overgrown...

 

 

 

  

 - stripes - pretty blooms - all black - leopard - statement lips - grey + strappy shoes - carrie - 

.. these are a few of my favourite things...

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pics thanks to They All Hate Us, Snob, Depends What Day It Is, Wolfclub

...bombshell blake...

...Blake Lively in Zuhair Murad at the LA premiere of “Savages” ...

... she looks absolutely amazing and I cannot wait to see this movie...!

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Pics thanks to here and here

... snap, crackle, pop...!!

... first published on Primped here...

This week, I was lucky enough to review Sally Hansen’s new “Crackle Top Coat”!

To my great surprise, I was sent a gorgeous base colour in “Sonic Boom” which made a perfect base for my crackle colour “Vintage Violet”! Both colours come in a great sized bottle, with the crackle effect even on the lid, so there is no chance of mistaking it for a regular nail colour. “Sonic Boom” went on like a dream – with a thick brush I only needed one swipe AND one coat to cover my nails! The polish is most definitely “Insta-Dry”, as by the time I finished the pinkie on my right hand, the left was dry! I was even tempted to leave the strong, bold, hot pink on its own, as it is such a fab colour!

In comparison, the “Vintage Violet” brush had nothing on “Sonic Boom”! At about half the size, it was ok for my pinkie, but for the other nails I needed 2 or 3 swipes. After trying a light coat on my ring finger and then a thicker coat on my middle finger, I decided a thicker coat gave a better effect. The crackle coat also dried quickly and I made sure to use a top coat to seal in the colour and the effect. Both colours wore really well, as well as can be expected for me at least – typing, filing and housework don’t leave them looking all that amazing at the end of the week!

Overall, I was thrilled with both products and will definitely looking at other colours in this range! I love all the new and fun nail effects out and about at the moment – crackle, colour blocking, newspaper nails and more! So great to see a wide range of colours – for a while all we saw was black & silver. I would definitely recommend this to all nail polish lovers and give them a rating of 5 out of 5 – up there with OPI and China Glaze!

Thank you to Primped and Sally Hansen for the chance to review!

...photo taken by me using Instagram...

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pretty in pink...

Pink Perfection...

Pic thanks to Go Backstage

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more hair and makeup LOVE...!!

Today's picture is from another of my favourite blogs, What Would Karl Do...

I think Jess is stunning and ALWAYS has the most beautiful makeup and amazing hair...!!

Check her out here...

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hair and makeup LOVE!

LOVE the pulled back hair and simple makeup...

LOVE the messy curls and smokey eyes...

Once again, the divine Ms Camilla Belle looking, well...divine...

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Pictures thanks to the Vogue Diaries

Beauty Wish List..

I am a girl who loves her shoes. And her bags. And her clothes... And surprise surprise, I am a girl who loves her cosmetics!

Now I would like to think I am quite restrained when it comes to buying new cosmetics... I have lost count of the times I have bought yet another pair of black heels, but I think twice before buying a new grey eyeshadow... (nail polishes excluded!)

I love reading about all the new beauty trends, and limited edition releases and pretty packages, but alot of the prices scare me and I am never quite sure on some of the products are to be used...

I admit I have become better with chatting to the lovely girls working in the stores and on the counters, and reading beauty blogs has also given me more confidence to try new products and spend a bit more when a product really has great reviews...

Here are a few products I would like to try out...

Yves Saint Laurent, Touche Eclat, $55, Mecca Cosmetics.com.au

Stila One Step Makeup Prime Colour, $48, Mecca Cosmetics.com.au
Napolean Perdis Camera Finish Compact Foundation, $59, AdoreBeauty.com.au
Becca Mineral SFP Primer, $68, Becca Cosmetics.com

I actually received a sample of the Becca Primer in a goody bag and I LOVE it! I have tried a couple of different primers, but this one is my favourite... Thinking about treating myself soon...

What is on your beauty wish list?

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chanel nail love....

Thanks to Because I'm Addicted for the pretty picture...

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...changing it up...!

This week I have changed my moisturiser, starting using a mascara I forgot I had and have been using a bit of pink illuminator under my eyes...Sometimes just a little change can make a world of difference! I feel like I have a whole new "look" - whether it be the fact that I'm not reaching for the same products each morning, or the fact that I think I look a bit different (and hopefully better!) without doing anything too drastic.

Some other ideas can be a brighter lip colour, brown/grey eyeliner instead of black (which can sometimes be a bit harsh) or a touch of blush over your bronzer.

Have you done anything differently this week...? Would you next week...?

1. ModelCo Fiber Lash Mascara from Modelco

2. Guerlain 'Cherry Blossom Blush Éclat' Compact from Nordstrom