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Estee Lauder Custom Lip Blend – Making Your Own Customised Lipstick

I’m actually surprised about the lack of marketing around this because quite frankly, it’s almost the best thing since sliced bread. I said ‘almost’ (nothing is better than bread. FACT.). A few weeks ago I visited the Estee Lauder counter in Selfridges London. I had booked the first appointment of the day early on a Saturday morning because if, like me, you detest the crowds (particularly crowds of people ready to splash their cash combined with masses of tourists who…

onNovember 20, 2019November 20, 2019inReviews

A REVIEW OF THE BEST AFFORDABLE, LONG-LASTING BROW PRODUCTS

onOctober 17, 2018October 21, 2018inReviews

Like mascara, I tend to go through brow products like there’s no tomorrow. I haven’t been blessed in that particular department so I really need all the help I can get. I have my go-to, fail-me-not, HG status product which I can always rely on, however, like every beauty fanatic out there, I like to experiment with new products now and again (or in my case, now and er… now).…

The Best New Long-Lasting, Full Coverage Foundations Of 2018

onJanuary 5, 2018October 17, 2018inReviews

Are you looking for a long-lasting foundation that will get you through from day to night whilst providing you with all the coverage you need yet still look like you’ve just applied it? With so many foundation releases over the last 12 months, it’s easy to get overwhelmed especially as many don’t come cheap. Fear not though, I’ve rounded up the cream of the crop: the top 5 best long-lasting, full…

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Brow Colour Vs NYX Eyebrow Marker – Review

onDecember 20, 2017December 22, 2017inReviews

SHOP THIS POST Not so long ago, the thought of using an eyebrow marker would have scared the heebie jeebies out of me (visions of a thick, bold sharpie and slugs perched on top of your peepers spring to mind). However, after watching Sharon Farell’s Eyebrow Tattoo Effect brow tutorial featuring the Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Brow Colour, I was pretty much sold. The Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Brow…

Natural Everyday Makeup (with Milk Makeup/cream products)

onAugust 25, 2017inLooks

SHOP THIS POST Products featured: Milk Makeup Blur Stick Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Touch Foundation shade 40 Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Brow Colour in Dark Loreal Paris Brow Artist Plumper Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers Colourpop Creme Gel Liner in Swerve Colourpop Creme Gel Liner in Call Me By Terry Ombre Blackstar in 13 Perfect Brown Fleur De Force Lashes by Eyelure in Fleur Loves Kate Somerville IllumiKate Concealing…

Milk Makeup Review: Matte Bronzer, Lip + Cheek, Highlighter & Blur Stick

onAugust 7, 2017November 20, 2019inReviews

SHOP THIS POST I was recently able to get my hands on a few of the products from the hip and rather hyped-up US makeup brand, Milk Makeup. Selecting which products to get my mitts on first was a definitely a challenge (if only money was no object) but I managed to narrow it down to four: the Blur Stick, a matte primer; the Matte Bronzer; the Lip + Cheek,…

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Gel Touch Foundation Review

onJuly 16, 2017July 14, 2017inReviews

Being a massive fan of the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua and the Perfection Lumiere Velvet, I just knew I had to get my hands on Chanel’s latest foundation offering, the Les Beiges Healthy Glow Gel Touch Foundation, particularly as I had heard that it offers a light coverage. Packaging Housed in a chunky, plastic yet still very sleek (com’ on, we’re talking about Chanel here) black and cream mirrored compact, branded…

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat, New Zealand – Mini Getaway Review

onJuly 13, 2017November 20, 2019inLifestyle

Perched on a clifftop overlooking the still blue waters of Lake Pukaki and with Aoraki Mt Cook out on the horizon, the Ashley Mackenzie Villa of Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is the perfect place for some serious down time. Despite the owners, Luke and Kaye Paardekooper, residing in the Pukaki Homestead a mere 350 metres away, the Ashley Mackenzie Villa feels utterly secluded. The European style farmhouse accommodates up to…

Glamorous Makeup: Purple & Gold Smokey Halo Eyes

onMay 8, 2017May 8, 2017inLooks

I wanted to create a dramatic look yet still very wearable so I opted for a high contrast halo eye, teaming cool tone purples with a warm, vibrant pop of gold. This is not an everyday look but perfect if you have a glam event to attend or a party to go to. SHOP THIS POST Products Featured: Make Up For Ever HD Primer Too Faced Born This Way…

Revlon X Chloe Morello Sculpt & Highlight Contour Kit Review & Swatches

onMay 1, 2017July 14, 2017inReviews

Whilst I am a fan of subtle contouring (trust me my round face needs it), I’m not totally mad on highlighting, not on an everyday basis anyway. So when yet another drugstore contour and highlight palette was released towards the end of last year, I was hardly jumping up and down with unconfined excitement. This one in particular is a collaboration between mainstream giant Revlon and Aussie beauty Youtuber, Chloe…

Spring Makeup Tutorial: Bridal & Special Occasions

onApril 22, 2017August 25, 2017inLooks

As the northern hemisphere is now well and truly into Spring, it’s time to roll out the lighter textures, softer colours and more luminous, glowing bases. I’ve created a soft yet glamorous look that is the perfect bridal makeup look or suitable for any special occasion. As everything is kept light and soft, the makeup remains appropriate for daytime. Products Featured: Makeup Forever Step 1 Skin Equalizer Smoothing Primer Too Faced…

Hourglass GIRL Lip Stylo Review

onApril 14, 2017July 14, 2017inReviews

Hourglass recently launched a 20 strong shade line up of their newest lip addition, the GIRL Lip Stylo. Backed by a sassy, female empowerment campaign, each shade represents an admirable trait. The shade selection is wide yet maintains conventionality. From light, warm nudes right the way through to a deep, vampy plum. Initially I did a bit of a double take when I spotted the GIRL Lip Stylos as they…

Valentine’s Date Night Makeup: Soft Halo/Spotlight Eyes

onFebruary 11, 2017May 8, 2017inLooks

Jumping on the commercial bandwagon that is Valentine’s Day, I have created a subtle soft halo or spotlight eye look which is a technique that strategically places a lighter eyeshadow in the centre portion of the eye, sandwiched between a darker colour on the inner and outer third of the eye. This is a great technique for making the eyes appear more round and larger because the focus falls on…

Tape Shape Contour Concealer Review & Swatches

onFebruary 3, 2017May 1, 2017inReviews

SHOP THIS POST Finally, finally, FINALLY managed to get my hands on the Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer after being out of stock consistently for absolute months since it’s launch last year. It’s not like I live anywhere remotely near an ULTA store so I’ve had to stalk the Tarte website sporadically (but have never been quite fast enough – you snooze, you lose right?). If there was ever a product I’ve…

Hamilton Island – Where to Stay, Places to Eat and Things to Do!

onJanuary 13, 2017January 17, 2017inLifestyle

Hamilton Island is the largest inhabited island of the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia, and is where my boyfriend and I decided to spend Christmas and New Years. After almost two weeks on the island, with our stay split between two resorts, I thought I would put together my recommendations in terms of where to stay, where to go/eat and things to do if you’re planning a trip to Hamilton…

My Top 5 Favourite Luxury Nude Lipsticks (Med/Asian Skin, NC25-40)

onJanuary 8, 2017January 8, 2017inReviews

Happy new year everyone! To kick off 2017, I thought I would share with you my current top 5 favourite luxury nude lipsticks. Some of these are ‘oldies but goodies’ but others are brand new discoveries to me this year. If you’re broke from Christmas, like the rest of us, and are looking for more budget friendly nude lip options, then check out my Favourite Drugstore Nude Lipsticks and Lip…

Qualia, Hamilton Island – Review

onJanuary 7, 2017April 22, 2017inLifestyle, Reviews

Qualia, which translates as a collection of deeper sensory experiences in Latin, is a collection of secluded, luxury pavilions perched on the northern-most tip of Hamilton Island. Each pavilion, through its clever design, achieves a unique sense of space and fluidity whilst conveying openness and harmony. Despite its location on the most inhabited island in the Whitsundays, once you pass through the gates of Qualia (yes, there is literally a…

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