Haul video time

I love a good haul video and click below to check my most recent out. Featuring a few products enabled by other youtubers, isn't that always the way?

 

 

Essence Haul! 3 Items for under $10!

This is just a small haul, being on a budget sucks! I however can still shop occasionally when I have brands like Essence at my disposal and can get 3 items for under 10 buckeroos!

The goodies I picked up were the Essence Kajal Pencil in All I Want (RRP $1.95AUD...not even kidding!), Essence Lipstick in Sparkling Miracle (RRP $3.95AUD) and Essence Nail Polish in Alice Had A Vision Again, from the Twilight Breaking Dawn Part II collection (RRP $3.95AUD)

Let's start with the Kajal Pencil...firstly need to shoutout to my homegirl Angela for talking about this on a YouTube video and making me wanna buy it! It's basically a skin toned liner which is perfect for putting on your water line for that "more awake" look. It works well and for the price i'd buy it over and over again!

Essence Lipstick in Sparkling Miracle is a berry with a bit of shimmer. I don't know who i'm turning into but i'm kinda loving purpley shaded lipsticks. I don't think they flatter me all that much but a girl can dream right? I actually quite like the texture of the Essence lipsticks they are smooth, creamy and pigmented. The one thing I don't like? The flimsy packaging... but for $3.95 a pop who can complain really?

The last item I purchased was on a whim, my friend Michelle had been after a particular nail polish from the Twilight Breaking Dawn 2 collection, so when I saw my local store had the full range I asked which she was after and it was Alice Has A Vision Again, so I grabbed it for her and saw how pretty it was so got one myself!

The colour is basically a dark purple with purple shimmer but then you go into the light and you see other colours shimmering away, it's a really beautiful shade. The other thing I love is the brush used on the Essence polishes, it's thick similar to OPI Pro Wide brushes.

You can still find some of the Twilight Breaking Dawn collection hanging around some stores but they are mostly empty to make way for the new Snow White collection (which i've already gotten my paws on!...post coming soon!)

Essence is found at Priceline & Target, but I find Target has the new collections more frequently (especially the commercial collections). You can also check out the Essence Australia facebook page for further deets on upcoming collections and what they sell!

Product Disclosure - All products were purchased by me with my own $10 note :)

IMATS 2012 Sydney Haulage!

Holy belated post Batman!

So I totally hit up IMATS again this year, just like I have done the previous 2 years. Overall I had a wonderful day, hanging out with fellow bloggers, indulging in the thing that brought us all together in the first place MAKEUP!

However this year it seemed smaller then last year and possibly even the year before that. Some of the exhibitors that were listed on the website and one even in the program weren't there, both were ones I was looking forward to seeing so that was a bit disappointing. Crossing fingers they get a few more exhibitors next year because for a $40/day ticket it was a bit of a rip off in my opinion.

Onto the hauling! I didn't buy too much this year. I usually go mad for things I don't really need and while I did get pretty much that, there are a few new brands I bought to try out.

Red Cherry Lashes - 6 for $25 & Clear Duo Glue $7 - Lashes are my frenemy, love them to death but can't apply them for shit! So bought these in hopes that maybe I can rectify that situation so we become total besties!

Girlee Cosmetics 4 Pan Palette - $25 - Last year was the year of Inglot shadows, this year for me it's Girlee... (terrible name) These little pans are so pigmented and soft and just ahhh! Of course I went with neutral shades as usual. Maybe next year i'll be a little more adventurous and try something called colour. 

Something free from Ben Nye - FREE! Got this after I was literally attacked with products from the Ben Nye stand from an overly enthusiastic exhibitor. I do need to learn to say "Please don't put your shit on my hand's so I can look at pretty things, kthxbai". This is a shiny silvery pigment, not sure if i'll ever use it but it might work as a rad inner corner highlight.

OCC Lip Tar in Queen - $15 - It's pretty mandatory that I buy an OCC Lip Tar every IMATS, This year my choice was Queen. An obnoxious bright watermelon pink, it was love at first swatch! Check out XSparkage for a good swatch of this, my camera didn't capture it very well at all.

Smashbox Sheer Focus Tinted Moisturiser - $15 - B-to-the-argain of the day! This retails for $43.95 at Kit Cosmetics. I've been wearing this on the weekends when I want a little bit of coverage but still want my skin to breath, it's really nice! I may even pay full price for a bottle of this.

That was the damage, not too bad if I do say so myself! I'm looking forward to trying out the Girlee Cosmetics eyeshadows and will be sure to do a FOTD with them soon. See below for close ups of the colours (and the colour names etc) and swatches of all the colour products I purchased.

Colours from Top Left to Right Bottom - B44 Acorn Matte, B96 Pewter, B37 Antique Gold, B88 Gilded

Swatched in the same order, with OCC Lip Tar in Queen

Did you go to IMATS? What did you buy?

Neon Nails! with Orly Glowstick (Warning! You might need sunglasses)

Oh Hai!

I'm really loving the trend of little pops of neon at the moment, either a little neon accessory or a pop of neon colour in your makeup... That old trend of FULL ON NEON a few years ago was icky but this is kinda fun!

On Sunday I was lucky enough to attend the Sydney International Spa & Beauty Expo with my homies Chelle & Angela. I was unfortunately unlucky in my quest of finding a dotting tool but found lots of other goodies.

You can check out my haul video below, I haven't hauled like this in awhile and will need to go on a ban until IMATS at least :)

I've also been loving doing YouTube videos sick again, mainly because I finally got some decent lighting sorted, so i've been doing a few videos this week! Subscribe Here! I've got a few ideas up my sleeve, including my very first celebrity inspired tutorial...any guesses for who? I'll give you a hint it's one of my beauty/fashion icons! 

I should really get into what this post is all about, my crazy neon nails! I bought a few polishes at the expo but this is by far my favourite buy and the one I was most excited to try out. Sadly I had to wait until the weekend because I don't think these nails are too work appropriate.

The colour I purchased is from the new Orly collection called Feel The Vibe (I don't think this is actually available yet as it doesn't appear on the Orly Australia website). The range features 4 hot neon colours and a white shimmer & black shimmer (to be worn alone or layered under the polishes) The other colours were pretty, but nothing like the one I picked up "Glowstick" which is an obscene neon yellow....amazing!

Now I can't give this a completely glowing review... ha ha glowing! It was a bit of a pain to apply. Under the advice of Chelle I actually put a white underneath (Ulta3 Lily White) I did one coat of the white then tried to put 2 coats of Glowstick over that, it was a streaky mess so I tried again with 2 coats of white and 1 coat of Glowstick. Much Better! It's still a tad streaky but not overly noticeable.

WARNING.... YOU MIGHT NEED SUNGLASSES FOR THESE PICTURES!

Orly polishes RRP are $18.95AUD and you can check out stockists and order online on the Orly Australia website

Disclosure & Shizz - I was invited by Symbol PR to attend the Sydney International Spa & Beauty Expo as media. All products mentioned in this post and the video were purchased by me with my own money and I'd better not buy any more for awhile!

New Things!

I'm a nosy parker and love these sorts of posts! Here is some new stuff i've recently bought or in the case of one item been given :)

So what are all these new shiny things!

Pastel Pink Skinny Jeans - Kmart RRP $15.00 - That is not a typo, and that isn't even on sale...that's the full price! There are also a light blue pair and a mint pair... I WANT THEM ALL! The colour is actually called Fairyfloss....DYING OF CUTENESS! They also have these cute little cuffs on the hem and are the perfect length for me (being a shorty). 

Ulta3 Magnetic Nail Polish in Spellbound - RRP $5.00 - Finally found these in my local Soul Patterson chemist, they were hiding behind the counters. I just got one to try out and will certainly do a blog post on this. They only had 3 colours (not entirely sure how many are in the range?) and you can also buy additional magnets for $3.00 each for different effects.

Face of Australia Sheer Gloss Lip Crayons - RRP $14.95 - This is FOA's version of the Clinique Chubby Stick, while I don't own any of those I thought these were too cheap to pass up. Bloody hard to find but eventually went all the way to Canberra and picked them up (I didn't go to Canberra specifically for the lipsticks!) Review coming shortly, I've done swatches and everything...good blogger I am!

Foxy Bag - Ebay - $10.99 (including postage) - I get so many comments on this little bag, and I get why it's adorable! I originally heard about these from one of my favourite YouTuber's Sprinkle of Glitter and when I saw how cheap they were, it was no question I needed one! This is the seller I got mine from - http://stores.ebay.com.au/abalacoco 

Diva Rose Gold Watch - $29.95 - My lovely mum got me this, she knew i'd been into Diva about 5 million times looking for one and she found one on her travels, yay mum! This is an absolute copy of the Michael Kors/Marc Jacobs man style rose gold watches. I wanted one of the "real" ones for my birthday but always being a silver girl I wasn't sure i'd love rose gold on me so I got this as a try out until then... well basically I love it so I think the real version will be on my wishlist come September!

Last but not least, I got this album today. I absolutely adore Motion City Soundtrack and their last album My Dinosaur Life was my favourite album of 2010..hands down! This is their new offering called "Go". I'm on my first listen now and I generally make my decisions about what I think of an album after 3 listens, its my weird rule i've always had. However, so far so good! 

If you like cheery pop rock with a tiny bit of punk influence, definitely check out Motion City Soundtrack. Their songs make me smile :)

BellaBox December!

It's halfway through December... 10 days until Christmas and i've not done a thing!

I did manage to however go to the post office and pick up the December BellaBox and film a video for you :) Enjoy! As always see below for info on the prodz in the box.




Contents as per information card in the box

Savior Faire Concealer Pack - RRP $35AUD (full size received in box)

This concealer and finishing powder will provide you with a flawless finish that is locked in and the unique light and creamy texture is perfect for the warmer months.

Ozotic Elytra #530 - RRP $14.95AUD (full size received in box)

We went to the nail experts to find this brand, the formula is outstanding and this new glitter range changes colour from orange to pink to green, it's best worn over a black base coat. 

Elemis Enzyme Peel or Pro Collagen Quartz Lift Mask (3ml Sample of the Mask received)

The peel contains fruit enzymes to immediately brighten and clarify the complexion simply use to exfoliate your skin. The mask is an at home facial that works instantly to uplift the skin.

Kosmea Rose Water Spray - RRP $14.95AUD (Full size 50mls received)

Gentle, soothing, cooling and hydrating. The fine facial mist refreshes and hydrates tired and weary skin when you're sitting in the office, travelling or rushing around the shops.

Eyelure Naturalite Intense Lash - 140 - RRP $11.95AUD (One set received)

Eyelure Naturalites Intense Lashes #140 are both lengthy and full, adding that va-va-voom to your natural lashes. These gorgeous lashes are made for day or night time use while being easy to apply.

Overall Thoughts... WOWZA! 4 out of the 5 products this month were full size which is beyond amazing! I also like that BellaBox are including products from not so heard of brands. Looking forward to using the nail polish (tonight!) and the concealer looks interesting to me as well.

If you're interested in subscribing to BellaBox, it's a $14.95/month fee to receive a box of 5 or so deluxe samples (or in some cases like this box, full size products)

The 1st Australian Glossybox!

I wouldn't normally publish 2 of the same sort of post in one day, heck let's be honest I very rarely do 2 posts a day anyway! However I kind of wanted to share this straight away and couldn't wait until tomorrow.

Glossybox is new to Australia, well sort of! The Beauty Box basically turned into Glossybox and what a makeover... I am so pleased with the contents of this box, it is probably the best one i've opened so far (and i've opened a few!).

What's inside... Watch below!



Or read about it here :)



The contents as per the information card & details of what size samples & colours received.

Jurlique - Purely Age-Defying Ultra Firm & Lift Cream - 5ml Sample

This high performance anti ageing cream is designed to help promote the regeneration of elastin, collagen and new skin cells. RRP $90AUD for 50mls

Bio Oil - 60ml Full Size

Bio-Oil is a specialist skincare oil that is effective for ageing as well as dehydrated skin. Also applicable for scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tones. RRP $14.95AUD/60ml, $24.95/125ml, $34.95/200ml

Essie Nail Colour - Super Bossa Nova - 5ml 

It's all about daring, sexy colour with this super-chic collection inspired by the seductive beauty of Brazil. RRP $18.95AUD

Mirenesse 3D Forever Gloss - Geisha - Full Size

Mirenesse 3D Forever Gloss is filled with botanical moisturisers and antioxidants to give you hydrated and beautifully cushioned lips day and nights RRP $39.95AUD

Lily Loves Pearl Polish Me Rejuvenating Facial Exfoliant - Full Size

The gentle polishing beads remove surface impurities, pollution, make-up and dead skin cells to visibly improve skin texture, leaving your face fresh, smooth and radiant. RRP $36.00AUD

With 3 full size products I was beyond wow'ed! I am interested to see if this is consistent or just a big welcome into the Glossybox club... time will tell!

You can subscribe to Glossybox for $14.95/month

 

Lust Have It - November Box

Well here we are in November and the first of my sample boxes for the month have arrived from Lust Have It!

Want to see what's in the box? Check out my video below -

Or if you can't be ass'd watching me ramble on, laugh at a hazelnut and struggle to open packaging then here's a cheat/quick rundown!



Contents (information is as per the card provided in the box)

ROC - Complete Lift NEW Technology Daily Moisturiser (3 x 5ml Samples)

This moisturising cream is enriched with hydrating agents for comfort lasting all day long. THPE technology, a patented molecule, the result of five years of research, which targets skin firming, is now partnered with Bugrane, offering a new lift and fix technology. Bugrane (Restharrow) is a wild plant root extract which plumps and hydrates the skin. The skin appears dense and more supple. RRP 50ml - $59.00AUD

Nude By Nature - Lip Liner in Chique Natural Mineral Lipliner (Full size product)

To stand out, you need to draw the line! 100% natural and with no toxic ingredients, the velvety formula glides on smooth & easy to deliver long-wearing, water proof colour. Ingredients - Camelia Sinensis (Green Tea) leaf, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Simmondsia Chineses (Jojoba Oil) Oil. RRP $14.95AUD

Lancome - Tresor Midnight Rose (2 x 1.5ml Sample Sprays)

Lancome tells a new love story, filled with lightness, magic, but also sensuality. Tresor Midnight Rose is a colourful, upbeat and joyful fragrance which embodies a mischievous femininity.

From the first moment, it's love at first sight between deep rose absolute and vibrant, raspberry. Next is jasmine and peony meet fresh blackcurrant bud absolute and intense pink pepper. And for the final touch of seduction, Virginia cedar essence, vanilla and musk warm up the floral notes. 30ml RRP $79.00AUD

Hawley International - Miracle Shine 2 Step Miracle Nail Shiner

This revolutionary professional buffer that gives women fabulous looking nails in seconds. Works equally brilliantly on all nail types natural, polished and acrylic.

Quick and easy two steps. Create the ultimate shine. Green side prepares and removes. White side Shines. RRP $6.95AUD

Kerastase - Nectar Thermique

For the first time, heat becomes an ally for dry hair. Rich in essential element, Royal Jelly Extract is a key ingredient which intensifies nutrition and creates ultimate softness. Thermo-protective ingredient, Gluco-Sleek helps protect the hair fibre from the damaging effects of heat-styling. Spread a hazelnut-sized amount of Nectar Thermique through the lengths and ends of bathed, towel-dried hair. Do not rinse, style with heat device.

Hair is instantly nourished, Hair is protected from the damaging effects of heat styling, Facilitates the easy glide of the brush or smoothing iron for shape styling, Smoothing action and frizz control for a silk-like feel. 150ml RRP $39.50AUD

 

Haulage!

As usual life is hectic! So here is a little haulage post... I haven't done one of these in ages!

I had some family members go to the US in April and with the great $$ I sent them off with a shopping list, they did well!

The goodies!



Sephora!!!!

Urban Decay Primer Potion - My favourite eye primer....and it's in a tube!!! So much better then the crappy packaging previously which is what my current tube is, I'm going to attempt to depot that soon as i'm almost out. I'll let you know how I go!

Benefit Bella Bamba - 3D blush? yep that's how this is marketed. I am a fan of the Benefit boxed blushes so had to get this.

Illamasqua Ore Pigment - I have loved and wanted this for so long! IT'S MINE! Haven't used it yet but can't wait to give it a go.



Mac... really? could you tell? :)

Eyeshadows - Beauty Marked, Carbon, Blanc Type & Sketch - I can't even remember why I picked these particular colours but they are so beautiful, especially Beauty Marked... can't wait to try a sparkly smokey eye with this one!

Blush - Well Dressed & Peachykeen - Love Peachykeen still not 100% convinced about Well Dressed

Lipstick - Dubonnet - I think I had winter in mind when picking this... tried it and its very very dark... not sure if I can pull this one off but might try using it as a stain in winter. It is a very pretty colour though!

That's all folks!

 

Today was all about the nails

What do you do on a rainy miserable Saturday in Sydney? Well you can stay at home and watch a re-run of the Royal Wedding or you can go for a drive to the cheap nail polish store.... guess which I did? Okay well I did watch the Wills and Kate movie when I got home but I did go to the nail polish store as well.

I've banged on about this place before, it's in Bankstown and stocks brands like OPI, China Glaze, Essie and Orly for a fraction of what we pay in the stores (not quite as cheap as online, but for quick gratification it's a good option).

First up though I was in desperate need for a Mani and Pedi so off I went to find a place that looked okay, I ended up at American Nails and got mah nails did. Have I ever mentioned before how much I hate pedicures? I hate my feet being touched so much that I swear I make the weirdest faces when i'm getting one, they even kept asking if I was okay! So after the torture was through I went to the nail store and at the front... CHINA GLAZE CRACKLES! OH MY! So I picked up a basket and stocked up.

I picked up the following

China Glaze Crackle - Lightening Bolt (White)

China Glaze Crackle - Broken Hearted (Pink)

China Glaze Crackle - Crushed Candy (Light Blue)

China Glaze Crackle - Cracked Concrete (Grey)

Crackle Shatter - Hot Purple (different brand but the lady said the crackle in it was good, so thought i'd give it a go)

China Glaze - Sugar High

China Glaze - Midtown Magic

OPI - Ink

Seche Vite (ahhhh my HG! I buy another bottle of this everytime I go so I always have a back up)

Here are some pics of my haul and my mani and pedi, mind my ugly feet...we have issues :)









If you want to check out the nail polish store yourself here are the details -

Pro Nail Supply

9 Greenfield Pde
Bankstown NSW 2200
Tel: (02)-9709-2300

They also have a website! http://aupronailsupply.com/

IT'S HERE!!!

Yes this totally deserves it's own post!

My Urban Decay Naked Palette has arrived!! I can't wait to start playing!

I Heart Eyeko!

I finally caved and made my first Eyeko order, they were giving out discount codes on twitter one day so I snapped one up and off I went to make an order!

Postage was quite quick from the UK, around a week and a half which I think is pretty standard.

Onto the pretties!

Eyeko 3 in 1 Cream

I believe this is the cult product in the Eyeko range, rightly so! As it's name states it's a 3 in 1 cream so a highlighter, moisturiser & primer. I've only used it as a highlighter and it's been perfect! I liken it to Benefit High Beam in colour but the texture is thicker and more moisturising.

Just a little bit of this dabbed on the upper cheekbones gives a nice subtle highlight/glowy look that we all love to achieve.

You get so much product in this little jar and you use so little so it's such great value! I also as usual have to mention the packaging, I love the cute pink jar but even more I love the box... cherry blossoms!! ahhhh I'm obsessed with cherry blossoms!

If you want to get your hands onto it you can purchase it from www.eyeko.com for $14USD or from Crush Cosmetics for $16.95AUD





Eyeko Grafitti Eyeliner Pens

I actually picked these up as an afterthought as I was filling up my shopping cart to qualify for 30% off my products. SO GLAD I DID! These are amazing, great line, great colour and the staying power is phenomenal!

I picked up the black and the Navy, this is my first foray into the world of Navy eyeliner but I like it for just a little bit of difference to my makeup. The Black however, basically has been on my lids for the last few weeks i've had the product. My daily makeup routine for work is generally no eyeshadow and just liner, so this has been perfect and I love that it doesn't budge!

The Eyeko Grafitti Eyeliners will set you back $8USD or $10.95AUD







Eyeko Military Polish - For Brave Nails

The main reason I wanted to try out Eyeko products were the wonderful things i'd heard about the polishes. I ordered a few different ones so i'm sure you'll see those in the coming weeks.

I decided to give the Military polish a go first, I'm right into these army green colours but unfortunately this one just didn't work for me... In even natural light it was a little too dark and became a nothing colour.

The quality of the polish however totally hit it out of the park, amazing! I only really needed one coat of this but as always did two out of habit. As for chipping, I had this on for almost a week and only had slight tip wear.

Can't wait to try my other colours!

These will set you back $5.50USD or $8.95AUD

Please note - photo was taken in artificial light



So you want to try out some Eyeko products! You can purchase them from www.eyeko.com or head to Crush Cosmetics if you want to keep it local. Keep in mind if you spend over $55 on www.eyeko.com you will get free shipping.

I also suggest following them on twitter as they often tweet discount codes and sales - Follow Eyeko!!!

Video - September Favourites & MAC Venomous Villans Haul

My latest YouTube video, look out for the special appearance by Miss Penny Lane :)

IMATS Sydney 2010

IMATS (International Makeup Artists Trade Show) hit Sydney again this weekend. Being the makeup lover (not artist) I am I attended, yep you can go even if you don't do makeup for a living!

I went early to get in as soon as doors opened because I had a purpose... OCC LIP TARS!! I scouted out where they would be and knew they'd be my first stop, they were, I purchased and I knew the day was going to be great.

I then looked around at all the other stalls. So many exciting things to be seen especially the cool Special Effect makeup stuffs, I don't think i'd look too normal going to work with a big scar or some blood on me...so I didn't buy from them but it was awesome seeing all the stuff that makes the stuff in movies look so realistic.

After I finished my shopping and had a look at everything (twice... IMATS Sydney isn't too big so you can get around and look at everything pretty quickly) I went and watched Enkore Makeups little talk about brushes, check out his youtube channel it's really great! The great tip I learnt from this was when applying your lipstick with a brush, do one swipe in one direction as it will ensure the product gets into all the cracks and crevices of your lips!



Then I went to watch Nicole Thompson from MAC do her thing, she did 2 amazing kind of Sci Fi looks... she really is a master of makeup, see her looks below! The tip I got from her is that Groundwork Paint Pot is an amazing product to use as a contour.... yep it's now on my MAC wishlist! I love products that can be used in more then 1 way.





Here are some random pictures of the day, as well as pictures of my haul! You can also check out my YouTube video below to see me talking about my haul :)













After IMATS I went and got myself a Konad starter kit, so expect to see some Konadicures on here soon. I thought I'd give you all a laugh and show you my first Konadicure... be kind it was my first attempt!



Here is my YouTube haul video... enjoy! :)