NYC trip

Travelling and looking good has always been an obstacle for me because A) I’m short on time during a trip, B) I’m short on energy during a trip, and C) I’m short on supplies during a trip… I wrote about how my last vacation to Florida was mostly a mess earlier this year in an entry, and now I’m am going to write about my recent trip to the one and only, New York City. I adore New York City, it stands as being the epitome of urban living culture. From it’s wonderful graffiti lined streets, to its overwhelming skyscrappers on every block, the city makes me feel small and large all at the same time. I didn’t fuss too much on what make-up and clothes to pack for this trip, taking only the essentials, but I feel I was looking my best. Why is looking the part so important on vacations? It’s documented in your photos, and looking good adds to the good memories. So this is my recap of what I sported during the trip! I hope this is not too boring!

Day 1: The High Line Park and Chelsea Market

We took the night bus all the way to NYC and was dropped on the corner of 7th Ave and 23rd. I had taken a sleeping pill on the bus or else I wouldn’t have gotten any sleep. On the bus, I had no make-up on because I felt that it would be cruddy to wear, however I did hydrate my skin on the bus. When we got there, I only had time to put on a little make-up, so I only put on bb cream and powder and mascara. It was not a glamourous look, but at least I didn’t look like I had just gotten off a night bus. We went to a really pretty park called the High Line that was build on a previous above ground train line, and then visited Chelsea market for gourmet delights, and a hand made artist market. I was rocking a natural undone look this day for sure, but at least it matched the activities we were doing!

Day 2: Soho, Chinatown and Times Square

No time for too much primping our second day in NYC, as it was going to be an active walking and shopping day! So what better to wear than a comfy athletic skater dress. Its made more feminine with the floral print and had a cut-out in the back for circulation during the hot and stifling late summer heat. I wore them with my simple jelly shoes. For make-up I worked with simple plum and purple shades, after only bringing one Stila palette with me for ease of packing. But it had all the face colours I needed in that palette, I also brought a liner pen, my bb balm and my own handmade setting powder. Don’t forget the sunscreen! I made my own with cocoa butter and zinc oxide, and it was a dream to use during this trip.