Revlon Makeup + Haul

I love getting my makeup done by other people, especially people who know what they're doing. Yesterday I had a makeover at the Revlon counter in my local Farmers store. I show you the look in the video as well as what I bought, and what was in the gift I got with purchase. x

Favourite Makeup Brushes

My Holy Grail brushes, at the moment. xx

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Lush Favourites

I'm a bit obsessed with Lush. Have been since 2003, when my eldest sister posted me a bunch of Lush body glitter melts when she was studying at Oxford. New Zealand didn't have Lush back then, but now my local mall has a store and it is one of my favourite places there. The scents wafting out draw me like a seductive (invisible) mist. Or something. I want to keep track of which ones I've tried and loved, so here are my Lush Favourites.

Drugstore BB Cream Review

BB creams are kind of old news, aren't they? Now we're on CC, EE, and I don't even know. Nevertheless, BBs are still a popular choice for people who want something to even out their complexion without being too heavy, or too nothing. I must say, at first, I was not at all sure what the fuss was about. I felt like they barely did anything for my skin, besides putting on a slightly tinted greasy layer. No, thank you! After some experimentation, though, I've figured out what works for me, and how to use them in a way that suits my skin.

Skincare Routine Video

Here's my current skincare routine. I have oily skin which gets dehydrated, and this is what I find helps to keep it feeling its best. xx

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February Favourites 2015

All my fave products from the month of February in one handy video for you. I'm pretty in-love with all these!

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Simple Base With A Red Lip

This week's video is my simple and quick red lip look. Perfect for those days when you don't want too much on the complexion but do want to make a statement. Enjoy!

Valentine's Day Smokey Eye Makeup

Here's a chatty Valentine's Day look for you. I went for a purple-brown toned smokey eye. Enjoy! xx

January Favourites 2015

My January favourites are here! I've been into some body, hair, skincare, nails, makeup and scrapbooking things this month. Enjoy!

Notes #4: Special Appearrance By Bunnies

What's In My Bag?

Take a peek inside my bag and see what kind of kitchen sink I carry in it. Wink.

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Bright Blue Eyeshadow Look

I did some playing around with most of the blue shades from the BYS Striking Shades palette and came up with this look. Kinda reminds me of the dress Elsa wears in Frozen. Enjoy! x

High End Makeup Wishlist

The more I get into beauty and makeup, the more I find that high-end products are creeping onto my wishlists. Maybe it's psychological - the element of supposed luxury that comes with certain products. Perhaps it's that some of these products genuinely are better quality (I wouldn't know, I've barely tried any of them!). Whatever it is, I just want these at some point, okay?

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Light Summer/Back To School Makeup Tutorial

Given the warmer weather and the little time I have to get ready on summer-school days, I thought I'd share the makeup I've been wearing this week. It's a) quick, and b) not heavy on the skin, which means my skin can breathe in this blimmin' heat!

Oh autumn, you own my soul.

Summer Makeup Bag Essentials

I often find myself reaching for different products according to season and many of them end up in my makeup for when I'm out and about. Speaking of makeup bags, the one in the photo was part of a Baylis & Harding gift set I received one Christmas, so I don't have a link for that, sorry. I just switched to this bag, actually, because my other makeup bag is...disgusting. They get messy pretty fast, don't they?

Inexpensive Art For Your Home or Room

One of my favourite things to do is decorate my flat. I like to switch things up every now and then, but I don't have a lot of money so instead of repainting or buying a new sofa, I stick to things like artwork and special collections. Today I'm going to walk you through some of the art I have in my home and break down the cost for you, plus I'll share some of the tips I've picked up over the years.

The above photo is the gallery wall I have in my living room. I've recently changed a few of the pieces and I like this version much better. I've collected a bunch of difference sized pieces that I really love, with some similar colours and textures. When I do a gallery wall I tend to lay all the pieces out on the floor to get an idea of placement, and then I eyeball the arrangement on the wall. Sometimes I take a photo of the floor arrangement on my phone, so I can refer to that if necessary. For more precise instructions, try this tutorial.

Right, now onto the kinds of art I like to have in my home!

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BYS Striking Shades Eyeshadow Swatches

This BYS palette comes with a whopping 18 shimmery shadows in bright shades - perfect for summer makeup and a bit of fun! I swatch all 18 in the video and let you know what I think of the quality. Enjoy!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you had an enjoyable New Year's Eve, whether you were out partying or having a more relaxed time. I'm not a huge celebrator and more often than not can be found at home with a nice wine, some good food and perhaps a movie or two.

I hope you have a wonderful 2015 and accomplish whatever goals you may have. Do you set resolutions? I'd love to know what your plans are for the year. My first goal is to get through summer school to finish my bachelors degree, ready to graduate later on this year. I can't wait!

Here's to 2015, cheers!