NYX Caribbean Collection - I Dream of Aruba Review

Hey all, 

This is a review that I cannot believe I haven't done already! If someone had asked me before I started blogging what the first product I would look at would be, this would've definitely been up the top of my list! I love bronze eye looks, and use this palette so frequently I always worry that I will get stuck in a rut! You can really create so many looks with this palette, from more simple everyday looks, to more glammed up looks. 

Those who know me are aware of how much I love NYX products, especially the eyeshadows. They are such great quality! Long lasting, highly pigmented and they have some amazingly gorgeous shades (and quite a few unique shades as well). They are also so cheap and really hold their own in comparison to the high end brands. Just getting the word out there - if you haven't tried any of their shadow's, you really should! (I will put up a post on my fave NYX shades). 

NYX Caribbean Collection - I Dream of Aruba 

What I Love

- The colours - most of NYX shades are amazing colours individually, and NYX also has this way of putting together palettes that just go so well together

- Pigmentation - rivals MACs

- Easy to work with, blend etc 

- Long lasting 

- Cruelty Free 

- Hypoallergenic 

- Cheap! 

What I Am Not So Crazy About 

- NYX products are extremely hard to find in Australia, I get most of mine online (I will list some places below) 

Price: $13.95 AUD (for 5 eyeshadows) 

Where to Buy

- I buy most of my NYX products from Crush Cosmetics, they are Australian and based in Australia & you can get express shipping as well. 

- You can also buy NYX from Groove Accessories, although the selection is limited 

- eBay (direct from USA) if you don't mind paying for shipping

- And from the NYX website

It is a wonderful, versatile palette that I have got a lot of use out of. I really do recommend trying it! If bronze shades aren't really your thing, NYX has a extensive range of colours - so have a look! I cannot stress how much I recommend NYX eyeshadow's! 

Hope you all have a great day! xx

* Just a hint: use a primer! They swatch well without, but are to die for when you use one! 

eBay Accessories Haul - 11/10/11

Hey all,

Now I am a big sucker for eBay! Who wouldn't be? You can find everything and anything you would ever want or need, usually at much lower prices than anywhere else! I definitely make a hell of a lot of eBay purchases each month, usually consisting of bags, makeup, shoes and clothes, with the odd random purchase (iphone cases, adorable duck post its etc) thrown in here and there. 

Lately I have jumped on the accessories bandwagon and absolutely can't get enough! Especially when the items feature turquoise or are just plain adorable. Because of this new obsession I have realised that accessories on eBay (new and preloved) are ridiculously cheap, and I bought all of the items underneath for under $20 all up!

Bargaaaaaiiiiiiiin! Yay!  

They are all really good quality, arrived quickly & look fabulous on! 

Definitely will be buying more very, very soon....I can't help myself. 

Hope you all have a great day! xx

The Leopard Addiction Continues

Hey all, 

I knew that when I started this blog tidbits of fashion would slip in here and there, after all, I am nearly as obsessed with fashion as I am with makeup! I think the two quite possible go hand in hand, I am sure you all agree...(any excuse will do!). 

I have been drawn to leopard print, and I mean print, definitely not fur at all (I am against all things animal cruelty). Maybe it's just animal instinct or appreciation for mother nature and all her creations, but I can't seem to turn away from anything with leopard print on it. 

I must have it all! Saying that, I picked up this gorgeous bag off eBay (oh eBay, how I love you so) for a ridiculously cheap $19.99. Yes, it did come from overseas but the quality is absolutely divine for the price! It's made well and looks sufficiently durable. Best of all, it does not look cheap at all! 

As for space, it's not going to fit the entire kitchen sink in it but it's great for those days when you aren't carrying a lot, or just want a smaller bag to complete your look. 

Long story short, I love it! It's moved straight onto my favourites shelf. 

Kudos to the new purple baby camera! It seems to be earning its keep just fine :) 

Oh, btw - while I was on my little eBay spree I also picked up a purple leopard print iPhone case & some leopard print bangles! Why not I say! 

Hope you all have a great day! xx

Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation Review

Hey all, 

I decided I would give the Rimmel Lasting Finish foundation a try as it is a favourite of one of my all time favourite beauty bloggers/youTubers emilynoel83 from Beauty Broadcast. I couldn't find my shade (400 - Natural Beige) in any of the Priceline stores near me, so I bought it off eBay and much to my excitement - it arrived this morning! 

It only took me about 5 mins after I opened it to try it out, and I must say that so far I am loving it. It goes on smoothly (with a primer), is thankfully a great match for my NC40/42 skin tone, and sufficiently covered all blemishes and imperfections. It is not greasy or oily, and with a little bit of setting powder on the top there is no shine to be seen. It is also enriched with skin loving minerals, yippie! 

Rimmel claims that it is transfer resistant, and from what I can tell, it is! I can't say much for the staying power yet as I only put it on about 30 mins ago, but I will put an edit in this post about that later. 

What I Love

- Goes on smoothly 

- Covers imperfections and blemishes

- Matches my skin tone

- Not oily or greasy 

- Didn't oxidise

- Transfer resistant

- Mineral enriched 

- Packaging - looks great, and is easy to store and transport

- EDIT - It does last absolutely all day! 

What I Am Not So Crazy About 

- Shade range, or lack of. 

- Hard to find the darker shades (Had to buy mine overseas on eBay) 

Price: $7.89 (off eBay)