The upcoming holidays mean travel time to many people. Travel can be time-consuming and complicated these days. The best thing to do is to be prepared. I try to have some things pre-packed, in order to save time. Airline passengers are limited in what they can take with them on a flight.
I found this explaination of the cosmetics restrictions at the Travel Gear Blog:
1. Travelers may now carry through security checkpoints travel-size toiletries (3 ounces or less) that fit comfortably in ONE, QUART-SIZE, clear plastic, zip-top bag.
2. After clearing security, travelers can now bring beverages and other items purchased in the …read more

Angel, the Thierry Mugler perfume that launched a new fragrance category described as an “Oriental Gourmands, is now available as part of limited edition set at Sephora.com.  The set contains everything you’d need for a complete Angel-scented  experience and it would make a great gift.

ANGEL Delicious Encounter Voyage Essentials
$85
Fly on a whim to a magical universe of stars with this collection of delicious and sensual luxuries. The exquisite textures of the Angel Les Parfums Corps body line are presented in an elegant Thierry Mugler box to ensure a heavenly and sophisticated journey. For the longest-lasting celestial fantasy, layer your pampered …read more

I like pretty bottles. I have my fragrance bottles arranged neatly on my dresser and I love to add to the collection. Not all perfumes come in big fancy bottles. Some come in cute little tins or convenient little roller-ball bottles, too.
Kiehl’s carries a line of highly concentrated Essence Oils. These unisex scents come in brown apothecary-type bottles, with a little roller-ball for ease of application, and they are perfect for tucking into your purse or pocket. “A collection of rich essences from the 122 unique fragrant oils formulated in the original ‘Kiehl Pharmacy…’”
Each essence is a single note making …read more

I used to have this favorite bottle of Lemon Verbena scent – I think it was an eau de toilette – that I got a few years back during a clearance sale at Bath & Body Works. They no longer carry the scent and I couldn’t find it anywhere. I loved the smell – fresh, crisp, citrus-fruity, but not a sweet fruity.
I’m excited to say that I think I’ve found my replacement in L’OCCITANE en Provence Citrus Verbena Summer Fragrance. The fragrance is made from the best of the Mediterranean – Corsican organic verbena, Sicilian lemon oil, and grapefruit from …read more

Ed Hardy, by Christian Audigier, has two gift sets available for a special price at ULTA. The sets are Ed Hardy for Women and the Love &  Luck for Women scents. Each gift set contains small sizes of Ed Hardy fragrance and body products.
These smaller sizes are perfect for stashing in a travel bag. The 1.7 ounce Eau de Parfum is a strength of scent that will last throughout the day, which is also very convenient for women on the go. Each set includes the Eau de Parfum, a 3 oz shower gel, and a 3 oz body lotion. Each …read more

The Calvin Klein Travel Collection, available at Ulta, includes 3 travel-size vials of Eternity, Eupohoria, and Secret Obsession, as well as a travel atomizer to dispense the scent with. If you want to take fragrance when flying, put it in a zip-lock bag and check it in your luggage.

Ulta has a free cooler with purchase deal going on. Available in two different styles – one looks like a it would be perfect for a picnic, while the other looks like it will keep your beer cold if you are taking a dip in the creek.
The coolers are a $40 value, …read more