I haven’t posted my favourites for a while. It’s not because I haven’t been loving lots of products, I’ve just had a lot on my plate. But don’t fear – while I’ve been managing a whirlwind of things, I’ve been doing so with with full on cake face! That’s right folks, every day I’ve been […]
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Review: Makeup Revolution X Soph Highlighter Palette
By now dear reader mine, you’ll know that I have a love of highlighters. Well, in my overall love of all things makeup and skincare, highlighters are a particular weakness of mine (and yes, this is the second highlighter palette review in a row that I’m posting on my blog). A good highlighter can make […]
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion – A Miracle for Acne Sufferers
In the last couple of years, makeup has become incredibly popular with well known brands being forced to up their game by little known brands who have challenged them in product and price. The tide is now turning and skincare is coming to the forefront. It’s no secret that your makeup is only as good […]
Garnier Skin Active Hydra Bomb Tissue Mask
I’m a big fan of skincare. You can wear the most high end makeup in the world, but if you aren’t looking after your skin, then it just won’t apply and last as well as it could. Core to my skincare regime are masks. I usually have several kinds of masks in rotation depending on […]
Review: Elizabeth Arden Highlighter in Gold Illumination
In the world of highlighters at the moment, Elizabeth Arden isn’t a brand that you immediately think of. Some of you may remember their iconic Rose Gold Shimmer powder that was part of their Rose Gold Collection a few years ago. It looked beautiful and I tried to get it everywhere. I unfortunately missed on […]
Makeup of the Day
It’s a beautiful summer here in Auckland so for work today I thought I would go for some neutral mattes in the crease (surprise surprise) and then a nice apricot shimmer on the lids – and then what the hell – let’s pile on the glow! BASE: Primer – Australis Primer, one of my trusty […]
The Body Shop Big & Curvy Waterproof Mascara and Shiseido Eyelash Curler
Being someone who is not blessed in the eyelash department, and not very experienced in false eyelash application, I’m always on the lookout for a great mascara. Yes, I’m one of those bloggers that stops you in the street to ask what mascara, lipstick, foundation etc you’re wearing. I work with the lovely Chloe, who […]
Reflections on 2015
Well 2015, I can’t say I’m sorry to see you go. It wasn’t the best year and I reached the end of it a very tired and worn out woman, both physically and emotionally. But, it hasn’t all been bad, as my lovely partner pointed out to me when I said “2015 sucked big time”. […]
A Homemade Xmas Wreath – made by special guest Jo
I’m lucky enough to work with a number of creative people, one of whom being the lovely Jo. A recent homeowner, Jo wanted to buy a Christmas wreath for her front door. She sauntered down the road to Smith & Caughey’s to have a look at theirs. She then sauntered right back after seeing the […]
Recipe: Salad Sprinkles aka how to get your kids to eat salad
If you are lucky, you’ll have kids that love salads. Of my three children I have one that hates them, one that likes them and one wavering in between. As we come up to summer, we will be lucky enough to be able to eat lots of salads because my beautiful Mum is a gardener […]