Wednesday 30 December 2015

MY CHRISTMAS IN PHOTOS #1


Hello Lovelies,
I hope you all had an amazing festive season, no matter what you celebrate. In the past I have seen people do "my week in photos" type posts and thought I could use the idea to share what I got up to over Christmas with all of you !


CHRISTMAS EVE


1. My family ♡ There is nothing I love more than spending time with my family.

2. Dips, crackers and bread *Insert heart eyes emoji*

3. Hello Dinner ! In my family, food is often what brings us together. Whether it's family dinners every Monday night at my dad's house, or various events and celebrations throughout the year, you can always find my family huddled around a dinner table chatting and laughing, and Christmas is no exception.

4. A glass of Champagne at Christmas, need I say more ?


CHRISTMAS DAY


1. Each year Christmas Day lunch is held at a different family members house, this year it was at one of my aunts and her families house. Celebrations through out the year with my family are always a happy and sad time for me. I love being able to spend time with my aunts and uncles and my gorgeous cousins, but it's still hard that my mum is no longer with us to be able to experience the laughs and love shared between all of us at Christmas time.

2. There's something about table settings at Christmas that I just absolutely LOVE ! I don't know whether it's the fact that you can go all out with gorgeous decorations, or that it represents you and your loved ones spending Christmas together, but I always just think they look so beautiful and festive.

3. Presents ! Even though Christmas isn't about what gifts you receive, but rather spending quality time with your friends and family - Cheesy I kno, but very true ! - I still feel incredibly lucky that my family and I are able to spoil one another with gifts.

4. Lots of food........ Again !


I also wanted to include this post from "thecrimsonalchemist" on Tumblr, which I think is something people should keep in mind over the festive season ♡

Source: thecrimsonalchemist


I hope you all enjoyed this post and having a little sneak peak of what I got up to over Christmas. Sending all my love to every single one of you over the festive season and new year.

I hope you all have a fabulous week and I will speak to you all very soon !


Sunday 20 December 2015

Winterise Your Beauty with Adore Me




Hello Lovelies,


all my northern hemisphere readers, I seriously envy you at this time of the year. I envy the fact that you have cold weather over the festive season. I envy the fact that you can wear big over sized jumpers to hide the food baby that it looks like we're having from eating too much food at Christmas and I especially envy all the gorgeous Winter ranges that are coming out at the moment from companies like Adore Me !

Though this post is more aimed at my American and Canadian readers, if you happen to live else where, don't fret, you can still get some gorgeous lingerie inspiration !

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The first look I chose is this gorgeous peach bra and underwear set, which I think would pair lovely with a soft neutral smokey eye and lashes and a natural pink flush to the cheeks. To keep with the simplicity of the pieces, yet still having the extra detailing of the lace, I thought it would tie in really well with the soft eyeshadow look, but still have some oomph with the addition of false lashes.




Next up is this incredibly vibrant blue set, which I thought would look absolutely bomb with an intense cranberry eye, and a glowly highlighted base. I kept it quite natural when it came to the lips and mascara, as I really wanted the jewel tones from the eye and the opaque highlight to be the focus of the look. My inspiration for the look was that the intensity of the cranberry eye would pair really well with the vibrancy of the lingerie pieces





For more gorgeous sexy lingerie inspiration or just to admire the incredible pieces, check out the image below for some more takes on wintery makeup looks paired with various pieces.


I hope you all enjoyed this weeks post, I'd love to hear how you'd pair these pieces with different makeup looks !

I hope you all have a fabulous week - especially during the festive season - and I will speak to you all very soon !






*Post is NOT sponsored*

Sunday 8 November 2015

Rimmel Nude Collection by Kate Moss Swatches



Hello Lovelies,

I hope you are all doing very well ! Today I bring you a full review and my personal thoughts and opinion on the Nude Collection by Kate Moss from Rimmel. Quick Disclaimer - I was lucky enough to be sent the range to try out, but i am in no way required or being paid to review them, just letting you know ! So with all that being said, let me tell you about the range !



The collection is made up of 5 different shades, which are meant to cater for a large variety of skin types.

#40 - Pale pinky beige
#42 - Peach beige
#43 - Apricot nude
#45 - Mauve nude
#45 - Deep nude

Personally I love all the shades with the exception of #40, as it too pale for my complexion particularly when I've got fake tan on. The great thing about the variety of shades is that they can also be customised by layering the shades over one another.


The lipsticks have a creamy texture, with the same subtle sweet scent that the previous Kate Moss lipsticks feature. They are extremely comfortable to wear because of the moisturising finish they provide. Due to the formula being quite creamy, they do wear off fairly quickly, but fade quite evenly instead of being left with that lip liner like ring around your lips like some lipsticks do. The lipsticks retail for $12.95 from Priceline, here in Australia, so are definitely on the more affordable end of the drugstore range.


If you were wanting to see what the lipsticks look like when applied, I filmed a swatch video which can be viewed below !




I hope you all enjoyed my review and swatches of the Rimmel Nude Collection by Kate Moss, if you've tried any of the range, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it and if you enjoyed the lipsticks

Have an incredible week and I will see you all soon !




*Post contains products that were gifted. NOT SPONSORED

Friday 16 October 2015

My Top 5 Spring/Summer Must Haves!



Hello Lovelies,

I hope you've all been well ! So when it comes to the warmer weather, I am not always the biggest fan. Don't get me wrong, when the sun starts shining and there's a gorgeous scent to the air from the blooming trees, I thoroughly enjoy it, but as soon as we get hit with those over 35 degree days and the sweat kicks in  - you know what I'm talking about haha - I would happily take back winter in a heart beat ! So to help ease into the Spring/Summer season just that little bit easier  - and a little bit more fashionable - I thought I'd put together my top 5 Spring/Summer must haves !



Spring/Summer Must Haves

Printed Kimono's

Kimono, Kaftan, Cover-Up, whatever you want to call it, these things are the bomb.com ! Being a little bit more body conscious than I'd like to be, these are a god send when you're wanting a bit of coverage, minus the sweltering heat of a jacket or cardigan - and come on, they're freaking cute as well ! Paired with anything from a simple maxi dress to a bathing suit at the beach, they are incredibly versatile. Online stores such as Asos, Miss Guided and Boohoo, stock so many different styles and colours, that there's definitely one to suit everyone !


Sun-Kissed Skin

I know this may not be for everyone, but for me, glowing tanned skin is a must in the warmer weather ! I think it's incredible when some is proud and rocks their pale skin, for me though, it gives me an added boost of confidence and just helps me feel a bit more put together. Whether you're just a beginner or prefer the convenience of a self tanner, or like to go all out with an at-home spray tan, a gorgeous glow to the skin can make the world of difference ! Being someone who is naturally incredibly pale - and I mean PALE ! - I have had my fair share of good and bad experiences with at-home tanning, I think it all comes down to which products work best with your skin and practice makes perfect ! Depending on the colour you want to achieve, you can go for a natural glow with a gradual tanner all the way through to a gorgeous airbrush effect with a spray tan machine.


Sunglasses

Given that I have blue eyes, even the slightest bit of sun makes me squint like you wouldn't believe, so when it comes to sunglasses, I don't play around ! Obviously with sunglasses the appearance is very important, but what also needs to be remembered is UV protection. Making sure your sunglasses have a high UV protection rating is what's going to shield your eyes from the harmful UV rays from the sun and well as minimising any damage caused to your eyes whilst out in sunlight. Depending on where you purchase your sunglasses from, if they don't happen to already tell you what the UV protection rating is, simply flick them an email or ask in store and they should be able to give you more info on them.


Bright Lipstick

LIPS ! Everyone loves a good lip colour, whether you prefer to go in the nude - on the lip, of course !  Get your mind out of the gutters LOL - or like to go all out with a deep vampy lip, I think Spring and Summer calls for busting out your bright lippies and wearing them with confidence. I've had many people say to me before they "can't wear bright lipsticks" or bright and loud lipsticks look "weird on them", but the important thing to remember is that, finding the right shade for you can make the world of difference ! Just having a play around with different shades and working out what you prefer and what you think looks rocking on you, can add that bit of oomph to any makeup look. Taking a few tester selfies in different lighting can often help a lot too !


Bright Nail Polish

Similar to a bright bold lip colour, a vibrant coat of nail polish can jazz up any look ! Brands such as Rimmel and Maybelline stock some really gorgeous summer shades for under $10 - some even less than $5 ! Coming from someone who can have some pretty manky nails most of the time, I know how daunting nail polish can be, but sometimes there is nothing better than sitting down and giving yourself a little pamper session with a manicure and a fresh coat of polish.


I hope you all enjoyed finding out what my top 5 Spring/Summer must haves, what are some on your list ?

Have a fabulous weekend and I will speak to you soon :)



Sunday 11 October 2015

Skin B5 Skin Care Review



Hello Lovelies,

Holy cow, have the last few months been busy ! I have been so caught up with my course and being on placement at a local High school - which I am absolutely loving ! I also turned 21 on the 22nd of September and was extremely spoiled by my friends and family, but enough about whats been happening in my life, I wanted to tell you all about a fabulous new skincare system I have been using, called Skin B5.


When Skin B5 reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in trialing their range, I jumped on their website to see what it was all about and was sold immediately. Skin B5 is a 4 step skin care system, that is packed full of natural ingredients to help repair the skin, whilst treating and preventing acne. Science was never my strong point at school, so I will leave all the in-depth explanation to the website, which I will link below. One of the main ingredients of the formula is Vitamin B5, which is known to have amazing benefits for the skin, such as retaining moisture, as well as healing and regenerating the skin. There are so many incredible benefits from Skin B5's products, including: The tightening of pores, preventing breakouts and evening out the skin tone, just to name a few.

I received the "Clear Skin Starter Pack" which includes the Acne Control Cleansing Mousse, Acne Control Moisturiser, Acne Control Caplets and Acne Control Extra Strength Tablets, as well as the 5-Minute Skin Purifying Mask which can be added for an additional $15. Both the tablets and caplets are packed full of ingredients to help not only your skin, but also balancing hormones and strengthening the immune system. I know not everyone is comfortable with taking tablets or supplements, so the benefit of Skin B5's ordering system is that you can also custom make your own kit, with just the topical products - though they do recommend using the skincare in combination with the tablets and caplets - and depending on your order, you will also receive a discount !


Unfortunately I forgot to take before shots which I'm really disappointed about, to be able to compare to my skin now, but even just in the overall appearance and condition of my skin I have seen an improvement, especially keeping my breakouts under control when it's that certain time of the month ! If you are someone who suffers with acne - including body acne, or even just day to day breakouts, I would definitely recommend checking out the Skin B5 range and seeing what there is for you. The customer service is incredible and can always help you work out which products would be best for your skin issues and tailor a plan for you ! There is also a table on their website, which matches up skin concerns, to which products they recommend for them (Linked Below)

Skin B5 Website

Skin B5 Product Recommendations

I hope you were able to find this review helpful and may have possibly found a new skincare system to help you and your skincare concerns.

I hope you all have a fabulous week and I will talk to you soon !


*Post contains products that were gifted. NOT SPONSORED

Thursday 27 August 2015

Bohemian Inspired Hairstyle Ft. Irresistible Me Extensions



Hello Lovelies, 

To follow on with the hair theme from my previous post, I wanted to share with you this hairstyle that I have been really loving. It can be worn all year round, but looks especially gorgeous during the warmer months and perfect for any occasion that you need a quick and easy, but still pretty hairstyle for. I also show you a before and after of what my extensions look like, once they're applied. Before you say anything, yes I know they don't match the ends of my hair exactly, but like I mentioned in my previous post, I'm still in the process of getting my red ends trimmed off and still need to make an appointment with my hairdresser to get my extensions cut and shaped for my hair. So ! With all that being said, I hope you guys enjoy the super easy walk-through of this hairstyle and if any of you try it out, I'd love to see it, so tag me in your pictures ! :)



I used to love creating this look with my own hair before I chopped 6 inches off it, so now that I'm able to recreate it using my new Irresistible Me Royal Remy Extensions, it gives me another hairstyle option to add to the list. Once I've put in my extensions, I take a section from near my temple under the fringe section of my hair and begin plaiting it, making it long enough to wrap across my forehead and then be pinned underneath my hair on the other side of my head. So once you've got a long enough plait, tuck the ends under your top layer of hair and bobby pin it in place. As my hair is so thick, I tend to place 2 bobby pins in a X position to really secure the plait and that's basically it ! From there you can straighten or curl the ends, it's totally up to you ! This hair style is so customisable, you can make the plait as big or small as you like and tweak it your liking !




I hope you were able to gain some hair inspiration and possibly a new hairstyle to try out yourself. Like i said above, if you do try it out, please tag me in the photo because I'd LOVE to see it !

If you were wanting to purchase the extensions I've used, or have a look at all the other incredible products that Irresistible Me stock, then check out the link below !

Irresistible Me Website

I hope you all have an amazing rest of the week and I will speak to you soon


Monday 24 August 2015

Irresistible Me Royal Remy Hair Extensions Review




Hello lovelies,

It has been a hot minute since I last put up a blog post ! If you haven't seen on any of my other social media, I changed courses a couple of months ago and have been super busy on placement for it as well, but I wanted to introduce you all to this fabulous company that I have recently been introduced to.



If you haven't heard of Irresistible Me, they are a company who sell 100% natural Remy clip-in hair extensions, as well as hair accessories and tools. They specialise in high quality hair at an affordable price, which is perfect if you're someone who likes to watch how much you spend ! Obviously depending on what your hair needs are and what look you're trying to achieve will depend on what product you order, whether that's a clip-in pony tail or highlights, all the way through a 260g set of clip-in extensions, there's a variety of options, in a wide range of colours to choose from. By no means am I being paid to say any of this, they are just awesome hair extensions and I want you guys to know about them !





I've always had a love hate relationship with my hair. When it's long, I want it to be short, but then when its short, I want it to be long again. I've never been one to be attached to my hair, so if it means cutting off 6 inches of my hair, then so be it ! As my hair is extremely thick, I chose the Royal Remy hair 22 inches 200g bundle in Ash Blonde, which comes with 10 pieces - 1 Four clip, 2 Three Clips, 5 Two clips and 2 One Clips.  As you can see in the image above, they come in a clear plastic pocket, with 9 of the pieces being in the left side and then the 10th piece on the right hand side as a bit of a test clip. Before you open the entire packet, open the side with the single extension in it, to make sure you're completely happy with the extensions, in terms of colour and length, because once you open the entire packet, they are unable to be returned. They also include a couple of extra clips, in case the original ones come off and get lost or you want added grip on your extensions and want to sew them on yourself.





If you've noticed in any of my recent photos, I still have the slightest hint of red on the ends of my hair, which I'm gradually getting trimmed off. So when choosing my extensions, I wanted them to match my natural hair colour, which is why I haven't included a photo of the extensions applied, but do stay tuned for photos on my Instagram ! So far I've loved the amazing quality and how natural the hair looks. If there are any other questions you have about the hair extensions or Irresistible me, feel free to leave them below or on any of my social media. They also have great customer service, so will be able to help you with any of your inquiries !

If you're interested in purchasing from Irresistible Me or wanting to check them out online, I'll link all their social media accounts below !



Have a fabulous week and I will speak to you all soon !





*Post contains products that were gifted

Friday 12 June 2015

My Top 5 Winter Lipsticks




Hello Lovelies,

I hope you are all doing very very well ! Today when I woke up, I had the urge to blog. I didn't know what about, but I just wanted to write something. After having a think and noticing the gloomy weather outside, I thought I'd share "My Top 5 Winter Lipsticks" with you all. I was also thinking of doing a Summer version for all of you in the northern hemisphere, so do please let me know if that's something you would like to see. This won't be an overly wordy blog post, sit back, relax and I hope you enjoy. So without further ado, let's jump straight into it !



Obviously when it comes to winter, all the deep reds and purples come out. I am definitely one for a bold lip - though I do love my nudes and pinks as well - which is one of the reasons why i absolutely love winter makeup trends. Each lipstick is under $15, so they're super affordable and can all be bought from Priceline, except the Boe Professional lipstick which is sold exclusively at Big W and the Makeup Revolution lipstick which can be bought through their website. I thought I'd give you guys a brief run down about each of the lipsticks and their finish, opacity, price, etc. If there's something I haven't included which you'd like to know, don't hesitate to ask :)

Rimmel Kate Moss Matte Finish Lipstick in 107
Oxblood red shade
Matte Finish
Very opaque
$12.95

Makeup Revolution Amazing Lipstick in 100% Vamp
Deep purple Shade
Satin
Medium buildable opacity
$2.00

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in 058 Drop of Sherry
Copper rose shade
Frosted Finish
Sheer buildable opacity
$9.95

Boe Professional Colour Last Lipstick in Scarlette
Pinky red shade
Satin finish
Sheer buildable opacity
$8.95

Innoxa Satin Sheen Lipstick in Poppy
Brick red shade
Satin sheen finish
Medium buildable opacity
$14.95

Top to bottom: Innoxa Satin Finish, Boe Professional, Rimmel Lasting Finish, Makeup Revolution, Rimmel Kate Moss


I hope you all enjoyed finding out what my top 5 winter lipsticks are, I'd love to hear what some of yours are !

If you haven't seen my latest video, I will link it below !



Have a fabulous weekend and I will see you next time :)



Friday 8 May 2015

My Top 4 Ways to De-Stress




Hello Lovelies,

In life it's only normal to have things that stress you, whether it be school, work, personal life, you name it, there's always something that can be a bit overwhelming. Recently a few things in my life have changed and also presented some new opportunities and sometimes it just feels a bit too much at times, which is why I think it's so important to take some time out for yourself and de-stress.

Candles



First and foremost, I find scents really comforting, whether it be a scented candle or a fragrance oils, there is something just so calming about a gorgeous smell in the air. My current favourites when it comes to candles are the Airwick Scented Candle in "Lemonade Stand"* and the Multicolour Silhouette candle* in "Amber Mandarin Glow", as well as the Tigerlily Viva Candle in "Coconut, Lemon & Lime". If you're not one for burning candles in your home - fire and all that, I totally get it ! - I would recommend trying out reed diffusers. You get the same effect, minus the worrying about a lit flame


Face Masks




Next up, are face masks ! Obviously depending on how my skin is, will determine what face mask I use. So far through my skincare ventures, I am yet to find a face mask that absolutely blows me away, but there are definitely a few that I tend to use on a regular basis. Some of my favourites include the Formula 10.0.6 masks that you can buy in individual packets, or a full-size tube, as well as the Lonvitalite sheet masks and the Palmer's Purifying Mask. Then all you have to do is sit back, relax and let the mask work its magic !


Reading



To me, nothing more says “de-stressing and relaxing” than reading. If you have a book you’re currently reading or have always thought about that certain book you've always wanted to read but haven’t quite got around to it, take some time out for yourself and read them! Or if you’re like me and don’t currently have a book in mind, or often struggle getting into a book, pick up your favourite magazine and catch up on the latest trends or who’s supposedly pregnant or getting divorced. Immersing yourself in something such as reading can help take your mind of things for a bit and prevent situations and events from feeling too overwhelming.


Music



Finally to de-stress I love listening to music. Whether it's something to rock out to and have a good dance and sing-a-long in my bedroom, or some nice calming and relaxing songs, music is definitely a way that I de-stress. Another great option is to create a playlist, or even a few, of your favourite songs depending on your mood. So instead of fiddling around with all your songs, they're all right there in their own little ready to go playlist. P.S don't judge me for enjoying a bit.... okay, a lot of One Direction.


I hope you all enjoyed "My Top 4 Ways to De-Stress", I'd also love to hear of any other ways you de-stress !

Have an incredible weekend and to all you mothers, aunts, grandmothers, sisters, important female figures and men who play a mothers role, I wish you all a happy mother's day !



*Post contains products that were gifted. This is NOT a sponsored post.

Monday 20 April 2015

Feet that don't make you go eep!



Hello Lovelies,

I know, I know ! No one wants to talk about feet, whether it's weird lumps and bumps, that look like they belong to some extraterrestrial creature, or ridiculously dry and cracked heels, feet aren't always the most pleasant thing to show off, let alone talk about, particularly in Winter. When I think of cold weather, I think of dry skin, in my case, extremely dry feet. Nice feet are something that I have not been blessed with, especially with the fact that I'm not very good at taking care of my feet - don't worry, I'm not going to put you through seeing my hideous feet haha. Instead, I thought I'd take you through my routine of how I keep my feet looking as nice as possible, all year round !



As I do this routine after my nightly shower, I make sure my feet are completely dry and that there is no trace of moisture. I then take my Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi* and start to exfoliate the dry patches on my feet, focusing on my heels and the outside edge of my foot, as that's where I get the most dry skin. I'll go over the area for a few seconds - making sure not to over exfoliate - and check every couple of seconds to see if I have reached my desired level of smoothness. Obviously my feet aren't going to be as soft and smooth as a baby's bum, but as long as there's no rough and overly dry patches, then it's okay with me !



Once my feet are nice and smooth, I next take my Scholl Eulactol Heel Balm Gold* and massage it into my heels, as well as any other particularly dry patches that I have. If you're like me and often have extremely dry heels, this will be a life saver ! With a non-greasy formula, the balm soaks in right away. To get a bit "science-y" for a second, the balm contains Urea which is a humectant, this means that it not only absorbs water, but it also has a very high water content itself, this helps minimise the water lost through the skin, helping keep the skin supple and well moisturised. With the use of this balm, there are visible results in just 3 days ! Scholl not only has some great clinically proven products to help relieve and heal cracked heels, but they also feature some amazing tips on how to keep your feet looking their best !



Finally I finish off with a good slather of moisturiser. I'm currently loving the Premium Spa SOS Moisture Balm in Frangipani and Coconut. It not only has a really thick - almost mousse like - texture, but it smells incredible ! Once my heel balm has soaked in, I then apply a generous amount of this to my feet paying particular attention to my more dry spots - heels, balls of my feet.... who am I kidding, my entire foot ! After applying my moisturiser I put on a thick pair of socks and sleep with them, to wake up to gorgeously smooth and supple feet.

I hope you guys enjoyed my feet saving routing and were hopefully able to pick up some tips. If there are any tips and tricks you have, please do feel free to comment them below ! I'd love to find out more :)

Have a fabulous week and I will speak to you all soon !




*Post contains products that were gifted. This is NOT a sponsored post.

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