Hey lovelies! So I was nominated for the Liebster Award by my wonderful cousin Dani from the amazing KABOOM! Cosmetics Before now, I had honestly never heard of the Liebster Award however I have seen a lot of blogs being nominated for similar awards.

 

The Liebster Award is basically an awesome way to recognise new and smaller blogs which have 200 or less followers. Im basically just going to follow on what I saw KABOOM! Cosmetics doing, and answer all the questions I was provided with! There are a couple of guidelines with this award and they are as followed:

 

Answer the questions given to you by the person who nominated you.

Nominate a further 11 bloggers and create 11 questions for them.

 

1. Would you rather wear a bright lip or a bold eye?

 I think id have to say a bright lip! On most days I love to rock a very simple winged eye with a bold, bright lip! I just love the combination of the two, and winged eyes can be pared with all bright lip colours!

 

2. What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten?

Hmm id have to say Kangaroo! In primary school I remember we all had a day where we were asked to eat all these wacky native Australian foods, and I had actually only just moved to Australia so I was pretty freaked out by the whole thing! 

 

3. Favourite holiday destination?

I think I would say the UK just because its my home country however I obviously cant visit too often, so within Australia I absolutely love going to the Gold Coast! It's the most gorgeous place and the beaches are to die for!

 

4. Do you have a pet, if so, post a picture. If not, post a picture of a cute animal anyway!

Waa! I've never had a pet! (I feel like I've missed out big time on this one) But if I was to have a pet id get either a baby shark or an axolotl! I love wacky and weird animals and those two definitely the coolest pets in my opinion!

 

Its so cute awh!

 

5. In the city/town you currently live in, where is your favourite place to eat out?

Okay don't judge me here but Id have to say Subway! I know its not very fancy but their subs and cookies are the bomb!

 

6. Name the one makeup or beauty item you couldn’t live without.

I'd have to say my Benefit Hoola bronzer. It's my holy grail of all bronzers and I couldn't live without the stuff! It plays a huge part in my daily makeup routine and my face would look dead without it!

 

7. What nail polish, if any are you currently wearing?

Im currently wearing the Australis nail colour in satine. It's a gorgeous eggshell colour which is subtle enough for me to wear to school without getting in trouble!

 

8. What is your favourite book or series of books?

The fault In Our Stars is my current fav book! I have to say I have never cried reading a book before but this one left me weeping like a baby! It's so beautifully written and the storyline is absolutely fabulous! If you love good ol' romance books with a twist then this is definitely for you!

 

9. Flats or heels?

Flats for sure! I do love wearing my chunky sandals and edgy boots but im a vans and converse girl at heart!  You can never go wrong with a comfy pair of converse!

 

10. In the movie of your life, who would play you?

Even though she's not an actress id love Tanya Burr to play me! British accent? Check! Killer curvy body? Check! Incredible makeup? Check! Yes please!

 

11. Name 3 of your favourite bloggers.

I love Lily Pebbles, Temptalia, and KABOOM! Cosmetics. Check these lovely ladies out, they have the bomb-diggity of blogs!

 

So thanks again Dani for nominating me! I think the Liebster Award is a fun little thing which really allows newbies and smaller blogs to feel loved and appreciated!

 

I am only going to nominate 3 blogs because im new and don't really know of too many blogs. I nominate:

 

heytherejacquelyn

fleurbelle

 CocoCami

 

 Your questions are:

1. what are your top 3 lip products?

2. what is a product you'd love to purchase?

3. when did you get into liking beauty related things?

5. why did you decide to make a blog?

6. what do you hope will become of your blog in the future? e.g.. what you will gain

7. heels or flats?

8. favourite mascara?

9. if you could only have 5 products to get ready for a big night out what would you use?

10. what item would you bring to a deserted island ( such a creative question I know! )

11. what makeup item do you wish you could invent or improve?

 

Sarah x



 

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NYX 3 for 2 deal ~ What i picked up!

Hey lovelies! So today I went to target as I heard they were having a 3 for 2 deal on the NYX products, and common, who doesn't love something free? Hehe, I like to think of myself as the queen of makeup bargains as I love snagging up a save when I can!

 

 After spending a whole hour swatching basically every colour of every product, and looking up some quick reviews on my phone, I settled on three products that I wanted to try out.  

 

 

( Left - Right)

 NYX Roll on eye shimmer in salmon - $8.95

NYX Butter gloss in peach cobbler - $9.95

 NYX Matte finish setting spray - $14.95

 

 

 

I have to say im EXTREMELY impressed with the roll on eye shimmer! It's the most gorgeous champaign/baby pink colour which I personally think would be perfect for prom/formal makeup. For any beginner I know that the thought of doing your own prom/formal makeup can be abit daunting, so looking for something which seamlessly applies and blends and looks amazing can be the find of the century!

I whole heartedly recommend trying out the NYX roll on eye shimmers if your a beginner, or if you just love glamorous eye looks! The eye shimmers come in so many beautiful shades, ranging from gorgeous browns and silvers, to your bolder blues and greens! PLUS they are just so darn affordable! Which means you can purchase a few to create a ombre effect or even a Smokey glitter look! They also look beautiful alone as they are highly pigmented.

I'm also really impressed with the butter glosses. I have been wanting to try out one for a while and choosing one shade was seriously a huge ordeal! Peach cobbler is such a gorgeous and wearable peach which I think would suit just about every skin tone! I'll definitely be purchasing more!

Finally, the matte finish setting spray was a no given as I just HAD to pick this up! I've never actually used a makeup setting spray before (oh the shame!) but after using this im in love already. It has a really refreshing feel upon application and gives a flawless look to the skin!

All in all im so happy with all three NYX items and I love their whole line in general! It's so affordable yet their products are actually amazing quality.

Sarah x

 

Bronzed Make-up look

Hey guys! So I was super bored and decided to create an extremely bronzed eye look with a very strong contour. I really like how it turned out and thought id just show you! I think this look would be amazing with brown and green eyes! Please excuse the terrible lighting, its pitch black outside and I had to rely on my not so trusty bathroom lighting!

 

Products used:

Lioele triple the solution bb cream

Rimmel match perfection foundation - fair ivory

Rimmel wake me up concealer - natural beige

MAC studio fix powder - nw15

Benefit hoola bronzer

Maybelline mineral power blush - original rose 2

Dior glitter addict palette (second lip colour)

NYX eyebrow cake powder - blonde

NYX jumbo eye pencil - milk

Rimmel traffic stopping eyeshadows - over the limit

Maybelline hyper glossy liquid liner

MAC zoom fast black lash mascara

 

Sarah x

 



Maybelline 24hr Colour Tattoo Review

Hey guys! So I'm back today with another review for you, and it's on the Maybelline 24hr colour tattoos! So if you haven't heard of these little beauties, then I hope this review will inform you on how amazing they truly are!

 

 

 

 

"Dare to wear 24HR shadow.
• Ink technology creates 24HR wear shadow for our most intense, long-lasting colour saturation
• Cream formula glides on without creasing and keeps colour vibrant
• Ophthalmologist-tested. Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers"

 

First of all I think the packaging of the colour tattoo's are not only super cute but also super handy! The transparent packaging allows you with ease to see which colour is which when stored, which is great! I think it can be particularly difficult when you have a large makeup collection to find something easily, but the transparent packaging makes it ever so simple to find the shade your after!

 

 

 

So there are four collections within the Maybelline 24hr Colour Tattoos. First there is the regular collection which features 10 vibrant shades, which include some snazzy names such as Audacious Asphalt, Pomegranate Punk, and Edgy Emerald. The second range they brought out was the Metal collection, featuring 5 bold shades including Electric blue, Silver Strike and the ever so famous Barely Branded. The third collection was a limited edition collection, which I believe featured 3 matte shades, including Just Beige, Nude Pink and Matte Brown. I honestly cannot recall the matte collection being realised in Australia, which is a huge shame as they sound incredibly cool! The final, and most recent collection I believe, is the Pure Pigments Loose Powder colour tattoos. This collection has a range of 12 explosive shades which include Forrest Fatale, Improper Copper, and Never Fade Jade. WOWZERS! They sure are creative with their product names!

 

 Now onto the review! I only currently own two colour tattoos, one from the regular collection and one from the metal collection. From the regular collection I have 10 Fierce & Tangy, which is the most intensely gorgeous orange! And from the metal collection I've got 70 Barely Branded, which is a gorgeous champagne.

 

 

 

I have to say im extremely impressed with the pigmentation and lasting power of the product! After swatching them, I had to literally scrub for 2 minutes to remove the product off my hand! I don't however believe that they would last 24 hours on the lid, but they have lasted me a good 9-10 hours without creasing but that's just me!

 

 

 

The consistency is ever so creamy and smooth, and they apply to the lid nice and evenly. I recommend applying the product with your finger, and then blending with a brush as the product is a crème and applies best with finger tips. I like to use Barely Branded as my eye shadow base, on the inner corner and also to highlight my brow bone.

 

The Maybelline 24hr colour tattoos are considered a dupe for the MAC paint pots, which for the price, is something definitely worth checking out! Overall, I love the colour tattoos, I think they have amazing pigmentation, super long lasting power, and you can create so many gorgeous looks with them!

 

You can purchase the colour tattoos at pretty much any drugstore, along with Kmart and Target. They price for $11.95 in Australia, and you can pretty much catch them on sale everywhere!

 

Thankyou so much for checking out my review! If you have any recommendations for further posts or reviews then please let me know!

 

Sarah x

 

http://www.maybelline.com/

 

 

 

The Beauty Scenario Tag

So I was tagged by my lovely cousin, Dani, also known as the fabulous KABOOM Cosmetics to do the beauty scenario tag! I think beauty tags are especially fun as you really get to pick and choose your favourite products, and it's fun to see other bloggers beauty favs! I hope you enjoy reading my tag answers, and don't forget to try out this tag too!

 

You have to get rid of all your foundations and only keep one high end and one drugstore, which do you keep?

 

 

Well, seeing as I only own one high end foundation it would have to be the MAC Studio Fix foundation ( NC15 ). For my drugstore however, I would have to pick the Rimmel Match Perfection foundation ( Fair Ivory ). This is my current favourite foundation as I just love the medium-high coverage, long lasting power and just about everything else!

 

 

You go for an interview and the lady interviewing you has lipstick on her teeth. 

Do you approach the subject or ignore it completely?

 

Ooh a tricky one! If I didn't tell her id feel really bad because lets face it, nobody likes walking around not knowing they have abit of spinach in their teeth and the same goes with lipstick! I think she would appreciate it, and it would also show that your not afraid to be truthful even in an awkward situation which may come in handy for the interview!

 

You're not feeling yourself and you need a pick me up lipstick, which one do you go for?

 

I would have to say the L'Oreal Intense lipstick in shade 371, Pink Passion. It's just the most gorgeous coral which instantly makes me feel happy and confident whenever I wear it! 

 

 

 

You go back in time for a day to your teenage years, how would you do your hair and makeup differently?

 

Well seeing as I am still a teenager I guess I would go back and change when I first got into makeup which was about age 13/14! I used to back-comb my hair every morning which I regret ever so much now! Not only did I look like a cave woman, but my hair is dry and broken in areas now! As for makeup, I definitely wouldn't have worn a foundation four shades too dark for me!

 

You ask your hairdresser for a shoulder length pixie lott hair cut but they hear you wrong and give you a pixie hair cut. Do you a) smile, say thank you, leave, call your mum and cry hysterically b) cry in the chair and things get awkward or c) complain to the manager and demand a refund.

 

I don't think I would ever get my hair cut as I love my long hair! But for the purpose of this question I think id complain to the manager and demand a refund. A hairdresser should listen carefully and make sure to clearly confirm what you asked for after you have told them. I think id notice if they were cutting too much off in the process, but if it were their fault for not listening properly then I think a refund is the least they can do!

 

Your friend surprises you with a 4 day city break and you have 1 hour to pack. 

Which 'do it all' palette do you pack in your makeup bag?

 

The Chi Chi Glamorous Classics palette would be my 'do it all' palette! I have to say I don't own many palettes but the Chi Chi classics is the best one that I own thus far! It has 12 gorgeous shades which include matte's and shimmer's. It has some lovely neutrals with a few glamorous shades too!   

 

 

 

 

 

Your house has been robbed, don't worry everyone is safe, but your beauty stash has been raided. What's the product you really hope is safe?

 

Id have to say my MAC Studio Fix powder because its the ultimate shine robber! (Joke intended! Hehe) I Couldn't live without the stuff and its a pricey little bugger! Id also have to pick my Benefit Hoola bronzer because its such a big part of my daily makeup routine!

 

 

 

 

 

 Your friend borrows your makeup and returns it in awful condition. Do you a) just pretend you haven't noticed b) ask them to repurchase it or c) secretly do the same to something of theirs

 

Sharing makeup? erm..no thanks! haha! Well id definitely ask them politely to repurchase it, even if it wasn't an expensive item, if it wasn't returned in its original condition then It should be replaced. I couldn't stand having one of my higher end products destroyed and then just passing it off as okay because they are a friend!

 

Thankyou for checking out my post! I hope to see your 'The beauty scenario tag' responses also!

Sarah x

 

 

 

 

 

Black and gold glammer!

Hello lovelies! I just thought id share with you two gorgeous items I picked up!

 

The first is this gorgeous little bag! It's a stunning black structured bag with gold detailing. I absolutely love it! I think every girl needs a cute bag for when you want to go out to dinner or even the shops but don't want to bring a huge bulky bag! I love this bag because its compact but is still super stylish and versatile! From Colette - $15 on sale ( RRP $29.95)

 

 

So the second item I got I absolutely LOVE! Im totally obsessed with these! I saw a similar pair from Topshop a while ago and ever since, I have been dreaming of a pair! I adore the gold detailing and they are just so classic and beautiful! From Myer Miss Shop - $89.95

 

 

Sarah x

Today's Makeup!

 Natural With An Edge

Products used include:

 

♡ 17 Miracle Matte skin primer

MAC Studio fix foundation in nc15 ♡

♡ Rimmel wake me up concealer in natural beige

MAC studio fix powder in nw15 ♡

♡ Benefit Hoola bronzer  

NYX eye brow cake in blonde ♡

♡ Elf eye lid primer in sheer

MAC satin eye shadow in Brule ♡

♡ Chi Chi glamorous classics palette

Maybelline Eye studio gel eyeliner ♡

♡ NYX jumbo eye pencil in milk

MAC zoom fast black lash mascara ♡

♡ Elizabeth Arden high shine lip gloss in Maple