July 2017: My Favourites

Hey Gorgeous People!

Another month comes and so does a blog post about my favourite things for the month. Seeing as this was my birthday month, you will finally see some new favourites, hallelujah! I hope you like these and comment below what your favourite beauty products, clothing items, TV shows or movies.

Makeup

Too Faced 'Peanut Butter & Honey' Eyeshadow Palette:
I will do a proper review of this palette soon but I really do love this! I got it for my birthday earlier this month and I have been playing around with different looks all month. For $52, I can understand the appeal because it has really beautiful shades.

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara:

Oh my goodness!! I have tried quite a few mascaras but this one takes the cake! I loved the Maybelline Full n' Soft Mascara for so long but, even though it was labelled as waterproof, it would always leak and make me look a little raccoon-ish. This one is fantastic! It didn't run down my face even when I took it on the ultimate test drive - going out dancing.

Rimmel Match Perfection Silky Loose Face Powder:

Another new purchase of the month! I have only worn this once but it made my foundation just stick and stay perfectly. I thought I looked flawless all night dancing.

Mario Badescu Facial Spray:
I don't even know how to express in words my love for these mists! Not only do they set your makeup, they just refresh your skin and hydrates. They are perfect for a quick boost of hydration throughout the day. Once again, they really helped to make my makeup last all night when I went out dancing the other night.

TV Shows

Miss Fischer's Murder Mysteries:
Who doesn't love an Australian Sherlock Holmes?! I love a good murder mystery plus Miss Fischer is such an amazing character. 

Movies

James Bond 'Spectre' and 'Skyfall':
I never thought to really watch the Bond films because I never thought I'd enjoy them ... and then I saw Daniel Craig! I love them! I love me a bit of action and drama, and I can't wait to watch the other James Bond films.

What are your favourites new purchases or regular loves of the month?

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19th Birthday!

Hey Gorgeous People,

Last week, on the 12th of July, it was my birthday!!
And while I am well and truly no longer the dancing queen, I had an absolutely amazing, relaxed day.

The night before my birthday, my parents gave me a gift card for Mecca Maxima! Hallelujah! I've wanted to shop there for forever! That night, I also got some gifts from my sisters - some pink bunny slippers (LOVE), Elizabeth Arden 'Sunflowers' perfume, and a lot of socks (I absolutely love socks). As if this wasn't enough, the next morning, from my parents, I got two new cardigans (one black with grey stripes and a blue one), a reddish-rose coloured dress, a stainless steel cookware set and a glass ovenware set. I had asked for the last two for when I leave home so I am a little more prepared.

That day me and three of my sisters went to Charlestown Square and of course I went to Mecca Maxima! I ended up buying the Too Faced Peanut Butter + Honey Eyeshadow Palette as well as the Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater.

Later that night, my eldest sister, and some friends came over for my birthday dinner. I got a cute lamp and a bed set, money, and a bathing set with body wash, soap, lotion and body butter.

For dinner, I really wanted to have breakfast food. So we had bacon, scrambled eggs, some stir-fried veggies, juice, waffles, strawberries, banana, ice-cream and Nutella! It was so delicious!

I had such an amazing day just relaxing with friends and family.

What is your best birthday memory? xx

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Green With Envy - Makeup Look

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Finished Look

I'm pretty sure I did a look like this with the same eyeshadow palette but I wanted to refine it and make it more wearable because I think that a look like this is actually quite classic and beautiful.

I have been really unsure about the colour green but I've read that people with blue eyes suit green eyeshadow so I also wanted to test that theory.

I started with a fresh, clean and moisturised face as one always should (check out my skincare routine here).

I'm falling back in love with this mini palettes! I recently used one by Revlon to do a smokey bronze eyeshadow look. This time, I used this green eyeshadow palette by Maybelline that I got for my birthday a few years back.

Using a flat eyeshadow brush and a fluffy crease brush, I put the light green shade across my lid and blended to just above the crease.

Using a round fluffy brush, I then mixed the medium and darker green shades, then blended them into the outer V of my eyelid and through my crease. I built this shade up as I didn't to completely overpower the entire look with this shade.

Then, with a more precise crease brush, I blended the black-green in the outer V of my eyelid and midway through my crease.

To highlight, I used the palest highlight shade beneath the black-green with a flat eyeshadow brush across the inner corner of my eye and then onto the mid section of eyelid.

This wouldn't be complete without some winged eyeliner using my BYS 1 Day Tattoo Eyeliner and some Maybelline Full n' Soft Mascara.

I then did the rest of my normal face makeup and some Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid Lipstick in Shade 35 Rebel Red.

So I guess the theory is right because I absolutely love this! Now I just have to find an outfit to suit it. Any ideas?

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Chokers For Days!

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I have always been sceptical but curious of the whole choker trend. I remember as a young kid seeing my older sisters with those stretchy plastic ones and I just couldn't imagine that they would be that comfortable. But I was on one of my many trips to KMart and they had a pack of 3 chokers that actually looked quite nice so I thought I would buy them and try them out. Of course, I didn't expect any great amount of quality from KMart but they didn't turn out too bad.

As you can see, all three of them are fabric chokers and not the plastic ones. This was just my preference because I like the way they look over the twisted plastic ones.

The first one is a thin suede band with a gold coloured ring in the centre. I really liked this one when I first saw it, and still do, but the points where the band is folded around the centre ring is slightly off centre so you can see the folded over edges on the back. I don't mind just snipping these bits off though. Chokers are surprisingly comfortable but I was unsure as to whether they were supposed to sit at the bottom of my neck or a little higher up. It ended slipping down to the bottom of my neck anyway.

The second is a burgundy coloured suede band that is a little thicker than the previous choker. I love this colour so much and always have so I was so glad there was a choker like this in the pack.

The third choker is a plan black, thick band of a fabric that I can't really identify. It feels like plastic fabric basically. But it is still comfortable and I ended up not really noticing that I even had a choker on.

I think chokers are a really great addition to many outfits just because it is simple and can change the whole dynamic of an outfit when compared to a necklace. I found that I felt that my neck was slimmer and longer when I was wearing a choker, which I really enjoy even though it may not look any different to a passerby.

What is your opinion on chokers?

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How I Store: Scarves

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I recently started to change around how I stored my things in my room and I thought I would share some little tricks or just what I did when I stored my clothes, shoes etc.

So I used to not really know how to store my scarves. I didn't want to fold them and have them take up heaps of room in my drawers but hanging them over the rail in my closet was just too bulky. Especially since I decided to start hanging up jumpers and long-sleeved tops in my closet as well.

I saw different tricks on Pinterest but they either meant you had to go buy a scarf holder or buy different products to make one yourself. I, however, needed the same result but on a budget of ... $0.

So this is what I decided...

It is super easy, super simply and you will, most likely, already have a spare coathanger hanging around! I just tied them all around and it took up a sixth of the space!

And it doesn't matter if you only have 6 scarves like me or if you have 60! This method would still cut the space used by hanging scarves in half, at least. 

How do you store your scarves? What tips and tricks do you use to minimise clutter in your closet or drawers?

For more information on living frugally and being thrifty, I really recommend the thrifty home-making chronicles of Mr. Home Maker.

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Brown/Bronze Smokey Eye

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Finished Look

Here I am with another makeup look using my BH Cosmetics Palette! This time I tried to do something I don't usually do and that is a quite intense, dark smokey eye look.

So, of course, I started off with a fresh, clean face. To see my skincare routine just head over here!

 The only palette I used on my eyes was this small, bronze palette by Revlon. I absolutely love this palette because it has such a beautiful, dark, coppery, bronze. I also just used a flat eyeshadow brush and a fluffy, crease brush.

Using the flat eyeshadow brush, I placed the dark bronze shade (third colour from the top) all over my eyelid and blended it out with some more of that shade up towards my brow, not blending too close to my eyebrow.

I then got the last shade, a deep brown, and, with a flat eyeshadow brush, concentrated on my eyelid, only blending it as far as into my crease.

I then used the top shade, a pale gold, in the inner corner of my eye to highlight. I also brought this shade onto my lower lash line in the inner corner.

Then, using my BYS 1 Day Tattoo Eyeliner, I did simple winged eyeliner to add a bit of drama to the look. To smoke it all out, I used the deep bronze and deep brown shade along the outer corner of my lower lash line.

I finished it all off with my normal face makeup routine, which you can see here! Add a little dark red lipstick and you're good to go. And that's that! I actually really love this eyeshadow look; it just seems perfect for a night out.

What is your go to look for a night out?

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June 2017: My Favourites

Hey Gorgeous People,

It's finally July!! I know this is a day late, I went to a friend's house last night for a bonfire and didn't get home till after 1am.

I just thought I would update you on my favourites for this month! If you want to see my favourites in April, check them out here.

Makeup:

L'Oreal Paris True Match Foundation: Shade Rose Ivory:
Once again this product is on my favourites list! I just can't get over how great it is! It is so silky and smooth; I really recommend it.

Real Techniques Buffing Brush:
I have re-fallen in love with this. I relied so heavily on my beauty blender that I forgot how good brushes can be! Especially this one.

Brush on the far right

Clothes:

Dark Grey Coat by Hot Options:
This was a gift to me from someone about 2 or 3 years ago and I never used to wear it bu now I can't even remember how many times I've worn this. It is my staple for winter! It has been so cold recently and this is a coat that goes with everything I wear ... which is mainly jeans and a plain top.

Jeggings:
KMart is BAE!! It is heaven and everyone knows that! I vowed I would never wear jeggings because everyone used to tell me that it wasn't a good look or that they just aren't something you would wear. Seriously, I recommend jeggings to EVERYONE! They are so comfortable and look absolutely fantastic!

Movies/TV Shows:

Star Trek Voyager:
I have been so late to the party!! Two of my sisters have been watching it way before me and I always thought that I wouldn't like it ... until I actually watched it! Now I've been binge watching it on Netflix when I should really be doing stuff like writing posts or reorganising my room! But it is seriously so good and, if you aren't watching it already, you really should give it a look. Tell me if you like it xx.

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency:
So, about a week ago, me and two of my sisters binge watched the first season of this in a night. Honestly, it was a bit hard to follow but it is one of those mystery, supernatural shows that are just pure gold! At first, I thought it was more of a kid's show but ... definitely not an under 13 TV show just because it does have some more intense scenes. But this is really amazing and captivating! So glad we decided to watch it!

Doctor Who:
Of course this is on here. I think it is just a given that Doctor Who will always be a monthly favourite for me!

Outlander:
I know I am late on this one. I started watching this about two weeks ago and I AM HOOKED! First of all, it is a great plot and it's really well executed. Casting is magnificent! And I do love a good historical drama so it was like Outlander was made for me. There are some pretty intense scenes that in one I did look away from the screen just because it made me feel sick but ... it is history and terrible stuff has happened. All-in-all it is a great tv show and I can't believe it took me so long to watch it!

I guess these 'Favourites' posts are sort of like my Behind the Blog series because you do get to see what I've been up to and my interests. So I hope you like it!

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