Friday 30 December 2016

December Favourites


Welcome to my final monthly favourites for 2016! 
I feel like December came and went in a blink of an eye, but overall it's been a good month for me and I am very much looking forward to what the New Year will bring. Enough introductions and let's get on with the 4 beauty products I've been loving this December.
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Wednesday 28 December 2016

5 Products to Nail Your New Year's Eve Look


When it comes to my New Year's Eve look, I like to wrap up the year by going all out in style with glitter, shimmer, fluttery lashes and you can't forget the bold statement lip. So in order to absolutely nail your look, I have put together 5 makeup items that I think are the epitome of of a New Year's Eve party look, so all you'd need to top it off is a dazzling sequin dress.
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Monday 26 December 2016

What's In My Party Clutch


The end of the year is near and what a year it has been! 2017 will soon be upon us so in preparation for the end of year parties, I'll be giving you a glimpse of what bits and pieces (besides my phone, keys and wallet) I will be carrying around with me in my party clutch.
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Friday 23 December 2016

Festive Glam Makeup Picks


I don't know about you guys but when it comes to my Christmas makeup, I like to go all out and glam-it-up with glitter everywhere and of course the traditional classic red lip. So here are my top picks for a festive and glamorous makeup look that will sure to make you sparkle this Christmas. 
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Wednesday 21 December 2016

The L'Oreal Colour Riche La Palette Nude


I have too many eyeshadow palettes - said no one ever! So today I am bringing you two eyeshadow palettes from the La Palette Nude range by L'Oréal (including swatches), that  I believe have been around for a while now but are very new to me. I've also read some pretty great reviews, so I'm super excited to share my thoughts with you guys today.
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Monday 19 December 2016

Review | Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation


Now that Summer has arrived, I've been reaching for foundations that give me a glowy and radiant finish. Rimmel's Wake Me Up Foundation is one that I have been trialling lately, so today I'll be giving you my thoughts and opinions on how it looks on the skin, how it wears throughout the day and if it lives up to the claims.
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Friday 16 December 2016

The Perfect Christmas Red Lip


Nothing says festive holiday season like a traditional, classic bold red lip. It's an absolute staple in anyone's makeup collection and it can transform your entire look into a glamorous one. So here are my top tips for creating the perfect and easily achievable Christmas red lip.
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Wednesday 14 December 2016

Travel Makeup Bag Essentials


The holiday season is here and Christmas isn't too far away, which means it's almost time to pack our bags to spend time with our loved ones on this joyous occasion. When it comes to my travel makeup bag, I like to keep it simple by only carrying my absolute essentials and products that I know I can rely on. Here's a look at what travel friendly products I'll be taking along with me in my makeup bag. 
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Monday 12 December 2016

In The Spotlight | Tarte Pretty Paintbox



Not too long ago Sephora had their much anticipated Black Friday sale, and I was lucky enough to get my hands on the gorgeous Pretty Paintbox Collector's Makeup Case. So let's have a closer look at this limited edition all-in-one beauty. 
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Friday 9 December 2016

Stocking Stuffers Under $20


As magical and wonderful Christmas is, buying gifts for all of our loved ones can add up to being quite expensive (totally worth it though!). So in today's post I bring you 5 stocking fillers for the beauty lover in your life and best of all, they are ALL under $20 which makes them perfect budget friendly presents.
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Wednesday 7 December 2016

The Contour Edit


Contouring and highlighting is a technique mastered by makeup artists that used to only be seen on celebrities, and it has become HUGE in the makeup world. Now that the secrets are out, any of us can achieve that super structured cheekbone look ourselves with an array of products out there to help us do so. 
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Monday 5 December 2016

The Do's and Don'ts of Nail Care


If there's one thing that really stuck with me when I was a beautician in training (a while ago now!), it's how to look after the health of your nails. So today I'll be sharing with you my do's and don'ts of keeping your nails in tiptop shape.
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Friday 2 December 2016

November Recap


Another month has passed by and I hope it was a good one! December is here which means it's the beginning of Summer in the southern hemisphere and Christmas is only a couple of weeks away. If you're new here (hello and welcome!), at the end of each month I roundup all of my content that I have published throughout that month and put together a recap so you can catch up on any blog posts that you may have missed.
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Wednesday 30 November 2016

November Favourites


November has come to an end (how time flies!), and I have already gotten into the festive spirit with decorating and wearing daggy yet awesome Christmas shirts. This November I've been loving a good handful of beauty and makeup products that I'm very excited to share with you all, so let's get straight into it!
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Monday 28 November 2016

The Ultimate Game Changer for Pale Skin


At last our foundations can match our necks which has been an ongoing problem for us pale skin ladies. Thankfully, The Body Shop's Lightening Shade Adjusting Drops have come to our rescue and answered our beauty prayers, so we can transform a not so porcelain or ivory into the perfect one. 
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Friday 25 November 2016

Review | Australis Don't Sweat It Foundation


I haven't come across many drugstore water resistant foundations, so I actually got really excited about this new release by Australis. And with Summer just around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect time to get this review out there on this brand spanking new foundation.
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Wednesday 23 November 2016

The Spring/Summer Pink Lip


The pink lip is an absolute staple for the Spring and Summer season because it's such a vibrant, fun and happy colour (much like the seasons), so here are 5 of my most loved shades of pink lip products that have Spring and Summer written all over them.
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Monday 21 November 2016

What's In My Makeup Bag | November


Happy Monday beauties! Hope you've all had a wonderful weekend!
As temperatures started to climb this November with Summer not being too far away, my makeup routine has gone from full coverage to barely there. So here is a look at what products I've been carrying with me in my makeup bag this month.
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Friday 18 November 2016

A Christmas Gift Guide for the Beauty Obsessed


My absolute favourite holiday of the year is just around the corner (hooray!), so it's almost time to get festive and start spreading some Christmas cheer. I love buying gifts for my loved ones, but it can be quite overwhelming and even stressful for some. So in order to make the gift giving experience a little easier, I have put together a gift guide for the beauty junkie in your life and hopefully it'll spark some ideas for your next Christmas shop.
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Wednesday 16 November 2016

What's New In My Makeup Stash | November


Being a beauty blogger and makeup junkie, I am constantly on the search for new products to try and boy do I have some new goodies to share with you today! Some are new to the drugstore shelves, others are just new to me so let's get into what's new in my makeup stash.
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Monday 14 November 2016

The Primer Edit


Primers play a very important role in assisting with the longevity and staying power of our makeup, so we can look flawless all day long. Here are my top 5 face primers (mostly drugstore) that I know I can always rely on.
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Friday 11 November 2016

The NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss


If there's one thing my makeup stash doesn't lack, it's lip products. So today's post features 5 beautiful Mega Shine Lip Glosses by NYX that I just love and adore. If you're a lip gloss fanatic, then these would make a great addition to your makeup bag.
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Wednesday 9 November 2016

Makeup Revolution | Salted Caramel


If Makeup Revolution was readily available here in Australia, I'm not going to lie, I would be stalking their display every week. As a big lover of this brand, I have quite a few of their products that I thoroughly enjoy but today it's all about the much hyped Salted Caramel Eyeshadow Palette. 
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Monday 7 November 2016

5 Beauty Myths Busted


There's a lot of beauty advice out there that we all tend to fall for, so today we are setting the record straight with these 5 popular beauty myths.
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Friday 4 November 2016

In The Spotlight | e.l.f. Illuminating Palette


When I first read that this palette was a dupe for the ever so popular Ambient Lighting Palette by Hourglass, I just had to have it in my life. So today's post is an in-depth look and review if you will, on this stunning Illuminating Palette (that has become one of my favourites by the brand) that I have been utterly infatuated with for months on end.
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Wednesday 2 November 2016

October Recap


I can't believe it's already November! Which means Christmas is just around the corner (hooray!). Let's keep this introduction short and sweet, so here is a little recap of what I have been up to this October.
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Monday 31 October 2016

October Favourites


Goodbye October and hello November! I cannot believe the end of 2016 is so near, where has the time gone? The end of the month calls for another monthly favourites, so here are what beauty and makeup products I've been loving throughout October.
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Friday 28 October 2016

Five Minute Face


I'm not much of a morning person so I have a tendency to hit that snooze button more often than I should (you know how it is!). So when I've only got minutes to spare, I go straight to the basics with my makeup using minimal products that are quick and fuss-free.
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Wednesday 26 October 2016

25 Blog Post Ideas


Whether you're new to the blogging world or you've been around for a while, the reality is that sometimes we just run out of ideas of what to write about and we just get stuck in a blogging rut. Let me just say, it is perfectly normal and it happens to the best of us. Which is why I always find these kinds of posts really helpful in getting my creative juices flowing again, and hopefully you will too. 
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Monday 24 October 2016

Bedside Beauty


While I do keep most of my beauty products in the bathroom, the last few steps of my morning and evening skincare routines tend to take place at my bedside table. So here are a couple of my beauty staples that I like to keep on hand for the AM and PM.
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Friday 21 October 2016

The Best Makeup Removers


Whether you wear light or heavy makeup, we all want a makeup remover that will do the job without irritating our skin from vigorous rubbing. So if you're looking for a makeup remover that actually works, look no further because I have rounded up 4 makeup removers that are tried and tested in effectively removing all traces of makeup (including waterproof mascara).
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Wednesday 19 October 2016

My Go-To Makeup Brushes


Makeup brushes have made life so much easier in terms of makeup application. So if I could pick any makeup brushes, these 5 would be the lucky winners. 
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Monday 17 October 2016

Brand Focus | NYX Cosmetics


If you've been reading my blog for a while, you would know that I have a strong affection for NYX as they are by far one of my favourite drugstore brands out there. The quality of their products are just top notch for the price you're paying, and they are such a loved brand by many in the beauty community. Here are just a handful of some of my best-loved products by NYX that I'll be sharing with you in today's brand focus.
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Friday 14 October 2016

Non-Touring | The Basics


Non-touring has been the latest trending makeup technique going around lately and it's actually easily achievable. Soft, natural and glowy skin is what it's all about, so here are 5 makeup products that are perfect for nailing this look, that even the most amateur of makeup skills can master.

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Wednesday 12 October 2016

Lazy Girl Essentials


Now I definitely don't consider myself as a "lazy girl" when it comes to my daily routines. However, when life gets a bit hectic or you're just having one of those days where all you want to do is sit in your pyjamas and binge watch the latest TV show on Netflix, these 5 beauty and makeup products are absolute essentials for the lazy or even the low-maintenance girl.
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Monday 10 October 2016

Everyday Eyeshadows


When it comes to my everyday makeup, I usually stick to neutral tones of eyeshadows because they are so versatile and suit any occasion. Some days I might incorporate a few shades from a palette, or opt for a single eyeshadow when I'm going for a fairly simple and effortless eye look. Here are some of my well loved eyeshadows for my everyday makeup looks.
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Friday 7 October 2016

In The Spotlight | Bare Minerals Invisible Light


This translucent powder duo really caught my eye as I was scrolling through Look Fantastic, but I wasn't sure if I really needed ANOTHER face powder in my life. After many days of debating, I finally talked myself into it and committed to the purchase! The spotlight is shining on this little beauty today so without further ado, let's get on with the post! 
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Wednesday 5 October 2016

Top Spring Makeup Picks


Spring is upon us which means it's time to ditch the dark hues and dramatic eyes, for your lightweight bases and vibrant colours. This season is all about fresh faced and barely there makeup, so here are my top 5 Spring makeup picks that I am just loving right about now.
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Monday 3 October 2016

September Recap


Now that October has arrived, it's time to roundup all of my content that I have published throughout the month of September, so you can catch up on what I've been up to the previous month. Or if you're new here (hello and welcome!), you can have a little binge read which totally works too!
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Friday 30 September 2016

September Favourites


I feel like September really flew by for me, which is odd because it wasn't a particularly eventful month. Actually, as I'm writing this it has just dawned on me that it's almost time to start my Christmas shopping (eek!). Now back to what this post is all about, I have a good handful of beauty products that I have been thoroughly enjoying this September, so enough introductions and let's dive right into it!
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Wednesday 28 September 2016

5 Highlighters That Will Make You Glow


Highlighting is huge in the wide world of makeup and it's probably the most exciting step in my makeup routine. It lifts your entire face by making your skin look like you are just bursting with radiance, and who doesn't want that? So for today's post, I have rounded up 5 highlighters that would make fantastic additions to anyone's makeup bag - especially if you're a highlighter junkie (like myself!).
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Monday 26 September 2016

Review | Chi Chi Fabulous & Flawless Foundation


Happy Monday! Hope your week has been off to a great start! 
It's been a while since I have reviewed a foundation for you all, so today's post is all about Chi Chi's Fabulous & Flawless Foundation and whether or not I would recommend it. 
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Friday 23 September 2016

The Brow Edit


Well-groomed brows really frame your face and make you look more put together, which is why it's a step in my makeup routine that I never like to miss as it makes such a huge difference. So whether you love a sharp bold brow or a soft natural brow, these 5 products will help to keep them looking in tip-top shape.
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Wednesday 21 September 2016

Brand Focus | e.l.f. Cosmetics


I like to do one of these posts each month where I focus on a particular brand and share with you at least 5 products from their range. I feel like it's a good way to become more familiar with a brand and get an idea of what their products are all about. As you probably had gathered by the title, it is all about e.l.f. in today's brand focus which are one of my favourite drugstore brands out there, so without further ado let's get on with the post!
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Monday 19 September 2016

Multi-Tasking Makeup That Will Make Your Life Easier


Not only are multi-purpose makeup products a great way to speed up your routine when you're in a hurry, but I also love to get the most out of them by doubling up their uses for example, using a bronzer to warm up the skin which also works wonderfully as an eyeshadow. After all, we do spend quite a bit of money on makeup (and so worth it), so why not get more bang for your buck by using them in several different ways?
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Friday 16 September 2016

Lipsticks That Go The Distance


We all want a lipstick that will stay put no matter what the day will bring, and thankfully there are an abundance of lip products out on the shelves that do exactly that. So for today's post I have picked out 4 lip products that I know I can count on when I'm in need of something long wearing.    
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Wednesday 14 September 2016

5 Spring Bases


If you have been reading my blog for a while you would know that Spring is my absolute favourite season of the year. And now that it has officially arrived here in Australia (hooray!) it's time to bring out those lightweight, dewy foundations for the ultimate fresh faced complexion.
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Monday 12 September 2016

Quick Makeup Pick-Me-Ups


Whether you were out late the night before or you just simply didn't get enough sleep, these 6 makeup products will help to liven up your complexion in no time at all. 
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Friday 9 September 2016

Collective Haul


Hi lovelies, hope you are all well. If you're new to my blog, welcome and if you're a regular reader, thanks for sticking around! 

I love to read about what fellow beauty bloggers have been hauling lately, and I realised that it's been a while since I've done a haul myself. But I have been collecting bits and pieces here and there, so I thought I would share my little beauty haul with you all today.
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Wednesday 7 September 2016

In The Spotlight | Sleek MakeUP Solstice Highlighting Palette


The Solstice Highlighting Palette is incredibly popular within the beauty community and when I first laid eyes on it, I just had to have it. So today the spotlight is on this stunning palette by Sleek MakeUP, where I've also included swatches so you can fall in love with it as much as I have.
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