Wednesday 30 November 2011

Review - Maybelline dream liquid mousse foundation



I read such good reviews of this product on Primped.com.au and as I was just about to run out of my current foundation (Revlon Colour stay)  I thought id give this one a go. I bought this when Priceline was having a buy 2 get one free sale, which they have on their big cosmetics brands every few months.
DreamLMousse

they have quite a good selection of shades with both yellow and pink bases. Its always good to test the foundation colour and consistency before you buy it. The back of your hand which is where most people test products is actually a different colour to your face; so if you can test it on your face or neck to get the best match.

I was surprised how light this product actually is, its super silky and glides onto your skin. One thing I have found is that because the product is so light and comes out as a mousse you end up needing a little more than you would think. It may sound like a bad thing, but unlike other foundations you can easily choose from a light to full coverage with the product, without getting streaks or caking on your face.

I use one pump for a light-medium coverage and two for a fuller coverage. You gotta love the fact it comes with a pump as well!

Monday 28 November 2011

Sasahaulic - competition is almost closed!

Hi Everyone,

So my video has made it into the top three
with just over 24hours left in the comp, i would really appreciate it if you could take the time to vote and 'like' my video by following the link below:


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Friday 25 November 2011

Do not go to Christopher Hanna Platinum!!

Over the weekend i went to get my hair done at Christopher Hanna
I've been dying my hair blonde for years! and it was time to touch up my roots and lighten my colour a little coming into summer, so i booked an appointment for a half head of foils and a cut.

The Salon was fairly busy which is always a good sign, but there also seemed to be a lot of stylists running round doing nothing...

I was seated a soon as i walked in and offered coffee or water, but wasn't given or offered any magazines which is always a bummer.

The stylist used a scalp bleach as foils and only applied it to the roots, so i got no colour through the rest of my hair... i would've asked for a tint/scalp bleach if all i wanted done was my roots.

They then left it in too long leaving the bits they had dyed white, while the rest of my hair was a medium blonde. And then had to tone my whole head (which costs extra!!) to even out the colour.

The bad hairdressing skills didn't end there, they applied the toner wrong (i'm not a hairdresser so i don't exactly know how they did this, i'm guessing they just mixed the product wrong) and i ended up with a dull greeny brown tinge all over my hair!!

I've washed my hair multiple times with deep cleansing and silver shampoo to try and remove this colour but nothing seems to work

SO you will never believe what they said to me when i asked them to fix it......

Seriously worst customer service in the History of the world!!!

'you must've put something in your hair that reacted with it'   so its my fault it went green???
Then  'The water changed the colour of your hair'    ....?
and worst of all 'stop moaning about your hair and wasting our time'

Seriously NEVER go to Christopher Hanna!!!

I know have to make time to go to another salon to get my hair fixed, coz I'm not going to walk round with weird Green hair!

Thursday 24 November 2011

Black Friday Specials

Most stores/online sites in america will have Black Friday specials. Apple Australia even had an Black Friday special here last year. Here's hopping more retailers here will hold sales this year!

The offers vary from one day discounts, bonus points or freebie items when you order on that day. So if you've been eyeing something off lately Black Friday is definitely the day to get it!

Some websites to check out on Black Friday:

A hong Kong based Clothing, footwear, Accessories and beauty products store: www.yesstyle.com.au or www.yestyle.com
Makeup pallets and brush store: www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=155081
I'm sure you all know what topshop is: www.topshop.com
Wittner shoes, an Australian Company has $20 off online until 30/11, just enter 20GIFT at the check out : www.wittner.com.au
Portmans is having 30% off full priced items on the 24/11, in-store and online: www.portmans.com.au
Online sale 20% off shorts: HEYSHORTY , 50% off knits: KNITTHING  at: www.sportsgirl.com.au

That is all i know off so far, if you know of any others please comment them below.


Happy Shopping!!!


just a quick tip: America is one day behind us so Black Friday will start on Saturday here.

Tuesday 22 November 2011

Review - Bobbi Brown Mineral foundation




I picked up my free sample of Bobbi brown mineral foundation last week. So generally Bobbi Brown make up is really good quality, and this mineral powder is no exception.
Skin Foundation Mineral Makeup SPF 15

I have tested it a few times, as a foundation and as a finishing powder.

Wednesday 16 November 2011

Countdown till Dolly Winks new release items



I am so excited to see Dolly wink's new items set to be release in only 5 days time!!!!

Which is a new range of Eyelashes and Eyebrow items.





I Couldn't find any pics of what the eyebrow series would look like :(  you can kinda see them from the pics from her blog

I am so loving the lashes! they look so natural, ones that you can really wear to work everyday. Knowing Koji they will be really good quality and super soft. I'm not so keen on this packaging, i think i liked the old packaging way better.


Candy doll has also just released their new make up brushes
Heres hoping that sasa.com will sell them otherwise ill have to hit up eBay...

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Tuesday 15 November 2011

SASAHAULIC competition

Hi everyone, thanks for watching my video, SASA has now featured me on their website.

If you could please vote for me by following the link:
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SasaHaulic - My Sasa haul

Hi Everyone below is my first vlog, i had a bit of trouble getting the sound working, but its pretty good at my first ever attempt at making a video.

This video is part of a competition, so please Watch and like and vote for the video here,
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Monday 14 November 2011

Forever 21's Hello Kitty Line Launched!

Recently in Shibuya Forever 21 launched its new Hello Kitty Range.
It is super cute! And great for winter layering with a touch of Kawaii. The range consists of clothing, jewellery and all sorts of accessories.
The range will be available on the American website from 18/11/11 (American time) so Saturday here. Not long now.

Below is a video of the launch party and some shots of the range for you to enjoy


Sunday 13 November 2011

Gyaru Makeup inspo

A collection of some recent Gyaru make up looks on models and real girls.


Maybelline haul

Just thought i'd share what i bought recently...
Dream liquid Mousse foundation
Fit concealer
NEW, Master liner (black) 







Reviews to come...

Saturday 12 November 2011

Candy Doll

Carrying on with the whole candy doll theme of my last post...

Have you seen the Candy doll Ad?
It super cute with Tsubasa and her song milky bunny


Friday 11 November 2011

Review: Candy doll - lip gloss macaroon pink


I purchased the candy doll pink macaroon lip gloss recently, I thought it was going to be a nice light pink judging from the pictures on pretty much every website.
When it arrived I was surprised at how how strong and how patent the colour was! I was hesitant to try it, as super pink lips was not the look I was going for.

I actually found you only really need a dab of the gloss to completely cover your lips, so you end up with a light translucent veil of pink, not like you’ve gone and stuck your lips in a fairy floss machine. 

The packaging is simple, and the size is nice and compact so you can easily keep it in your bag.

Tuesday 8 November 2011

Lovin' the new eBay!

eBay recently launched it's 'Fashion Gallery', wish list and Shopping cart function as well as their deals section.

I'm not sure when each one started, but most were launched over the past few months.

The Fashion Gallery offers Branded eBay stores allowing you to purchase from brands you know ans trust.
The brands it offers are the really well known ones who have stores in pretty much every shopping centre around Aus, such as Supré, Witchery and Bardot.

I wasn't a huge fan of this at the beginning, why buy it in eBay when you can go into the actual store and try it on! But i guess it is good for people living in remote locations who can't get to the shops. However, eBay launched this sub site for the US and UK as well, allowing us to purchase from well known brands over there that wouldn't normal ship here.

Now I'm a fan!

Friday 4 November 2011

Lorna Jane 20% offer

Lorna Jane 20% off offer, as seen in Cosmo's Dec issue. Every now and then cosmo have these snap and save  ads, offering discounts or free samples.

I thought i'd share this one with everyone, because i love Lorna Jane stuff! I've actually been eyeing off the crop she is wearing in this ad for awhile now. hmm 20% off so tempting
Discount:
valid until 31/12/11
Full price merchandise only
Either: SMS the picture above  to 0447 662 662, valid till 24/12/11
Or
Enter
WELCOME20
at the online checkout valid till 20/11/11

Either way 20% off !

Thursday 3 November 2011

bath salt review



 Over the past few months i have been trying a few different bath salts, some moisturising, sweat baths and relaxing salts.

Here is just a quick review on the products I tried:

Description: ' Bison Bath Additive 7 Hot Spices is enriched of 7 Hot Spices and Hot Spring Minerals. It generates moderate heat for rampant sweating, draining away waste and fat. It also works to moisturize skin for a soft, smooth and clean appearance. 60g '

Not my favourite Bison Bath, I was hoping for more of a sweating effect with this one but i found it to be rather mild. Bath salts had a nice smell but disappeared somewhat when added to the water.


Description: ' Bison Bath Additives (Rose Champagne) is enriched of skin-care elements such as rose hip essence, rose extract, hot-spring mineral, hyaluronic acid and collagen. Take a hot bath and your skin becomes soft, smooth and clean. The bath water becomes champagne pink in colour when the bath salt is fully dissolved. 60g'

Loved !! this bath. Beautiful colour and smell, the bath turned a milky light pink colour with what started out as a kind of artificial grape smell to a soft floral fragrance once in the water. The bath had a mild sweating effect, which is perfect if you still want to lie back and relax in the bath. the milkiness of the bath water slowly disappeared during the bath, at first coating my skin in a silky layer before it was absorbed. The bath left my skin feeling so soft and moisturised. Will defiantly buy this one again!


Descirption: ' FITS ATATAME-BIJIN Ginger & Citrus Bath Additive contains 7 kinds of hydrating ingredients from Japan and China as well as sea salt, a disinfecting and astringent ingredient. Mix it with hot water and bathe to moisturize your skin gradually while sweating a lot. 50g '

I loved the smell of this bath, very refreshing! It says 'sweating a lot' but i would say its more of a mild-medium sweat bath, a little bit of sweating but nothing like this is really hot. I bought the matching cream fro this bath, absolutely love the smell, don't get turned off by the ginger part, its a more a very light citrus fragrance. Reminds me of Summer. But definitely not the nicest bath colour!



Description: 'FITS ATATAME-BIJIN Sake & Sakura Bath Additive contains 7 kinds of hydrating ingredients from Japan and China. Mix it with hot water and bathe to leave the body warm and the skin smooth. 50g'

I found this bath had a minimal heating effect, but it isn't meant to be a full on sweat bath. I loved the smell of this bath, the fragrance was light and natural. The moisturising effect wasn't that great either, but i love the smell so i might buy it again because of that.


i Forgot to take a picture of the salts for this one, so just the packet will have to do.
Description: ' Bison Funwarich Mousse Bath, Pudding forms a creamy mousse veil on skin, tenderly wrapping skin to infuse the potent ingredients. Skin becomes dewy and supple. In addition, softening ingredient is contained to remove dead skin, revealing the bright and smooth appearance. It comes with a thread of delicious pudding scent which releases your soul. It makes an enjoyable bath! 30g'

I hated this one!! its a fluro orange colour which wouldn't be so bad if it didn't leave orange marks all over my bath!! I had to scrub down the bath and myself to get rid of the orange residue left behind. Apart from that the bath was thick and had a super caramel coffee smell the entire time which hung around the bathrrom for days. It did moisturise my skin but the moisturising  effects really aren't enough to make me want to buy it again.


All product Bought from Sasa.com

Wednesday 2 November 2011

Free Bobbi Brown mineral foundation

Hey everyone, i've come across another Freebie, Bobbi Brown's Mineral Make up.
Description from website:

Skin Foundation Mineral Makeup SPF 15

Bobbi's groundbreaking mineral makeup is made of pearlised mineral powders to instantly even out skin and diminish the look of imperfections. The result is a natural finish that never looks masky or overly made up. The super-fine powders in this formula are triple treated with glycerin, vitamins and skin softeners, and wear extenders. Smooth and silky, it glides on with a weightless feel and helps improve skin's appearance. SPF 15 helps protect skin from damage.

Just take the card below into your nearest Bobbi Brown counter, I'm picking mine up tomorrow and will post a review later in the week.



Tuesday 1 November 2011

Melbourne Cup - Race day look

For Melbourne cup day at work we had a big lunch and got to watch the race, wooo no actual work!
So we were allowed to dress up a little  for the day, here is my look minus the facinator and sky high heels.






Make up:
Foundation: revlon colour stay
Powder: bareMinerals mineral foundation
Blush: MAC blushcreme pearl in maidenchant
Eyshadow: all toofaced, Base: Heaven, accent: Honey pot, lining: sexspresso
eyeliner: top: koji line queen, bottom: loreal pencil perfect
Lashes: japonesque - basic black
Eyebrows: toofaced eyeshadow - velvet revolver
lips: MAC viva glam - GAGA lustre

Clothing:
Maxi skirt: forever new, current collection
Top: dotti
Cardigan: SES
Necklace: Mouche