April Empties

Hey all, 

Another month, a few more empties! This emptying kick that I am on is going great, and it feels surprisingly rewarding! Nothing better than knowing you used a product to the last drop; makes me feel as though my money is being put to good use (that's my excuse anyway!). 

The empties of April! 

1. enVme Make-Up Remover Pads 

Just your run of the mill cotton facial pads, nothing special here. 

2. Annabel Trends Facial Blotting Paper

Got this as a GWP, and I absolutely loved them. 

3. Herban Essentials Lemon Towelette 

Natural antiseptic and antibacterial wipes. Also smell divine! 

Price: $15.00 for a pack of 20

Repurchase: Already have. 

4. Lush The Carrot Bubble Bar 

An easter special that smelt divine and was very moisturising. Lasts quite a few washes as well! 

Price: $9.95

Repurchase: I would, but I don't think they sell them anymore :( 

5. Sally Hansen Strenghtening Nail Polish Remover 

Contains enough acetone (80%) to pack a punch, and doesn't dry nails out.

Price: $5.45 for 150ml

Repurchase: Have a stock pile. 

6. QV Bath Oil 

Intensely moisturising, soap free and pH balanced. Especially great for winter months! 

Price: $9.95 for 250ml

Repurchase: Already have. 

7. The Body Shop Hemp Intensive Hand Butter 

This is one of my favourite hand creams of all time. So very moisturising, and it lasts a lifetime! Smells pretty good too...

Price: $23.95

Repurchase: Of course!! 

8. Biotherm Aquasource Skin Perfection Moisturiser 

My day moisturiser, I absolutely love it! It keeps my skin balanced, radiant and clear. 

Price: $64.00

Repurchase: Already have. 

9. Lush BB Seaweed Fresh Face Mask 

A wonderful, more natural face mask! Works great for me to remove impurities, balance skin and keep everything calm. Has a shelf life of only 3 weeks. 

Price: $14.95

Repurchase: Every 3 weeks. 

10. The Body Shop Strawberry Body Butter 

Wonderful smell (so very good!) and extremely moisturising! Lather it on and enjoy. 

Price: $27.95

Repurchase: I picked up the Chocomania body butter instead! 

11 & 12. L'oreal Elvive Total Repair Shampoo and Conditioner

My favourite drugstore combination, works really well for my hair and doesn't create build-up! 

Price: $6.99 each 

Repurchase: Yes!

There are my empties for yet another month! I seem to be getting through products like crazy at the moment! 

Have you tried any of these? Love/hate them? 

If you have an empties post, link it below - I would love to read it! 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

Sunshine Award

Hey all, 

Thanks to the wonderful Jasmine at Sweetaholic Beauty (check her blog out!), I was awarded a sunshine award. 1000 thank you's to her! 

Rules:

1. Each tagged person to post ten things that make them happy.
2. Choose 7 people to tag.
3. Let them know you've tagged them.

Here they are! 

7 Things That Make Me Happy 

1. My furry bundle of joy - my 5 year old cat Sabra. She is also my little allergy ball, but is worth every single Zyrtec that I take. 

2. My wonderful family and friends - I would not be anywhere today without them. 

3. The supportive main man in my life, Alex. 

4. A good book - reading is one of my favourite past-times. 

5. A nice cup of tea! I love tea of most varieties, and have a bit of a collection going. 

6. My work - I am a social worker in a hospital setting (trauma), and love absolutely every second of it. 

7. Last but not least...all things beauty and fashion! Make up, skin care, accessories, shoes...the list goes on! 

Now, I shall tag 7 of you lovely bloggers! 

I tag:

This Is Ess

Keeping up with me 

Beauty in a Bottle 

Tegania's Thoughts

Eat Paint Sniff Glue

The Dollymix Diaries 

Strawberree Swing 

 

Hope you enjoyed reading my responses! 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

March Empties

Hey all, 

This is my first ever empties post! 

I have been on a bit of an emptying mission of late, and love the feeling I get when a product is finished. I was quite surprised at the number of empties I accumulated at the end of the month - I would have thought that I went through a lot less! 

I plan on doing this every month for a while! Here are the empties. 

1. Simple Cleansing Wipes x 2 - These are my go-to makeup removal wipes, they don't irritate my skin and remove most makeup easily. 

Repurchase: Yes, already have. 

$6.99

2. Swisspers Cucumber Facial Cleansing Wipes - These used to be my favourites until I found the Simple Wipes. 

Repurchase: No. 

$6.29

3. Swisspers Cotton Pads - My favourite cotton pads for both makeup removal and toner application.

Repurchase: Yes, already have. 

$2.99

4. Simplicite Plant Gel Cleanser - Completely organic, Australian owned and made. Simplicite products were in my skincare regime for quite a while. They are still amazing products, I just felt as though I needed a change and found some products that work better with my skin! 

Repurchase: Not at the moment, maybe sometime in the future. 

$39.70

5. Simplicite One Step Exfoliating Cleanser - A great daily exfoliator! 

Repurchase: No, maybe in the future. 

$46.90

6. L'oreal Elvive Total Repair Conditioner x 2 - My absolute favourite (drugstore) conditioner! I use the shampoo as well and adore it. It strengthens, restores and adds shine. 

Repurchase: Yes, I have a stock in my bathroom cupboard. 

$6.99

7. Batiste Dry Shampoo in Blush - My favourite dry shampoo, I prefer the 'Blush' scent over the others. Absorbs oil and doesn't leave a residue when brushed out! 

$9.99

8. TreSemme Colour Conditioner Travel Size - Not a favourite, but used it up whilst travelling. 

Repurchase: No. 

$ Can't remember. 

9. Evo The Great Hydrator Treatment - This is a great product, I can't rave about Evo products enough!

Repurchase: Didn't repurchase this one, but picked up The Mane Prescription. 

$ This was a sample. 

10. Lush Sauna Tabs x 3 - Great for a facial steam! 

$2.50 each 

11. La Purete Day Cream - A natural moisturiser, used for brightening and preventing sun damage. 

Repurchase: No, changed my skincare routine.

$63.00

12. Body Shop Intensive Hand Protector - One of my absolute favourite hand moisturisers and treatments. Intensive moisture. 

Repurchase: Yes. 

$21.95

13. Dove Go Fresh Cucumber and Green Tea Deodorant - I love the scent of this deodorant, and it keeps sweat at bay. 

Repurchase: Yes.

$5.29

14. Lacura Beauty Nail Polish Remover - Picked this one up at ALDI, it was fine, but not my favourite. 

Repurchase: No. 

$ Sorry, I can't remember, but it wasn't very much. 

15. Maybelline The Falsies Mascara - One of my favourites! 

Repurchase: Yes. 

$18.95

16. Almay Get Up & Grow Mascara - Another favourite mascara!

Repurchase: Definitely.

$21.95

17. QV Gentle Wash - I am horribly allergic to soap and after an accidental soap encounter I needed this gem to calm my skin down. 

Repurchase: Yes, always have it handy. 

$19.99

18. Savacol Mouth Rinse - This stuff was my saviour after wisdom teeth surgery. 

Repurchase: No, I've gone back to regular listerine now. 

$9.49

19. Lux Tahitian Escape Shower Gel - This smelt amazing! And didn't irritate my skin. I grabbed it on sale for $2. 

Repurchase: I have another bottle in the cupboard. 

20. Colgate Total Whitening - My favourite toothpaste, and pretty much the only one I will use. 

Repurchase: Of course. 

$4.99

21: Colgate Total Floss - Dental hygiene in important! Haha. 

Repurchase: I have a stock pile. 

$3.49

Okay, there are a lot of them! 

Hope you enjoyed this post! I love reading these kind of posts, so if you have written one, link it below! 

Hope you all have a great afternoon! xx


*Sorry the products are a bit spread out in the pics, my cat decided empty bottles were a bundle of fun! 

Seven Little Things (Versatile Blogger Award)

Hey all,

Sorry this post is up so late at night, I have been having technology issues; and those of you who follow me on Twitter would have read that I was about to throw my laptop out the window! I still can't seem to comment, or reply to comments - which is driving me insane! I will get back to you all as soon as I work this all out though! 

I was nominated for a Versatile Blogger Award by the lovely as ever Tegan from Tegania's Thoughts - thank you so much!!

So, here are seven little things about me! 

1. I love to read - it is honestly one of my favourite things in the world! I can get lost in a book for hours and hours! 

2. I probably talk about my cat a little too much! - I can't help it, I adore her. A lot of my friends say that I am a couple of traumatic experiences away from being a crazy cat lady. 

3. I have epilepsy - it's a part of me, and I am completely okay with it. I don't believe that it defines me as a person or holds me back. I just have to stay away from strobe lights, haha. 

4. I really do live for food - I spend a whole lot of my waking time eating, and if I'm not eating I am talking about what I am going to eat later, or food in general (when I am not talking about my cat, hehe).


5. I will always fight for what I believe in - be it Gay Rights, equality or equal pay, I will not stop fighting until I see positive change. I am a social worker after all.


6. My favourite colour is purple.


7. I am a big people person! I enjoy talking to people, being near people and learning about people! So always feel free to chat to me on twitter or send me some comments and emails!


The whole point of the Versatile blogger award is to lead others into some new, and quite frankly amazing blogs that they may have never heard of before!

Rules
- Thank the person that nominated you with a link back.
- Tell 7 things about yourself.
- Pass this on to 10 newly discovered blogs & let them know that they received the award.

I Nominate - I Had to Nominate 11 :D 
The Dollymix Diaries
Beauty With The Beautifool
This Is Ess
Give Me Bows
Makeup and Macaroons
Same Cookies Different
Beauty Soiree
The Ugly Moments
Fashion Spot
Savvy Spice
Glam Polish 

I hope that you enjoyed this post and learnt a thing or two about me! If you end up writing 7 things about yourself, link it below as I would love to read them all!

Have a great night/early hours of the morning! xx

Guts & Glamour Tag

Hey all, 

I absolutely love tags! They are always fun, and you always learn interesting bits and pieces about people that you would have never known otherwise. What can I say, I'm a snoop. 

I was talking by the wonderful Ess at This Is Ess.

1. What is your favourite fruit juice? 

Cranberry juice is definitely my favourite! I love its distinct, not too sweet taste. It is also packed full of antioxidants which is an added bonus! 

2. How long has it been since you last shaved your legs?

Shaved them yesterday! Hah, you thought you could embarrass me, didn't you? :P 

3. If I was stuck on an island ... (finish this sentence)

I would find a way to relax for the rest of my days; hopefully I have a few books and some mascara. 

4. What is the one thing you can never leave the house without?

My phone! That thing is my life support system, and I start getting nervous when we're parted for too long! (I'm not crazy, promise). 

5. What are your three biggest pet peeves?

Sentences that go like this: "I'm not racist...BUT", "I'm not complaining...BUT". EUGH! 

Scraping cutlery on plates when eating, it is not a pleasant noise. 

People who 'forget' to indicate when driving - I don't know where you're going, unless you let me know! 

6. What was the pit and peak of your day?

Pit - Realising that I have a uni assignment due on Friday. 

Peak - Scrumptious sushi lunch with mum. 

7. How many pairs of shoes do you own?

Let's just say a lot, more than I care to admit. Haha. 

8. When and why did you start your blog?

October last year - I was going through a very stressful point in my life, and felt like I needed to do something that I loved. So I started this blog as a bit of a release, and it worked wonders! It gave me a bit of a fresh start! 

9. Would you rather kiss Lil' Wayne for 10 seconds or hold a snake for 10 seconds?

Snake, definitely. I find snakes kind of cute...

10. Who is your favourite person in the whole wide world?

My mother - she is the biggest inspiration in my life. I am the person that I am today because of her :) I am also quite a fan of my cat, but there are those of you who would argue that she's not a person! 

11. Are you a coffee or tea person?

Tea glorious tea!! All sorts of tea. My current faves are: Peach Green Tea, French Earl Grey, and Peppermint. 

Now I am supposed to create some questions.

1. What's your favourite thing about blogging?

2. Who/what is your biggest inspiration?

3. How many lipstick's do you own? Approximately.

4. Describe your go-to look, what do you like about it?

5. Bright lips or colourful eyes? 

6. What is your favourite food, or type of food? 

7. Do you have any pets? 

8. Where is your favourite place to holiday? 

9. Do you read much? And what do you enjoy reading? 

10. What's your favourite TV Show of the moment? 

Now, I tag ALL of you! I want to read lots of responses! Leave the link to them in the comments, and I will check them out! 

Hope you all have a great afternoon! xx

This or That Makeup Tag

Hey all, 

My second tag! Aren't tag's fun?! Hooray for tag's!(Yes, I am in a bit of a strange mood) 

Saw this tag on a blog I follow (Beauty and Bows for all who are interested - it's a great blog, check it out!), and decided it would be a super fun thing to do! I am also looking for any reason to not write my assignment...

Makeup:

Blush or Bronzer?  I have to say blush, just because my skin is quite dark anyway and I probably don't NEED bronzer. 

Lipgloss or Lipstick?  Lipstick, I don't like the stickiness of lipgloss so much & I have bought some gorgeous new lipstick shades recently! 

Eyeliner or Mascara?  Eyeliner, I can get away with not wearing mascara (although I don't enjoy it). 

Foundation or Concealer?  Foundation. I feel absolutely naked without it! And I could probably get away without a concealer, although I would look awfully tired! 

Neutral or Coloured Eyeshadow?  Neutral; of course I love playing with colours, but neutral eyeshadow is timeless, and can go with everything. 

Pressed or Loose Eyeshadow?  Definitely pressed! My encounters with loose eyeshadows usually end up with my entire face covered in a light dusting of the stuff! Messssssy! 

Brushes or Sponges?  Brushes, I don't really work with sponges often. I like the control a brush gives you, and the feel of it as well. 

Nails:

Long or Short?  Long, my nails are always long and I absolutely love them. It would make me sad to see them go! 

Acrylic or Natural?  Definitely natural! I prefer the way it looks, feels, and no matter what anyone tells me believe that it is better for your nails! 

Brights or Darks?  Darks, I think that it suits my skin tone more & it's easier to match it. But I have been wearing a lot of brights lately. 

Flower or no Flower?  None, something about nail decorations just annoys me. 

Body:

Perfume or Body Splash?  Perfume. 

Lotion or Body Butter?  Lotion, I like how light it feels on my skin. Although I do use a lot of body butters in the winter. 

Body Wash or Soap?  Body wash, this is an easy one for me - soap free body wash. I am allergic to soap, I also never liked the way that soap feels & find it quite drying. 

Fashion:

Jeans or Sweat Pants?  Out in public? Definitely jeans! I like to pretend that I don't have a massive stash of sweat pants in my drawer ;) 

Long Sleeve or Short?  Short, I live in Australia, enough said! 

Dresses or Skirts?  Dresses, I am a big dress wearer.  

Stripes or Plaid?  Stripes! I am in a very nautical mood lately. 

Flip Flops or Sandals?  Sandals, I'm a girly girl & frankly I don't find flip flops (thongs in Australia people) pretty enough. 

Scarves or Hats?  Scarves, I love hats but I just don't wear them enough! 

Studs or Dangly Earrings? Dangly earrings :) 

Cowboy Boots or Riding Boots?  Riding boots, just got some for the past winter (what Brisbane calls Winter anyway), and I LOVE them! 

Jacket or Hoodie?  Jacket, I always feel like I am suffocating in hoodies. 

Hair:

Curly or Straight?  I'm going to be a rebel and say wavy! 

Bun or Ponytail?  Bun, just gets it all off my face. I also hate the way ponytails flick around, well mine does anyway! 

Bobby Pins or Butterfly Clips? Bobby pins, my cat steals them all though. 

Hair Spray or Gel?  Hair spray, I don't think I have ever used hair gel and don't like the way it looks at all. 

Long or Short?  Long, my hair is always long. 

Light or Dark?  Dark.  

Side-swept Bangs or Full Bangs?  Side-swept, although I haven't had a fringe for a while now. 

Up or Down?  Down most of the time, but up when I need to think. I cannot think for any length of time with my hair down! 

Random:

Rain or Shine?  Sunshine!  And lollipops...

Summer or Winter?  Summer, I live in Australia! I really do not enjoy the cold, at all! 

Fall or Spring?  Spring.

Chocolate or Vanilla?  Chocolate, nomnomnomnom. 

I really did enjoy doing this blog, and hope you enjoyed reading it, and perhaps learnt a thing or two about me! I would love to see all your responses, so I tag you all! 

Now, back to my horrid assignment I go... :'( 

Hope you all have a great night & had a much better Friday night than I did! xx

My Makeup Story Tag - First Post!

Hey All,

So this is my first ever blog post - how exciting! I have been wanting to start this blog for a long time now, but found myself wondering how on earth I should begin? So I decided to take inspiration from a YouTube video and answer some questions about my 'Makeup Story', or really just what helped create the relationship I have with makeup today. 

I hope you enjoy reading this, and hope that you learn a thing or two about me! 

10 Questions - Let's Go! 

1. How old were you when you started wearing makeup? 
I constantly used to make myself look like a clown when I was a young little thing, and was always getting into my mother's makeup (which she NEVER used, I obviously didn't want it to go to waste), but I started using my own makeup products when I was 13 and was starting high school for the first time. I guess the beginning of high school gave me an excuse to pretty myself up a little. At that age I was just using tinted moisturiser, mascara and a bit of lip balm. I started experimenting with more products and more colours when I was about 15 - and that is when the love affair began! 
2. How did you get into makeup?
I have always been interested in makeup, and since a young age I have always loved staring in awe at all the colours on the shelves. I just loved the way makeup brought out my creative side, and found it a great way to express myself and try new things. 
3. What are some of your favourite brands? 
My oh my, that is a hard question.
Drugstore/Cheaper Brands
NYX - I have tried so many nyx products and absolutely love most of them. I especially adore their eyeshadow shades, but more on that later! 
e.l.f - Amazing quality for the price, and I think a lot of their products are just fabulous. Only problem is that living in Australia, I have to buy most of their things online. 
Revlon - Good experiences with most of their products. 
CoverGirl - I adore their eyeshadows, this was also one of the first brands I ever used! 
High End Brands 
MAC - I do love my mac, especially the eyeshadow colours, and the blushes! It was also one of the first places I found foundation that was a perfect match for my skin tone NC40-42 (depending on the season). 
Smashbox - Love most of the products they have! 
Bobbi Brown - Correctors are a life saver, and they have some great natural colours. 
Too Faced - Has the most adorable packaging - I know, I am a marketers dream! 
4. What does makeup mean to you? 
It really is hard to put it into words, it means a lot to me. It has given me confidence that I never used to have as a child. It also has the ability to calm me down when I am angry, or cheer me up when I am in a bad mood. It really does have a big place in my life. 
5. If you could only wear 4 products on your face what would they be? 
Concealer - to get rid of all those pesky imperfections as well as the under eye circles I always have!
Mascara - so I don't look half dead. 
Eyeshadow - I just can't live without a little colour! 
Lip Balm/Lipgloss/Lipstick - my lips are always dry! 
6. What is your favourite thing about makeup?
The creativity it provides!
7. What do you think about drugstore makeup vs high end makeup?
I think whether a brand is expensive or cheap, it always has hits and misses. Sure, I love some high end products and really recommend a few. But on the other hand, some of my favourite makeup is cheaper. Overall, I think you can definitely achieve all the looks you want with cheaper makeup! Who doesn't love a bargain?! 
8. What is one tip of advice you can give to a beginner? 
Most importantly, enjoy yourself! And don't feel as though you need to follow all the 'rules'! 
9. What is one makeup trend you never understood? 
Visible lip liner! 
10. What do you think about the beauty community on YouTube? 
I adore it! It is half the reason I decided to start this blog. I have found so many youtubers that are such inspirations! 

Thank you for taking the time to read through this, and hopefully you learnt some interesting things about me without being too bored in the process! 

Hope you have a great day & I promise lots of posts to come! xx