Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts

Monday, February 10, 2014

Valentines Day Must Haves!

Valentines Day is just around the corner so I thought i'd come up with some of the fashion and beauty must haves needed on this special day. These items can be given to a partner, family, friends or even gifted to yourself as a special treat! I think its important to cherish and love ourselves everyday because we are all worth it. Although Valentines Day isn't really a holiday I think the hype of this day should be used to spread sweet positive messages to one another and to nurture ourselves as if we were the most precious thing in the world.
So use valentines day to give yourself some extra tender loving care and spoil your style with some awesome gifts!! 
Much Love,
xxx



Friday, January 31, 2014

Whats in my makeup school kit!!





So it's been a while since I last posted something on this blog and I did miss creating posts terribly. To get back into the swing of things I thought I would create a haul video on my new makeup kit for my makeup course! I'm starting the course pretty soon and I was quite excited to pick up my kit. It has been pre packaged for the course with a few additional items that I wanted to add. The kit was supplied by Girlie Cosmetics and as I am a student I got it for wholesale price, which helped my pocket a lot! All of the products in the kit are of professional quality and in fact some are re packaged under different high end brand names. Over the next few weeks i'm going to be adding more products to my kit and hopefully soon I can create a few makeup tutorials from the products I already have. So check out the video above and let me know what you think!!!


21pc Professional (high grade) brush set -$175
Flat stippling brush -$21
Beauty Pod -$12

2x Myipalette (15 eyeshadows in each palette) -$150

Matte finish foundations -$80
Almond
Light beige
Golden olive
Warm cognac 


Lipsticks -$36
Matte winter red
Champagne frost
Barely there 

Ardell lash adhesive glue -$6.50
Individual lashes medium -$6.50
Mascara black water resistant -$12

Wet lips lip gloss -$14 
Eye liner pencil black & chocolate -$24
Eye/ lip pencil golden taupe & pink mauve -$24
(compact lip brush included in brush set)

Vinyl wedges PK/12 -$5
Mascara wands PK/25 -$7.50
Mixing palette -$6
Duo sharpener -$7.50

xxx

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Gold Look Book!




Its that time of the year again when we get prepped up for the holidays and the upcoming new year. A hot trend featuring this season is a whole lot of gold to celebrate our last month in 2013. I've chosen some sexy and sophisticated gold outfits and accessories that will be great for dancing the night away in or even just a fancy dinner party. These pieces are also great to take inspiration from and create your own gold statement look!
xxx

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Makeup Haul

Last friday I went on a lovely trip down to Balmain for a bit of shopping and lunch. The weather was great and i've was in the mood for a revamp on my makeup collection, so I headed towards the Mecca Cosmetica store and hung out there for a while, playing around with some of they're makeup. I ended up snagging a few goodies to take home with me.
The goodies I picked up from Mecca Cosmetica!

I needed a new bronzer so I decided to pick up and try the 'ready' bronzer from bare minerals. I've never used a product from this brand before, but so far I'm  finding they're bronzing powder working really well on my skin type. The powder has a matte finish so it gives a natural finish on the skin. I've noticed with this product that you don't need a lot of product when applying as the powder is quite pigmented, I'm definitely going to try out some more bare minerals products after the good experience I've had with they're bronzing powder. 
The stila palette 'in the light' is absolutely fantastic! The reason why is purely because the eyeshadow colours are so pigmented and intense for an easy application. I love the shades they chose for this palette, there is such a diverse range of neutral shades, ranging from shimmer to matte finishes. The smudge stick is also great for creating a defined eye look, lately I've been defining my eye crease with it, so I end up with a dramatic sharp finish. 
I've always got great expectations from Nars, they're makeup has always worked well for me and has a long lasting time on the skin. For a while I've been wanting to try one of they're highlighting sticks as i've heard so much hype about them. I picked up one in the shade 'Copacabana', and so far I've enjoyed the finish it has left on my skin. It's a bit too shimmering for a natural look, but it works well for a dramatic night one. the product lasts quite a while on the skin, but does tend to need reapplying after a couple of hours. Overall I would definitely repurchase this product again, as I think the quality of it is worth the price your paying for.
Ive been using the Stila 'stay all day' beauty balm everyday for almost a week now, and I have noticed a difference in my overall makeup when applying it on as a primer. The skin's texture becomes a lot smoother and almost lustrous, with a strong noticeability on the illuminating effect the balm contains. I wouldn't say that it has a HD effect, but it does allow the makeup to sit better on the skin.
Playing around with some of the makeup I picked up!

Stila's eyeshadow is really pigmented and can be built up to create an intense eye look.

Streets of Balmain

The town centre!

The best macaroons in town!

Salted caramel and chocolate brownie macaroons yum!!!

For lunch: Chips and a grilled chicken burger with lettuce, avocado, tomato and mayo.

lovely gardens that belong to the park
Beautiful vibrant flowers fill up the side streets!

xxx

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Jimmy Choo Exotic Perfume Review


Jimmy Choo Exotic is a hot new limited edition fragrance for 2013 that reflects a free spirited and confident vibe! This perfume is for the exuberant character gal, who sparkles with her mischievous and sexy personality.
Jimmy choo's iconic signature python skin used on their accessories and shoes, is featured on the box to display and reflect the perfumes luxurious and exotic scent. The intense fushia bottle symbolises a glamorous and expensive lifestyle of a playful and strong woman.
This fragrance is perfect for the up coming warm months in Australia, the fresh and fruity scent is suitable for the beach and tropical night life.
Once spritzing this fragrance on you'll be certain that you will be smelling great for hours without having to re apply. The scent will start out magnetically strong and then fade into a soft intoxicating sexy fragrance.
Overall I give this fragrance a 4.5 out of 5 stars, it's almost perfect and is suitable for any lovely lady who is after the wow factor!

Top notes include black current sorbet and pink grapefruit.
Middle notes feature tiger orchid, exotic passion flower and floral notes.
Base notes are patchouli and tart raspberry.

How gorgeous is the bottle design!
The free bag with Jimmy Choo Exotic makes a great beach tote for the upcoming summer!
xxx

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Beach Favourites!



After hanging out in the sun and surf for the past couple of weeks now, I thought it would be time to compile a look book full of my favourites and must haves for summer! An up coming trend for swimwear in oz is the 50's style flashback mixed in with some awesome floral prints. 70's flare leopard print is back and is going to look hot on the beach! Earthy tones combined with a pop of bright colour will have you set for the summer ahead. 
Don't forget to fake tan before heading out and to always apply plenty of sunscreen! St Tropez is the holy grail of tanning brands and will keep your skin golden and glowing without the harmful UV rays. 
So put on a big floppy hat, with a matching bag of course, and head off for some fun and unforgettable times with the sun, sand and surf!
xxx

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

September Monthly Favourites!







Batiste dry shampoo is amazing for those days where you can't be bothered to do much with your hair and it's in need of a good wash.
Not only does it create extra volume in the hair, but it will seriously hide any excess oil and make your scalp feel refreshed and clean.
The blush scent is very floral, powdery and sweet, perfect for those spring mornings. The Tropical scent is fresh and fruity, great for a hot summer night on the town!








My current september love at the moment is the Babybliss Pro Argan Oil styling cream. If you want gorgeous shiny, smooth locks then this is the product for you! I use this cream on freshly washed hair, I apply a bit on the ends and blow dry it straight. After my hair is dry, I lightly add some more product on my hair to give it a nice silky affect.

The Volume Powder by schwarzkopf works wonders for creating large voluminous pageant style hair. I have never seen my hair so big without hairspray, until I came across this product! the powder is great at it will leave your hair as soft and voluminous without having a hard crunchy feeling attached.







I have always found TONI&GUY products work great for my hair, Their formulations are gentle yet effective, and always leave your hair in great shape.
I recently tried out the TONI&GUY shampoo and conditioner targeted for damaged hair, and although it honestly didn't repair my hair, it did leave it feeling soft and deeply moisturised. This set is going to be great for my hair in the upcoming summer months, where extra TLC will be needed with all that time spent at the beach!









My current favourite foundation so far is the CLINIQUE anti blemish solutions in Fresh Ivory. Now I have been using this foundation since I was sixteen years  old, and at nineteen it still works wonders for me! The consistency is very creamy and almost feels like a moose. It's coverage is quite light, but can be build able. Overall it's great for young skin and preventing it from breaking out, but it also leaves a nice dewy finish.
Next makeup favourite of the month would have to be my trusty go to MAC eyeshadow colour in vanilla. I love this eyeshadow as not only can it be used on the lid as a base and highlighter, but it can also double up as an overall face highlighter.
I'm currently obsessed with BOURJOIS blush at the moment. My favourite colour is the Rose Eclat as it leaves a natural sheen, with an earthy undertone and a finish that isn't powdery!




Don't be fooled by this perfume's cheap price, it actually smells quite rich and expensive! Intimately Beckham by David and Victoria Beckham features an array of accords including white floral, tuberose,vanilla, sandalwood, citrus, musk and rose. 
So why is this perfume in my monthly favourites? well because it smells absolutely delicious and it's cheap enough to wear as much as you want!











Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser has always been a necessity in my family, and boy does it make you skin feel refreshed and clean! I love it because it's fragrance free and extremely gentle on the skin. It doesn't lather and get in you eyes, but its effective enough to remove the day's makeup away!
I've been recently getting back into using Neutrogena's oil free moisturiser for sensitive skin. I used this product when I younger and it didn't do to much for my skin back then. However now the formula works well with my skin type. It has a lightweight consistency and works well as a base product for makeup, most importantly there is no fragrance so it won't lead to any breakouts.
Last but no least is my trusty CLINIQUE 'even better eyes' under eye circle corrector. After using this product for a couple of weeks I noticed a difference on my under eye circles, realising they had become brighter and more even toned. I love applying this product before I apply my moisturiser to allow it to really sink in!


Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Candy Fashion Look Book


This trend is as sweet as candy and major fashion sites are loving it at the moment! The look book I have created above features the candy inspired fashion style at affordable prices and easy to access online stores, so it will be a piece of cake to recreate this trend. All these candy prints remind me oh so well of the gorgeous Katy Perry's video clip 'California Gurls' and this sweet style will definitely make you look as yummy as Katy did! So look delicious for spring and try this trend out! xx

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Vatican City Tailoring

My recent tailoring project at Fashion college inspired by the architecture and paintings within the Vatican City!