Friday, May 31, 2013

What Goes On Board

Do you know what to take on board your long haul flight
to make sure you arrive at the other end
looking glam and gorgeous??
Eva Longoria at the airport

If you've taken any international/long haul flights before
you'll know that the customs and immigration lines are filled
with an odd breed of human that have spilled out of and endless
steam of jumbo jets, all ashen and grey and sickly looking,
interspersed with the occasional glam-bomb, who looks
even more fabulous in their midst.

What does she do thats so right? 
click for image credit
She boards her flight well equipt 
and with a plan for a glamorous disembarkation at the other end.

I don't have time for jet-lag and I normally have to roll straight into a business meeting or a social event,
so here's what I take on board to make sure I'm ready to go when I get to the other end.

So here is my carry on bag, packed and ready.
When you fly your body dehydrates, so the biggest part of the equation is keeping extra hydrated, both with water and with skin care.
I drink tons of water. Once I've gone through security I buy the biggest bottles of water I can find. Most airports only have one size, so I buy 2 or 3 of them.
 
I take Neal's Yard organic facial towelettes to cleanse my skin during the flight. Any makeup you've been wearing needs to be removed, especially any foundation/powder products. 
These facial wipes are fabulous, and very gentle.
 
 

My Stephanie Johnson travel cosmetic/toiletry bags have a see through pouch that snaps out, and is ideal for sending makeup and skincare items through the airport xray machines at the security points. I like that everything stays together, and the pouch just snaps back into my toiletry bag when I get to my hotel.
 

Inside the pouch: 
Skin care wise I have NUDE Pro Genius Oil
This one is amazing as it is full of different Omega's, each doing different work on your skin. You only use a couple of drops, and they absorb beautifully into the skin. Pro Genius also seems to enhance anything that goes on top of it, giving your skin extra boost as well as radiance.
Rhonda Allison Drop of Essence  is an amazing hydration product. I reapply it a couple of times throughout the flight. It keeps the skin extra nourished and stops it from drying out.

SkynICELAND Icelandic Relief Eye Pens are the perfect travel companion. The Skyn ICELAND products are designed for stressed skin, and theres nothing quite like a 12 hour flight to stress your skin out! I reapply this light weight but nourishing and invigorating eye cream a couple of times during the flight, mostly because it just feels really nice. And it keeps the eye area nice and soft.

I am obsessed with this wonder cream! When I travel I have tiny tubs of it that go with me.A little goes a long way. I use it as both day and night cream when I fly.

Not shown is facial SPF. During day flights I have a ton on, as the rays that come through the windows are much stronger up there. I'm about to take a night flight, so the SPFs are packed in my checked luggage

I was just given this one - ideal both for lips (which really do dry out on long flights) and also for cuticles. Even after the most fabulous manicure on earth, my cuticles dry out at 35 000 feet, so I use lip balm to keep them soft. Its from Neal's Yard in Covent Garden, so is organic, and super yummy.

Shortly before landing I fix my makeup. It's all about BB Cream. I use Ren BB cream, which gives gorgeous even color, and has so many priming/skin treatment/light diffusing properties - your skin looks amazing.
Next I use Nars Multiples in either Portofino or Orgasm. Eyes, cheeks, lips get a fresh infusion of sheer color, and again the skin just glows and looks radiant. Be sure to use a warm color - the cool pinks can often work against you after a long flight.
Smashbox Halo Highlighting Wand adds a touch more life to the skin. I highlight the cheekbones, and also use it under the eyes along with a dab of peachy concealer to brighten the face.
Julie Hewett Lips  have Camellia Oil in them, making them super smooth and luscious, and extra hydrating.
The colors are exquisite too!
DiorShow mascara  has been my favorite for years. You can really build sensational lashes with it. And after 12 hours inflight, you need serious lashes.

Also with me on every flight is my beige pashmina. Its giant, and its more than 12 years old. Its lightweight, takes up no space at all, and is super warm. It literally goes on every flight I take, so it's been round and round the world more times than you can imagine! Part of having a good flight is being comfortable and warm. A pashmina is ideal. (And beige goes with everything)
Bose around ear headphones. Drown out all noise, and watch movies/listen to music in comfort.

There you have it - what is going on board with me this summer!

xo

Thursday, May 30, 2013

SEafolly 2013 Campaign


Check it out - one of my absolute fave 
Aussie swimwear lines,  Seafolly
Their new campaign features Franco-American model
Camille Rowe, shot in Hawaii by David Gubert.

Seafolly Campaign 2013
Seafolly Campaign 2013
Seafolly Campaign 2013

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Georgia May Jagger for L'Officiel Paris

Is she not just spectacular??
Check out Georgia May Jagger in the new issue
of L'Officiel Paris.

Photographed by Lorenzo Bringheli

Georgia May Jagger L'Officiel Paris Cover

Georgia May Jagger L'Officiel Paris
Georgia May Jagger L'Officiel Paris


Georgia May Jagger L'Officiel Paris



Tuesday, May 28, 2013

International Vogue Covers June 2013

Here's a quick look at some of the international Vogue covers
for June 2013

Vogue Paris cover June 2013
Andreea Dianconu for Vogue Paris shot by Mario Sorrenti

Vogue UK Cover June 2013
                               Kate Moss covers Vogue UK June 2013, shot by Patrick Demarchelier

Vogue Germany cover June 2013
Karmen Pedaru covers Vogue Germany June 2013, by  Alexi Lubomirski

Vogue US Cover June 2013

 Kate Upton covers Vogue USA by Mario Testino

Vogue Netherlands cover June 2013

Doutzen Kroes covers Vogue Netherlands June 2013



Vogue Australia Cover June 2013
 
Candace Swanepoel for Vogue Australia by Patrick Demarchelier 




Vogue Ukraine Cover June 2013
 Karolina Kurkova by Hans Feurer

Vogue Korea cover June 2013
Soo Joo Park covers Vogue Korea June 2013

Vogue China Cover June 2013
 Cara Delvingne covers Vogue China June 2013
Vogue Turkey cover June 2013

 Milla Jovovich covers Vogue Turkey June 2013
Vogue Japan Beauty

Monday, May 27, 2013

Waves In Motion ~ Vogue Japan

Instead of using skimpy swimwear,
makes a super statement in the July issue of Vogue Japan,
by dressing Czech model Magdalena Langrova in 
bold, colorblocked wetsuits
and covered up activewear.

Hair by Didier Malige
Makeup by Serge Hodonou

Waves In Motion
Waves In Motion, Vogue Japan

Waves In Motion, Vogue Japan

Waves In Motion, Vogue Japan


Waves In Motion, Vogue Japan

Waves In Motion, Vogue Japan

Waves In Motion, Vogue Japan

Waves In Motion, Vogue Japan

Waves In Motion, Vogue Japan
 

Friday, May 24, 2013

Douzten Kroes, Golden in L'Oreal L'Or Sunset Collection

Makeup monolith L'Oreal created a special collection
for the 2013 Cannes Film Festival
called L'Or Sunset.
Doutzen Kroes, L'Or Sunset

  Dutch model Doutzen Kroes is the face of the campaign.

Fabulous, non?

Doutzen Kroes, L'Or Sunset

Doutzen Kroes L'Or Sunset

L'Or Sunset

Thursday, May 23, 2013

How To Store Your Perfume

Once they are opened, perfumes can last anywhere from one year to eight years.
There are however, a few tricks to make them last a long time,and to keep the fragrance strong and true.
Here are the guidelines:


Part of the allure of any perfume is the exquisite packaging.
 



Along with fragrance designed to transport you to a more glorious place, designers spent an enormous amount of time and money on the bottles they come in. 



 




They are so beautiful you want to keep them in sight, but thats not always the best idea.








Typically we think of keeping our perfume bottles in the bathroom, but that infact, is the absolute worst place to leave them.
Fragrances are super susceptible to temperature and to humidity, which can make them sharper, or even make them horrible.


 The best place to store them is somewhere dark and cool.



Storing perfumes in the refridgerator can increase their lifespan by up to 50%. (but make sure you keep them away from foods that easily absorb odors)

If not in the refridgerator, at least store them in a cupboard, or in a dark corner of your bedroom, away from direct sunlight, strong lamps and heat.    

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Jac Jagaciak In Swimwear for Vogue Germany June 2013

Polish beauty Jac Jagaciak is in the swim 
in the June 2013 issue of Vogue Germany.

Jac Jagaciak Vogue Germany June 2013

Lensed by Greg Kadel and styled by Nicola Knels
Jagaciak hits the beach in sexy-bomb swimwear.
Makeup by Mariel Barrera
Hair by Ward Stegerhoek    

Jac Jagaciak, Vogue Germany

Jac Jagaciak, Vogue Germany

Jac Jagaciak, Vogue Germany

Jac Jagaciak, Vogue Germany

Jac Jagaciak, Vogue Germany

Jac Jagaciak, Vogue Germany


Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Josephine Skriver for Eurowoman Magazine

Don't all these squares make you think of Twiggy in the 60's??
Josephine Skriver, Eurowoman Magazine


Actually, that was the plan.
Danish model Josephine Skriver
dons a selection of pieces from Louis Vuitton spring 2013,
styled for her by Gertrud Bondelykke
for the new issue of DenmarkEurowoman Magazine.

Makeup artist Sarah Rostrup gives her
sharp cheekbones and fierce eyeliner,
while hairstylist Mette Thorsgaard slicks her locks back
for Jonas Bie's camera.

Josephine Skriver in Louis Vuitton Spring 2013 for Eurowoman Magazine