Spring Makeup Look

I love keeping it simple during the warmer months, there's nothing worth than wearing thick heavy makeup when it's boiling outside! BB cream is definitely a must during spring as it keeps your skin looking dewy and fresh while protecting you from the sun. 

FACE & BROWS

1. BB Cream - La Roche-Posay Melt-in BB Cream in Shade 01 (not pictured sorry)

2. Under Eye Concealer - Maybelline Instant Age Rewind in Fair

3. Powder - BareMinerals Matte Foundation in Fair -

applied with Real Techniques Stippling Brush

4. Blush - MAC Pet Me Blush - 

applied with Makeup Geek Contour Brush

5. Brows - MAC Brow Gel 

6. Lip Base - Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain in Honey

EYES

7. Lids - MAC Tweet Me Eyeshadow
8. Top Lashline - Face of Australia Liquid Eyeliner in Black

MASCARA & LIPS

9. Mascara - Covergirl Lash Blast in Very Black
10. Lips - Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain in Sweetheart Valentine

Let me know in the comments what you guys think, and what your go-to spring makeup look is!

xx

Updated Hair!

I can't believe this is the first hair cut and colour I've had since James was born! :O My hair feels so light and fresh!

As you know I'm trying to grow my hair long again and go back to my natural colour (dark blonde). My regrowth was starting to get out of control though and was looking super obvious..

Before


Yucko! Not only was my regrowth horrendous but my hair was super frizzy too! To fix my  regrowth, the hairdresser put foils at the front of my hair and underneath at different lengths to help blend it out a bit.



What do you guys think?

xx

Review: L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Mist for Fine Hair

After running out of my trusty leave-in conditioner, I went in search for a replacement. I had used Moroccan Oil in the past and was keen to use something similar, but not as heavy (it weighed down my fine hair). I looked online at the Morrocan Oil "Light" and was contemplating buying it when I received a tiny sample of the L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil from Priceline as part of their regular newsletter. 

To be honest, I wasn't expecting much, just something to get me through the next few days. I decided to use it when my hair was wet to help detangle it, which it did.. but not only that, it also left my hair feeling super soft. I said to myself "I have to get this oil!". So I went out and picked up the L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Mist for Fine Hair. I figured that the spray would be more versatile than the pump, as I could use it when my hair was both wet and dry. It would also be less messy as I wouldn't need to rub it in with my hands, just spray and brush! 

Now I am absolutely in-love with this product! It leaves my hair feeling smooth, shiny and frizz free. It also smells amazing (my hubby even commented on how good my hair smells!). It's a bargain too at only $20 (as opposed to $40+ for the "high street" version). I've totally been converted and won't be going back to leave-in conditioner.. it's oil mist all the way!

Do you use a hair oil or oil mist?

xx

Winter Makeup Look

This is one of my fave makeup looks for Winter. That's not to say I wear makeup like this everyday, but when I do make the effort, I love to wear brown/grey on my eyes and brown/deep red on my lips.



FACE & BROWS

1. Under Eye Concealer - Maybelline Instant Age Rewind in Fair

2. Spot Concealer - Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla

3. Powder - BareMinerals Matte Foundation in Fair -

applied with Real Techniques Stippling Brush

4. Blush - NARS Deep throat - 

applied with Makeup Geek Contour Brush

5. Brows - MAC Lingering Eyebrow Pencil + MAC Brow Gel 

 - using Clinique Eyebrow Brush

6. Lip Base - Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain in Honey 

(I always use a lip stain as part of my foundation routine as it gives it time to 

sink in and helps to make my lipstick last longer) 

EYES
7. Lids - Sidecar from Urban Decay Naked Palette
8. Crease - Hustle from Urban Decay Naked Palette -
applied with Makeup Geek Pointed Crease Brush
9. Lower Lashline - Hustle from Urban Decay Naked Palette -
applied with Makeup Geek Mini Concealer Brush




MASCARA & LIPS
10. Mascara - Covergirl Lash Blast in Very Black
11. Lips - MAC Capricious Lipstick



Let me know in the comments what you guys think, and what your go-to winter makeup look is!

xx

Updated Hair/Body/Skincare Routine!

The last time I shared my skincare routine with you guys I was preparing for my wedding day.. so I figured an update was very much in order! 

Here are the products I currently use:

In the Shower

L'Oreal Silver Shampoo (once a week)

Lush Rehab Shampoo (twice a week)

Lush Veganese Conditioner (twice a week)

Lush Roots Hair Treatment (once a week)

Nair Shower Power Max Hair Removal Cream (once a week)

Venus Razor (every second day)

Lush Rose Jam Shower Gel (everyday)

Lush Santa's Lip Scrub (twice a week)

La Roche-Posay Purifying Foaming Gel (everyday)

After Showering
L'Oreal EverPure Leave-In Conditioner (twice a week)
Tangle Teezer Hair Brush (everyday)
Batiste Dry Shampoo (twice a week)
Invite E Vitamin E Oil (everyday)
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (everyday)
Palmer's Stretch Mark Lotion (everyday)
Care You Love Face Moisturiser (everyday)
La Roche-Posay BB Cream (everyday)
Victoria Secret Secret Craving Body Spray (everyday)
Bio-Oil (everyday)
Mitchum Roll-on Deodorant (everyday)
Norsca Antiperspirant Deodorant (everyday)
Colgate Max White Toothpaste (everyday)
Listerine Whitening Mouthwash (everyday)
Braun Electric Toothbrush (everyday)

So there you have it!

What are your go-to products?

xx

NOTD: Essie Where's My Chauffeur? & Beyond Cozy

One of my fave nailpolish combos at the moment is Essie's Where's My Chauffeur? accented with Beyond Cozy from the Essie 2012 Winter Collection. 

Where's My Chauffeur? is a light blue turquoise which I absolutely love.. I do think this colour is more of a spring-time colour though.

Beyond Cozy is a finely milled gold and silver glitter (I'd say more silver than gold). The glitter is insanely sparkly and the formula is great, I only needed 2 coats for full opacity!

I always think it's fun to accent my ring finger with a different colour. It confuses some people when they see it haha.

What about you? Do you like to paint one nail a different colour?

xx

New Hair!

One of the first things that I wanted to do on maternity leave was to have my hair done. I didn't get anything drastic done.. just a "freshen up" as I'm trying to grow my hair long again.

Here's the before picture...



As you can see, my hair was getting really dry and frizzy at the ends and my re-growth was making my hair look a bit blah.

I was a bit worried they'd take too much off the ends (don't you hate when that happens)... but I'm really happy with how it's turned out. They always straighten my hair too which I love because it makes it so soft and smooth! If only I had the patience to straighten it at home.

You'll have to let me know what you think! :) 

xx

Winter Fashion & Makeup Picks

With winter fast approaching... I thought it would be fun to share with you my fashion & makeup picks for the upcoming season!

Dorothy Perkins Red Fluffy Snood (AU$24 - On Sale Now for AU$14), Kmart Boots,
Steve Madden Bdarby Studded Satchel (AU$176), Parliament Beanie

Bardot Draper Cardi

(AU$99.95)

Sportsgirl Burgundy Cable Knit

Sheinside Army Green Faux Fur Hooded Drawstring Slim Coat

(AU$75 - On Sale Now for AU$61)

Dorothy Perkins Navy Diamond Quilted Jacket

(AU$47 - On Sale Now for AU$25)

Dorothy Perkins Grey Marl Cat Jumper

(AU37 - On Sale Now for AU$20)

ASOS Skater Coat With Biker Details

(AU$166 - On Sale Now for AU$50)

Dorothy Perkins Blue Floral Skater Dress

(AU$59 - On Sale Now for AU$34)

Dorothy Perkins Black Collar Roll Sleeve Shirt

(AU$42 - On Sale Now for AU$34)

Glamorous UK Flannel Shirt

(AU$61)

Lipstick Queen Jean Queen Lipstick (AU $21), MAC Capricious Lipstick (AU $36), Revlon Raspberry Bite, MAC Gingerly Blush ($41), Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze & Tough as Taupe,  OPI Save Me, Alpine Snow & Wocka Wocka, Essie Carry On

As you can tell I'm obsessed with Dorothy Perkins at the moment and a bit of a bargain hunter!

I hope you enjoyed my picks... my faves are the cat jumper and the red snood (so soft and cuddly!)

I'd love to know what your favourites are!

xx

What's in My Hospital Bag!

So I thought I would show you guys what I've packed in my hospital bag.. keep in mind that I'll be in hospital for 4 or 5 days (depending on whether I'll have a c-section or not). Also I've packed two bags, one for me and one for bub (I'll do a separate post on what's in bub's bag soon).

The bag I'm using is a workout bag I picked up from Colette ($45) which has double handles and a shoulder strap. It actually holds more than I thought it would, the only thing that may not fit is my fluffy dressing gown (but I'll most likely be wearing that anyway). So here is what I've packed...

In My Hospital Bag

Slippers
Dressing Gown
Pyjama Pants
Black Nightie (for labour)
8x Old and Unloved Undies
Swimmers (in case I want to use the birthing suite bath)
5x Socks
3x Nursing Bras
Long Cardigan
Black Baggy Sweat Pants
Loose Aztec Print Pants
SRC Recovery Shorts
2x Bonds Nursing Singlets (Black + Purple Stripe)
5x Loose T-shirts
Towel
Face Washer
Laundry Bag
Eye Mask
Palmers Stretch Mark Lotion
Toiletry Bag
Batiste Dry Shampoo
Spray Deodorant
2x Packs of Maternity Pads
Prenatal Vitamins
Vitamin D Supplement
Pack of Nursing Pads
FemFresh Wipes
Avene Spring Water Facial Spray (for labour)
Handheld Fan (for labour)
Heatpack (for labour)

In My Toiletry Bag

Lush I Love Juicy Shampoo
Lush Veganese Conditioner
Tangle Teezer Brush
Lucas Pawpaw Ointment
Contacts
Foot and Hand Cream (samples)
Venus Razor
Miss Dior Perfume (sample)
Clinique Overnight Turnaround Serum (sample)
Strawberry Chapstick
Toothbrush + Toothpaste (travel size)
Bobbypins + Hair Elastics
Tissues
Mitchum Roll-on Deodorant
Akin Rosehip Oil (samples)
Meditree Cleanser (sample)
Endota Spa Cleanser (travel size)
Happy Rosewater Toner (sample)
Care You Love Face Moisturiser
WotNot Facial Wipes



And For Makeup...

Covergirl LashBlast Mascara
Revlon Lash Potion Mascara
Real Techniques Stippling Brush
Makeup Geek Blush Brush
Bare Minerals Matte Foundation
Maybelline Age Rewind Eye Concealer
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
Maybelline BB Cream
Benefit High Beam (sample)
3x Maybelline Colour Tattoo Eyeshadows (Bronze, Taupe & Creme)
Nars Deep Throat Blush
2x Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stains (Honey & Sweetheart)
Maybelline Baby Lips (Berry Crush)



I'll also pack my phone, camera, laptop (which will go in Rob's bag) and a some coconut water (for hydration & energy).

I hope this post was helpful/interesting for you guys! Let me know if you have any tips or advice on what else I should pack in my hospital bag :)

xx

Review: Mask in a Cup

What's a Mask in a Cup you ask? Well it's just that! A salon quality mask in a take home cup! I love to treat my skin to a face mask on the weekend to freshen up and have a bit of a pamper session. This weekend I road tested the Mask in a Cup for dry skin (also available for sensitive, dehydrated and oily skin).



Each mask combines pomegranate antioxidants with active clay..



and are packaged dry to ensure that all the minerals are retained (which means no added preservatives).



All you need to do is add some water, mix the mask using the enclosed spatula and voila! you'll have an active, fresh mask ready to use.



The mask itself is a chestnut red colour and the texture is thick and creamy. It's very cooling on the skin and spreads smoothly.

It dries hard (which I always like in a mask) and changes to a light pink colour. After 15 minutes, you can remove the mask using a cloth or sponge (I used a Konjacu Fibre Sponge) which I recommend doing in the bath or shower as it can get a little messy.



After I took the mask off, the redness on my face had dramatically reduced and my skin was left feeling super soft. Not many face masks give such noticeable instant results, so I was highly impressed with this.

Another great thing about these masks is the price.. they're only $9 which is a steal in my opinion. You can pick them up at selected pharmacies, health and beauty stores or online here.

All in all, a lovely, refreshing mask.

xx

Love Somebody

Makeup looks I'm loving

Products I'm lusting after

♥ Butter London Nail Lacquer in Teddy Girl
♥ Jane Iredale Liquid Eye Liner in Gold
♥ Dermalogica MultiVitamin Power Recovery Masque
♥ Stila Convertible Colour in Petunia

xx

Face of Australia Sheer Gloss Lip Crayons - Product Review

I'm so excited that I finally got my hands on these Face of Australia Lip Crayons! There has been so much hype about them and I couldn't wait to see what all the fuss was about..

After searching high and low, I eventually found them at Big W.



Lip Crayons seem to be the new kid on the block in the beauty world and I have to say I wasn't too sure what to make of them at first. They kinda remind me of permanent markers (haha don't you think?) I can assure you though.. these are nothing like permanent markers.. they're fabulous!

They're super moisturising, provide a nice tinted glossy finish and smell delicious!

I also love the cute packaging and that they have a wind up applicator.



They come in 3 different shades, all of which have dessert inspired names (and smell like vanilla)..





My favourite of the 3 is Macaron, followed by Cupcake. I'm not really sure yet if I like Sundae.. I think it clashes with my fair skin tone. For only $14.95 though this pack is an absolute steal!

If you haven't already tried them, you should definitely run out and grab them! Be quick though because these packs are limited edition!

Have you tried these lip crayons yet?

xx

Learn secrets from my head..

Makeup looks I'm loving

Products I'm lusting after

♥ L'oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Hourglass Beige
♥ Bioderma Crealine H2O
♥ MAC Party Parrot Lipstick
♥ N07 Beautiful Skin BB Cream for Oily/Normal Skin

xx