Summer Lip Combo

Inspired by the peachy pink and golden shimmer of NARS Orgasm, I created this lip combination which represents my ultimate summer colour for 2011/2012.

To create this look I wore both Sportsgirl’s Pout About It in Fuchsia Splash and NYX Round Lipstick in Iris. Both colours are beautiful on their own but together create the perfect coral pout for hot summer days.

Keeping on the colour theme, I found OPI’s Bright Lights Big Colour polish to add to my next purchase list as the perfect summer mani or pedi colour.

What’s your IT colour of the season?

Ebenezer House

I have just recently returned from a weekend in the beautiful North Coast of New South Wales to attend a wedding. Instead of staying in a hotel we thought we would splash out and rented a renovated Queenslander, found through stayz.com.
This house was dressed out of the pages of a magazine and I’d thought I would share some photos for those who are renovating or redecorating or thinking of doing so in the future (like me).

  

A GHD Warning

This post is to offer all GHD fans a warning when using their loved GHD Strightener.

I love my GHD and have been a devotee of the infamous straightener for as long as I can remember but after this weekend I’m not quite sure.

I have just spent the weekend in the sunny northern NSW coast for a wedding and as usual I packed by GHD. The day of the wedding I straightened my hair as normal to prepare for the afternoon as I was going to wear my hair in loose curls.

Come the afternoon I prepared to start my curls, sectioned my hair and turned on my GHD and as usual waiting for the double beep indicating it had reached the desired temperature. As I attempted my first curl, the section was limp so I attempted another section and saw white smoke and smelt the strong scent of burnt hair streaming from the iron and my hair. Completely freaked, I turned it off straight away and was devastated to find traces of my hair melted to the iron and falling out in locks from the sections I attempted to curl.

My GHD was an IV Styler from the Limited Edition Benefit Radiance Set and although I have had it for a few years with regular use, I have always taken good care of it, not wrapped the cord around it and stored it within the styler bag. I believe the thermostat fuse blew (out of no where with no warning) causing it to heat up to an unsafe temperature and I was so lucky I was only straightening small sections from the bottom up and not random pieces from the top.

Now I’m not sure if this is a one off or a known fault of the GHD but I would definitely recommend users of the GHD to pay attention to your styler and if you notice anything different i.e. smoke or if it feels hotter than usual – avoid contact with your hair.

So after my near bald experience I’m now terrified to buy another GHD straightener however I need to invest in a new straightener ASAP.

Has this ever happened to you or anyone you know? (This is a total first for me)

Do you have any hair straightener reccs that are comparable to the GHD?  

Get use out of your Sachet Samples

As a beauty buff I love trying out new products and I wouldn’t turn down a free sample but I must admit I’m not really a fan of sachet samples. I find them awkward to squeeze out product and tend to only use them once if ever at all.

I received 5 sachet samples of Kerastase Nectar Thermique leave in heat protectant in my November Lust Have It box. To use you apply an almond sized amount to towel dried hair before heat styling – not really practical when packaged in a sachet.

To get the best use out of this product I purchased two cosmetic jars from Priceline and carefully squeezed each sachet into the jars. The cosmetic jars also came with a spatula which would be helpful for more creamer or thicker products.

I managed to fill both jars with product which will now be easier to use and will be great for travel.

With liquid travel restrictions now in place you can purchase cosmetic jars and bottles from just about anywhere and are great for transferring sachet samples or reducing your full size favourites for travel.

November Lust Have It

A box to start prepping for the party season and as always I was very excited to come home to find my monthly Lust Have It package.

Included in this months box…..

RoC Complete Lift NEW Technology Daily Moisturiser

A daily moisturiser containing active ingredients to plump, brighten and hydrate your skin, so looking forward to trying out the two samples.  

Nude by Nature Mineral Lip Liner in Chique Natural

An easy nude colour to team with most neutral lipsticks or gloss. I Love how the pencil also contains a lip brush on the end – perfect for mid morning touch ups.

I unfortunately don’t have a photo of the liner as it was hidden under the decorative paper at the time of opening.

Lancome Tresor Midnight Rose

A new perfume release for lancome, Midnight Rose has a sweet, musky floral scent – quite nice but I think I’ll pass these two samples onto my mum because I know she’ll love this scent.

Hawley International Miracle Nail Shiner

A buffer always comes in handy, have not tried it yet but it aims to provide super shiney nails in seconds.

Kerastase Nectar Thermique

A leave heat protection that is applied to damp towel dried hair before heat styling. I received two other Kerastase samples in the October Lust Have It box that I absolutely loved however I’m not a fan of sachets so I might de-pot into a container for an easier application.  

Overall I wasn’t that impressed with the contents of the November Lust Have It box however still love the concept and for $14.95 a month I’m happy to lust after it a little longer – already excited for the December box.