E.l.f - Online Order Review

Hi lovelies,

A few weeks ago I ordered from Elf online, this was a massive purchase with my friends so we could get free shipping {cause who wants to pay for shipping when that money could buy more makeup, am I right?}

I was really happy with some of my purchases but some I really regret - {sadly} 

So here is the list of what I purchased

• e.l.f Studio Brush shampoo -$8
• e.l.f Essentials Healthy Glow Bronzer - Warm Tan - $1
• e.l.f Studio Bronzers - Warm Bronzer - $8
• e.l.f Studio Complete Coverage Concealer - Light - $8
• e.l.f Essentials Brightening Eye Colour - Drama - $1.50
• e.l.f Essentials Lipstick -Voodoo - $3
• e.l.f Essentials Lipstick - Nostalgic - $3
• e.l.f Essentials Luscious Liquid Lipstick - Cherry Tart - $3
• e.l.f Essentials Feather proof Moisturizing Lip Liner - Natural Blush - $1.50

Total - $37

So lets start with the regrets -

Healthy Glow Bronzer - Warm Tan - while it was only $1 I really don't like this product, it is a total metallic bronze colour, not something I would use for bronzer at all. It is a colour I would use as an eye shadow, Which is what I have been doing, but I definitely did not need to purchase this as I did not need another brown/bronze eye shadow.

Studio Bronzers - Warm Bronzer - I had really high hopes for this but just wasn't up to scratch. Its not very pigmented and more of a highlighter than a bronzer

Luscious Liquid Lipstick -  Cherry Tart - I am in love with the colour, but the thing I dislike is the texture, it is sticky and oily and does not feel nice at all. I am very picky with lip products so it might just be me, but feels like a lip gloss.

Lets move on to the positives -

Moisturizing Lip Liner - Natural Blush - this liner is so smooth and creamy and for the price it is amazing! Totally recommend. My next online order I may have to buy up like crazy as I have gone through it so quickly.

Brush Shampoo - this is so good, has a nice clean smell and leaves brushes so soft and fluffy.

Complete Coverage Concealer - Light - this concealer pallet is absolutely amazing, I have been using to contour and highlight, so pigmented and blends so easily. Great for traveling and includes a small brush. Definitely recommend this as a cheaper alternative to the Australis Cream Contour pallet contour pallet

Essentials Lipstick - Voodoo & Nostalgic - These are so creamy and pigmented, perfect amount of colour for a casual look, For the price these are pretty good, i should have chosen different colours though cause they are similar to what i have, the next one i want to purchase is Fantasy, which is a brown tone, perfect for autumn

Stay Beautiful

∆ Uni Essentials + Tips and advice ∆

Hey beauties!
So seeing as Uni is just around the corner (uni break went so fast this year!) I thought that I would write a post dedicated to my essentials. This post is to help those of you who are in first year (or even those of you in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year), so you can get an idea of what items will help to pull you through those long and tedious lectures, tutorials and workshops.

I'll start by giving you my background. I am currently in my second year studying a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education. In 2014 I started studying a Bachelor of Science majoring in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation. I discovered halfway through my first year of this degree that it wasn't something that I could see myself pursuing in the future so I transferred into my current degree and completed my first year in 2015. Studying to be a teacher is definitely more challenging than I first imagined; you have to be organised and on top of everything. There is numerous assignments (both individual and group), quizzes, exams and placement components to the degree so if you aren't organised you will easily forget something important.

The items below are my essentials that I think are necessary to pull you through and help you make the most of your university experience.

My first essential is a pair of headphones, preferably ones that sit over your ear. Why do you ask? Headphones are a must when you are studying in the library; even if you sit in the quiet areas people can walk past and I find that if I have a pair of headphones they help me to concentrate so much more. The reason why I choose over ear headphones is because Earphones that sit in the ear can make my ears sore after a while and they also don't have the ability to block out background sound like over ear headphones. The ones I own are from SONY, they weren't too expensive (~$55 AUD I did however get them on a boxing day sale) and they have awesome sound pay off. Well worth the money in my books.

SONY EXTRA BASS HEADPHONES

My next essential item is a pair of decent sneakers. You do a lot of walking around at uni (especially if you have to park your car off campus) so it is best to have a good pair of comfortable walking shoes. The pair of shoes that are my go-to's are my converse; as you can tell mine are getting a bit worse for wear at the moment!. I have the standard white pair and a grey pair; both are very plain colours so super easy to style with any outfit! If you have any classes that involve you to be physically active (like us PE teachers or exercise scientists) I would recommend a pair of proper joggers that give your feet a good amount of support. 

 Converse Chuck All Stars

                                                         Converse Chuck All Stars

My next essential is a watch! You really cannot get by without one. My tutors and lecturers are quite strict on phones, so if you need to check the time make sure to invest in a watch. Watches are really on trend at the moment so you'll be sure to find a super cute one that will totally rock your style as well as being totally practical! Bonus! My beautiful watch is by The Horse, I received it for christmas from my parents and I have had it on my wrist ever since. Last year at uni I had a beautiful rose gold JAG watch, which I also love. 

       THE HORSE WATCH

A diary is also a MUST when attending uni; it's a foolproof way of keeping track of all the key dates for assignments, presentations and exams. Mine is from TYPO; there are heaps of cute diaries out at the moment so there is no excuse for being on schedule. You will also need some super cute pens to jot down all your information. 

                                                                                                                              TYPO DIARY

     SHARPIE PENS

My next must have item is a body spray to keep yourself fresh and fruity throughout the day. As if you don't want to smell nice instead of like body odour, especially during Autumn session. Mine is from Victoria's Secret it is the scent "coconut passion". 

COCONUT PASSION

Any electronic device is a MUST at uni, whether it be a tablet or a laptop. You can use them to start your assignments or homework early while you have a break between classes or you can use them to take notes in class if thats your preferred method. The best way I have found to take notes is to print off the lecture slides the night before your lecture and write your notes in pen on the side. You can even customise the slide set to include lines for your notes. I  then store my notes for that one subject in a display folder and I will then go and do that for the rest of my subjects. The computer I take is my macbook pro 13" with retina display. If you are looking at purchasing a mac check out apples education prices as students ALWAYS get discounts. 

MACBOOK PRO

My final essential is a little zip pouch like this one from Sportsgirl (it actually came in a set with a bag I bought); it makes it super easy to carry all your cards and money in the once place and it still has room for you to carry some lipstick and lipgloss ( I even carry my car keys in here). The thing I love most about this pouch is that it has a long strap, this makes it super easy to carry but also to clip into my bag so it doesn't get lost at the bottom. It also small so its not going to be hard to fit into your bag.

SPORTSGIRL POUCH FEATURING MAC lipstick in Velvet Teddy and Revo Lip balm in Strawberry

Thats it for my essentials beauties! I really hoped you enjoyed this one, I am thinking of doing a back2uni series so let me know in the comments what you would like to see next! Have an awesome day and stay beautiful xx

Bella Box February

Hey Lovelies,

My bellabox arrived yesterday and I was so excited to just rip into it, but of course I took photos before I destroyed the beautiful presentation to show you guys

So usually it comes in a cute little blue/aqua box but this month there was a few bigger items that did not fit so they changed the packaging, not as pretty but it does the job!

I love the way they wrap these, so cute with the sticker and tissue, makes it feel like unwrapping a present.

They also include 2 cards that detail all the products and the ingredients in them. if you have allergies I suggest reading them first just to be sure.

So altogether I got 8 products

• Kerastasse Resistanse Brain Force Architecte Shampoo - Sample sachet
• Phyisogel Daily Moisture Therapy Body Wash - Full size
• Thalgo BB Cream - Sample tube
• Designer Brands Kohl Pencil Gold- Full size 
• Avon Luxe Couture Lipsticks - Sample 
• Slim Secrets Bare Bar - Full size
• Dermal Therapy Platnim Heel Balm
• Monomola Lip stain Cherry Red - Full size

For the price of this box I was so happy with what I got, The Monomola lip stain is amazing, totally recommend ordering one of these online so pigmented and peels of to leave incredibly smooth and coloured lips, you can from the bella box website, ebay or amazon.

The other products I am yet to try, but if anyone wants to know more leave a comment below and ill do a more in depth review

To get your first box for only $10 click here

Review: Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette

Here we go! The ever so beautiful and seductive Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette! If you want to hear my thoughts on this palette keep on reading. 

Where do I even start; this palette is an absolute gem. Ever since I bought it (early December 2015), this palette has been on my lids almost 24/7. It is a stunning palette that features 16 beautiful shades ranging from mattes to shimmers all infused with the infamous cocoa scent ( if you do a swatch and lick it, it literally tastes like chocolate!). Too Faced claims that this palette was created through drawing inspiration from their chocolate soleil bronzer (which I am dying to try!).  This palette is so versatile and easy to use; simple everyday looks can be created as well as stunning, dramatic night time looks. That makes it the perfect palette to use for day to night looks! 

These are the shades featured in the palette:
Matte shades: milk chocolate, triple fudge, salted caramel, semi-sweet and strawberry bon bon. 

Shimmer shades: gilded ganache, black forrest truffle, marzipan, candied violet, amaretto, hazelnut, creme brûlée, haute chocolate and cherry cordial. 

Highlight shades: white chocolate (matte) and champagne truffle (shimmer). 

My all time favourite shades/ones I always reach for are: "milk chocolate" for the perfect crease shade, "salted caramel" for the warm toned transition, "marzipan" for a beautiful shimmery lid, hazelnut for a beautiful outer v depth shade, creme brûlée for a beautiful lid and haute chocolate also fro darkening the outer v. 

Shades I wish I reached for more: black forest truffle, candied violet, strawberry bon bon and gilded ganache. 

Overall I love this palette so much and it is definitely worth the $70 AUD to try it out. Since using these eyeshadows I just cannot go back to drugstore quality because there is none that I own that even come close to these beauties! Have an awesome day lovelies.

Australis Velour Lips - First Impression

Hey lovelies

Quick review today - 
Australis is a brand that a absolutely love! I have tried so many products and they all work amazingly

Velour lips! They are a matte lip cream, with extremely long wearing formula, they have a doe foot applicator to make the most perfect precise applications.

I had heard a lot about these - Velour Lips - heard they were a great dupe for Lime Crime Velevetines and Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick

These Velour lips are so matte, like extremely - you definitely need to have moisturized before or put some kind of lip balm on. These look quite dry if your lips are not in good condition, so I recommend to exfoliate and moisturize prior to application.

They are quite pigmented but it depends on the shade you choose as some are more opaque then others.

I got the shades, HON-O-LOO-LOO and BAE-JING 

Top - HON-O-LOO-LOO 
Bottom - BAE-JING

HON-O-LOO-LOO 

BAE-JING

These colours look nothing like they do on the Australis online store, so I suggest to go in store to test them before you buy. But other than that they are amazing and very affordable, definitely recommend

Huge Homewares Haul featuring IKEA, Kmart and Bunnings!

Last week I decided to refurbish my room in time for the recommencement of uni. I made a trip to IKEA, Kmart and Bunnings and am I happy with what I picked up or what!


The desk I ended up choosing (from IKEA) is the MICKE corner desk in white, and boy do I love this desk! It is a perfect size for my room, it sits nice and snug in the corner of my room which means it doesn't take up much space. SCORE! The desk top itself is perfect, you can sit a computer in the very back corner and still have books spread out in front. This is perfect for being able to see everything without having to move your head back and forth. It also features a magnetic whiteboard with two shelving units on either side (which can be rearranged to your liking). The most unique part about this desk is the paper tray that pulls out under the shelving units, its perfect for keeping your desk tidy and decluttered. 

IKEA MICKE Corner Desk

The next item I purchased from IKEA is the famously iconic ALEX drawers. I picked up the 5 drawers so they could double as storage and a beside table. Again, I am in love with these too. They are perfect for makeup storage and anything else you may need, mine aren't even full yet (maybe because I haven't unpacked the rest of my room...). 

ALEX Drawers

The last of my IKEA haul was two beautiful pot plants (pot and plant sold individually). I am so STOKED that I picked these up because they make my whole desk area look fresh and clean. These plants are super inexpensive too (around $8 for the plant and pot), so super hard not to pass up. 

IKEA Potplant

Next on my homewares haul is Kmart; who can do a homewares haul without going to Kmart right? I picked up this beautiful rose gold candle holder and some tea light candles to sit on my desk (going for a neutral theme). It is simply stunning to watch this beauty burn; the holes in the jar allow for the most beautiful light leaks. The next item(s) I picked up from Kmart included some pillows, since deciding to refurbish my room I decided I needed some pillows to tie in the colours a bit better. Kmart has the most awesome pillows at the moment; some very on trend prints and only $10 a piece. I left with two reversible black and white grid pillows and a beautiful teal green pillow with the word "love" written on it in gold. 

KMART candle holder in light

KMART candle holder without light

Next stop was Bunnings; here I picked up some mesh grid from the outdoors section to use as a photo hanging wall. It was $6 and I just bought some clear hooks to stick on my wall to hang it up. This piece was a total bargain for my room and a perfect way to neatly organise my photos (I spotted a piece like this in IKEA earlier for around $50!). 

Room overview with Bunnings mesh grid and Kmart pillows

Well thats it for the haul guys! Let me know what was your favourtie piece of the haul in the comments below. Thanks for reading and have an awesome day! 

Makeup Haul - Kmart & Myer

Hey lovelies x

The other day I went shopping at Kmart and Myer and of course purchased makeup {oops, I did it again}

I got 5 items from Kmart all for under $2

From lol {lots of love} I purchased a double blush set in the colour Chateau Rose - it is so highly pigmented and matte which I love cause glitter on my cheeks makes me look younger. It does come with a little brush but we all know how useless those things are, I have been using a Nutrimetics blush brush with the tiniest bit of product and it gives so much colour payoff. 

 I also got a bronzer in Brown Sugar - it is the perfect shade for contouring and all over bronzing, especially when using fake tan. Again this product is matte so is the perfect finish for my face. I would definitely recommend this as a cheap alternative for contouring.

Lol is a very in expensive brand that is stocked in Kmart, it's the only place I know that stocks it so far. I have a whole post on this brand if you would like to know more -  LoL Cosmetics - Review by K 

The next products are from OXX which is a Kmart owned brand. I'm not going to go to in depth on these products as I will be posting a longer review of the brand and all the products I own.

So I got 2 eye crayons, a silver glitter and a metallic magenta  - these are great as a primer, they make all shadows you place over them look amazing.

I also got a lipstick in the shade Henry Ford - it is a dark nude colour - I haven't tried this yet but it will be in the review that is coming soon.


I only bought 2 products from Myer, both from Chi Chi.

The first thing is a glossy lip stain in the colour Pretty Woman - so this product was on sale and I had no idea what it was going be like as it says it stains your lips a dark pink yet the product is actually a violet colour, I was very confused by that. But oh my gosh, I love this stuff. You can actually see the colour change when its on your lips, it's so cool. The colour payout is amazing and it doesn't wear off at all. I would 100% recommend purchasing one of these. 

The other product is a makeup blending sponge - which is their version of a beauty blender. Now I had high expectations for this and it totally let me down {sad face}. I read reviews and so many people said it was amazing, but for me, I didn't like it. The sponge was too soft and I feel like it just soaks up all the product, which is exactly what I don't want it to do cause I want the product on my face not the sponge. 

So I'm still on the search for a good cheap beauty blender, if anyone has any suggestions please let me know in the comments below

Westfield Haul

Today I visited Westfield and intended to pickup the Glasshouse candle Tahaa from Peter Alexander... Little did i know i'd be walking out with a whole lot more than a Glasshouse candle.

I have been wanting the Glasshouse candle Tahaa for quite some time now and seeing as I have re-furbished my room recently I thought it was the perfect time to pick it up. This candle is so heavenly; it is a beautiful vanilla and caramel scent that is to die for. Peter Alexander always have this candle burning in their stores and my nose is always delighted whenever I walk in there; now for me to enjoy in my own room!

Glasshouse Candle - Tahaa

On my way out Victoria's Secret struck me, I had no intention of buying anything I just wanted to look around and smell all the fragrance mists as I didn't previously own any before. I ended up purchasing two of the coconut passion fragrance mists, I just couldn't go past the scent, similar to the Tahaa candle in smell with a little less caramel. Perfect!

Victoria's Secret Fragrence - Coconut Passion

Another stop on the way out was Mecca Maxima, again I had no intentions of purchasing anything but I was browsing the store (trying to keep to myself and have a peaceful shop without being annoyed by the sale staff) and I struck the Stila stand. I remembered from a while back that I had been looking at this palette and I was intending to purchase it so I could try a new eyeshadow that wasn't TooFaced (OOPS!)

Stila Eyes are the Window Palette - Soul

The rose gold packaging is simply stunning and the colours are just absolutely gorgeous. I cannot wait to try this palette out!

Stila Eyes are the Window Palette - Soul

Stila Eyes are the Window Palette - Soul

Let me know what you guys have recently picked up, I would love to hear about it. 

Bella Box - First order

Hey girlies

I just ordered my first ever Bella Box {YAY!!!}

I am so looking forward to its delivery and will do a review and un-boxing as soon as it arrives

Just wanted to let you know that I have a code for everyone to recieve their first box for only $10 with shipping included!! - how amazing is that!

Just use this link - http://fbuy.me/dvFor - and follow the pro
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Hope you all have a great day and stay beautiful!

OFFICIAL RELAUNCH!! - 10th Febuary

Hey everyone

It's been a long time, We  have been MIA for a few years

Life got so busy with school and work we  decided to have a break from blogging

The exciting news is that we will be back with lots of new reviews, hauls and much more

Can't wait to show you all what is in store for the upcoming months


The blog will be under construction till the 10th of February, so until then sorry for any formatting issues that may occur

Stay tuned as there may be some sneaky posts happening before then! [hint hint]


Looking forward to sharing the new stuff and hope to hear from all of you

Stay beautiful