Eye-Lovin' | Makeup Edit

I've heard a lot about this new False Lash Butterfly mascara from L'Oreal and I decided to give it a go. When I was in Priceline I saw that they had a 2 for $35 deal on this particular mascara and this particular eyeliner- that is, the L'Oreal Super Liner (another product i'd heard great things about). So I picked them both up and put them to the test!

Let's talk mascara first. The mascara has a plastic applicator, something which I personally prefer in a mascara. The bristles on the wand are very different to anything else I have ever used, two rows of bristles begin quite short and stubby and curve into longer bristles. This is actually wonderful as it fits perfectly to the shape of the eye, making it easier to grab onto those pesky inner and outer corner lashes. The formula is also great, for a non-waterproof mascara it lasts all day and adds the perfect amount of volume and length. 

The L'Oreal SuperLiner is a little beauty of a liner. The nib is long, thin and stiff which makes it perfect for building to the perfect cat eye, thin or thick line. I prefer wearing this very very thin practically sitting in the lash line to give the illusion of thicker, fuller lashes. 

I have been super impressed with L'Oreal recently. They seem to be sitting right in the middle when it comes to drugstore and high end brands. I find they have the quality of high end brands, yet are still more affordable than say a $65 ByTerry mascara!

5 Instagram Obsessions

Out of all of my apps i'd have to say that instagram is probably my favourite of them all. I've always been a lover for all things well photographed so it should come as no surprise that I have a few accounts that have caught my eye and made me fall in completely in love. When following 408 instagram accounts, it gets slightly difficult to keep up with the ever-changing cycle that is my feed but these 5, never seem to fail to make me swoon! So in no particular order, these are my current favourite instagrams: 

@jesslovesfred

New York based Aussie gal, @jesslovesfred has a beautiful instagram with a selection of fashion, knick knacks, food and images of New York/Sydney. She is a total enabler, constantly featuring beautiful jewellery and fashion pieces that make you think 'okay i need that.' I absolutely love her style!

@gh0stparties

Gh0stparties is a fairly recent discovery for me. I originally found her blog which I instantly liked but it was her instagram that I fell head over heels for. Her posts are very interior focused (which I love). Her style is all kinds of dreamy; clean, crisp, white- but a little bit eclectic too. Honestly her apartment is total future inspiration for when I move out!

@kimle__

Sydney based, Kim's instagram is what I would describe to be quite 'blue'. Nearly every second photo involves something to do with water which I love. I think it is partly because she lives near the sea (total envy). She is an avid VSCO lover like myself so her aesthetic is totally up my street. 

@vko______

Vivienne is another Sydney based 'grammer (my nickname for avid instagram users) who also has quite a clean and crisp aesthetic. I'm pretty sure she works in PR so she often features quite a few brands and outfit photos which makes her a total enabler- not a bad thing at all (my bank balance has other thoughts on this). 

@5ftinf

Now I have been following this instagram account for about as long as I have had instagram. I originally found her on tumblr and tracked her back to her instagram and instantly fell in love! Her photos are mostly focused around her infamous wooden table (left) and often carry an array of various knick-knack-y objects from flowers to books, from arts to crafts. And of course, more often than not, one will find a cup of tea or a cat. Are we really surprised how much I love this instagram? 

Back To Basics | Skincare (Part 1)

I have recently changed up my skincare routine, and decided it's time to be a little less spendy and a little more save-y (go with the rhyme okay). I have always believed that it is important to take care of your skin, but I have recently discovered that this doesn't mean you have to spend hundred of dollars on cosmetics from Myer. 'Cause i'm a uni student, and aint' nobody got money for that $55 cleanser. So I have decided to write up this series on how I have cut down my skincare budget and somehow ended up with better results. 

So first off is the cheapest exfoliator you'll ever use. Raw, brown sugar. Most likely sitting in your pantry, this is the kind of sugar you would typically use in say cookie dough or on top of weet-bix. The granules are so fine that they actually end up dissolving after a couple of minutes if you use it with water. You use it just like you would any other exfoliator- applying to freshly cleansed skin that is damp or dry depending on how rough you like it (hehe). It leaves you with the smoothest feeling face without irritating the skin! My face feels like a baby's bottom after using this and my pores even look smaller! 

I definitely recommend going to your kitchen cupboard and trying this magical sugar out on your face.  It can be used for cookies and baby soft skin- what more could I want? I think raw brown sugar just became my favourite pantry item!