Allow Me To Re-Introduce Myself...

To my readers,

You may have noticed my absence and to be completely honest I haven't been writing because I got a case of bloggers block. I was uninspired, constantly traveling, and have been working like crazy. I blog because as a hobby [explaining this to people is kinda awkward, lol]. So please forgive me... I'm sure you didn't miss me too much.

So what have I been up too? Well the last time I posted I was traveling for my birthday. I went to visit the boyfriend and well that trip was amazing!! So my boyfriend has a daughter and he finally let me meet her [big step!!] So just about everyday of the trip we were at the park or at the pool which was super awesome cause I can't remember the last time I was so active. We had tea parties, makeovers, and played nail salon. I had such a good time on this trip! I was so nervous to actually meet her, because what if she didn't like me. Luckily she did, but I think its kinda hard for a five year old to not like someone.

I got in on my birthday so we had a little birthday party was was super cute. My boyfriends brother drew me as a mermaid and they had it transferred onto a cake, they know me so well, I LOVED it! Fouth of July rolled around and that was as typical as fourth of july gets, BBQ, Parade, Fireworks, yup typical. I had actually planned  my trip around my boyfriend's daughter's birthday. She had an amazing birthday and it was so much fun, I think I found the kid in me.  Though my trip was amazing reality hit and I had to come back to work. So thats what I have been up to and I'm feeling a bit more inspired now, so expected to be flooded with some City Mermaid content!

Have a lovely day!
xoxo Franchesca

Non-Beauty Travel Essentials

Yesterday I posted my whats in my travel makeup bag and well makeup is not a necessity when traveling. I however, lug it around because I love it! I want my readers to be able to walk away with something when they read my post. So for those of you who don't lug around makeup or for you all who plan to travel more, here are my non-beauty travel essentials! There maybe some "beauty" items but these are items I think everyone uses on a daily basis!

Here They Are….

Travel Pillow and sleep mask: A necessity if you’re traveling for more than two hours, whether you are driving, flying, or on rail a travel pillow will make your travel more comfortable. Luckily if you do forget it airports typically sell them. You can even get really cute ones with animal faces!

Reading Material: A magazine and a book are great ways to pass time during long trips and they are great for the beach as well!

Tablet: This may not be a necessity but it’s definitely something I like to have on hand. I can read books, play games, watch TV shows, movies, and browse the web all in one place. Definitely more practical than bringing your computer.

Moisturizing Products: Something about the flying and lying out in the sun dehydrates my skin and my hair. For my skin my go to hydrating mask is the Nars aqua gel luminous mask. This mask is glorious and will hydrate your skin after a long day in the sun. Not only those vacationing dry out my skin but my hair takes a beating as well. Nothing like the sun, salt water and pool water to dry out your hair. A deep hair mask is vital for the survival of my hair. My current favorite is the Shea Moisture deep treatment masque, if you have thick curly hair definitely give this a go. Lip balm and body lotion are a must as well.

Face Wipe: There is nothing like getting on a plane with a face of makeup to break you out, so defiantly carry some face wipe to allow your face to breath. No one wants breakouts on vacation.

The Day to Day Essentials

o   Sunglasses are a must!

o   Cell Phone to keep me sane

o   Camera to capture all the awesome things you will do!

Hope this list is helpful to you all! If you are traveling have a blast and safe travels!

Have a lovely day!

xoxo Frachesca