Current Faves

Sorry for that massive break AGAIN!! I seriously don't know why I haven't had my ish together for the last couple of months. Maybe because second year uni is way more difficult that first year {thats what I tell myself anyways to make myself feel better for neglecting the blog}. I'll try my very best to post often, but the end of the semester is in my sights which means 10000x more assignment deadlines and the exams are close. I'LL MAKE IT WORK *snaps in window wiper fashion*

I thought that everyone would appreciate a good ol' faves post because I know that I love them. I've had some time to experiment with both old and new makeup that have literally been on my face most of the time. I like to stick to what I know, ya feel?

MAC "Mocha" Blush
omg. this blush tho. It's a matte pinky-plum blush that just looks incredible on my face. It's one of the blushes that I like to refer to as a "sculpting blush" as it works to chizzle my cheekbones without the whole contour thing. Heart eyed emoji all up in here!

Bare Minerals The Magic Act Palette
gah I know I mentioned palette in my last faves post but I couldn't leave it out. My go-to everyday eye makeup involves most of the shades in this palette. I use the pink on the lid to brighten the eye and then go in lightly with the last shade on the outer V and crease. yes, me likey. Paired with a subtle wing too? YAS GIRL YAAAASSSSSS.

Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil
If there has been one hair care thing that I have been using religiously, it's been this baby. I use it after I wash my hair so it absorbs into the strands while my hair dries. It makes my hair feel SO soft, like a soft teddy bear! My hair feels so much healthier after getting da big chop, and this oil is helping maintain that healthiness during the visits back to the hair dressers.

Maybelline Pumped Up Colossal Volum' Express Mascara
I picked this mascara up on a whim during the price line 40% off sale and I have two words. Me Gusta. It is everything that I love in a mascara and I am so picky when it comes to how my lashes look. This mascara gives phenomenal volume at the base while making the ends a little longer. I'm not too keen on length, I'm all about that volume and the curl holding all day. And it's waterproof which is pretty much a requirement in mascaras for me these days.

L'Oreal Collection Exclusive Color Riche Nude Couture Lipstick "Julianne's Nude"
I am so late on the bandwagon with this lipstick line from L'Oreal. I had my eye on Julianne's nude lipstick for ages so I waited for the price line sale which was a total risky move. To my delight, I saw the last two shades hiding above an essie stand so I also picked up "Eva's Nude" because it was beautiful too! I love the sheer, sheeny finish on the lips. I always feel like they make me look alive. Super comfortable on the lips, perfect nude for me, well worth the hype imo!

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner "Trooper"
This liner is almost as good as my Maybelline Master Precise Liner! They have identical thin felt/brush hybrid tip which allows for sharp wings. The Kat Von D liner is very pigmented, very black which is what I love in a liquid eyeliner as I love that bold pin-up cat eye! You do have to work quick with this liner but it lasts ALL DAY without fail! It doesn't budge on my eyelids even in the hotter months or if my eyes get watery. I really love this eyeliner but the maybelline one is a good alternative if you aren't willing to fork out the dough.

I hope you enjoyed my current faves as much as I have, I would love to know what you are loving at the moment so I can trial some new things! :)
xx

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January Faves 2015

Although January has been exciting month with all the new beauty products that I received and bought for Christmas, I haven't really left the house and makeup has been pretty minimal and repetitive. I had heaps of spare time to get some blogging things done and I hope you guys have liked the new blog design, photo layout and regular posts! I am STOKED with my blog right now!! :D

Bare Minerals The Magic Act Palette
Aside from my mono shadow from The Body Shop, the eyeshadows in this holiday palette have been my go-to. I am literally obsessed with the last three shades in the palette as they look amaZING together. The quality is superb, they blend like a dream and they last all day. I will admit that I haven't used the blushes to their full potential this month as I have been using others. But I have used them each once and I really like how they have a sculpting effect to them. I have to build up the lighter shades but all around, great blushes!

Toni & Guy Sea Salt Texturising Spray
Ever since I cut my hair short, I have to put more effort into how it looks as some days it looks great and others, not so much. I love using this spray after I pop out of the shower and let my hair air dry more than using it to add texture when it's dry. For me, this works best as my hair is out of control wavy and curly and it needs a bit of somethin' somethin' to tame it while making the curls look like nice waves. I hope that made sense.. Either way, wonder product dad-daa-daaaaaa.

Mecca Cosmetica To Save Eyes SPF 30 Hydrating Eye Cream
I got this product in one of the Mecca Beauty Loop boxes and it was pushed away to the sample drawer. As it is summer in Aus, I thought I would whip it out for a little sun protection under my eyes. I love this thing. It has a roller ball application which feels sooooo lovely under the eyes. The coldness makes my eyes feel soothed, moisturised and more awake. I haven't gone a day without using this eye cream!

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser
I actually haven't used this concealer for ages and brought it out again when my under eye bags were not up to chanel standard. I like how it conceals like a boss and then brightens the area for faking awake peepers. Fave drugstore concealer for under my eyes!

MAC "Lovelorn"
Again, every time I have worn makeup this month {like twice a week} I have reached for this one majority of the time and other times I have worn a bold lip. I think this lipstick is what I would describe as a toned down barbie pink. Perfect for every day as it has a lustrous finish.

Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil in Dark Brunette
I have been obsessed with this brow pencil like no tomorrow. The lightest touch and BAM, instant brows! The colour is a perfect match and the spoolie is the perfect firmness to make my brows look incredibly blended and natural.

Yaaaaaahoooo! First favourites done and dusted for the year!! I had heaps of spare time to get some blogging things done and I hope you guys have liked the new blog design, photo layout and regular posts! I am STOKED with my blog right now!! :D
xx

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2014 Beauty Faves

2014 has been a year with experimenting with new and exciting beauty products. With the amount of makeup that I own now, it became extremely difficult to narrow my faves down into one tiny post without it being the length of the longest Harry Potter book. I chose a couple of products from each "beauty department" if you will, e.g. skincare, nails, eyes etc!

EYES

The Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette has been a staple shadow palette in my collection. I use it on the days where my eyes need a minimal lift with a coat of mascara. The colours are just perfect as they are on the warmer side but overall, work great with all of my other shadows. Like all Urban Decay Eyeshadows, they are buttery soft, greatly pigmented and extremely blendable.

MAC "Woodwinked" has literally been my favourite gold eyeshadow since I discovered it earlier last year. It's not overly gold and shimmery, it's what I would describe as a vintage gold {having brownish undertones}. This shadow makes my heart sing, definitely swatch it next time you are at the MAC counter.

2014 was the year of finishing all my open mascaras so that I would only have two open at once. One mascara in particular was the L'oreal Volume Excess Mascara which served my lashes well. It makes my lashes look amazing with how it separates, gives volume and doesn't clump. LOVE.

My go-to brow product this year has been the Smashbox Brow Tech To Go and the reason why I love it so much is that the colour is just perfect for my cool toned dark brows! It's easy to apply and makes your brows look natural. It also comes with a brow gel on the other side which i'm not too fussed about as it makes my brows feel a lil crunchy but it stays on all day without moving which is the main goal with brow products RIGHT!?

LIPS 

There has been LOADS of lipstick favourites for 2014 and it pains me to only pick a couple. But one of my most used lipsticks this year has been MAC "Sweetie" which is a lovely pink shade which is perfect for everyday as it has a lustrous finish.

One drugstore favourite lip product has been the Revlon Lip Butter in "Sweet Tart" which I have talked about non stop this year, I'm surprised that I'm not sick of it yet! I love the lip butters for when you literally don't want to put too much effort in or your lips are in a state where lipstick won't go down too well. Love, love, love.

Another lip favourite has been the NYX Soft Matte Lip Creme in "Milan" which is more of a girly pink with a matte finish. I have a few different shades of these and I cannot believe how amazing they are. Paired with a Korres Lip Butter, it's not as drying and the colour lasts longer.

The bold lip award goes to the duo of NARS Matte Lip Pencil in "Red Square" and MAC "Lady Danger". You guys know that I love this duo with a passion. There is something about a hot orange red that is just my cup of tea. Also, considering that both of these products are matte, it doesn't feel that drying on the lips when you prep hardcore a couple of days before.

NAILS

Essie "Lilacism" has been a solid favourite polish for 2014. It's the perfect pastel purple and from what I can gather, it pretty much looks flattering on all skin tones. Also, it's one of those polishes that suit all the seasons!

Another polish that I love especially in the spring/summer months is Essie "Watermelon". I'm not normally one for pinks, but there is something special about this one. It makes my hands look incredibly tanned for starters, and I think it is the perfect fuchsia pink for the non-girly girl.

Oh hey, another Essie polish aye, well yes. I own TOO many {OH THE SHAME}. My hands down FAVE POLISH EVER in terms of colour is definitely Essie "Trophy Wife". I can't believe I haven't confessed my love for it before until now but yES! The perfect metallic mermaid blue and the formula is so on point, it makes me and my nails VERY HAPPY! 

SKINCARE

One stand out skincare product of 2014 was the REN Radiance Perfection Serum which has made such an amazing difference with my skin. It works to reduce the redness on your face while also subtle fading hyper pigmentation. I have used it since I bought it a couple of months ago and I literally can't go a day without using it as it makes my face look healthy and alive.

Another Skin care product I have been loving is the Sukin Hydrating Toner Mist, which again, I can't live without. A single spritz calms my skin and doesn't cause any irritation whatsoever. Overall, great product for those that have easily aggravated skin.

FACE

I have a feeling that the NARS Sheer Glow Foundation will be a solid favourite in most beauty bloggers favourites and I definitely would have to agree. There is something about the way that this foundation sits and looks on my skin that is just so natural and it's SO NICE.

Concealer wise, I would have to say that the Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer would reign supreme. It has the perfect amount of coverage to cover all my hyper pigmentation without looking cakey or creasing. I'm glad I discovered this concealer, it has changed up my whole foundation routine {however, I don't use this and Sheer Glow together - story for another day}.

YAS, favourite blush of the year is hands down the Clinique Cheek Pop in "Ginger Pop". This blush is the perfect muted peach shade that blends seamlessly and looks so natural on the cheeks. It gives such a nice warmth to the face during the colder months but looking at it now, I want to whip it out during summer!

Another blush that I have LOVED in 2014 was the Bourjois Baked Blush in "Rose Frisson". Apart from the smell {which doesn't transfer}, the shade of the blush is second to none. It must be one of the few blushes that I own that are the perfect pinky shade for my skin tone. Every time I wear this blush, it sculpts my face without too much effort and is so versatile with anything I pair it with.

PHHEEEWWW! That was a lot of faves to get through. If you made it this far, kisses. Obviously there were so many more that I didn't include because this post would take you a million years to read. HUZZAH, onto the new year and discovering, trying and loving new {and old} products!

I would love to read your yearly faves, link it below so I can take a sticky beak! :D
xx

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Festive Faves 2014

Hope you enjoy the few products that I have loved and used for the second half of December which happen to be more on the festive side. When I say festive, I didn't mean the colour red, COINCIDENCE! I mean the prodz that I generally enjoyed using during the festive season! :D

First up is what I would gladly say is my favourite red lipstick of all time!! I don't own that many reds but NARS Audacious Lipstick in "Rita" knocks them out of the park. I literally wrote a whole post dedicated to this baby {It's HERE}. The perfect scarlet red that suits my skin tone properly without making my face look like a tomato or dull. ALSO, the perfect Christmas Lipstick!

I wouldn't say that I normally match my nails with my lipstick but for some reason the Holiday season brought the wild out of me! I have had the Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color in "Cherry Red" in my collection for ages but use it during the party seasons during the year as it again, is the perfect cherry-ish red. Looks great with glitter too might I add. As it was like Christmas week with my whhhoolleeee family, I needed something that would last and this baby did a good 4 days without chipping!

And finally, the last product that I have been obsessed with this month has well and truly been The Body Shop Frosted Cranberry Body Polish. It smells amazing, fills the whole bathroom with sweet cranberries. The jelly texture mixed with soft granules make the perfect scrub for every day use! 

Dat's it homeslice. A full year of monthly faves done and dusted!

I'M READY FOR THE NEW YEAR!
{also the full 2014 sha-bang of faves will be uploaded soon}
xx

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Mid December Favourites 2014

I took another break again which I am so sorry about.. I just needed time to myself, to get my life back on track and during the process, my blog just fell off my priority list. BUT IM BACK{streets back alright- duh danannanana *funky dance move*} and I am so pumped to get writing again and take photos and chat with you guys {that's my fave part!}.

On another note, it is the middle of December..

um wat?!

I know I am extremely late with the November Faves so I thought I would call it my mid December favourites and include some of the products that I have been loving in November as well! As Christmas is right around the riverbend {pls get the reference *praying emoji*}, I haven't purchased any super new products. However there may be a couple that are new but haven't been used until now!

Maybelline Color Tattoo in "Bad to the Bronze"
"Bad to the bronze" which is a metallic brown type kind of colour. I have a couple of these at home in different shades however this one is just a stand out in my opinion. I wasn't a fan of the cream to powder formulation to start with {girl lemme finish} but this particular pot of eyeshadow just goes on and blends smoother than the others. It looks great as a one wash shadow with some mascara, BOOM. done.

Essie "Mod Square"
Essie's "Mod Square" has been a step out of the comfort zone type of nail polish shade for me. I normally don't ever paint my nails pink as I don't think they suit me, but I had Mod Square sitting on my shelf just waiting to be loved so I gave it a go. It's a bright but not too bright summery shade which I think would go lovely with any skin tone. As it is an Essie nail polish, their formulas are just on point.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer
I have been trialling this concealer for a couple of months and I can finally say that I really like it. I normally struggle with high coverage concealers as they don't do their job and cover up my hyper pigmentation. I decided to splurge on this concealer {without reading reviews..} and I am so glad I took the plunge. It blends really nicely into my foundation to cover up all my dark scars and the coverage is just right with no cakeyness what so ever.

NARS Satin Lipstick in "Niagara"
What a great coral pink! I've had this lipstick for a couple of weeks but cracked it open not long ago and holy moly I love it. First of all the colour is so beautiful and looks so flattering with my skin tone. And because of the satin formula, it applies so smooth and doesn't show the cracks in your lips. Lasting power isn't this lipstick's strongest point but I don't mind because of the colour!!

NYX Soft Matte Lip Creme in "Antwerp"
Oh snap, if there has been one lip colour that I have been loving this month, it's the NYX Soft Matte Lip Creme in "Antwerp". It is a peachy corally type shade which has a matte formulation. I have talked about a different shade that I own {Milan, if any of you were wondering}, and I am a big fan of the formula when I use my Korres Lip Butter underneath. Something about that combo just eliminates the dryness while providing long lasting colour. oh yes.

The Body Shop Vineyard Peach Cream Body Scrub
Again, another product that I have had for weeks and haven't touched until recently! The Vineyard Peach collection is my all time FAVE scent from The Body Shop and I'm so devo that they re-released the collection for a limited amount of time. I managed to get my hands on the cream body scrub and I'm so glad that I did. It smells soooo good, the cream has a whipped butter texture to it which is so lovely and the granules are so fine that it doesn't irritate my skin. I'm a fan!

That was a few favourites to get through but I hoped you enjoyed reading my thoughts! I have planned loads of posts so I hopefully won't be taking a long break again any time soon! What are your current faves?!
xx

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October Favourites 2014

I finally got around to collecting the products that have been well loved in October. October was a great month aside from exams and all that. I went to see my main squeeze, Justin Timberlake in concert TWICE bc he is just unbelievably fantastic {+ I have been waiting for 19 years bc last time he came here, my mum thought I was too young to go to his concert..}. ANYWAYS, here are the products that I have rediscovered and have looooved in October.

Lucus' Paw Paw Ointment
This product is like a cult product in Australia, I literally see it by the bucket loads in Priceline. And for good reasons too because this stuff is pretty darn good! It's a multi purpose balm like lanolips or the Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream but I actually prefer this one! It has a sutble scent and it feels nice on the lips. I use it before I go to sleep or when I have wind burn on my lips {YOU KNOW? when you get burns that give lip liper effect due to the weather?!?!}, and in the morning my lips feel soothed and ready to face the day.

NARS Sheer Glow
I have literally used this foundation everyday this month. It's so easy to apply and blends seemlessly into the skin. The coverage is pretty good for a product that has the word SHEER in it's title! Although it does have some downsides such as clinging to some dry patches and the longevity, HOWEVER, it is a beautiful foundation for those who love the "I'm not wearing makeup… jk I am but you know NOTHING" look.

MAC "Lady Danger"
I rekindled my love for Lady Danger when I went to the JT concert this month. omg I have never been in love with a orange red lipstick in my whole life. I think the undertones in the lipstick somehow brighten my face {does that sound odd?}. It just looks amazing. End of story.

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
I go through these phases where I just prefer to wear matte eyeshadows over the shimmers. I always go back to the Naked Basics Palette because the shadows are just so buttery soft and really nicely pigmented. They blend on the eyelid so easily and last all day. I have really been into the "Walk of Shame" shade on it's own with a coat of lengthening mascara!

What are some of your October Faves?
xx

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September Favourites 2014

OMGMGMG! I'm sorry for not blogging as usual for the past month or so, I've just been so busy with uni assignments and procrastination that the blog was unloved for a couple weeks. It has always been on my mind to get a new post up but it was all too much with uni so I unwillingly took a break.

BUT I'M BACK *CONFETTI AND PARTY POPPERS* and I'm ready to pump out some more posts because now I actually have time to get everything sorted! What better way to start than a good ol'  monthly favourites post! To be honest, I didn't even have the $$$$ or the time to do some damage at the shops so I've retreated to the stash where all the gems really lie.

 

Maybelline Color Elixer in "Blush Essence"
It wasn't until the middle of the month when I decided to whip this baby out for a spin and let me tell you, I actually really like it. This shade in particular is kinda rosey and just goes with everything {eyez wize}. I have learned to love the formula {it was a process but we got there} and I really do enjoy them, so much that I bought a couple more in different shades! They aren't sticky like I thought they would be, the colour payoff is crazy good for a gloss hybrid thing that it claims to be and it's just so easy to apply!

Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner
I had this sitting in my draw and just decided to use it recently because I didn't want it to go to waste. It's a toner spray that you can use any time of the day but I tend to use it more at night, after I have a shower just before I put my moisturiser on. I have problems with redness caused by irritation and ever since I have started to use this spray, I have noticed my skin looks so much calmer in the morning which is a major plus for me when I go to put my makeup on and not have to use like 1 million concealers to get an even base {conceal, don't feel}. I haven't dabbled too much into the Sukin range, but I might look into their stuff if it's going to really help my skin.

The Balm Frat Boy Blush
Okay, so maybe I did do a little spending this month.. I picked up the Frat Boy Blush from TheBalm which is a peachy pink shade that just looks so good on. The first time I wore it paired with the NARS Matte Lip Crayon in "Red Square" which is a fiery red orange and it just complemented each other SO WELL!! {especially paired with a wing, ouuiiii}. The pigmentation of this blush is insane too so if you have this, use a light hand! AND THE PACKAGING IS JUST SO DARN CUTE! What's really not to love?! Going into spring, I definitely think this blush will be a solid staple in the everyday makeup routine!

Sigma E25 Blending Brush
ohmy, this eyeshadow brush has been a staple in my collection since I bought it at the beginning of the year! The shape of it makes it so easy to apply and blend shadows on the outer corner and the crease without looking so out of place. I believe this brush is a dupe for the MAC 217 brush which is like 10x more expensive than the sigma one which does exactly the same thing. If there is one thing you want in your makeup life, it's to always have blended shadows.

Butter London "Come to Bed Red"
September was a serious red-nail-polish-month for me! I actually think I had red nails ALLLL month which is so unusual because I have such nail polish commitment issues and I swap the shades like every two days. I think it's because I had no time to do anything but assignments so I touched my nails up with the shade from Butter London. I just LOVEEE the formula, it's so mess free and just applies so nicely! It's pretty opaque too but as I like to make my polishes last a little longer, I just applied more coats! The shade is just a beautiful true cherry red which just looks so lovely on.

A bit of a rambly favourites this month I guess, I JUST MISSED TALKING ABOUT MAKEUP AND STUFF!! I have been writing up some posts that are sitting in my drafts so hopefully you won't have to wait this long for another post again!
xx

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August Favourites 2014

This year has flown by so quickly and now we are in September. Let's just think about that for a second while I snap out of this confused state. August was a month of uni work and that was about it. How exciting!? Other than that, I have been using my makeup stash so much because of uni so I was able to rediscover some beauty products that have made my heart sing this month.

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette
I know I own tooooooo many eyeshadow palettes and although this palette isn't an essential for everyone, I really love it! At first I wasn't keen because of a previous experience of owning a Too Faced Palette {short story = not that great}. But I bought it anyway after the hype died down because the shades are actually so different to what I owned already. The quality is pretty good, PLUS I am LOVING the giant matte cream shadow which is amazing for under the brow. AND IT SMELLS LIKE CHOCOLATE.

Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Liner
I'm not normally one for pencil liners because I don't know how to use them properly without looking like a distressed panda. I had this eyeliner sitting in my draw waiting to be used so I have and been loving it! It's in "Taupe" which isn't too light like a nude or a white and isn't too dark like a brown or black. It subtly lightens up the eye when placed in the waterline and matches almost every shadow that I have. So far so good!

L'oreal Volume Million Lashes Excess Mascara
omg! omg. This mascara has easily become one of my all time fave mascaras! Big claim, but it's true! Within the first coat, this mascara gives my lashes instant volume at the roots of my lashes and separates  them {with some work} making them look like little butterfly wings on my eyes!! I also use black eyeliner on the top waterline to give the effect of more lashes too and together they make my lashes look fab!! LOOOVE.

Essie "Play Date"
This shade is definitely the perfect purple! "Play Date" has been one of my favourite polishes ever since I bought it and I still love using it because it just applies so nicely and the formula is just so good!! I love wearing this colour with a gold glitter accent nail!

Revlon Lip Butter in "Sweet Tart"
I have been all about sheer lips for everyday at uni lately and "Sweet Tart" is one of my faves! It's a cool toned almost fuchsia shade which sheers out on the lips not making it look too powerful! Mixed with my fave lip balms and this bad boy is ready to rumble giving my lips a little extra moisture while looking fab-u-lous.

What were your August faves? Should I check anything new out for September?
xx

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July Favourites 2014

Happy middle of the year!! July was a good month with being on holidays from uni and my birthday! It feels like when July hits, the winter weather actually starts acting like winter which is my fave season but I wish it would snow here so I could play in it! So as the winter chills are upon those, a dry face and lips have been grinding my gears so I have been trying new products that I am absolutely loving~

NUXE Reve de miel
First thing: WORTH THE HYPE! I'm really picky when it comes to lip balms because some of them just dry your lips out even more so you apply more but this one.. It smells like a lemon dessert {yummo, if that wont win you over, I don't know what will!} and is has a creamy but waxy feel that really repairs dry and cracked lips! It moistures your lips for ages and it works just as great under lipsticks because of the "satten" finish {basically if a matte and satin had a baby- TAADAAHHH}

QV Face Night Nurturing Cream
I'm not one for fancy skincare at the moment, I know it's something to invest in because it's worth it but sometimes drugstore overnight creams work just as great! I have really dry skin and I have been using this cream for 6 months now. The reason it's being mentioned now is that I find that it soaks in quicker in the winter time and just because I genuinely really love it. In the morning it makes my skin feel smooth, hydrated and plump! What more could you want?!

Soap and Glory Smoothie Star Breakfast Scrub
My favourite body scrub of all time is almost down to the last grain! It smells like maple syrup which makes me always feel like eating pancakes after I have a shower!! The grittiness is just right and it makes my skin feel fresh and smooth! Definetly try this baby out!

Revlon Colorstay Nail Enamel in "Blue Slate"
I've been obsessed with blue polishes this month and my all time favourite blue nail polish is one by Revlon called "Blue Slate". I think it's the most subtle shade of dark blue that is so winter appropriate! I just really love this colour!! It applies beautifully and it lasts a long time too!

Clinique "Ginger Pop" Blush
Makeup in July has sort of been little to none but when I have put my face on, almost every time I have used the Clinique Cheek Pop Blush in "Ginger Pop"! Even though it pains me to scrub past the pattern, the colour is such a gorgeous dark peach shade that gives a little warmth to the face during the paler winter months!

What have you been loving this July?
xx

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June Favourites 2014

girl, I can't believe that June is over! IT IS OFFICIALLY THE MIDDLE OF THE YEAR?! How quick did that go?! Anyways, June was freaking awesome if you ask me, I finished my first semester at uni, I got to catch up with my friends AND SUPANOVA {nerd convention} WAS AMAZINGNGGNN!! :D Let's be real. I was feeling real spendy this month. TOO many online purchases were being made so I had plenty and I mean plenty of new makeup to play around with so it was tricky narrowing it down to my favourites.

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette
I don't know what it is but this has been the palette I have been using everyday in June. It must be something to do with the rosy shades and the winter weather because the combination is just perfect! You can make it a simple look with a pink lip or go all fancy with a berry and it just works! I will continue to say it bc it's true, the Naked 3 Palette is by far my favourite Naked Palette.

Japonesque Power Curl Eyelash Curler
OH MY GOD, This eyelash curler is L I F E. I never use to care about the brand of eyelash curler, I used to use this cheapo one from a magazine! I decided it was time to upgrade them {silently sings the first 15 seconds of Beyonce's "Upgrade U"} and boy these eyelash curlers don't disappoint! They get right to the base of the lashes making the curl look natural and it makes applying mascara so easy and really mess-free. I can tell that these babies will be a part of my life for a long time.

Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in "Milan"
I picked this up a while back and winter is definitely the season to wear this shade. I just generally prefer pink lips in winter, is that weird?! I love how this applies with a doe-foot applicator so even and neat, it smells like vanilla and lasts a good while before it starts to fade and dry your lips out. I actually prefer using my Korres Lip Butter in Jasmine underneath the Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream because it provides a layer of moisture while actually giving good colour pay-off!

MAC Extra Dimension Blush in "Sea Me, Hear Me"
This blush is from the Alluring Aquatic Collection and boy is it beautiful! My brushes pick the product up really evenly without being messy. The shade is a muted pink, it's just a beautiful colour, perfect for winter because it has a little darkness to it which warms up my complexion and I'm glad that this baby is my collection bc THAT PACKAGING!

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge
I use to own a blending sponge from KITcosmetics but I really like the Real Techniques one more. First, the shape of the sponge makes it easy both to conceal under the eye area as well as actually apply foundation {with the flat side}. The texture of the sponge is SO SOFT when it is damp, like a marshmallow and doesn't tug at your face! It really applies foundation and concealer really smoothly and evenly.

AAAAAAND that was my June Favourito's! What have been your favourites for June?
xx

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May Favourites 2014

May is done and dusted and I would have to say that last month was a stressful one due to uni assignments and being a procrastinator. With that in mind, I didn't go out much so I didn't go shopping thus all my favourites are products that I have had and used for a very long time but gave extra love to this month.

Elizabeth Arden Good Morning Eye Treatment
First up is my holy grail eye cream which is the Elizabeth Arden Good Morning Eye cream. o.m.g. I cant even begin to explain how much I love this stuff. I apply a little of it under my eyes every morning after I wake up and it makes my eyes feel alive and awake to own the day! I recommend this to everyone I know who tells me they feel like their eye-bags are slumping on their cheeks! {weird, but true!}. I just really love this stuff and I actually could not live one day without it.

Essie {Bahama Mama}
I have a post coming your way with all my favourite nail polishes for Autumn but this is a sneak peek at one of them. I have been loving "Bahama Mama" by Essie which I would call a plum wine colour? I don't know, I'm sucky with colours but guys this such a gorgeous shade and the formula is so good! LOVE.

Maybelline Define-A-Lash Mascara
I have finally got around to finishing old mascaras and opening new ones. I opened the Maybelline Define-a-lash Mascara and so far I'm really liking it. It's not often that a mascara separates my lashes and gives them a little sass while also making them look natural, but this one seems to do that job pretty well. Plus it's waterproof which is something always look for in mascaras.

Urban Decay Basics Palette
This little palette has been my go-to eyeshadows this month as I really didn't have the time in the morning to go all out with fancy neutrals. It's just the perfect little palette which creates the most simplest of eye-looks and I just can't get enough of it!

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick {Lover's Coral}
Again, uni = boring lipstick choices on my part as I had spent most of my time in the library with simple makeup. "Lover's Coral" is a sheer, build able and somewhat moisturising light coral and what I love about it the most, is that I don't need a mirror to apply it!

L'oreal Le Blush {Rosewood}
This is a new blush that I was hoarding for absolutely no reason at all, I didn't think I would like it BUT I tried it so many times this month and I really like it. The rosey shade is so sheer, which I like because I can build the colour up without looking like I have two tomatoes on my cheeks. It's a very nice shade for autumn/winter, giving a warm feel and flush of colour to the face.

What have you been loving in the month of May?
xx

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April Favourites 2014

It's April Favourites Time!! April was kind a slow month with a million assignments to be done but I did manage to add some fun. At the start of April my cousin and I went to Adelaide Comic Con and met Benedict Cumberbatch {A.k.a. Sherlock!! DEM CHEEKBONES ARE LIFE}. Other than that highlight, everything else I did in April seemed so teeny. I've made too many trips to Mecca Cosmetica this month, so I've had a few things to trial and test out.

Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash
I bought this product at the beginning of the month and I have been loving it. The scent is so sweet with a strong hit of lime which makes the whole shower + my body smell really good! It makes my skin so smooth and I'm glad that there is still more than 3/4 left in the bottle considering I have used quite a bit up already.

Lush Popcorn Lip Scrub
I have JUST purchased this now, after wanting it for so long and I don't know why I waited so long. I love it! The sweet and salty flavour tastes good and even though I'm still getting used to the whole "lick the dead skin off your lips" thing, it does do a good job at getting rid of peeling lips making them ready for lipstick {Mwa}.

OPI Muppets Most Wanted {Kermit Speak to Me}

Ever since this baby entered my life, I have been loving it. This nail polish is apart of OPI's Muppets Most Wanted Collection and is a mauve/green duo-chrome. I just can't get over how lovely the shade is.

Random Mascara Wand
I don't even know where I found this mascara wand, it just sort of appeared in my collection. I use it to tame my brows because they are going through that awkward growing out stage..

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm {Elusive}
My last post was about the Revlon Matte Balms and I am in love with the shade "Elusive". It's a really easy colour to wear and I sometimes pair it with MAC's "Sweetie" on top so it gives a bit of sheen and moisture. LOVE!!

L'oreal Super Liner Blackbuster Eyeliner
Again, I have done a review about why I like this eyeliner. It's a thick marker and I somehow find it easier to create a thin line and flick! Crazy right?! Any time I decided to add liquid eyeliner to my eyelids this month, I have used this!

What has been your April Favourites?
xx

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March Favourites 2014

For me, March has been an absolute roller coaster. I started Uni at the end of February and it has been ridiculously crazy understanding everything and taking it all in. I have been swamped with assignments for the last two weeks and it has really been stressing me out. I did mention somewhere on the blog that uni comes first but this is a cheeky post that I really wanted to get out to you guys. Nonetheless, here is the products I have been loving in March.

Covergirl Clump Crusher by Lashblast

I have literally been wearing this mascara every day for the month of March. I don't know what it is but it just makes my lashes look so natural while providing some length and some volume. I actually prefer this mascara to my others and I can tell that it's going to be a favourite for a while.

Nivea Lip Butter {Caramel Cream}

omg, I can't even describe how delicious this lip butter smells! Not only does it smell great, it makes my chapped lips feel so smooth! Ever since I have started using this lip butter, my lips haven't even split, NOT EVEN ONCE!! Crazy?! I know! I do love this lip product and I know I want to get my hands on the other ones. 

Revlon Colorstay Stay Natural Makeup {04 Sand Beige}

I don't tend to swap out my foundations that often but as my skin has improved, I wanted to try something that would last most of the day and something that provided a more natural finish. I rediscovered this foundation in my draw at the beginning of March and it does exactly what I want it to do which has made it a favourite this month.

Maybelline Express Nail Polish Remover

I have painted my nails countless times this month and I have heavily relied on the Maybelline Express Nail Polish Remover. I have a review about why I like it so much but a quick rundown would be that it makes the tedious job of removing nail polish so effortless and requires no time at all. 

Essie Nail Polish {Watermelon}

As summer was coming to a close, I have painted my nails a lot with Essie's "Watermelon" quite a bit this month. It is such a gorgeous shade that isn't too bright but not too toned down. It's just the perfect hot pink! 

Revlon Lacquer Balm {130 Tease}

I just couldn't resist! I was waiting forever for the new revlon matte and lacquer balms to hit my local stores and as soon as I saw they were available, I had to pick some up. You know how I am a sucker for orange shades and out of all of them, my favourite has been "130 Tease". Full review is coming soon! ;D

MAC Eyeshadow {Sable}

"Sabel" by MAC has been an eyeshadow that I have been using almost every day this month either on it's own as a one wash type of thing or on the outer corner of the eye. This shade goes with all the shadows I own and I just really like it because it's so versatile.

What have you been loving in the month of March?
xx

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February Favourites 2014

Another month has flown by so quickly! I spent February getting prepared for uni by shopping my lil heart out for stationary I don't even need and sorting out my class timetable. Last Monday was my first day back at uni and I still feel overwhelmed with everything so I will try to post as much as I can but school comes first. Anywho! I have tried some new products this month as well as rediscovering old favourites that got pushed aside because of the shiny new things.

Benefit CORALista Blush
I mentioned this coral blush in another favourites post but I just can't get enough of it. It's the perfect shade for summer and it gives a nice colour to the face.

Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque
This hair mask is something new for me this month and it has already become one of my favourite hair masks of all time. I kept eyeing it at the shops and then I just decided to splurge {I kept telling myself "for the HAIIRRRR"}. It does such a great job at making my hair so soft and smell so good!

Urban Decay Naked Basics
This little eyeshadow palette is the cutest and most nifty palette I own! The colours of the shadows are so versatile to create any basic look and are so creamy and easy to blend. What I like about it is the size because it doesn't take up any room when you travel.

The Body Shop's Born Lippy
I absolutely LOVE this lip balm. Whenever I have chapped lips, this baby is the answer to my prayers. The texture is so smooth and not sticky whatsoever and it just makes my lips unbelievably smooth. I can't rave about this enough, It's honestly my holy grail lip balm.

Maybelline Color Whisper {Lust for Blush}
If you have read my blog before, you would know how much I love the Maybelline Color Whispers. This month I have been gravitating towards the shade "Lust for Blush" as it's a soft, subtle pink which is very unlike me to pick up but I gave it a go and I'm really loving it.

Covergirl Clump Crusher by Lashblast
I have seen many bloggers rave about this mascara and I'm about to do the same. This mascara somehow magically separate all my criss-cross lashes and makes them look longer and adds a little volume. Love love love!

What is your favourite product of the month?
Let me know if you're interested to see some reviews of any of the products.
xx

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January Favourites 2014

Can you believe that one whole month of the year is gone?! ONE WHOLE MONTH! January went too quick for my liking and now here I am picking out some of the beauty products that I have been giving extra love to this month.

Batiste Dry Shampoo

I bought this ages ago but never really found the need to use it but I rediscovered it in January and it is a life saver. The weather has been all over the place with a lot of hot and muggy days and I find that in the morning my hair looks a bit gross so I use this dry shampoo to make my hair look fresh and it adds a little bit of volume which is great. I think it smells really good - nice and clean and there are a whole bunch of different fragrances to suit everyone.

John Frieda Frizz-Ease Serum

I use the tiniest amount on the ends of my hair after I have washed it so it reduces the amount of fly-aways and frizz when it's drying. I think it does a pretty good job at keeping my hair tame and I use it alongside with the John Frieda Frizz-Ease Shampoo and Conditioner and I think it works like a charm.

Urban Decay Naked Palette

Even though in nearly every January Favourites post the Naked 3 Palette has made an appearance, I decided to go with the original because I bought it in January and have been loving it ever since. You can create so many different types of natural to sultry, sophisticated looks. Love, love, love it!

NYX Powder Blush

This blush is in the shade "Dusty Rose" and I really like this blush because it's not overpowering on my cheeks. I think it lasts a pretty long time and it's a really nice natural colour. I like the soft texture it has and I think I might get another colour from the range soon. Which one would you recommend?

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter

I have been obsessed with this Lip Butter from Revlon in the shade "Tutti Fruitti". I have been wearing this a lot in January because it's such a lovely bright summery shade. Although the lip butter feels heavy on the lips, it lasts a long time which is what I like in a balmy type lip colour. 

What have you been loving in the month of January?

xx

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December Favourites 2013

Since I did a post on my favourite beauty products of the whole of 2013, I didn't get to show you the beauty products that I have been loving in the month of December.

Nars Blush {Orgasm}

It's no secret that nearly every beauty blogger has or wants this shimmery peachy-pink blush. I finally got myself a Nars blush last month and I have been wearing every day since I bought it and love it. 

Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush

This brush is alright for blending shadows in the crease of your eye but because the bristles are so dense I use it more to blend in concealers and they do a pretty good job at concealing under eye circles and blemishes.

Benefit's Erase Paste

I have serious panda eyes and I heard Zoella mention this product in one of her videos and it seemed to work on her so I thought I would use this and I love it. Its a creamy texture and you only need the slightest amount. I use this under my eyes but it can also be used for blemishes that are pretty difficult to hide.

Maybelline Total Clean Eye & Lip Makeup Remover

I used to use makeup wipes to take off my eye makeup and it used to hurt and tug at my eyes and my eyelashes kept falling out. Then I saw this makeup remover and decided to try it out. It's cheap and it works pretty good so it checks all the boxes.

Carmex Moisture Plus {Pink}

This lip balm is SO GOOD! Its a tinted lip balm and I'm pretty sure there are some other colours to choose from and they do a great job at keeping my lips moisturised whilst giving them a nice colour that lasts.

And these are the beauty products that I have been giving extra love to this month!

What have you been loving in the month of December?

xx

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November Favourites 2013

Another month has gone by and I actually can't believe that it's December already. This month I got accepted into Uni which I am stoked about and I had some fun times with family and friends. I have also tried out quite a few different beauty products this month and I have been using some of them almost every day since I bought them. So lets jump in.

Maybelline New York Master Precise Liquid Liner

Hands down my favourite liquid eyeliner ever. I have been using it for a while now and it hasn't run out yet and what I love the most is that its a pen-like applicator instead of a wand or a brush. It's super thin and really pigmented which is fantastic for building up the line to how you like it. And it doesn't dry out which is a major plus because most felt tip eyeliners dry pretty quickly.

CORALista Blush

Benefit Cosmetics

A new blush that I tried for the first time and I really like it. It smells great and has great pigmentation to give perfectly flushed cheeks. What I like about it is that you can build up the colour and I think I will look nice with a summer tan.

Benefit: CORALista Blush

Bourjois Paris Healthy Balance Unifying Powder

Bourjois

I have been using this powder to work every day and love it. It's easy to blend and it stays matte for a while before you need reapplying. It's small and compact and the mirror never gets full of powder. I bought my powder a shade lighter than my foundation and it suits my skin tone perfectly.

Benefit's They're Real! Mascara

Benefit Cosmetics

Why haven't I found this product sooner?! I absolutely LOVE this mascara! I was shocked on how long my eyelashes looked and it didn't clump my eyelashes together like most mascaras do. I also love how there is a little bud at the top of the wand so you can separate and reach hard to get lashes. love. love. love.

Real Techniques Buffing Brush

Real Techniques

I just started investing in some good quality brushes and I found that Real Techniques are both good quality and affordable. The buffing brush came in a set of 4 in the "Core Collection" pack. I use this to apply and blend my foundation on my face and it does an amazing job with no streaks.

And these are my favourite beauty products that I have been giving extra love to this month.
What have you been loving this month?
xx


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October Favourites 2013

Hi everyone!

I hope you all had a wonderful October and enjoyed getting into the halloween spirit. I can't even believe that it's November already like where did the time fly?! Nothing extra interesting happened in the month of October for me which is kind of sad {I was probably recovering after the one direction concert I went to in September}. And I was super bummed out that I didn't get the chance to try out any "new" beauty products because I was trying to save my money, nonetheless I recovered some oldies and discovered a couple of newbies that I have been using and loving in the month of October.

Vineyard Peach Body Butter 

The Body Shop 

I nearly forgot that I had this body butter in my collection but it has always been my favourite. It smells like fresh peaches and boy does it make me hungry because it smells SO good! I usually use it on my arms and legs and it sinks in so quickly, hydrates them and leaves them so smooth. I was so devo when I found out that it was a limited edition body butter and is not sold anymore! :'(

Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara

I have been using this mascara everyday this month because it gives my short, stubby lashes a nice lift {with the help of Mr eyelash curler}. It's also waterproof which is fantastic because I don't get home after work looking like a racoon.

Australis Eyeshadow Primer

Australis

I have been using this eyeshadow primer ever since I got it {First haul here} and have been loving it. It makes my eyeshadows stay in place all night which is it's main purpose. Definitely loving this one. 

Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm {Pink Blossom}

Burt's Bees

I have always loved Burt's Bees lip balms and I decided to try the tinted lip balm. They give a nice pigmented colour which is build-able which is perfect for adding a little colour to the face without going overboard in heavy lipsticks. Love it!

Yes to Cucumbers Facial Towelettes

Yes To Carrots

These towelettes remove dirt, sweat and make up AND they smell like cucumbers! They are also Oil-free, non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic which is wonderful for my acne prone skin. What I like about these face wipes are that they actually get all my makeup off so easily leaving it feel fresh.

And these are my favourite beauty products for the month of October. What were your beauty favourites? 

xx

September Favourites 2013

Hi everyone!

October is finally here so that means all the September favourites posts are upon us! I thought I would do my first monthly favourites and I'm really excited to share all the things I have been loving in the month of September!

Lately the Maybelline Color Whisper range has been my go-to lipstick for nearly every outfit. I have been loving the shade Petal Rebel the most because it just adds a little colour for when I can't be bothered contouring. The colour whispers are lightly moisturising and the colours are easily build-able for a more pigmented colour. 

Towards the end of September, I bought myself Rimmels Scandaleyes Retro Glam Mascara and wore it a couple of times and absolutely loved it!! I actually prefer it to the ones I have and love already. A Review is to come so watch out for that one!

I have had the Revlon PhotoReady Primer, Shadow & Sparkle palette in Metropolitan for a couple of months but finally decided to wear it in September! I love the colours and I found that It stayed on my eyelids for a long time. It has a guide at the back so you know where you should put the shadows which is really convenient if you're a beginner at putting on shadows!

This month, I decided to try out my first crème blush ever. I opted for Revlon PhotoReady Crème Blush in Pinched. At first I was really confused on how to put the blush on but one I got the hang of it, I really liked the texture and the fact that it blended so easily! 

Next is a book called "The Land of Stories - The Wishing Spell" by Chris Colfer. I absolutely LOVED this book! When I was younger, I used to read all the time! It was an escape from the real world and I picked this book up because I wanted to get back into reading - starting from fairytales. This book is brilliant because its a mix between the most loved fairytales, a different twist to them and the modern world which is something that I was interested in!

And Lastly is this phone case I bought at the Perth Royal Show. As soon as I saw it, I knew that I needed it in my life because anything that is iridescent makes me feel like a mermaid and I love it!

And these are the things I have been loving in the month of September!

What have been your favourite things in September?