Polished Perfection

I love the freedom that you have when wearing nail polish. The colours are endless and there is always a new colour that you can pop on your nails. I often become quite lazy with upkeep, but I love having perfect nails with a pop of colour! It always makes me feel better about myself. So here are some of my top picks in my nail polish collection. I have the perfect top coat, a sweet baby pink, an essential nude, a necessary red and a splash of colour. 

Cutex // Clearly Speeding

Nails Inc // Elizabeth Street

Mimco // Nude

Mecca Cosmetica // Virgilia

Rimmel // How Do You Lilac It?

What are your favourite nail polishes?

What's On My Face // 2

This week I have been reaching for quite a simple makeup look, but one that I know works well for me. I am currently on an internship at the moment, so my mornings generally consist of me gulping down a cup of tea and running out the door in a rush. 

I use NARS Sheer Glow as my base, which I know will last all day and keep me feeling confident. I have been using a touch of bronzer, just to warm up my face as I am feeling a bit pale in these winter months! I have starting using the BareMinerals all over face colour as a blush, as it has a subtle pink tone. I am not sure how this could be used as an all over face colour, but it works nicely as a blush to lightly colour the cheeks. 

On my eyes I have been loving the Chi Chi eyeshadow quad. The colours look quite shimmery, but once they are on the eyelid they look really pretty and subtle. I have been using the brown in the crease and lightly running the pink all over the lid. I love a liquid liner and honestly could not live without one. I just love the shape it gives my eyes and it looks so sleek and elegant. I have always worn a liquid liner and I think I am fairly confident applying it, as long as I have a steady hand!

I like to finish off my look with a few coats of mascara and a subtle pink lip to match my natural lip colour. Have you used any of these products?

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation // Mont Blanc

Rimmel Natural Bronzer // Sun Bronze

Bare Minerals All Over Face Colour // Love Radiance

Chi Chi Eyeshadow Quad // Paparazzi Princess

Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Liner // Black

Sephora Lash Plumper Mascara // Black

MaxFactor Colour Elixir Lipstick // Stardust Pink

Weekly Favourites

I can't believe it is already June! Before I have a freak out about how fast the year is going, here is my weekly favourites. I recently went on a little shopping trip and thought I better pick up some new items to add to my collection. 

Blackmores // Nails, Hair & Skin Vitamins

Rimmel //Apocalips Lip Lacquer in Nova

Rimmel // Apocalips Lip Lacquer in Big Bang

Max Factor // Lipstick in Star Dust Pink

Rimmel // 60 Seconds Nail Polish in How Do You Lilac It?

Rimmel // Lasting Finish Nail Polish in Black Cherries

Boe Beauty // Cushioned Nail Shapers

I have had this gorgeous colour on my nails on for 4 days now and they are still in perfect condition and are yet to chip. I was impressed at how fast the polish dried on my nails and it lived up to the fast drying claims (I am very impatient!). I love this lilac colour and it would suit most people.

My nails have always been quite weak and prone to breakage, so I thought it was time I took some vitamins to help. These vitamins claim 'stronger nails from 12 weeks' which I hope is true! It also supports healthy hair and skin, which is a bonus. I will report back in 12 weeks and let you know if my nails have improved!

I absolutely love the shades of the Rimmel Apocalips lip lacquers. I took forever to decide which colour I wanted but I settled on these two. They are highly pigmented and give such a lovely burst of colour on the lips. I am impressed by the formula, as they still give a nice shine to the lips. The Nova shade is great for everyday wear, while Big Bang would be great for a bold lip on an evening out.

The Max Factor lipstick is also a lovely nude/pink shade. I got this because I wanted a natural lipstick that would have the effect of 'my lips but better'. The lipstick is really moisturising and long lasting. It is also great for just dabbing on the lips to create a subtle colour. 

What are some of your weekly favourites and have you used any of these products?

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

This Week: Beauty Buys & Yummy Food

I am addicted to buying new makeup products at the moment! I have been watching a lot of beauty tutorials on YouTube this week and it has inspired me to expand my makeup collection and try some new products!

The first buy that I made this week is the Revlon ColorBurst chubby sticks. I love these products and the colours in the range are amazing. I picked up two, and Priceline had 2 for the price of 1! The first colour I chose was 'Unapologetic' in the matte balm. I love this colour because it is so rich and vibrant. It has coral, pinky, peachy tones and the matte finish is very glamorous. The second colour I purchased was 'Demure' in the lacquer balm. This colour is very natural and suits the colour of my lips. It has slightly glossy finish but it is subtle. It also tastes like peppermint, which is really yummy and fresh!

This week I have been using the Bondi Sands everyday gradual tanning milk. I am not big on fake tans and if i do want to look tanned, i prefer to use a gradual tanning formula. I feel that it is subtle and more natural looking on my skin. I bought Bondi Sands after seeing a lot of recommendations on the internet and it seems to be working well. The smell is a lovely, coconut scent, not like some other fake tans on the market. I haven't noticed a huge change in my skin tone but it is gradually building up and that is what I am after!

I also bought the Rimmel Wake Me Up concealer. I needed a new concealer, as the one I am using is a shade too dark for my skin tone. I have used it only twice so far but I am loving the soft finish and cover up it provides. 

The next product I bought is the Neutrogena Naturals nourishing night cream. I needed a new night cream especially during this time of the year when the cold dries my face out. I love the Neutrogena Naturals range and have been using the cleanser. I was searching for a product that was natural and was full of vitamins, and I am very glad I found this! It was reasonably priced and I love the feel of it on my face. It is so nourishing and smells delicious. I look forward to putting this on my face every night!



On a different note, I stumbled across an amazing bookstore in Newtown on Saturday night. I love book shops and always want to buy everything in the store! Being a primary school teacher, I am naturally drawn to children's books and found one that I adore. It is a book called 'Ruby Red Shoes Goes to Paris' by Kate Knapp. When I was on prac at a school, we did a conference call with Kate Knapp and other schools. The students got the chance to ask Kate questions about her book and her amazing illustrations. Her drawings are captivating and I just had to buy this book!

I am on a burger mission! A couple of weeks ago I went to the burger restaurant called Chur Burger and this week I found a new one to go to! I went to Mary's at Newtown and was very impressed by their burgers. Despite waiting in line for a table for a little while (it was Saturday night) we had a great night! The restaurant had a great atmosphere, it looked like it used to be a church. There was dark lighting and the music was great! Very grungey, alternative feel about the place. I had the cheeseburger and Jordan had the Mary's burger. We also had some fried chicken which was so naughty but delicious. I would definitely recommend!