My Favorite Travel Essentials -- Part 4 - In My Personal Carry

Pardon the lapse in time between my last Travel Favorites post and this one.  Halloween is a busy night in our neighborhood with a ton of children appearing at our doorstep to get candy treats.  We ran out of candy, last year in just over an hour (and we made probably 120 or 125 treat bags).  This year, I was busy making 242 treat bags.  Hopefully, this amount will satiate the costumed crowd.

Today's post is about my personal carry. (This is domestic, Mexico and Canada, only.  The bag I use for my personal carry is too big for international flights.)  Since, this is the bag I keep on my seat, it houses the creature comforts I need, if , for some reason, I am not sleeping during the flight.

Lug Puddle Jumper Bag: This was originally intended for a gym bag.  But, I discovered that this makes a really nice personal carry for domestic flights!  There are lots of compartments to keep things organized.

Travel Blanket (from airport):  I just recently got this.  We were on our way to Puerto Vallarta and had a stopover in LAX.  That plane from Seattle to L.A. was FREEZING!!!  (And I am not someone that gets cold easily.) I had never been so cold on a plane.  Since we had some time, I got a blanket from one of the shops at the airport.  It is going to be a permanent item in my personal carry, from now on.

Lint Roller: Get rid of blanket lint -- or just lint, in general, after your flight with a lint roller.

My Skincare/Fragrance Bag:  If it's a long flight, I may feel like taking off my makeup and giving myself a moisturizing mask to feel refreshed etc. If you'd like to see what is in my Skincare and Fragrance bag, click here:  My Favorite Travel Essentials Pt. 2 -- Skin Care and Fragrance

My Makeup Bag:  I may feel like or want to reapply my makeup after giving myself a skincare treatment during a long flight, so I can feel refreshed.  If you would like to see what's in my Makeup bag, click here:  REPOST: My Favorite Travel Essentials Pt 1 -- Makeup

Puzzle Books:  Having ADHD means I can't just sit and do nothing.  I need something to entertain my ADHD brain.  So I bring puzzle books, in the even that I am not sleeping and there is still a good amount of time left in the plane-ride.

Wallet:  Got to bring that wallet!

My Smartphone:  Again, Having ADHD means I can't just sit and do nothing. I might organize my photos or organize my memos.  I might read a Kindle book.  I might even listen to an Audiobook.

My iPod:  My iPod is pretty much on the whole time I'm on the plane.  Even if I'm sleeping.  This way I'm not distracted or irritated by other sounds on the plane.  You may wonder why I don't just put my music catalog on my phone, it's because I tend to keep my iPods much longer than my phones.  And adding music is just another thing that will eat up my phone battery.  

A Notebook:  Again -- ADHD. (LOL)  I might do some writing.  More often, I may challenge myself by writing down all 50 states.  Or I may challenge Curtis to a game of "Hangman".

Charger Cords:  Got to have those!

Earbuds:  Can't listen to an iPod on a plane w/o earbuds

Wireless Charger:  Unfortunately I messed up my charger port, on my phone, one night, by trying to shove my iPod charger in there.  (Sigh!)  The guy at the phone repair kiosk said he couldn't fix my phone w/o breaking the glass but suggested a wireless charger.

Shower Wipes or Wet Wipes:  During a long flight, I may feel oily or grubby.  So I take some wipes with me, just in case.

Colored Ballpoint Pens:  I like different colored ballpoint pens in particular for puzzle books.  Really dark pens tend to make it difficult for me to do word search puzzles.  Plus, if I make a mistake on another type of puzzle, I can write over it with a darker color.

Ta-Ta-For-Now!

My friend's cat AND Luna's brother, Billy!

My Favorite Travel Essentials Pt. 2 -- Skin Care and Fragrance

I wanted to post this yesterday; but, there was a little snafu.  I accidentally deleted Part 1.  Aaaargh!

So here is Part 2.  My Favorite skin care and Fragrance travel essentials.  I try to keep most of the items I travel with in the bag, ready to go.  This is so I can minimize the time that I spend doing something I hate -- packing.  Hate it with a passion!

This bag and my makeup bag usually go into my personal carry bag, which I will show in a future post. Enjoy!

Fragrances:
I really LOVE Atelier Cologne fragrances.  They are especially nice in hotter climates and in summer.  Most of the fragrances are unisex (with the exception of Pacific Lime, which definitely smells like a woman's fragrance.)

Atelier Cologne Vetiver Fatale:  Notes: Bergamot from Calabria, Lemon from Sicily, Heart of Bigaradier from Paraguay, Orange Flower Absolue from Tunisia, Violet Leaves, Black Plum, Heart of Vetiver from Haiti, Cedarwood from Texas, Dark Oud Accord.

Atelier Cologne Pomelo Paradis: Key Notes: Pomelo, Mandarin, Vetiver

Atelier Cologne Pacific Lime: Key Notes: Lime, Coconut, Eucalyptus

Atelier Cologne Vanilla Insensee: Key Notes: Amber, Jasmine, Vanilla

Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine: Key Notes: Geranium, Orange, Blood Orange

Spray Vials: If I feel like taking more than one fragrance with me, I have some 10 ml vials that I decant my fragrance into.  If I'm just taking one, I'll either take my Pomelo Paradis or Orange Sanguine as I have them both in 1 oz bottles.

The Rest of it:
e.l.f. Hydrating Water Sheet Mask: I might use this on the plane during a long plane ride.

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG:  I only use this during the day.  I mix it with the Niacinamide and the Lactic Acid.

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%:  This really helps keep breakouts at bay.  Or helps clear them up when I'm hormonal.

The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA:  The exfoliating action of the Lactic Acid also helps keep breakouts at bay.

e.l.f. Slant Tweezer:  I learned about this from YouTuber emilynoel83.  These really are decent tweezers -- and they're only $2!!!

Clear and Black vinyl makeup/toiletry bag:  All of it fits in the bag.

Skindinavia The Makeup Primer Spray:  Really helpful for help keeping foundation on the nose, especially on oily days or humid days.

e.l.f. Brighten Up Peel Pads:  I like the convenience of having an exfoliating toner on an already soaked pad.  Unfortunately, I don't think they sell these anymore; but, the point of me getting these was to be able to refill the container with pads soaked in The Ordinary Glycolic Acid toner.

e.l.f. Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths:  When I need a little extra help taking the makeup off.

SIBU Age Defying Eye Cream:  Eye cream can help the undereye area look more smooth.

First Aid Beauty Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer:  I'm not into really siliconey (is that a word?) primers.  They make me feel like I've got a ton of oil on my face.  This works really well with my favorite foundations w/o the silicone feel.

Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray:  This really comes in handy in warmer weather.

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask Mini:  I may also do this on the plane for a particularly long plane ride (like Australia).

Supergoop! Skin Soothing Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40:  This sunscreen does not feel greasy, it does not feel like silicone, it is a mineral sunscreen which is better for the skin.  It's also small enough that I can tuck it into my purse if I'm going to need to put some sunscreen on my arms.

Finishing Touch Flawless Brows Eyebrow Hair Remover:  Gotta make sure the brow hairs are in check.  This one really trims with precision!  


e.l.f. Daily Brush Cleaner:  Cleaning the foundation brush is a must to keep bacteria from causing breakouts.  I refill my container with a home made version -- a recipe which I got off of the web.

Ta-Ta-For-Now!

Coco looking modelesque.

June 2017 Favorites: Jewelry, Home & More

Quite a bit late, as we are already into the month of August.  June's favorites is actually a favorites for November 2016 through June 2017, since I was gone so long.  Lots and lots of stuff.  Enjoy!

PeachTreats (Etsy) Black Phoenix - Faux Gauge earrings: I thought these earrings looked so cool!  I thought they were only available for stretched lobes.  I contacted the seller and asked if they could be made in Faux Gauge style.  She said yes -- so I ordered them!

PeachTreats (Etsy) Spirals and Spikes - Faux Gauge earrings:  I'm always on the lookout for interesting light colored earrings.  I have long dark hair and need them to be lighter colored if I leave my hair down.

Amazon - Jack Frost (The Guardians of Childhood) - Joyce, William: I love the animated movie, Rise of The Guardians.  I just happened to see The Guardians of Childhood series of Amazon.  The artwork in them is spectacular!!

Amazon - The Man in the Moon (The Guardians of Childhood) - Joyce, William: (See above.)

LostApostle (Etsy) Human Skull Necklace - Antique Silver Skull Jewelry on 24" Antique Silver Chain:  I saw a pic on instagram from a shop where the model wore multiple necklaces with different sized skull pendants.  I liked it so much I got this necklace from Etsy.  It's the only skull necklace I have -- right now.

Amazon - Stainless Steel Razor Blade Pendant Men Necklace 40mm: This was a very inexpensive necklace.  I got it to celebrate a one year marker, of sorts, that makes me very proud of how far I've come.

BunnyPaige (Etsy) Classic Spiked and Pavèd Heart Necklace in Pyrite: I saw Phyrra Nyx on YouTube & Instagram wearing one of Bunny Paige's heart necklaces and loved it.  I got one of my own.

Amazon - Wytches, Vol. 1 - Scott Snyder:  Description: When the Rooks family moves to the remote town of Litchfield, NH to escape a haunting trauma, they're hopeful about starting over. But something evil is waiting for them in the woods just beyond town. Watching from the trees. Ancient...and hungry.  Had to get this, after I saw a pic of it on Instagram.

Amazon - The Evil Garden - Edward Gorey:  This is my first Edward Gorey book!  Guests meet their demise in the Evil Garden via rhyming poetry and whimsical drawings.

Bloodmilk Jewels -Beauty is convulsive. Skeleton key lariat: This was actually a Valentine's present from my hubbie (that I asked for).  I love this necklace.  I am such a fan of Bloodmilk Jewels.

FilmAdvance (Etsy) Compco Reflex 1 Twin Lens Camera, Art Deco Design: I had previously gotten a vintage typwriter (see August 2016 post).  I thought a vintage camera would look great with it!

Amazon - Anker SoundCore mini, Super-Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Gold: This rechargeable speaker is about the circumference of a can of soda and just over 1/2 the height.  It puts out good sound! This is a staple when I travel.

Amazon - The Occult, Witchcraft and Magic: An Illustrated History - Dell, Christopher:  I saw this on an Instagram post and had to have it!  It's an illustrated history of magic in ancient and modern culture across the world.

Amazon - Post-it Cat Figure Pop-up Note Dispenser, 3 inch x 3 inch, (CAT-330):  Why have boring desk accessories when you can have desk accessories that look cute and cheerful?

KombatKustoms (Etsy) Muntjac skull replica: I didn't even know there was such thing as a muntjac, when I first saw this on Etsy.  I was further confused by the fact that the seller also had "skulls" of mythical creatures as well.  I thought muntjacs were possibly another type of mythical creature.  LOL -- But, munjacs are real!  They are a type of deer.

Amazon - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: A Pop-up Adaptation - Carroll, Lewis: This is a legendary beautiful pop-up book.  Surprisingly inexpensive, as well.  When I originally wanted it, it was a bit difficult to find.  So, when I saw it available, I grabbed it!

ClosetandCupboard (Etsy) Russian Leaders Matryoshka Dolls - Set A:  I have wanted a set of Russian Leaders Matryoshka Dolls for around 20 years.  I think I first saw them in Details magazine, or something like that. I finally got them some months ago.

mysouldesign (Etsy) Black Spinne, eco friendly,fabric spider: Someone posted a picture of this on Instagram.  I was fascinated by how realistic the spider looked.  (I'm actually afraid of live spiders -- unless they're garden spiders that never move from the center of their web.)  But this, I could hold!  And there was a certain beauty to it.  I had to have it!  mysouldesign has other life-like insects as well as a few bird sculpture and even a fennec fox.  She also makes jewelry out of her textile sculptures.  I'm really wanting this owl pendent that is in her Etsy store.

Amazon - DECOLE: "MIRANDA" CAT TAIL CLIP BOTTLE (Black Cat):  Again, why have boring desk accessories when you can have whimsical ones?  Plus it looks like one of my kitties -- Luna!

EnchantedRumors (Etsy) Mini Lunar Filigree Spirit Board - Ouija Board: I had been wanting a/an Ouija Board for a long time.  (For decoration.  I'm a bit sensitive; so, I'm afraid to use it.)  At first I wanted to hang it on a wall; but I decided I liked it better on a shelf.

CrazyOldLadyJC (Etsy) You Paint it - 3 Doll Heads Poured: I bought these to help fill an apothecary jar that I had with other doll parts.  It turns out they were big enough that I had two doll heads left over, I used those for another display.

HeritagePosters (Etsy) Magic Houdini Magician Show Maitre Mystere The Great Vintage Poster Repro: I think I was inspired by Houdini and Doyle to get this.  (Sadly the show was cancelled after one season.)  I still have to hang it on the wall.  Some redecoration is in order.

Dellamorteco (Etsy) Anatomical Heart Vase, Red Finish:  Dellamorteco (Dellamorte and Co.) -- the "Curators of the Reliquary Macabre" is run by artist Michael Locascio.  I LOVE their stuff!  This is the second piece I've purchased from them.  I featured the first piece on the March 2016 Favorites -- Jewelry, Home & More post.  You'll see the next two things I've purchased (nightlights) for August's favorites.

flattirevintage (Etsy) Vintage Hand Poured Porcelain 5 Inch Doll Torso:  I bought this to fill an apothecary jar with doll parts.  It's large size definitely lended itself to filling the jar up!  

Amazon - CYS GCL109 Cloche Bell Glass Dome with Tray, 8.5": I put the spider from mysouldesign in the cloche jar along with some artificial moss rocks and Spanish moss.

Amazon - Creative Co-Op Dozen Ceramic Eggs in Box: I didn't want plastic eggs and I didn't want expensive eggs that cost $30 a piece (or something like that).  These fit the bill perfectly!  Some are in an apothecary jar with Spanish moss & some are in an artificial bird's nest.

MoodyVoodies (Etsy) Large Made-to-Order Handmade doll:  I saw MoodyVoodies' dolls on Instagram and I was in LOVE.  The long brown hair & brown eyes and round face reminded me of myself, as a little girl.  I saw a picture of that doll on Instagram and had her make me one.  I love it!!!  I plan to make another order in the future.  (She's even made someone a doll that looks like one of the burlap people in the movie 9.)

Amazon - Sullivans Artificial 5" Moss and Twig Bird's Nest: I wanted a couple of bird's nests for my oddities collection.  It's amazing how just putting faux robin's eggs and displaying it with my other oddities gives the nest a sort of "uneasy" look.

FurAccents (Etsy) FUR ACCENTS Purple Feather Boa Mink (Faux Fur):  I love scarves!  My inspiration for the art of scarves is the late Scott Weiland.  He made it all look good -- uber skinny scarves, scarves the size of sarongs and even scarves that looked like they had been eaten by moths and patinated with time.  This faux fur scarf looked so interesting, I had to have it!  

Amazon - DreamHome Satin King Pillowcase, Purple, Pair:  I actually got these for my hair.  Satin is gentler on the hair (and skin), than regular cotton.  I'm thinking of getting another pair in a bright noticeable color for traveling.  (Bright, so I don't forget to take it with me or take it off before housekeeping comes in.)

Ta-ta-for-now!