Change is in the air, and while I'm not a big fan of the colder months (come and talk to me about how grumpy the cold weather makes me, particularly when it comes to drying my clothes outdoors), I do appreciate that this has gotten rid of that horrendously sticky and humid weather that Summer gave us on a daily basis. It was tricky, because I struggled a little with keeping my face moisturised during the day, while also sweating continuously.   I used to only apply my facial sunscreen as my day moisturiser, without any additional lotion beneath it, but I found that my skin was quite dry ..read more

Lazy Sundays are great, but sadly, that's not going to be my experience today! I'm deep in a cleaning blitz, trying to get my place to look like it's tidy and dust free before receiving my goddaughter next weekend, and generally just attempting to keep the chaos in my life from creeping into my every day life! Wish me luck! Thankfully, there is one area in my life where everything is pretty organised, and I don't need to keep on top of too much, and that's my hair.   I will admit that I still sometimes find the world of hair a little mystifying. I mean, what is a prepping spray? Does tha ..read more

  The weather is turning just that little bit cooler here in Sydney, and I feel like it's still taking it's sweet time to reach proper cosy weather, which is just fine by me! I have, however, despite this slow crawl towards Winter, noticed a change in the air, and how much drier my skin feels, particularly that of my hands. I have also found a bit of a shift in the way the skin of my body has been feeling, in that it is actually a little rougher and tighter, indicating that I'm in need of a bit more TLC for the skin than I've been showing it.  When it comes to the gift that keeps on ..read more

  My love for vitamin C and that resulting glowy, dewy skin is something that I make no secret of, and I'm always on the hunt for that Next Big Thing that will help me achieve those skin goals. I think it's probably because I associate radiant skin with being healthy, and therefore, as someone with normal to dry skin, I'm always looking to get that glow. It sweetens the deal when I find an excellent product from a brand that is both affordable, and reliable, on top of being budget friendly!   The brand that I'm talking about here is Garnier, and I'm been crushing on the Vitamin C Bri ..read more

  For as long as I blog, I honestly don't think I'll ever get over the fact that I once thought that all shampoo and conditioner products were the same. I mean, there was once a time when I actually didn't think that there was a major difference between the different things they were touted to be good for, which was why  I didn't actually get around to trying volumising shampoos and conditioners until I was in my mid to late twenties.   Therefore, I have taken it upon myself to talk to anyone who would listen (you guys, obviously, as you're reading this) about why you should be ..read more

Lancome is a brand that needs absolutely no introduction, and neither is this eye serum! In fact, if you've been a long term reader of the blog, then this may seem familiar to you, and that's because I dedicated a post the Pearl Eye Illuminator about six years ago, and it does have quite a similar bottle, and is seen as a complementary product to this one.  While the Pearl Eye Illuminator is meant to help reduce the puffiness seen under the eyes, improve the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, as well as fortifying lashes, the Light Pearl Eye and Lash Concentrate claims to also help ..read more

  I hope you've all had an amazing Easter weekend! For those who went to the Sydney Royal Easter Show, I bet it was fun! I'm very jealous that I haven't had the chance to go this year, but given that I've been in New Zealand, I don't think I have too much to complain about! For the others who haven't had a chance to go, or are in a different state/country, I hope you've had a beautiful few days!   I really like Sundays - I mean, I'm really more of a Saturday night girl. Not for going out, goodness no, more for actually just hanging around at home with my cat and husband, and knowing ..read more

  I love that there's always something new to try and play with when it comes to the world of beauty! I was recently introduced to the brand, Earth:en, and I've had the chance to dabble in a number of their products, all of which sound ridiculously delicious! I was gifted the Hydrating Moisturiser in Watermelon and Emu Apple, the Passionfruit and Pineapple Cleansing Gel, as well as the Refreshing Mist in Lychee, Lemon and Finger Lime. Born and bred in North Queensland, this Australian brand, with a conscience, creates some gorgeous products. Earth:en has a simple, but excellent ethos - t ..read more

  I've been sick over the weekend with a bit of a cold, and while it's not terribly debilitating, it can seriously eat into my regular programming, like hanging out with friends, and reducing my general activity level. I mean, I don't ever want to be patient zero, and the reason that people get sick, so the weekend was spent with me lying low, and basically having my wings clipped a little. Aside from not having as much fun as usual, it is a good thing to relax when you're sick, because that will help with healing and getting better faster.    One of the things I really try to p ..read more

The hunt for the holy grail of mascaras continues! This is my life long quest, and I feel like no matter how many mascaras I've run through in my lifetime, and however many I've fallen for, the folly of being a beauty blogger means that the hunt is never over. Personally, I feel like it's also a very good excuse for me to rack up points at Priceline, Sephora and Mecca - what can I say, I'm a total beauty junkie!    Speaking of buying goodies, that Cult Beauty advent calendar from last year is still paying off, because that's where I scored the Byredo Astronomical Volume Mascara in D ..read more