Behind the Blog #1 - My Dream Job

Hey Gorgeous People,

I thought I would start doing a little series of me as a blogger. I have done a recent post about my recent interests in movies, TV shows etc (which you can see here) but I thought I would do some more!

So this time I thought I would explain more about me and I hope you enjoy it. And this one is about my dream job.

Ever since I was a little kid, I was adamant that I would become an archaeologist. I remember digging up a rather large hole, or at least I remember it as being big, with my cousin in the corner of his backyard. We converted it into a pool for his pig after a while but we would make up extravagant stories about the bits of brick or tile we found.

But for a while, I was flitting between dream jobs, unsure about what I even wanted to do. I was then certain that I wanted to be a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Nurse but then remembered that I am too emotional and also hate the site of blood or anything like that.

So then I switched back to wanting to be an archaeologist. I became invested in trying to understand ancient civilisations, especially ancient Rome. But ... unfortunately there isn't much of a call for archaeologists at the minute and, even if there was, I began to really not enjoy my Ancient History class during HSC.

So here I am, doing a Bachelor of Communication and hopefully figuring out what I want to be in the near future. I would love to hope that being a blogger could be my dream job but unfortunately that isn't a possibility at the minute. I would love to be an event or wedding planner because that truly interests me but I still have 2.5 years left of university to make up my mind. I'm still young and I may decide that I want to do something completely different that I've never heard about before. But so far, this is me and my dream job/s.

What is your dream job? Has it changed much since you were younger?

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BH Cosmetics Eyeshadow Palette Look #2

Hey Gorgeous People,

I thought it would be a good idea to try another makeup look using the BH Cosmetics Natural Eyeshadow Palette for you all.

                                         

I know this is a day late and I'm sorry. It's just been one of those weeks. But I am trying to make sure I get at least one blog post up each week for you all!

So here's a view of what colours I used. It's easier this way because the palette didn't actually name the different pigments.

So first off, I blended some of my L'Oreal Paris True Match Foundation across my lid to lock in the pigment of the eyeshadow. I then, using the Designer Tools Large Eyeshadow 429 - 10 brush, blended shade 1 from the outer corner of my eye to the inner corner. This ensured the majority of pigment was focused on the outer edge of my eyelid. 

Then, using my Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush, I blended shade 2 through my crease and just onto my brow bone.

I then grabbed a fluffy blending brush (I don't know its name, sorry) to blend shade 3 into my crease as well. I have been wanting to use this bright pink shade for quite a while now and I am pleasantly surprised with how it can be so subtle.

The last shade I used in my crease and outer V of my eye was a dark brown/plum shade. Using the Real Techniques Base Shadow brush, I blended shade 4 into the outer V of my eye and then dragged it a few times through my crease.

               

To create a subtle cut crease, I used my Designer Tools Small Eyeshadow 429 - 06 brush with some Calvin Klein Sheer Creme Eyeshadow in "Snakeskin Silver.' I then patted in shade 5 with the same brush.

I then did my eyebrows using the NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder in the shade Brunette with my Designer Tools Fine Angle Liner 406 - 06 brush. For my mascara I used the Maybelline Full 'n Soft mascara, and for a winged eyeliner I used the BYS 1 Day Tattoo Eyeliner Pen in Black.

I then just did my foundation etc as normal!

I would love to know if you would like another eyeshadow look using the BH Cosmetics Natural Eyeshadow Palette down below! Also, if you haven't checked out the other look, head over here to see it!

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April 2017: My Favourites

Hey Gorgeous People,

So April is almost over and I wanted to just give you my opinion on some of the makeup I've been using, clothes I've been wearing, and movies/TV shows I've been watching this month.

Makeup

L'Oreal Paris True Match Foundation (Rose Ivory):
I got this product for 30% off and I have been wanting to try this foundation for a long time now. I've done a full review of this product, which you can see here, but I must say that this is a favourite and I would definitely recommend it.

BH Cosmetics Natural Eye Palette:
3 words is all I need - I LOVE IT!

Starlet Pressed Powder:
Now I would definitely NOT recommend this product. It makes me look quite ashy and the product is so hard to get out of the pan without ruining your powder brush. I have tried using sponges and an array of brushes, but it is still so difficult. 3/10.

Clothes

Temt Burgundy Ribbed Bodysuit:
It is super comfortable and really flattering. It is really good quality for such a low price.

KMart Black High Top Canvas Shoes:
I wear these shoes almost every day to uni and they have lasted really well and are quite comfortable.

Corset Story Corsets:
Okay, I bought these for such a bargain because of a clearance sale and they are absolutely beautiful. I got an underbust corset and then a full corset, both black with a black lace design on them. They are super simple and elegant plus I saved over $250 for them!

Movies/TV Shows

Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2:
Oh my goodness ... this movie was absolutely fantastic and I could watch it much more often. Such clever special effects and really amazing casting!

Chewing Gum:
 While this TV show may be more suited for an older audience, it was so hilarious and just showed the reality of a girl in her situation. I loved it so much and binge watched all available episodes in a day! Don't judge me; they are only 20 minutes long so it was easy!


The Crown:
 I admit I was late to catch the train of this enthralling TV show. I love historical dramas and this really hit the nail on the head for me. Also, I love Matt Smith so that was a bonus. Claire Foy is also a remarkable actress! 11/10!

Review: L'Oreal Paris True Match Foundation

Hey Gorgeous People,

I was in desperate need for a new foundation since my Maybelline one was almost empty. I also wanted to try one that was a little more expensive and was seen as the more high-end of the pharmacy makeup. So I bought the L'Oreal Paris True Match Foundation in the shade Rose Ivory.

The packaging is pretty generic but I like the clear packaging so I know how long I have till I have to buy a new foundation. I love that it's a pump foundation as well because I get more control over how much product I use.

I love how silky and soft this foundation is! While it feels really light, it offers me quite a lot of coverage and really works to smooth out my skin tone. Saying that, I wouldn't wear this foundation unless I was prepared to do contour, highlight and a more glam look.

Also, sometimes, if my skin is having a bit of an off day, the foundation has a hard time sticking to my skin. That might just be an issue for me but it doesn't happen a lot.

So this is a really great product! Yes, you may need concealer to cover up any major spots as it isn't as heavy or with as much total coverage as you may need, but it is airy and light and incredibly easy to apply. I also love that it doesn't completely hide my freckles, because I am just beginning to really like them.

I would love to know what your favourite foundation is or even what your thoughts on this foundation is! Just leave a comment down below!

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BH Cosmetics Eyeshadow Palette Look #1

Hey Gorgeous People,

So I recently posted a review about the BH Cosmetics Natural Eyeshadow Palette and I said that I would possibly do a few makeup looks using the palette. So I did one for you all and I hope you like it!

I first did the base of my face (I'll update you on my routine for that soon) and then I started with shade 1 for the base of my eyelid. I then put shade 2 across my whole eyelid and blended it just above the crease.

 (I don't know what is wrong with my top lip but it is looking a bit weird and I'm sorry)

Then I blended shades 3 & 4 along my crease and in the outer V of my eye. I used small amounts of product but built it up and added depth slowly but surely.

Then I used shade 5 on the outer edge of my top lashline to add more depth and have a more smokey aspect to it. Then I put a small cat eye using my BYS Tattoo Liner.

To add a little shimmer and sparkle, I wet my brush with some Maybelline setting spray and used shade 6 to make a little cut crease effect. I soon realised this colour was a little too yellow so i put some of shade 3 over the top to bring out those orange shades again. I also finally did my brows and put on some Maybelline Long and Soft Mascara. Finally, I dabbed on a bit of Nude/Orange Maybelline Long Wear Matte Liquid Lipstick and the look was complete!

I hope you liked this look using the BH Cosmetics Natural Eyeshadow Palette. If you would like more of these just let me know below in the comment section. And yes, my eyebrows have seen better day but they just aren't growing fast enough for me to reshape them :(

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BH Cosmetics Palette Review

Hey Gorgeous People,

So, the other week I was shopping on Beauty Bay and came across this really beautiful, natural eyeshadow palette by BH Cosmetics. I thought I would give it a go, because it was on sale, and I went ahead and bought it. So I thought I would review it for you.

So, firstly I must talk about the shipping. Now I am not entirely sure where it came from but I am pretty sure it was from the UK and I chose the 7-10 day shipping. Now this didn't matter too much because it wasn't like I was on a time crunch and needed the palette in 10 days but it was 5 days late and that was a little bit annoying just because I was stressing about buying online and then it was late and I just went into full anxious mode. But it did arrive on the 15th day and I can understand why. The size of the box was huge compared to the size of the palette. Thank you Beauty Bay for using some much bubble wrap and cushioning to make sure the palette got to me safe!

So the first photo is the palette in its own little box/sleeve/thing. I think it's pretty ordinary packaging but, again, it didn't really phase me because it's just packaging. The palette is made out of plastic with an opaque plastic lid so you can see the palette itself. Now onto the actual product.

For $20, I wasn't expecting anything too crazy but I wasn't expecting this. When I tried swatching the colours on my wrist with a brush, the colours seemed not very pigmented and I must say I was a little disappointed. But when I swatched them using a finger, the colours were quite pigmented. I don't really enjoy using my finger to do my eyeshadow but I will keep trying different methods to see which works best.

Now I really like the colours in this palette. I've been looking for a natural eyeshadow palette for quite a while now and I'm glad I stumbled across this one. The product, I have found, is also more pigmented if you use it on top of foundation or concealer so I couldn't use it on just a powdered face, which is a bit of a let down because I like to enhance the crease of my eye  and have a bit of eyeliner on but not wear foundation.

Another let down is that some of the colours are quite hard to blend and do take a lot of time. But I don't mind too much because I usually spend quite a while doing my makeup that a little bit more time blending won't matter too much.

Even though there are some let downs with the product, I think it is a good price and I am quite happy with it. I would recommend it.

If you have bought anything by BH Cosmetics, I would love to hear about it!
I also will post some photos soon with some eyeshadow looks using this palette if you would like them.

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The Optifast Diet: Yay or Nay?

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Since early March, I have been making a conscious effort to lose weight and lose it healthily. At the beginning of this endeavour, I weighed 93kg (the heaviest I had been) and I was not happy or comfortable in my body. So I began eating healthy.

At first, I just cut out bread, pasta, and anything that was too processed or had too many carbs in it. This went on for about a month and I lost 6kg, although I did put some of that back on during my period as my weight usually goes crazy around that time anyway. After about a month, I decided to start the Optifast diet, which is a VLCD - Very Low Carb Diet. My usual food for the day entailed an Optifast shake for breakfast, an Optifast bar for lunch, and then a high protein, low carb dinner. My dinner remained the same as what I would usually be eating as it usually consists of some chicken or mince and vegetables.

Now I have lost almost 10kg in two months and, while it hasn't been easy, I have noticed considerable differences from when I lost 15kg in a month at the beginning of last year. During school holidays from December 2015-January 2016, I put on enough weight so i weighed 90kg and I was determined to lose that weight. But, in all honesty, I did not lose that weight healthily at all and I believe I ended up losing a lot more muscle than fat. I lost the weight through usually having my only food for the day at dinner and even then, my dinner portions were smaller than usual. I found ways to even skip dinner some times by simply saying I had a big lunch and wasn't hungry. The longest I went without eating a single piece of food was three days.

Now I truly do not recommend this as a way to lose weight! And if you are doing this then I urge you to find a different way, such as Optifast, that allows you to lose weight but to do it in a way that is safe and won't be detrimental to your body. Yes, it is really hard sometimes to stick to the diet and I do get hungry, but the results are showing and I know I am losing fat this time instead of muscle. And, it is a diet! It's going to be hard sometimes! For instance, last year I lost very little from my lower abdomen area but I lost quite a bit off my legs. This time, I can tell that my stomach is getting smaller, which I am so happy about because I had and still have a lot of issues with how I feel about my stomach.

Me when I was around 93kg (I didn't take a lot of photos as I was self-conscious)

Me at my formal when I was 84kg (which is what I am now)

Now the difference may not be alarming as you can't see my whole body in the top photo, but I can feel and see the difference and I am beginning to love my body more.

So I truly recommend a diet like the Optifast diet just because it has really worked for me. Once I get down to my goal weight of 70kg, I will go back to just the healthy eating that I began with. But for now, I am married to the VLCD and I do really enjoy it. And this isn't a one hit, get-down-to-my-goal-weight-then-go-back-to-eating-how-I-was last-year kinda thing. This is a lifestyle change for me and I will have to stick with the healthy, clean eating for the rest of my life.

If you want to share your weight loss journey with me, please feel free to comment! I would love to know how you did it because it is still a journey for me.

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Immy Minette