The Essential Brushes

One of my favourite things in my makeup collection is my brushes. There is nothing better than applying makeup with a set of good quality brushes to enhance the look and make you feel like a pro! I have quite a few brushes, but there are four that I couldn't live without in my makeup bag.

MAC // 187 Duo Fibre Face Brush
I love using this brush to apply my foundation. It applies seamlessly and blends really easily on the face. I always prefer to apply my foundation with a brush, and this provides perfect, flawless coverage.

Real Techniques // Blush Brush
This brush is perfect for bronzer, as the shape of the brush fit perfect allow the hollows of the cheek. It is wonderfully soft and I love the feel of it when I am applying and blending my bronzer.

MAC // 129 Powder Brush
This is the perfect face powder brush in my eyes, as it is a good size and not too big. I like to apply powder with this brush to set my foundation.

MAC // 217 Blending Brush
This brush has to be my favourite eyeshadow tool. It is fluffy and densely packed with fibres, which means perfect application and blending of eyeshadow. It is great for blending into the crease of the eye.

These brushes will always be a staple in my makeup collection. If I could pick four brushes that I couldn't live without, it would definitely be these guys!

What are your favourite brushes?

E x

My Week In Pictures

I had a fabulous week, starting with mountains of chocolate for Easter and ending with a fabulous festival listening to amazing music. Here are some snapshots from my week. 

On the weekend I picked up some beautiful bright Dahlia flowers from my local florist. I love having fresh flowers in my rooms as it brings so much life and colour into the environment.

I have been eating gluten free this week and picked up some tasty muesli with a berry crunch to add into some natural yoghurt. I love topping it will fresh fruit aswell. It is very healthy and a new type of snack for me! I also love eating from jam jars or mason jars.

A new cafe opened around the corner from my house, so I had to try it out! Had a lovely coffee with my parents!

 

On Easter Monday I went to the Sydney Royal Easter Show. I saw so many cute animals like this horse and the little bunnies. Was a nice day out, especially since I haven't been in ages!

I went on a little shopping trip to the city and stopped by Zara. I have never really bought a lot from Zara, as it is still relatively new in Australia and is always packed full of people. But I picked up a nice new pair of skinny leg jeans, 2 blouses and a jumper. I was surprised how reasonably price they all were too! 

Cocktails with the girls on Saturday at Opera Bar in the city. Had some of the yummiest cocktails which were very sweet!

On Sunday I went to the Groovin the Moo festival. It was amazing and got to see so many artists that I was dying to see. Here is a glimpse of my festival makeup.

Details
Real Techniques Blush Brush
Mac 187 foundation brush
Rimmel Wake Me Up Conclear
Sephora mascara
Rimmel Natural Bronzer
Garnier BB Cream

Brush-Tastic!

I have been dying to purchase some new makeup brushes after watching way too many YouTube makeup tutorials (mostly Tanya Burr). I have a set of MAC brushes that a good friend bought me when she was holidaying in America. They were apparently a lot cheaper than here in Australia, but MAC brushes definitely do not come cheap. I am happy with the MAC brushes in my collection, but wanted to add a blush/bronzer/contouring brush and one for applying concealer. 

I have seen the Real Techniques brushes everywhere on the blogosphere and was very happy to learn that Priceline stock them! A lot of the brushes were sold out but I picked up the 'Blush Brush'. This brush is the perfect shape for contouring and defining my cheeks! 

My eyes were then drawn to the display of the Eco Tools brushes. I love the look of these brushes, with a sleek, bamboo handle. The brushes are 100% cruelty free and come with amazingly soft bristles. I picked up the concealer brush, which will help me blend my concealer under my eyes to hide those dark circles. It gives a really lovely, seamless finish. 

It was so hard not to buy more brushes, but I really don't need anymore with the MAC collection and these new purchases!

E x