6/30/2014
June Roundup
June has practically left the building! This month was unusually busy so I'm looking forward to July which will hopefully be a bit quieter, given it is currently holidays and all. Despite the chaos I still got quite a bit of posting done on Nana Wintour. Here's a snippet of what's been happening around these parts during June. If you never want to miss a post you can follow me here on Bloglovin or over on Facebook.
CHANEL Perfection Lumiere Velvet Foundation-I can't be bothered putting the proper accents on this title because it's nearly 10pm and nobody got time 'fo that. Anyway, this was my review of my new favourite foundation. If you have combination skin then you're gonna love this one.
A Mini Mac Haul-A few little sneaky Mac trips have happened recently. I'm blaming their enticing round of limited edition collections. Those LE numbers may be gone but Peach Blossom certainly isn't. It's such a gorgeous, everyday shade.
Anxiety-As the title would suggest this post is quite outside my usual blogging comfort zone. I talked about my experiences with anxiety+panic attacks and what you can do to manage anxiety. If you know someone else with anxiety, there's also some tips for helping them out too.
A Blogger Induced Purchase-#annamademedoit. By Terry's Ombre Blackstar in Misty Rock in review. A fantastic eyeshadow crayon if you're feeling spendy or want something unique to wear on your lids.
The Extras: Auckland Eats-Looking for somewhere to dine out in Auckland? You're in luck! I've rounded up four of my favourite places for meals, dessert, even cake!
6/30/2014
June Favourites
June, the month where Winter arrives and I reluctantly retire my Summer wardrobe for another year. This month it's been all about the eyes with these four fabulous products being on high rotation. There's also a new base love, a perfume I can't get enough of and the book that I just can't stop reading..
Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade-Strong eyebrow game in a jar. This gel-mousse hybrid leaves things looking a lot more natural and a lot more polished. The product itself is seriously pigmented so a little goes a long way. Once this sets in place it stays put all day. It's amazing stuff.
Mac Kohl Liner in Teddy-We all know about Anna and her enabling ways. I was actually helping a friend buy makeup when this fell into my hands after spying it in this post. Don't leave me unattended in Mac.. Teddy is a dark brown with a touch of copper to it. Think of it as the dolled-up sister of Coffee, also from Mac. I like to apply this close to the lashline and then smudge it out with a brush for a more lived in look. Again it stays put all day and its creaminess means it would work well as an eyeshadow base too. Love.
Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet Foundation-My experiences with foundation in the past have been dismal. Too orange, too dewy, too cakey. Then I met Perfection Lumiere Velvet, PLV for short. Combination and oily-skinned gals you will love this. Its matte-velvet finish counteracts redness and shine. It has buildable coverage and a shade range which is more in favour of paler complexions. It'll be a sad day if this ever gets discontinued.
6/28/2014
The Extras: Auckland Eats
I may be biased being an Aucklander and all but in the last few years it seems like all these amazing culinary places have magically appeared. It's like that moment in Harry Potter when the food just appears before everyone's eyes. I'm not complaining because it means there's always somewhere around to find delicious treats to enjoy. If you're from Auckland you may have already frequented some of these. If you're not from around these parts and are looking for somewhere to eat tasty food then read on. I take no responsibility for any impromptu Saturday food trips...
Orleans-As tempted as I am to write about this one in a Southern dialect I will spare y'all (whoops) the pain. In case the name didn't act as a giveaway, Orleans is home to Southern comfort food. If you're a curly fries fan, you need to get some of those to start and share around your table. You can't go past the Chicken Waffle either. It sounds unusual, but trust me it is good. Their jugs of punch go down a treat as well. I really love the decor in here too. One of my friends described it as a "hipster's heaven" which is rather accurate.
Bluebells Cakery-If you follow me on Instagram you are bound to have seen at least one cupcake themed snap from Bluebells in my feed. They do the best cupcakes in Auckland. Now that's a bold claim, but it's one I stand by. Their sweet treats are never too sweet and the icing is never sickly. Wins in my books. It's a bit of a drive to get to Bluebells but it's well worth the visit. You can't go past their cupcakes or coconut ice. Hannah tells me the caramel slice is amazing too if you're a fan of that. Wash that cake down with one of their milkshakes in a jar. You won't regret it!
6/27/2014
The Week #111
The Week in Instagrams @nanawintour: *A little bit of blog planning on Wednesday. I made up a nice 'lil schedule for July and also started working on a swap I'm doing with Tamira which is all very exciting! *Reading blogs on the sly. Shh.... *#annamademedoit. *A gorgeous heart card I picked up to send in the post. If you're in New Zealand you can find these at Trade Aid. *Hannah and I had another sleepover on the weekend and she bought me back these gems from Sydney. Thanks Hannah! x *I love blog sales, this was a score from Tamira's Instagram. I'm not sure if these YSL 'Kiss and Blush' products are out here yet but you can find them online here.
Must-Watch of the Week Month: A few YouTubers have been vlogging every day this month but it's Zoe's that I have been enjoying the most. Many of you probably already watch her videos but her vlogs are great. If you're like me and are a bit obsessed with all things British then you will love them. Brighton looks so gorgeous! Not to mention Zoe is awesome too. You get the idea, go watch them if they float your boat.
Product of the Week: Maybelline Colour Elixir in Mauve Mystique*. These products (out soon) are more of an affordable alternative to the Dior Fluid Sticks. They apply creamy and stay quite glossy on the lips. The best part is they don't feel sticky at all and they are pretty long wearing. Mauve Mystique reminds me a bit of Mac's Syrup in liquid lipstick form. I have one of the pink shades of these too. I can't wait until the rest are out because there's some gorgeous colours in the lineup.
Must-Read of the Week: Nicole's post on the controversy surrounding high end makeup. I don't get a lot of flack for featuring high end products on my blog, but I know that's not for everyone so I do try to mix things up every now and again. I do agree with Nicole though that some products just perform better at a higher price and in some cases you do get what you pay for. I steer clear of drugstore foundations for instance because the colours usually tend to be off for me and will often drive my skin nuts. It's an interesting read and offers insights that I can relate to.
Added to the Wishlist: Fresh Sugar Lip Serum Advanced Therapy, a new product available from Sephora that launches in July. This product sounds interesting, perhaps it'll be a rival for this. Taking care of your lips, especially in Winter is such an important step. The Lip Serum promises to "firm and reduce fine lines around the lip area using flower and fruit extracts." I am intrigued..
*PR Sample
6/26/2014
A Blogger Induced Purchase
An alternative title for this post could've been 'The Anna Effect'. Anna, Vivianna Does Makeup as she is more commonly known, can sell me anything. The girl is an extraordinary enabler and you know if Anna loves something that it is bound to be good. That logic, combined with a little bit of a feeling spendy moment saw me purchasing one of the By Terry Ombre Blackstar eyeshadow crayons recently. They've often tempted me before. Mecca have them displayed right near the front of the store, perfect to reach for and swatch...
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