Wednesday Weekly: Pinterest Finds of the Week!

...except I forgot to publish the post yesterday so its Thursday Weekly? haha

Although I missed 2 weeks, I'm back today with my fave Pinterest finds! It was a busy 2 weeks but I always somehow pint time for some sneaking pinning ;)

Hair lust... I feel a hair change coming soon! (not quite this dramatic though haha)

Quiet reading nook

Pretty watercolour art

Krikor Jabotian

Puppy room! Not gonna lie, I would so do this for our dogs haha

XO

Thursday Ten: 10 Winter Must Haves

Winter is one of my favourite seasons. We're quite lucky in Brisbane, our 'cold' weather is quite mild compared to most areas of the world.

Even so, I thought I would share my winter 'must haves' as the weather cools down...

1. A good lip balm

My fave has to be Lucas Pawpaw Ointment. I've been using it since I was about 16 and nothing beats it! I find many lip balms are moisturising when you put them on, but the more you use them the more you need them. Not this one!

2. A warm snuggly sweater

For those chilly days, pick one you can wear around the house that's nice and comfy but still appropriate if you need to pop out!

ASOS Aran Jumper

3. A fun mug... or 10

I may have a slight obsession with coffee mugs haha. I like picking unique ones that represent my personality.

4. A good pair of boots

I actually just bought these ones from Betts. When we were in America I fell in love with the knee high Stuart Weitzman boots, unfortunately at almost $700 they're a bit on the steep side! These ones are much more affordable but still amazing.

Betts Riding Girl-B Boots

5. A good moisturiser

In the winter I like to switch to a thicker moisturiser, particularly for night time. I swear by Sukin skincare. I can actually read the label and I like knowing I'm not overloading my skin with unnecessary chemicals. In summer I use the more gel based moisturiser, but in winter I switch to this one...

Sukin Facial Moisturiser

6. Tea

I love my morning coffee, but I don't like having more than one a day where possible. Instead I prefer tea to keep me toasty! T2 has amazing flavours and a huge range!

T2 Apple Crumble Tea

7. A go to blazer

A blazer instantly glans up you outfit, plus... it keeps you warm! Invest in a good one and it will last you season after season.

Y.A.S Amaze Blazer in Monochrome

8. Thick tights

A great way to transition your summer wardrobe to winter is a good pair of tights. Under a dress or some dressy shorts, you'll get the most of what's already in your wardrobe.

ASOS 120 Denier Black Tights

9. A good book

I become a huge bookworm in winter. To save space I've started reading on my iPad but you can't go past a good paperback.

10. An old favourite hoodie

For those days you just want to stay inside in your old fave :)

What are your winter must haves!?

XO

Wednesday Weekly: Pinterest Finds of the Week!

I don't know about you but I'm a liiiiittle bit obsessed with Pinterest. Ok, I'm a LOT obsessed, but hey.. we all have our weaknesses!

I wanted to share my favourite Pinterest finds of the week, and hopefully make this a weekly occurance (but we'll see how that goes haha).

So here we go!

Gorgeous Ellie Saab dress!

 

 



Pefect quick up-do when your running late for work

 

 

Cozy winter Sunday's....

 

 

Spent snuggling with the puppies of course!

 

 

Great idea to add a personal touch to some inexpensive bar stools

 

 

Perfect reading nest

 

 

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XO



Top 5: Winter Nailpolish Picks

The cooler weather is finally starting to settle in here in Australia, which has inspired a change in my nail choices.

While I am a firm believer that you can wear any colour any time of year, I will admit I do reach for these colours more in the cilly months.

For longwear and chip free, my favorite brands are OPI and L'Oreal.

So here are my top 5 picks for this winter...

1. Burgundy
You can't go past a good dark vampy polish for winter, ox blood or burgundy colours make a great alternative to harsher black.

L'Oreal Colour Riche "Femme Fatale"

2. Grey
Either dark or light! A shimmery like grey is perfect if you aren't a fan of the draker colours.

L'Oreal Colour Riche in "Because your worth it"

3. Midnight Blue

L'Oreal Colour Riche in "Midnight Mistress"

4. Dusky Pink
Super girly but still perfect for winter!

L'Oreal Colour Riche in "Rose Cashmere"

5. Glitter
Any glitter works but this rose gold OPI polish it gorgeous!

OPI "Pink Yet Lavender"

What's your favourite winter polish?

XO

Cute messy boho hair!!

Hi guys!

I'm so lucky to have an awesome friend who also happens to be an amazing hairdresser. This is a quick look she did for me recently for a dinner out. Super cute and non-fussy! Sometimes I just like to have my hair up off my back, this look is perfect for those days…

2012 Makeup Favorites

Now that the craziness of Christmas and family has subsided it's time to get back to blogging! And what better to do for my first post of the New Year than a recap on my 2012 favourites. I discovered some really great products in 2012 which I think will be staples for a long time. So here they are!!

Urban Decay Naked Palette II

I literally use this every single day that I put makeup on (which is most days). It's so handy to have everything you need for so many different looks all in one. The quality and pigmentation of these shadows is just amazing! 

NARS Laguna Bronzer & Penny Lane Blush

This bronzer is hands down the best I've ever tried. It just gives the perfect glow without being too shimmery and glittery. The blush is a cream blush and is the ultimate natural rosy colour, you need to make sure to apply a powder blush over the top so it doesn't melt off though (especially in the Australian heat!)

M.A.C Cooling Liquid Powder - Truth & Light

This was actually a gift from a friend Wakako, you can use it all over your face but I think its the perfect highlighter. 

M.A.C Prep + Prime

This is a salmon based colour correction pen for getting rid of dark circles. I have terrible dark circles and this stuff works wonders! It is a strong salmon colour to counteract the purples and blues under your eyes so you need to make sure to apply your foundation over the top. 

Revlon Colourstay Foundation

This is my all time favourite foundation that I have tried so far, I've gone through about 5 bottles of this!  It has very build-able coverage, so you can choose to have a lighter coverage or more full coverage. I use number 180 Sand Beige.

Sigma F84 & P86 Brushes 

This is what I like to use to apply my foundation and concealer. I use the Angled Top Kabuki F84 for foundation and the Precision Tapered P86 for concealer. They give a great finish and the angles are so unique and perfect for application!

Covergirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara

I don't like wasting money on high end mascaras and find that everyone I've ever bought was disappointing. Covergirl make amazing mascaras for a fraction of the price so save your money for something thats worth paying the extra for!

DollyWink Liquid Liner Pen

This is a Japanese brand liner and is my all time favourite. I think I paid under $20 and am yet to find anything that beats it! It handles well and is easy to use and very pigmented.

M.A.C Eye Kohls in Smoulder and Fascinating 

These liners are nice and creamy and will last you forever. While they come with quite a high price tag in Aus (I paid about $40 each!) they are definitely worth the money! Particularly Smoulder, my friends are forever wanting to borrow that one haha.

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Last but not least, I couldn't live without my Urban Decay eyeshadow primer! This is what makes my eyes last through 11 days at work without a smudge! A must for any makeup lover.

Let me know what your 2012 faves were in the comments below so I can check them out! 

Xx

Christmas Nails

Hi guys!

I finally had a chance to paint my nails for the first time in quite a while, I actually bought this colour months ago but haven't had a chance to use it! I think this is the perfect Christmas colour, although a sparkly dark green would be beautiful too.. but I don't have one haha.

What's your favourite Christmas nail polish?

FOTD: Magenta

Hi guys!

Just a quick face of the day, I was feeling a bit bright today so I went for magenta lips! Having a girly night in with a friend tonight, takeout and a movie at home :)

MAC blush in Trace Gold / MAC eyeliner in smoulder / MAC lipliner in Magenta / Covergirl Wetslicks lipgloss in Raspberry Splash

Updated Skincare Routine

Hi Guys!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day wherever you are :) It's starting to get pretty hot here on the Gold Coast at the moment…

I filmed an updated skincare routine last night which is available to watch on my YouTube channel HERE if you would like to check that out. Don't forget to like and subscribe!! I'm trying to post a minimum of 1 video a week which is going well at the moment.

It is exam time at uni so things have been pretty hectic lately. I'm looking forward to December when i finish for the year, and then only one semester before i graduate!! yaayy!!! haha.

Time to get ready for class, let me know what you think of the video and I'd love to hear about your favourite skincare products!!

xo

Big Announcement!!

Hi guys, 

I know its been aaaaaaages… it has definitely been a hectic year. But I'm back now with a big announcement!!

…. I made a YouTube channel!! I have one video up at the moment and plan on filming another one on Friday which I think will be a halloween tutorial :) I would love for you to head over and subscribe and I will post the video below if you would like to watch!

Head on over to my channel by clicking HERE and subscribe! 

CoverGirl Lash Blast mascara

There's not many mascara's that I have tried so far that from the first application has amazed me. I'd heard so many good things about this mascara and finally got around to purchasing it. I have to say, what everyone says is exactly right! I looooove this mascara, it makes my lashes look long and full and very black. I also love that it is build-able, as you add more and more layers it doesn't get clumpy or make your lashes bunch together, it just adds beautiful length and volume. It's definately my new favorite everyday mascara :) I will say I do prefer a different mascara from ModelCo for when I go out at night, which makes you seriously look like you have fake lashes on as it has fibers that add you your natural lashes. I will do a review on that in a separate post. 

The CoverGirl lash blast is the mascara I use everyday now, it is absolutely amazing and so inexpensive! I give it 5 stars and can't believe didn't purchase this earlier :)

Let me know if you have use/like this mascara or what you fave mascara is!!