AIRPORT | Beauty Bag Must-Haves + Travel Hair Tutorial

With summer vacation season in full swing, I get lots of travel related questions! I've tried countless brands and styles in the last two years, but here I'll present the very best beauty bags that keep me organized while flying. Plus I show you how to use the T3 Compact Folding Dryer that I have been packing on all my trips! I had been obsessed with the Bodywaver for months, and it is still my favorite curling iron, but I never full grasped the concept of looking like you've had a blow out without having to use a blow dryer. Now I finally understand it! Since I tend to be bare-faced during my flights, a clean bouncy blow out makes me feel confident but not overdone. Minimal yet polished is the way to go when traveling!

Now, since I get asked about my luggage regardless of the time of year, I wanted to answer your questions regarding my beauty bags and carry on suitcase. I am petite at 5'0, so I prefer to travel with bags that I can carry and lift on my own. The Rimowa was an investment, but it was worth every penny! It does scratch occasionally, but overall, the white color is not difficult to maintain. I just wipe it down with a damp microfiber towel after every trip! I've talked about my Anya Hindmarch a lot, but I love it the more I carry it. It's so useful for storing my in-flight skin care, hair care products, and other liquids (3.3 oz bottles or smaller). Also, I now separate my makeup products into the Tumi toiletries bag because it actually fits all my makeup essentials! I tend to carry powder makeup only when flying to avoid having it thrown out by the TSA staff. I hope these tidbits and tricks will help you pack for your next trip!!

Featured:

T3 Micro Featherweight Compact Folding Dryer

Anya Hindmarch Inflight Case in Neon

Tumi Travel Toiletry Kit in Aubergine

Rimowa Carry On Suitcase in White

Makeup Worn:

SK-II Cream Foundation

La Mer Loose Powder

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204

MUFE Pro Bronze Fusion in 10M and 20M

Cle de Peau Highlighter in Sand Beige

Tom Ford Blush in Frantic Pink

Tom Ford Eyeshadow Quad in Silvered Topaz

Tom Ford Eyeliner Pen in Deeper

Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Stick in Sugar Frost

Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara

Velour (Silk) Lashes in Full Of It

MUFE Artist Plexi-Gloss in 401P

Nails:

Louboutin Scarabee II and III

Shirt:

DailyLook

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GET READY WITH ME | NYE Edition feat. Chanel Spring 2015 Rêverie Parisienne Collection

Glittery eyeshadow looks are all the rage right now, but I wanted to take a different route and show you a quick preview of Chanel's drop-dead gorgeous, feminine Spring 2015 collection instead! The holidays might seem like an odd time for the Parisian garden theme with pastel metallic mint nails, but this look is incredibly flattering and perfect for photos! Be unique and try branching out this NYE. The Darling Pink liquid lipstick, by the way, lasts through food and drink so I highly recommend it. I paired the makeup with big loose waves using NuMe's Curl Jam Set and a trendy chunky turtleneck sweater. Hope you enjoy the tutorial!

P R O M O S

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M A K E U P

Chanel Spring 2015 Eyeshadow Quad in Tisse Fantaisie

Chanel Spring 2015 Jardin Powder Blush (Limited Edition)

Chanel Spring 2015 Rouge Double Intensité in Darling Pink

em cosmetics Liquid Liner in Tattoo Black

Cle de Peau Perfect Lash Mascara

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

Dolce & Gabbana Blush in Tan

Clé de Peau Concealer in Beige

Clé de Peau Foundation in O20

Clé de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204

Velour Lashes in Whispie Me Away

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Nails:

Chanel Spring 2015 Paradiso

Sweater:

Self Portrait (similar HERE + HERE)

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My Signature Hair Styles | Effortless Loose Waves and Wrapped Bun TUTORIAL

For the past six months, I have been flooded with tutorial requests for what I like to consider my two 'signature' hair styles. I tend to wear my hair down in soft waves or up in a fluffy bun, so this how-to video will show you how to achieve both looks! I love effortless, easy hair styling so I hope you will find these quick and simple demonstrations helpful. Practice makes perfect, but a good set of products will boost your confidence as well as elevate your styling. Don't forget to gently tame flyaways with hair spray and always go for the lift... bigger is always better at the crown! Good luck xo

PRODUCTS USED:

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist

Aussie Awesome Volume Styling Mousse

Aussie Mega Hairspray: Finish in Flexible Hold

Mason Pearson Handy Mix Hair Brush

Amika 4P Interchangeable Barrel Curler (1.25 inch)

Goody Bobby Pins (firm hold for securing base of bun)

Goody Bobby Pins (regular hold for tucking hair under bun)

XL Mesh Donut from Sally's Beauty Supply

MAKEUP WORN:

Koh Gen Do Moisture Foundation in 113

Koh Gen Do Triple Lighting Powders in OC-1 and OC-2

Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204 and Holder

Cle de Peau Highlighter in Delicate Pink

Tom Ford Bronzer in Terra

Lancome Grandiose Mascara in Black

Lancôme Eyeshadow Palette in Bronze Amour

EM Michelle Phan Scribble Eyeliner in Navy Script

Shu Uemura Pencils in P Black 01 & G Gold 93

Giorgio Armani Lip Gloss in 519

Ivory Lashes [Use promo code RAE0714 to get 15% OFF! Expires Aug 31, '14]

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Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Aussie through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select.

While I was compensated to write a post about Aussie, all opinions are my own.