This is a post that I originally created for my travel blog (LenaLivingLife.blogspot.com) but I thought it would be very applicable over here as well! It is written in future tense, but I actually just got back from my European adventure.
I do like makeup, but I am not really a full face of makeup every day kind of girl. Most days I slap on some foundation and call it good. The problem I'm running into with this trip is I will have all kinds of occasions! Below is what I decided to bring with me.
I know it seems like a lot, but I will be gone for two full weeks and in that time I will be:
a) Working in a professional environment
b) Attending nice dinners
c) Heading out for New Years Eve!
d) Having my picture taken in front of awesome
landmarks
e) Traveling a lot!
I'm taking a lot of Clinique makeup because I recently got an awesome bag of sample products for free when I bought my foundation. The eye shadow palette, pink lip stick, mascara and perfume were all free! They are small and great quality and are nice and neutral, though the eye shadow does have a darker shade too. That way if I was feeling adventurous I could make a smoky eye... ha. I'm also bringing a concealer, powder, eye shadow base, eyeliner, darker lip stain, and blush. They all have been selected because I will not need to bring brushes and they are long lasting! Especially the Revlon just-bitten kissable lip balm stain (what a name!). That thing seriously lasts forever and doesn't smear so I don't have to worry about lip stick on my face when I get my picture taken in front of the Eiffel Tower or something.
Another thing to note is that all of that makeup fits in this little make up pouch! The only exceptions are the liquid products which will go in my clear zip lock bag for traveling on planes.
As I'm sure you all have picked up on by now I like the color lime green. And yes, my boyfriend and I hand painted my vanity - we found it by a dumpster and cleaned it, sanded it, painted it and added some hardware. Below is a picture of the pouch next to my hand to give you a better idea of the size.
I'll post again soon,
Malena
PS Sorry for the weird lighting - my main light in my room burned out so I had to use a lamp.
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