REVIEW AND SWATCHES: MAC CANDY YUM-YUM LIPSTICK

I recently posted on my Facebook page asking which MAC lipstick you wanted to see a review on first and so many of you were intrigued by the bold and stunning Candy Yum-Yum. It has to be one of the brightest lipsticks that MAC offers so it's no surprise that this is a highly raved about shade that everyone seems so interested in. Keep reading to find out more about my thoughts on this vibrant and vivacious lip shade.

OUTFIT INSPIRATION: AUSTRALIA DAY BBQ

Tomorrow is Australia Day where we celebrate this beautiful country's birthday, most likely over a BBQ and a swim. Since this weather has been so scorching hot I thought it would be helpful to put together some outfit inspiration that will keep you looking chic but feeling cool if you have an Australia Day BBQ to attend. If you want to still look patriotic while also being fashionable then this is the perfect outfit for you.

 

MARY KAY PLAY COLLECTION: OVERVIEW AND REVIEW

 

My heart nearly skipped a beat when I opened up my latest Mary Kay PR Sample to find the most gorgeous collection I have seen in a long time. The beautiful hot pink and fluorescent green packaging paired with the holographic glitter string made me feel like I was at a carnival. Keep on reading to find out more about this stunning collection and the amazing products included in it.

 

3 STEPS TO PAMPERED PARTY FEET

Struggling to walk after a long night in heels, we have all been there! As fabulous as massive pumps look with your dress, blisters are the sad reality and painful consequence. I have put together three steps to help you keep your party feet pampered. These tips will come in handy for the new year and all of the launch parties/re-openings that come with starting out 2014.

BEAUTY AND FASHION FAVOURITES: SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS



Another Awards Show down and more beauty and fashion of the stars to talk about! The SAG Awards were on this Saturday just passed and when such gorgeous photos kept coming out of the event I knew I had to do another Beauty and Fashion Favourites similar to that I did for the Golden Globes (you can read that HERE). So grab some tea and sit down for the rundown on my top four beauty and fashion picks of the night.

GET READY WITH ME ♥ WINGED LINER AND GLOSSY PINK LIPS

A simple and easy makeup look that I wore out this weekend. You can't go past a classic winged liner and glossy pink lip. Here are the products I used to achieve this look.

BEAUTY AND FASHION FAVOURITES: GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS

Kicking off 2014 with the first awards show of the year, The Golden Globe Awards. Nothing gets me more excited than red carpet makeup and the glamorous fashion that comes with it so I thought what better idea than to sum up my top favourites from this years awards and discuss all the fashion and beauty of the stars. The main theme for makeup that can be seen this year is flawless skin, primarily nude lips and defined brows. Most went with an updo for their hair and a stunning statement gown.
 

BACK TO SCHOOL BEAUTY ON A BUDGET ♥

It's that time again where the holiday season is over and now it's time to face the reality of everyday responsibilities such as school and work. In this post we are going to be focussing on going back to school because it's not all negative and there's definitely a brightside despite the tragedy some make it out to be. You get to see your friends everyday, you get back into a routine of being productive and eating healthily not to mention you feel much more accomplished than you do when lazing around all day watching TV. Going back to school can be fun and so I've put together the beauty essentials I would recommend when starting back the school year, this is the first instilment in the Back To School series so keep an eye out for more to come.

BENEFIT DANDELION REVIEW AND SWATCHES

Benefit has an exceptionally large amount of successful products that everyone seems to rave about, Dandelion being no exception. I wanted to do this review because I thought it would be help a lot of you decide whether or not it's a product to add to your collection and something you would get use out of. If you have been contemplating a new blush then this is a must read review!

MY FAVOURITE SUMMER SCENTS

I absolutely love perfume and rarely go a day without it so I thought I would share with you my favourite summer scents. These perfumes are also very wearable for Spring so basically for all warm weather. Keep reading to find out more about how these all smell, specific notes included, the price and where to buy them from.



REVIEW AND SWATCHES: CURTIS COLLECTION BY VICTORIA

 

Curtis Collection by Victoria is an Australian owned boutique makeup brand, offering a prestige line of professional cosmetics. These products have said to be loaded with vitamins and minerals that result in higher performing products and they are also based around illumination to give a healthy glow. In this review of Curtis Collection we will be looking at three different products; an illuminating bronzer, a baked blush and an eye shadow quad. Swatches will also be included to help give a deeper insight into how the products look on the skin. So if you're interested in learning more about this brand and these products then keep reading.

2013 BEAUTY FAVOURITES ♥ THE BEST OF MAKEUP, SKINCARE AND HAIRCARE



Before we look towards 2014 beauty just yet, let's reflect on the great products of 2013! I put together a small selection of my go-to beauty products of 2013 covering all aspects of makeup, skincare and haircare. Keep reading to find out or click HERE to watch the video :)