Thanks girls...
Have heard the praises of Clarins BFB sung by many a flight attendant! Am planning to get some as soon as the appropriate funds happen (poor student syndrome right now!

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Going with what is comfortable sounds best. I have these awesome shoes with the nicest heels, but I'm not the most confident walker in them. So - it's the sensible-heeled but still posh-looking ones for me!!
Another annoying question - have heard a bit about these "face mist" sprays - what's the verdict? Some say don't go for aromatherapy ones, others say do.... have been thinking they'd be great for driving around in summer, as well as for flying!! Roasting at the traffic lights is SO unfun!