Winter Fashion Wants

I've just compiled my list of fashion wants this winter. I've got quite a good collection of jackets, jeans and tees but these items would just add a bit more "oomph" to my winter wardrobe. I'm particularly in love with the Witchery Puff Vest. 

Winter Wants by amelmire featuring aviator sunglasses

Witchery puff vest, $150 / Suede booties, $59 / Polo Ralph Lauren , $99 / Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses / Black 'N White Knit Tube | Dotti, $49


What are your fashion wants this winter?

M.

Travel Handbag Essentials

I think I've just about got the hang of long plane flights. I found the flight to and from Hawaii quite comfortable, which is a first for me as I tend to get quite restless. I attribute this to my careful planning of handbag essentials which I think I've finally nailed. 

Travel Handbag Essentials by amelmire 

Urban Originals studded handbag, $83 / Mimco travel wallet, $205 / Burt's Bees burt's bee, $9.06 / Beauty product, $3.40 / Anatomicals Snog Me Senseless Mints / Waterford Pallas Black Rollerball Pen / Beauty product / New 69 Kindle eReader  / sweet dreams balm | Perfect Potion

My new favourite product is the sweet dreams balm by Perfect Potion. I tend to get quite nervous with turbulence so before I left I went on the hunt for something natural that would help me calm my nerves and also help me sleep. When paired with my ujayi breathing, this balm kept me calm and I even felt refreshed with just four hours sleep. I found it worked best when rubbed on my feet, wrists and temples. 

I like to also pack one form of entertainment. I usually pack my e-reader as I movies are always accessible on the plane. Taking some snacks also worked a treat as I find the flight attendants don't give out as much food if it's an overnight flight. 

Facial and body wipes aren't just for babies. I love this product and carry a packet everywhere in my bag and car these days. I find it helps me to quickly refresh in the middle of a long day and it's also come in handy when I can't get to a restroom to wash my hands. They're also fabulous out camping or in the middle of storm season when showers/water aren't available. You can pick them up quite cheaply, the other day I picked up a packet from Woolies for $1.00!

Breath mints, moisturiser and lip balm have always saved me. I like to use breath mints and then brush my teeth when I arrive. I know some people carry a toothbrush and toothpaste with them on board but I only like to use plane toilets when I'm desperate (Yepp, they scare me with their scary whoosh noises). Moisturiser and lip balm have been a god send to prevent dry skin and chapped lips from the air-conditioning.

Besides a trendy travel wallet for all of your important documents (never put these in your checked luggage) and a pen to fill out the arrival card on board, fit all this in a roomy handbag and all you're all set for takeoff! 

M.

Airplane fashion

Tomorrow we leave for Hawaii for one week. I'm excited because it will probably be 
the only holiday we get for the next 12 months. Getting ready to go on a 9 hour flight
got  me thinking about plane appropriate clothes. I want something comfortable
but I don't want to wear trackpants or pajamas. Some form of cardigan/shawl/baggy jumper
is a must as the aircon makes me freezing. 

I've been playing around with Polyvore lately and came up with this:

Airplane fashion by amelmire

The good thing is that I already have most of the things on this list. Just need to find a comfy cardi.

M.