Things I'm Loving: Roadtrip Edition

Considering nothing eventful happened today, I thought I'd share some of the things that have been life-savers (well, not exactly life...) during my trip!

Okay, one eventful thing happened. The exit I took today was this:

My car's name is Bruce Wayne and I just couldn't get over the fact that I was taking the exit for the Bat Cave! So perfect! 

Now to the good stuff! 
These products are great during travelling and regular life as well! 

1. Teavana Tumbler

  I bought this tumbler a few days ago (because making tea in the cup thing is just far too much work for me) and it is GREAT. Not only is it great for making loose tea, but a great tumbler in general. The top of it clicks open and shut, and when shut is an air-tight seal - that means no leaking at all. Seriously. It's phenomenal. 

2. Essie Nail Polish in "Spaghetti Strap"

 A classic for me. I always bring a nail polish, top coat, and remover pads (these are my favorite!) along with me! It's a great I-have-nothing-to-do-for-an-hour-so-I'll-sit-here activity and the color is perfect. Goes with just about everything. I need a solid 3 coats for it to be opaque enough for me, but one-coat gives the my-nails-look-perfectly-shiny look. 

3. Blowpro Faux Dry Shampoo

 I don't like to wash my hair everyday (it's actually pretty bad for your hair) so in between washes (or when I just don't have time to shower), dry shampoo is a genuine hair-saver. It  is a powder that you put within your hair that will soak up the oil and add extra volume. I personally take a slice of hair (1/2" thick) on either side of my part, put in a little powder, and then work it in with my finger tips. Add a little to underside of the crown of hair and BAM. SUPA-FRESH. 

The trick with this stuff is to not put it in your actual part, but next to it, if that makes sense. The powder is white so you need to work it in to your hair but once you've mastered this stuff, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. 

4. Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

 Being the makeup junkie I am, I have to include this gem. It's been a staple in my makeup bag for years and always comes with me no matter where I go. It does not budge. Through sweat, tears, and oily eyelids, this stuff stays put. Between the staying power, the intense black color, and the pen applicator - I'm sold. As an added bonus, it stays liquid (as in, it doesn't dry out) for ages. I normally toss them after a few months because the applicator loses its stiffness and gets a bit floppy. 

 Using a pen applicator for eye liner can be a bit tricky, but just like the dry shampoo, once you got it - you got it. And you never let it go.