Red Lips Quick Travel Tips

Hey all! I'm coming at you with a quick post, giving you some last minute tips. You might already know this stuff, but since it's my last post before I go, it's worth being thorough. 

Photo: Consumed By Wander (www.consumedbywander.wordpress.com)

Before You Go 

Triple check the details. Seriously. Triple, quadruple, quintuple check when your flight is, when you're getting to the airport, make sure you have checked in online if you can, and you have your passport and boarding passes. Make sure you have photocopies of everything you need and put them in a place where you will have them but separate to the originals. Check that you have them again. Yes I know, I sound so naggy and I'm not your mum but I want you to actually be able to go to your destination.

Download a weather app. I picked Accu Weather, but there are dozens, and you can get them for all operating systems. The weather app will come in handy when you're packing, when you're picking your outfits day to day, and when you're planning your activities! 

Know what you can and can't take. Airport websites will all have a list of items prohibited, and a helpful guide to security regulations. Take ten minutes to read them, make a cup of tea and sit down to really go through it if you're not an experienced flier.

Set a second alarm. I had a conversation with a friend last week in which I told her that I had set an alarm to wake me to get up for my flight a full week in advance of that flight. I will probably set another alarm to go off in case the first alarm fails. And to be fair, my lovely boyfriend will probably set an alarm on both of his phones too. Sleep but don't oversleep.

On The Day

Don't try to bring your lovely glass bottle of water through TSA. Your bag will be pulled, it will hold everyone up. Just don't do it. Buy it in duty free. It might be a waste of €2 but it's worth it to save time and embarrassment at 5am when you want to nap at the boarding gate.

You might be asked to take off your shoes, so avoid your beloved 14 eye Doc Martens, opt for something less bulky. Personally, I got through TSA both in Dublin and in the UK with my Converse on. If you're wearing anything bulky, you're gonna have to put it through the xray machine. Toms would be a good option too, or any kind of plimsole, slip-on or maybe even sandals.

Pee before you get on the plane if you can. The plane toilets are yucky, I would much prefer to go in a real bathroom before I get up in the air. This also helps if you're inclined to be a nervous person, you might find it will make you feel more comfortable.

Don't get too flustered. One thing I didn't realize the last time I was in Dublin Airport was the sheer size of the place. It's huge. Don't let that intimidate you or make you flustered. There are staff everywhere, signs everywhere and plenty of people around who might be getting the same flight as you. Who knows, maybe if you ask that nice lady with her gran, she might point you in the right direction!!

When You Get There 

Enjoy yourself, take plenty of photos and try the local food. 

Have fun on your trip. Send me a postcard! 

Amy 
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Looking Chic While Travelling

Planning what to wear for travelling can be tricky, because you want to be comfy, but you will probably want to be stylish so you can feel like a jet-set A-list starlet.

Ideally speaking you want to wear something easy to move in, that will keep you warm but with layers you can take off if you're too warm. I'm pretty sure I have this one all sewn up, so lets get into it! I've created a Polyvore set of the kind of outfit I intend to wear on the plane. 

I'm going to wear some stretchy, high waisted skinny jeans from Penney's, a white basic v-neck from H&M, a silver statement draped chain, my leather jacket that was a Christmas gift from my mum, sunflower Converse from Schuh, and a draped black and white scarf to complete the look, and keep warm if the flight is chilly. 

I have a black hoody to layer under the jacket too, but it wont be seen, so I didn't include it.  

I wont be doing much in the way of makeup before the flight, because we have to be up really early, like, 3am. I'll be bringing my makeup bag onto the plane and doing it in flight so I can look nice when we land! I love my red lipstick, so I'll be sure to add a pop of color with that! 

I'll be back in a few days with some travel posts recapping the trip, and my regular posting schedule will be back in full swing from next Monday, the 7th of March. 

Amy

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