So its your usual Thursday Morning...Groceries, washing, bit of work and yes a trip to David Jones. I originally went there to purchase the Clinique Cleansing Balm to replace my empty bottle of the Body Shop's Cleansing Oil, but they were out of stock!"MERRR" I said. So I stumbled across the Clarins counter to find that they had released there own Cleansing Oil that I thought i'd try. To my surprise Clarins was holding a gift deal where you receive a Tone of products if you purchase 2 Full size bottles of skin care. So I bought the Cleansing Oil and their infamous Body Lift Lotion. The Goody Bag consisted of 5 full size products;
So its officially Summer here in Australia and its time to whip out all of the essentials to help keep up with the warmer weather. Here are a few things that I love during the Silly Season. Let me know what your Summer Must have are.
Things I Mentioned:
Dove Summer Glow - Bought at Priceline J Bronze - Dark Spray & Face Tanner Bourjois BB bronzing cream Minerallusture Foundation Avene Thermal Spring Water YSL Rouge Voulupte' Shine 14 Chanel Rouge Allure 42 Mac Impassioned White Dress - Alice Mccall Necklace - Isobel Badin Check out her other pieces at isobelbadin.com
What a WEEK!!
Another week has shot by and I cannot believe that we are nearly at the end of October! Where has this month gone!! I do like to take this time to reflect over my week, because if I don't I often forget about all the lovely details that happen through out the day, and these pictures are just a few that I have taken from my instagram to help remind myself of those small details. This week was defiantly full of details, some scary, some exciting and some romantic.
To start off, Id just like to say how truly sorry I am to all the families that have been affected by the fires that have ripped through NSW. On Thursday a giant black cloud covered Sydney and really woke us up to the severity of the fires. It was pretty scary and I hope that they will be put out soon.
On a lighter note my Boyfriend Travis surprised me with a beautiful home made dinner. Just to set the scene, Trav cooks about once a year so this was a big flippin deal and MY GOD it was soooooo YummY! We then went out and saw Gravity which was....Intense. That is the only word I can find to describe it. The score was amazing! Steven Price did an awesome job :)
To finish off the week Trav and I hit the beaches and had a Sunday Sesh in the park with some friends. Then snuggled up on the couch and watched the Chopper Read interview on 60 Minutes. Week DONE. Ready for the Next.
Oh my golly gumdrops, have I got some scrumptious new things to show you!
These four products have kinda become my new pride and joy. I am so smitten, and just had to share these great finds with you. Starting with the tip of the ice burg - Bourjois BB Bronzing Cream 8en1. This is such a unique product that I literally have nothing to compare it too! It is an incredibly light lotion that smells like chocolate-coconut heaven, and may just be the most versitle product in my collection. I have been using this as an allover tint to warm up my complexion. I have been mixing it with my winter foundations to make them match my skin tone. But my favourite is using it as a cream bronzer! Ahhhh I die!!! So natural, so radiant, flippin Awesome!! Ya'll need it :)
Next I have been loving St Ives Naturally Clear Apricot Scrub. This heavenly exfoliator has become my go-to cleanser for the mornings. It helped to keep my skin crystal clear and love love love it! Picked mine up from Priceline.
For fragrance I have been reaching for my Jo Malone Orange Blossom Cologne. It is the perfect scent for spring/summer as it is light and crisp without being sweet. I think it is a very androgynous scent, but that might just be me :) Anyway i've been wearing it loads and always seem to get compliments when I have it on.
Last fav is the Minerallustre Foundation. It has been super hot weather here in Sydney, and foundation and hot wear do NOT mix. So I have been dusting a light layer of this over my face for everyday. I adore this foundation as it is so versatile and great for problem skin.
It was the first week back at school, so my teaching schedule was back into full swing.
The weather has had a mean case of bipolar with temperatures hitting 35' yesterday and top of 19' on Friday. I don't think the weather gods have decided if we are still in winter or if we are in summer. Someone please tell them to decide because I can not deal!!
I managed to catchup with my Nan which is always a treat! I never get to see her enough.
And Trav got stuck in a tree. . .
Overall it was pretty hectic, but id rather be busy than bored. Cheers to a fresh week x
Over the past week or so the following products have been huuuge standouts for me. The weather is warming up and my skin has kinda been having a hissy fit, and the routine I was following religiously was not working anymore. I decided to strip things right back and invest in Cetaphil, which is a face wash targeted at sensitive and acne prone skin. Now I know that I do not have acne, but I am just sooo over these breakouts that I seem to be continuously getting. It is definitely not the most glamourous product I have, however it is by far the best face wash I have used to target a breakout. It so gentle, hydrating and affordable and I highly recommend this face wash!
For makeup I have gone back to my old winter ways and rocking the good old winged liner. The one I have been loving is the L'oreal Super Liner in Brown. I actually picked this up by mistake as I thought I was getting the black liner. But I thought what the heck and turns out I like it more! The brown is a lot softer and flattering for my colouring.
Staying on the makeup road I have been head over heels in love with the Nars Creamy Concealer in Honey. This is the best all-rounder concealer in the market and has cemented itself into my everyday routine. I frickin love this stuff!!
My final fav is Dior's classic fragrance 'Miss Dior'. I usually save this for when I am going out, or for special occasion, however over the past week or so iv been wearing everyday. Yes it may be a little heavy and full on for day time but 'I Dont Care'. Smells so goooood :)
But to be fair I have been lusting over these products for sooooo long, and I am completely over the moon that they are now apart of my collection.
I went for a stroll into Mecca Cosmetics in Paddington and kinda went nuts. Just wanted to thank the shop assistant that was helping me out.
If your in Australia you MUST check out Mecca in store or online here meccacosmetica.com.au/ Ride up to the moon - Eye Shadow Palette
This Palette may have been made specifically for me. Well that is what I thought when I first saw the Ride Up to the Moon Palette. It is a gorgeous collection of gold, bronze, matte cream, emerald green (my favourite) and Chocolate brown with gold and green shimmer shadows, that are simply stunning. Nars eyeshadows have a lovely velvet feel to them, and blend like an absolute dream. This beauty is stapling itself into my everyday routine...FOREVER!
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation - Santa Fe
This foundation is a famous cult product that has been raved about ever since it came out. I would say it is a medium coverage foundation that can easily be built up to full, that is unbelievably light and flattering on the skin. I love mixing it with my Stila Tinted Moisturiser for a light coverage base for everyday.
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer - Honey
I have Lily Pebbles, Viviannadoesmakeup and Essie Button to thank for this one. This might just be the perfect all-rounder concealer. I though I had found my concealer holy grail (Rimmel Wakeup Me Up and Revlon ColorStay) but this concealer is the perfect combination of the two. It literally melts into the skin, providing amazing coverage that does not crease, cake or leave dry. Slow clap for Nars!
In Sydney the weather is warming up, and it is getting to the stage that a full face of make-up is just not a viable option. I detest that feeling of a cakey face, especially when its hot! *cringe*
So these are the products that iv been grabbing for a daily routine for the warmer weather.
So this video turn out to be one BIG fail! Im so embarrassed but thought, what the hell!
I have a feeling I am going to regret this one..
Base -
I always start my makeup with a good base, and lately iv been gravitating towards Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch primer. I really enjoy this primer as it does not leave a synthetic veil over my skin. Before I apply any foundation I have been using the Chanel Bronze Universal to my cheekbones and the perimeters my face. I feel as though it gives a 'lit from within' effect when applied under foundation.
For foundation I have either been using Still Oil Free Tinted Moisturiser on its own, or mixing it with Nars Sheer Glow Foundation. I find that mixing these products give me a light-weight base that offers slightly more coverage on days that I need it. Winning combo in my eyes! I conceal under my eyes with Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer and cover any imperfection with Revlon ColorStay concealer.
To set my base I like to use Rimmel Stay Matte Translucent Powder.
Eyes -
On these hot aussie days I like to keep it super light and bright, and have been using Mac's loose pigment in the colour Tan. It is such a gorgeous wash of sparkle that is perfect for everyday. After that I just slap on my trusty Maxfactor Clump Defy mascara on the upper lashes only, and fill in my brows using the Anastasia Brow Wiz in Brunette.
Cheekies -
I have been grabbing my favourite cream blush from Top Shop in the colour Head over Heels.
Because this makeup is so minimal it allows me to go wild with my lip colour. I been going for bright pops of colour and my favourites at the moment have been reaching for Top Shop Lip Bullet in Heartbeat and Mac Sunny Seoul.
Touch ups for the day -
I find that this makeup stays put during the day, and I honestly hate re-applying during the day. However there are a few thing I like to take with me just in case ;)
- Revlon Nearly Naked Powder
- Avene Thermal Spring Water
- What ever lip stick i take with me. Today I choose Mac Sunny Seoul
