Travel Essentials

I've been doing lots of international flying lately and with that comes terrible cabin air, nasty skin and puffy ankles. When I fly, I usually have to hit the ground running when I land. Because of this I am very particular about what I take in my handbag to make life a little easier. These are my top 5 essentials when I fly.1. Face oil. I can't sing it's praises enough! This has changed my skin from being dry with a breakout when I land to being soft and moisturised. I make sure I re-apply regularly during the flight (every couple of hours or so) and rub it well into my hands too. My top pics are ModelCo and Trilogy. A little goes a long way, only a 3 or four drops are needed for each application. They are also well under the liquid limit for international flying.
2. Lucas PawPaw ointment. The only way I can keep my lips soft, is to slap a nice thick layer on when I take my seat and after eating and drinking. This product also seems to come in handy to help with any scrapes, cuts or minor skin ailments that always seem to pop up on holidays.Lucas_Papaw_Papaya_Ointment_Tube_25G3. Bright lipstick. I always feel awful when I get off a plane and dislike wearing makeup when flying. Instead I like to keep some bright lippy on hand so I can apply it just before landing. I hope to dazzle anyone that sees me with bright lips and draw attention away from the bags under my eyes. Mac lipsticks are one of my fave brands for it's great selection of bright colours.M0N904 4. Antibacterial wipes. The last two aren't beauty related but are always in my handbag when flying. After seeing a women on a recent flight change her child's nappy on the tray table on front of her I take no chances and keep these on hand to wipe down my space before I get too comfortable. These are also good to keep on hand to wipe down your hands or any accidental spills.Kimberly-Clark_Personal-Care_Kleenex_Anti-Bacterial-Wet-wipes5. Compression socks. I'll admit I used to laugh at the thought of wearing these, but after seeing my ankles turned into CANKLES these are a must for me. No more trying to squish my feet into my shoes at the end of a flight or painful feet after travel.Kim-embed_2565606aBy Angela Menz Please note, these are my personal thoughts and nothing in this post was sponsored or supplied. 

Guide to Goodwood Racecourse, UK

goodwoodOverview: Goodwood Racecourse is located five miles north of Chichester, West Sussex, and is controlled by the family of the Duke of Richmond, whose seat is nearby Goodwood House. It is a part of the Goodwood Estate, which includes the Goodwood Circuit motorsport track, Goodwood Golf Course, and is also home to the Goodwood Cricket Club. The Earl and Countess of March are the current occupants of Goodwood House.Goodwood House was built around 1600, with the 1st Duke of Richmond acquiring it in 1697. The 3rd Duke of Richmond commissioned the racecourse, which was established in 1802.Major racing festivals: Glorious Goodwood, which is a five-day festival considered to be one of the social highlights of the British summer. Held in the last week of July, Glorious Goodwood is a quintessentially English event which has less formality than other major British racing festivals while retaining all the glamour. The festival features two Group 1 events, the Sussex Stakes (1m, on the second day) and the Nassau Stakes (approximately 1m 2f for fillies and mares on the final day).What to expect: The ultimate English garden party. Goodwood Racecourse is considered to be one of the most picturesque racecourses in the world. Drink Pimms, indulge in strawberries and cream (complimentary in the Richmond Enclosure), and simply relax in the tranquil atmosphere and scenic surrounds.Enclosures: For a guide to the enclosures, click here. We recommend the Richmond Enclosure, and although it is members-only during Glorious Goodwood, VRC members are able to purchase a pass to it upon presentation of their VRC member's badge.For an interactive racecourse map, click here.Style notes: While Panama hats are the official millinery of Glorious Goodwood and suggested attire for gentlemen, ladies generally wear something a little more glamorous, but much more relaxed than a typical Royal Ascot hat. More functional hats (read: with brims) and smaller, cocktail pieces are popular accompaniments to pretty summer frocks, while linen suits are a popular choice with the men.goodwood_panamasBest dressed competitions:  The L'Ormarins Best Dressed Lady Competition, on day 4 of Glorious Goodwood. The current prize is a trip for two to the L'Ormarins Queen's Plate raceday in Cape Town, South Africa, and the dress code is strictly blue and white to echo the colours of the L'Ormarins logo. For further information, click here.How to get there: Goodwood is located just outside of Chichester, which is 60 miles from London. We recommend taking the train from London Victoria to Chichester, which takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. There is a special bus service on major racedays from Chichester station to Goodwood.For other methods of transport, click here.Website: Goodwood Horse Racing

Polo in the City Melbourne- Event Wrap

Horses, marquees, champagne and the chance to dress up and enjoy a day in the sun. This time it wasn't horse racing, but the other sport of kings- Polo. On Saturday it was Melbourne's turn to experience the Paspaley Polo in the City, Australia's only national polo series. Held at Albert Park, for once the weather gods were co-operating and put on a bright sunny day which was perfect for my first ever afternoon of polo.IMG_8128IMG_8113 Arriving at Albert Park my friend Anthony Capon and I were greeted by neat rows of marquees and plenty of people ready to enjoy the day. The majority of the marquees were invitation only  hosted by brands such as naming sponsor Paspaley, Land Rover, Waterford, Woodford Reserve  and Verve Clicquot to name a few, along with smaller private marquees. I had been invited to purchase tickets to one of the VIP marquees, but as the cost was more than a weeks rent I instead chose to get tickets to the only public marquee hosted by Kirin. Pleasantly (and I will say surprisingly given what general admission areas usually look like at other events) the Kirin Polo Lounge was decked out beautifully with plenty of tables and chairs available. under large umbrellas. The food and beverage options available were really good and catered to a range of tastes and the whole feel of the set up was one of luxury. There was a pamper lounge hosted by Guinot offering complementary massages and beauty treatments as well as live music and the chance to take home a souvenir from the day with an artist writing names in Japanese script.The Kirin Polo LoungeI had little knowledge of the game of polo prior to attending, but as the first game got underway I was pleased to see it wasn't difficult to follow what was going on. Sure I didn't get the finer details of the sport, but the enthusiastic commentators kept everyone in the loop with the fast pace of the game by explaining what was happening. The ability to get so close to the action and see the players on the horses running up and down the field made being a spectator very exciting. There were two games played throughout the afternoon with the traditional divot stomp at half time during each game. This is where spectators take to the field and push the grass back into place where the horses and players have pulled it up.A player giving a high fives to the crowd Divot StompingAs part of the entertainment there was also a fashions on the field. Six men and six women were selected by spotters throughout the afternoon and chosen to gather for a final judging  after the games had been played. Looking around at the fashions for the day I have to say the men totally out dressed the women. Not just in the fashions on the field, but as a whole in the crowd. While there were some stunning outfits many women seemed to be a little confused about what to wear, where the men seemed to have a clearer idea about what polo style is. The message about appropriate footwear had gotten through to the ladies with espadrilles, wedges and chunky wooden soled shoes the footwear of choice for the day. Men wore preppy blazers with rolled up chinos and neat bow ties to finish off their look. In the main event the Land Rover team (Melbourne) had a win over the Verve Clicquot team (Sydney) and as they celebrated their win sprayed the crowd with champagne and drank the remainder out of their newly acquired trophy.The Ladies in FOTFThe Men in FOTF, winner in the middle in the blue blazer and red pantsAll up it was a lovely chilled out afternoon drinking and chatting in the sunshine, set against a backdrop of a fast paced and exciting sport. It was great to finally be able to experience a day out at the polo.Anthony and I both thought lace! In case you're wondering we didn't plan our outfits together.
By Angela Menz