I've really missed blogging so I'll have lots to talk about once I get back into the swing of it.
Can't wait till then! xx
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Long awaited return...
I've really missed blogging so I'll have lots to talk about once I get back into the swing of it.
Can't wait till then! xx
Monday, December 1, 2014
Priceline 40% Off Haul
A couple of weeks ago, Priceline held one of their highly popular 40% off cosmetics sales. Of course I couldn't help myself but to drop in and pick up a couple of things so I thought I would share with out what I decided to add to my collection.
Australis Fresh & Flawless Pressed Powder in Darkest Brown
This is one of my favourites. I picked up another one as I had just about finished up another one. This is one of my holy grail powders to set my makeup and for touch ups. I highly recommend it and you can't really go wrong when a sale like this marks it down to $7.17!
Maybelline Fit Me Shine Free Foundation in #330 Toffee Caramel
I've seen quite a few people mention this product on YouTube for contouring so I thought I'd pick it up while it was on sale. It's just a stick foundation that I have found to be easy to apply and super blendable. It's also a perfect contour colour. Still want to play around with it a little more but I'm quite liking it so far.
Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Liner
This is another repurchase. I've had a couple of these and it's just perfect. I'm quite a novice when it comes to applying liquid liner so this makes it so much easier for me. It's just a felt tip liner that disperses just the right amount of product. This is one of those highly raved about products that everyone has in their collection.
Models Prefer Infinite Colour Eye Pencil in Nude Appeal
Another product that I've seen mentioned a couple of times in the land of YouTube. I actually only really had white, black and coloured eye liners but none in a nude shade so I figured I should pick one up. This one is super creamy and the perfect shade to be used on your waterline. Definitely recommend it already.
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Vivid Rose
I've previously picked up quite a few of these lipsticks from Maybelline so I couldn't resist another one on sale. This is a bright pink shade which is perfect for the warmer weather we're moving into here in Australia. These lipsticks have such a good formula and staying power and an amazing price point to go with. Definitely my favourite drugstore lipsticks so far.
Face Of Australia Lip Quench Lipstick in Peaches and Cream
Last but not least is this lipstick. I've eyed it off a few times not being sure if it would suit me but I figured why the hell not this time. It's a gorgeous pinky nude colour which is so suitable for everyday wear or just to pair with a more dramatic eye look. I love the moisturising formula of this one and it also smells quite like the MAC lipsticks which I'm not complaining about.
Did you manage to get to Priceline while they had their sale on? What did you pick up? Let me know in the comments down below.
Australis Fresh & Flawless Pressed Powder in Darkest Brown
This is one of my favourites. I picked up another one as I had just about finished up another one. This is one of my holy grail powders to set my makeup and for touch ups. I highly recommend it and you can't really go wrong when a sale like this marks it down to $7.17!
Maybelline Fit Me Shine Free Foundation in #330 Toffee Caramel
I've seen quite a few people mention this product on YouTube for contouring so I thought I'd pick it up while it was on sale. It's just a stick foundation that I have found to be easy to apply and super blendable. It's also a perfect contour colour. Still want to play around with it a little more but I'm quite liking it so far.
Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Liner
This is another repurchase. I've had a couple of these and it's just perfect. I'm quite a novice when it comes to applying liquid liner so this makes it so much easier for me. It's just a felt tip liner that disperses just the right amount of product. This is one of those highly raved about products that everyone has in their collection.
Models Prefer Infinite Colour Eye Pencil in Nude Appeal
Another product that I've seen mentioned a couple of times in the land of YouTube. I actually only really had white, black and coloured eye liners but none in a nude shade so I figured I should pick one up. This one is super creamy and the perfect shade to be used on your waterline. Definitely recommend it already.
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Vivid Rose
I've previously picked up quite a few of these lipsticks from Maybelline so I couldn't resist another one on sale. This is a bright pink shade which is perfect for the warmer weather we're moving into here in Australia. These lipsticks have such a good formula and staying power and an amazing price point to go with. Definitely my favourite drugstore lipsticks so far.
Face Of Australia Lip Quench Lipstick in Peaches and Cream
Last but not least is this lipstick. I've eyed it off a few times not being sure if it would suit me but I figured why the hell not this time. It's a gorgeous pinky nude colour which is so suitable for everyday wear or just to pair with a more dramatic eye look. I love the moisturising formula of this one and it also smells quite like the MAC lipsticks which I'm not complaining about.
Did you manage to get to Priceline while they had their sale on? What did you pick up? Let me know in the comments down below.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Eyeshadows
This product is something I've had for ages and still can't get sick of. They're the Maybelling Color Tattoo cream eyeshadows and I currently have six different shades.
The ones I have so far are:
(From L to R: Tough as Taupe, Bad to the Bronze, Inked in Pink, Bold Gold, Barely Branded, Too Cool)
Maybelline have definitely done well with these and they seem to be quite popular. You can pick them up from Priceline for $11.95 and there's always some sort of sale there too!
Have you tried this product? Let me know your thoughts and favourite colours in the comments below!
The ones I have so far are:
#05 Too Cool
#25 Bad To The Bronze
#35 Tough As Taupe
#45 Bold Gold
#55 Inked In Pink
#70 Barely Branded
These eyeshadows can be used both on their own or as a base for your powder shadows. They work beautifully either way. They're quite creamy, super pigmented and easy to use and blend. I find that if they do dry up, I just need to wipe away the top layer and mix it a little with my finger to warm them up so that they're usable again.
#25 Bad To The Bronze
#35 Tough As Taupe
#45 Bold Gold
#55 Inked In Pink
#70 Barely Branded
These eyeshadows can be used both on their own or as a base for your powder shadows. They work beautifully either way. They're quite creamy, super pigmented and easy to use and blend. I find that if they do dry up, I just need to wipe away the top layer and mix it a little with my finger to warm them up so that they're usable again.
Maybelline have definitely done well with these and they seem to be quite popular. You can pick them up from Priceline for $11.95 and there's always some sort of sale there too!
Have you tried this product? Let me know your thoughts and favourite colours in the comments below!
Monday, November 3, 2014
Pole Dancing
Today I thought I would share with you all something I've been doing for three years now. It's pole dancing. I know some people are still a bit funny about this type of exercise but I absolutely love it and encourage people to start up all the time!
It started about three years ago when myself and a few friends took up one of those online deals for cheap lessons. We just thought, it could be a bit of fun so why not? So four of us started together. As months went on, they all gave it up for different reason. Other commitments, injuries, etc. so I ended up on my own and decided to continue.
Now let me admit, I was absolutely hopeless to begin with. It took me a good couple of months to even be able to simply climb the pole. I had no upper body strength at all and found it all to be really quite challenging. The key to it is persistence. Yes, it hurts and yes, it's hard but we never said it was going to be easy.
Three years on, I have learnt so many new tricks, found muscles I never knew existed and it even contributed to my 10kg weight loss! I told you it was great, right?!
So if you ever thought about starting pole dancing, I would absolutely recommend it! It will do wonders for your strength, fitness and confidence. Don't be scared. Everyone else in your class will be on the exact same boat as you!
It started about three years ago when myself and a few friends took up one of those online deals for cheap lessons. We just thought, it could be a bit of fun so why not? So four of us started together. As months went on, they all gave it up for different reason. Other commitments, injuries, etc. so I ended up on my own and decided to continue.
Now let me admit, I was absolutely hopeless to begin with. It took me a good couple of months to even be able to simply climb the pole. I had no upper body strength at all and found it all to be really quite challenging. The key to it is persistence. Yes, it hurts and yes, it's hard but we never said it was going to be easy.
Three years on, I have learnt so many new tricks, found muscles I never knew existed and it even contributed to my 10kg weight loss! I told you it was great, right?!
So if you ever thought about starting pole dancing, I would absolutely recommend it! It will do wonders for your strength, fitness and confidence. Don't be scared. Everyone else in your class will be on the exact same boat as you!
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Monthly Favourites - October
October was full of fun things but now that we've hit November, I've realised how close Christmas and New years are. Where has this year gone?
I've compiled a collection of a few of my favourite things (cue My Favourite Things from The Sound of Music) to share with you all.
#1 MAC Cremesheen Lipstick on Creme Cup
This has quickly become my go-to lipstick when I don't feel like wearing a bright colour. It's such a pretty pink colour, super moisturising and just has a great formula. I can't wait to pick up more lipsticks from MAC.
#2 Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipsticks in Vibrant Mandarin and Hot Plum
For those days when I feel like a bright pop of colour, I've been opting for these two. I bought them a while ago when Priceline had 50% off Maybelline and I've been loving them ever since. The colours are beautiful, the finish is gorgeous and the formula is amazing. Easily one of the best lipsticks in the drugstore.
#3 L'Oreal Infallible Foundation in 140 Golden Beige
This one is the perfect colour for when I'm tanned (which has been a lot lately). It stays on really quite well and has a nice consistency. It blends beautifully and has amazing coverage. Definitely a medium buildable coverage. I love how it doesn't sit on your skin or dry it out. L'Oreal definitely know how to make a good foundation.
#4 Bondi Sands Self Tanning Lotion in Dark
This has been my life saver lately when I've been wanting to wear brighter colours. I just can't do a neon yellow dress with pale skin so this has been amazing. It doesn't leave streaks, gives a nice natural tan and doesn't go too patchy as it wears off. This is definitely my favourite fake tan.
#5 Vaseline Intensive Care Spray Moisturiser in Aloe Soothe
I recently purchased this after seeing so my people rave about it on YouTube. It's so quick and easy and perfect for use to prolong my tan. You just spray it all over your body and then rub it in. It soaks in very quickly and leaves your skin feeling super soft and silky. Great work Vaseline!
What have you been loving this month? Let me know in the comments down below.
I've compiled a collection of a few of my favourite things (cue My Favourite Things from The Sound of Music) to share with you all.
#1 MAC Cremesheen Lipstick on Creme Cup
This has quickly become my go-to lipstick when I don't feel like wearing a bright colour. It's such a pretty pink colour, super moisturising and just has a great formula. I can't wait to pick up more lipsticks from MAC.
#2 Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipsticks in Vibrant Mandarin and Hot Plum
For those days when I feel like a bright pop of colour, I've been opting for these two. I bought them a while ago when Priceline had 50% off Maybelline and I've been loving them ever since. The colours are beautiful, the finish is gorgeous and the formula is amazing. Easily one of the best lipsticks in the drugstore.
#3 L'Oreal Infallible Foundation in 140 Golden Beige
This one is the perfect colour for when I'm tanned (which has been a lot lately). It stays on really quite well and has a nice consistency. It blends beautifully and has amazing coverage. Definitely a medium buildable coverage. I love how it doesn't sit on your skin or dry it out. L'Oreal definitely know how to make a good foundation.
#4 Bondi Sands Self Tanning Lotion in Dark
This has been my life saver lately when I've been wanting to wear brighter colours. I just can't do a neon yellow dress with pale skin so this has been amazing. It doesn't leave streaks, gives a nice natural tan and doesn't go too patchy as it wears off. This is definitely my favourite fake tan.
#5 Vaseline Intensive Care Spray Moisturiser in Aloe Soothe
I recently purchased this after seeing so my people rave about it on YouTube. It's so quick and easy and perfect for use to prolong my tan. You just spray it all over your body and then rub it in. It soaks in very quickly and leaves your skin feeling super soft and silky. Great work Vaseline!
What have you been loving this month? Let me know in the comments down below.
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