Up Up And Away

ummmm, it's only taken 3 years for me to put finger to key board and get back on the blogging train,
i guess time passes by, and with 3 children and a full on career painting faces around the world, i just haven't had much time, but with a brand new Mac Book Air at my fingertips there's no more excuse,
I'm writing this new post from my hotel room in Cape Town,
I've just traveled for around 16 hours to get hear, and quite honestly feel like crap, but as is the nature of my business, this is not an option,  so I'm going to give you a few of my favourite top tips, and products that will help get you through a long flight, be it for a holiday or business, even short flights can take their toll, here goes,
1, I ALWAYS check in on line, this gives you the option of choosing your favourite seat, ok not my favourite as that would be right at the front of the plane, but the best you can afford, i love a window seat, as i like to rest my head, and for some reason i feel secure by the window,
2, Clothing,  a cashmere scarf, The White Company do fabulous scarves, they are huge and well worth the cost, and so much nicer on your skin than a plane blanket, i also have a few pairs of there socks that i like to wear during flights http://www.thewhitecompany.com/clothing/nightwear-and-slippers/cashmere-bed-socks/
i always remove my shoes, ballet pumps are great for flying, easy to slip on and off, forget laceup's they take way too long at customs to remove, and I've never understood why women wear heels to fly,  you'd only have to remove them in case of emergency.
3,Makeup & Skin, i prefer to add a little makeup just before landing, but i never leave the house without Clinique CC cream, it leaves a lovely glow, is light on the skin, and evens out skin tone
http://www.clinique.co.uk/product/1599/25255/Makeup/Foundations/NEW-Moisture-Surge-CC-Cream-SPF-30-Hydrating-Colour-Corrector/index.tmpl
Burts Bee's do the most wonderful lip balms, they also have a little tint in them, full of goodness and perfect for brightening up your face, post flight, they are also very hydrating

 i also carry samples of my favourite perfume, don't forget to ask for one when your next making a purchase,
Go easy on the carbs during a flight, I once heard a rumour that they put ''stuff'' into the bread rolls to stop you using the toilet, thats why its important to stay hydrated, to avoid any bloating or constipation !
hand cream is a must for me, flying really dehydrates my skin,
at the moment I'm using Clarins Hand & Nail Cream,
and thats pretty much it, along with a few downloads on my computer, and a stash of magazine, i like a combo of trashy, interior & something a little grown up, like Vogue, or Porter Magazine,

I hope with these few little tips you'll have an enjoyable flight, don't forget cream blusher when you land, great for disguising a pale tired complexion, just dab a little on the apples of your cheeks.