - Looks Like Sin (Beige)
Zoom Lash Mascara (black)

ROCKER CHICK (featured)
e/s Electra (Silver w icy shimmer)
e/s Black Tied (Black w Silver sparkle)
Lipstick in Hue (Soft Pale Pink)
Lipglass in Oyster Girl (Freshwater pink)
Eye Kohl in Smoulder
Dazzle Lash (Black)

Other products of note: 6 eyeshadow palettes - available in Warm Smoky (featured) and Cool Smoky

   

WARM SMOKY PALETTE
Shroom, Naked Lunch, Greensmoke, Tempting, Showstopper and Stormy Love.
COOL SMOKY PALETTE
Satin Taupe, Beauty Marked, Carbon, Seedy Pearl, Tendersmoke, and A Brown Suit.

Rome

After working away from home for a while it has completely slipped my mind to post all the deets on my recent trip to Rome.
I have been to lots of beautiful cities but none that took my breath away quite like Rome. The history is everywhere,  you don't even have to look for it, it finds you. Walking down any street, you turn a corner and you see the most amazing historical buildings.

Trevi Fountain

Colosseum

Inside the Colosseum

Pantheon

Vatican

This is the amazing apartment we stayed in.  This apartment was used in last years Britain's Next Top Model.