11/14/2012
The Powder Room-Beauty Tips & Tricks.
Over the last few years I have grown to love all things beauty.
It has grown through admiration and education and over the years I have picked
up a few tricks I keep close to my chest. On request of Nana Wintour I have decided to
share a few of my top beauty tips.
1. Correctly applying skin care prior to make-up application is
important. It can change how your make-up sits. This is a trick I learnt from Sharon
at MAC Cosmetics in Britomart, Auckland. She applies my moisturiser and primers
using foundation and concealer brushes before applying foundation in the same
manner.
The brush provides even coverage of the product across the skin
stopping me from over using my favourite primer. They also stimulate and
massage the skin more effectively than a quick wipe of the hands helping with
blood flow movement.
2. Want make-up to last? Drink water. I work in an office all
day long with heavy air conditioning and although I use primer and sometimes a setting
spray the conditions are still having an effect on my skin. My skin is becoming dehydrated and dry and
literally drinking up my make-up.
Drinking water throughout the day made a huge difference for me
personally. Over time my skin improved and my make up was lasting the distance.
The water helps my body function to its optimum and helps my skin.
3. Invest in the correct tools. It’s amazing what the correct
tools can do. They may seem expensive at first but in the long run it pays off.
The use of a foundation brush for example over fingers can save you in product
and the application will look better. The use of the correct bun pins with your Pretty Bun can result in a more polished look than with the use of bobby pins. Sometimes it’s the small things that count and
can help you lift your game.
11/13/2012
Christmas Consciously-How To Manage Your Gift Shopping
So today I thought I'd post about something a bit different. Christmas is only five weeks away now! Does that scare any of you? Christmas is often one of the most magical time of the year, but it can also be one of the most stressful. Budgets go crazy & unless you're extremely organised, it can be a bit of a nightmare.
I decided I didn't want Christmas Shopping to turn into a not so lovely time this year, and hopefully it won't be for you either...Today I have compiled 5 Tips to help make Christmas gift shopping more of a breeze. I've been following all of these this year & it has worked a lot better for me, so maybe it'll work for you too.
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I decided I didn't want Christmas Shopping to turn into a not so lovely time this year, and hopefully it won't be for you either...Today I have compiled 5 Tips to help make Christmas gift shopping more of a breeze. I've been following all of these this year & it has worked a lot better for me, so maybe it'll work for you too.
1. Start now. 5 weeks is not a great deal of time to get yourself organised. Even if your budget prevents you from going out to the shops right away you can still go visit your local shopping area to get an idea of what's available. Now would also be an ideal time to start thinking about how many people you need to buy gifts for & whether or not you're going to send out cards this year.
11/11/2012
An evening's Fashion extravaganza
Thursday night saw the annual ROOKIE Fashion Show take place, featuring the work of AUT's Fashion Design graduates. This year's was bigger & better than ever, with the event being held in a warehouse space of sorts with a massive runway. It was a fantastic showcase & there was some absolutely stunning pieces in the collections as you'll see.
I was there on the night & had the chance to take plenty of photos. I realise they aren't amazing runway shots but do keep in mind that I have never taken photos like this before and/or used my camera to take runway pictures like this. Regardless, I hope you enjoy them!
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I was there on the night & had the chance to take plenty of photos. I realise they aren't amazing runway shots but do keep in mind that I have never taken photos like this before and/or used my camera to take runway pictures like this. Regardless, I hope you enjoy them!
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11/09/2012
What I Love Weekly #29
1. Let's start this weekly list with a quote; "A little nonsense now & then is relished by the wisest men." Embrace your inner crazy & do something nonsensical this week, I challenge you.
2. Online shopping! What's even better than online shopping? Knowing you have some wicked parcel making its way across the world to you.
3. A few weeks ago now I may have mentioned that Australian accessories store Colette by Colette Hayman was opening in Auckland. A few days ago I visited one of their stores & it was amazing. Pricing is reasonable & there is a wide range of pieces available. Read more here.
4. My new favourite photo editing app, Afterglow. You can edit your photos with filters, lens effects & then apply different shaped frames to your images. It's $1.29 from the App Store & as any of my Instagram followers will have seen, it's addictive.
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2. Online shopping! What's even better than online shopping? Knowing you have some wicked parcel making its way across the world to you.
3. A few weeks ago now I may have mentioned that Australian accessories store Colette by Colette Hayman was opening in Auckland. A few days ago I visited one of their stores & it was amazing. Pricing is reasonable & there is a wide range of pieces available. Read more here.
4. My new favourite photo editing app, Afterglow. You can edit your photos with filters, lens effects & then apply different shaped frames to your images. It's $1.29 from the App Store & as any of my Instagram followers will have seen, it's addictive.
Here's a little something I prepared earlier.
11/08/2012
Naked 2...in review!
Anyone who watches beauty videos on YouTube will have seen the Naked palettes appearing in hauls & favourites vlogs countless times over. For those who don't know, Urban Decay's Naked Palette is a neutral eyeshadow palette containing 12 shades which can all be worn individually or combined to create a range of eye looks.
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