Friday 27 December 2013

My YouTuber Fashion/Beauty Inspo

Hi :)
I really look up to a lot of people on YouTube especially those who do fashion and beauty videos.
I watch their videos (and read their blogs) for inspiration, reviews on products and more.
I've hand-picked a few of my favourite, hopefully they soon become yours too!

Zoella
Zoe Sugg first started in the "beauty world" with her blog www.zoella.co.uk in early 2009 then in late 2009 she started her YouTube channel Zoella29039 (her birthday). Zoe has an impressive 3.2+ million subscribers on her YouTube channel. She does videos of reviews, tutorials, hauls, vlogs, tags and videos with her extensive list of famous YouTuber friends (she even interviewed 1D!!).

Zoella's Everyday Make-up Routine
Where you can find her:
Instagram: Zozeebo
Twitter: Zozeebo

SprinkleOfGlitter
Louise started her blog ( sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.com )in September 2009 and her YouTube channel Sprinkleofglitter in April 2010 (Her and Zoe became best friends through YouTube). She has 950,000+ subscribers on her YouTube channel after just 3 years! Her videos showcase hauls, vlogs, tutorials, reviews, tags, mummy videos, videos with her YouTuber friends and videos with her adorable daughter Baby Glitter (Darcy).

Sprinkleofglitter 's Summer Essentials feat. Zoella
Where you can find her:
Instagram: Sprinkleofglitr

Michelle Phan
Michelle posted her first video in 2007 gathering an impressive 40,000 views in one week. Today Michelle has almost 5.4+ million subscribers on YouTube, her own line of cosmetics called EM, several online networks including FAWN, IPSY and MCN, and a popular blog michellephan.com. With a rough past Michelle's enthusiasm and motivation is inspiring. Her videos include tutorials, reviews, tags, how-tos and more.

MichellePhan 's Get Ready For The BIG Event 
Where you can find her:
Instagram: MichelleFawn
Twitter: MichellePhan

Tanya Burr
Tanya trained as a make-up artist and now posts videos and blogposts for the rest of the world to see. She started her blog in early 2011 and posted her first video in late-ish 2009, she now has 1.5+ million subscribers on her YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/pixi2woo. Her videos are mainly how-tos, tutorials, reviews, hauls, vlogs and tags, she also posts videos with her many YouTuber friends and her partner Jim who also does YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/user/j1mmyb0bba ).

Tanya Burr 's Get Ready With Me: My Bedtime Routine!
Where you can find her:
Twitter: TanyaBurr
Instagram: TanyaBurr

Bethany Mota
Bethany first started her YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/Macbarbie07 in mid 2009 when she was just 14, now 18 she has 4.2+ million subscribers. Her videos are mostly lookbooks, tutorials, DIYs and tags. At just 18 she has recently partnered with Aeropostale to create her own line of clothing.

Bethany Mota 's NO HEAT  Holiday curls + Christmas curls
Where you can find her:
Twitter: Bethanymota
Instagram: Bethanynoelm

Kandee Johnson
Kandee first started her YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/kandeejohnson/ in early 2009 and her blogs http://www.kandeej.com/ and http://kandeelandkandeeland.blogspot.com.au/ in 2008, she now has 1.8+ million subscribers on YouTube. Her videos are mainly tutorials, DIYs, tags, reviews and hauls.

Kandee Johnson 's: MAKEUP ARTIST SECRETS: Primers, DIY Tricks, and Best Locking Spray!
Where you can find her:
Twitter: KandeeJohnson
Vine: Kandeejohnson
Instagram: KandeeJohnson

Well, I hope you have learnt something about some of my favourite YouTubers!
Xx

Friday 20 December 2013

Last Minute Christmas Pressies

Hi :)
With only a couple days until Christmas have you found yourself in the situation where you haven't bought someone's Christmas presents yet? Hopefully after reading this you'll be able to find some cheap, different ideas before your gift needs to be given!

All photos were found through google images
Mum
I've always found mum to be one of the easiest people to buy for but maybe that's just me. Some easy ideas are a small cookbook, 'smellies' -hand cream, bath salts, bath bombs, lotions and candles-, small pieces of jewellery (here in Australia places like diva, equip and lovisa sell these for fairly cheap) or a pretty decoration for the Christmas tree. If you're handy in the kitchen you could whip up a batch of cookies or cupcakes and package them nicely. Even just offering to do some work around or cooking a nice meal is a nice gesture.
Lush bath bombs- credit: mygreatchallenge.blogspot.com 
Christmas cookies- credit: weheartit.com
Dad
Dad on the other hand I find the hardest to buy for, most of the time he's not clear on what he wants so I go with the obvious. His favourite TV series on DVD is always a good choice, a new book by his favourite author is also a good choice, socks and jocks- but only if you're really desperate and I find with my dad chocolate ALWAYS works or at least gets on his good side for another year.
Top gear on DVD- credit: www.tvshowsondvd.com
Cherry ripe chocolate bar- credit: www.news.com.au
Brothers
Baby to toddler- Stuffed toys, clothes + pyjamas, book
Primary school (5-11)- Books, clothes + pyjamas, toys (lego, cars etc.), a ball
Pretty much 12-117- Books, money/giftcards, something for his hobby (football, music books, headphones), cologne, a wallet
AFL ball- credit: www.slatergartrellsports.com.au
Abercrombie + Fitch cologne- credit: www.maxsoutlet.co.uk
Sister
Baby to toddler- Stuffed toys, books, clothes + pyjamas
Primary school (5-11)- Dolls, toys, books, clothes + pyjamas, a movie (think princesses)
Pretty much 12-117- Books, money/giftcards, something for her hobby, a movie/tv series, clothes, jewellery, 'smellies', a framed picture of you two, a magazine subscription (slightly more pricey but fairly instant).
My very real baby doll: credit: www.toys.about.com

Books- credit: www.thebookchewers.com
Girlfriends/Friends who are girls
Same as sister

Boyfriends/Friends who are boys
Same as brother

Grandparents
'Smellies', jewellery, plants, a festive hand towel, plate or platter, stationary, a framed photo, offer them help around the house or bake them something yummy and package it up nicely.
Christmas hand towels- credit: www.dandi.com.au
Christmas cookies- credit: google.com.au
Others
Nicely packaged food, 'smellies', a bottle of wine, money/giftcards,
iTunes giftcards- credit: www.harveynorman.com.au


I hope your life has been made a tiny bit easier!
Only a couple more sleeps to go!
Xx

Thursday 19 December 2013

Cute Christmas Cookies


Recipe from http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/nice--n--soft-sugar-cookies
  • Hi :)
  • These yummy Christmas cookies are perfect for gifting or taking to Christmas parties.

  • INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2-1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • FROSTING:
  • 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 teaspoons meringue powder
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • Green, red and yellow food colouring

METHOD:
  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually add flour. Divide dough in half. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to 3/16-in. thickness. Cut with floured cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  3. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 5-7 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.
  4. For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, water and meringue powder on low speed just until combined. Beat on high for 4 minutes or until soft peaks form. Add corn syrup; beat 1 minute longer.
  5. Tint with food coloUring of your choice. Cover frosting with damp paper towels or plastic wrap between uses. Spread and/or pipe frosting on cookies. Let stand until set.
Editor’s Note: As a substitute for each cup of self-rising flour, place 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup. As a substitute for each1/2 cup of self-rising flour, place 3/4 teaspoon baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 1/2-cup measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1/2 cup. 



Have fun making your own yummy Christmas cookies!
Xx

A Good Time for A Great Christmas Movie

Hi :)

I have to admit I'm a HUGE sucker for a good Christmas movie. 

Elf- 2003 (PG)
Buddy was a baby in an orphanage who stowed away in Santa's sack and ended up at the North Pole. Later, as an adult human who happened to be raised by elves, Santa allows him to go to New York City to find his birth father, Walter Hobbs. Hobbs, on Santa's naughty list for being a heartless jerk, had no idea that Buddy was even born. Buddy, meanwhile, experiences the delights of New York City (and human culture) as only an elf can. When Walter's relationship with Buddy interferes with his job, he is forced to reevaluate his priorities.

A Boyfriend For Christmas- 2004 (G)
On Christmas Day, Santa brings two lonely people together. But can love overcome deception?
Christmas With The Kranks- 2004 (PG)
Luther Krank is fed up with the commerciality of Christmas; he decides to skip the holiday and go on a vacation with his wife instead. But when his daughter decides at the last minute to come home, he must put together a holiday celebration.
Home Alone- 1990 (PG)
8-year-old Kevin McCallister is accidentally left behind when his family takes off for a vacation in France over the holiday season. Once he realizes they've left him home by himself, Kevin learns to fend for himself. He eventually has to protect his house against bumbling burglars Harry and Marv, who are planning to rob every house in Kevin's suburban Chicago neighborhood. Kevin's mother Kate is frantic when she realizes that she and the family have unintentionally left Kevin behind in Chicago, and she tries to make it back to Chicago as fast as she can, getting help from a polka band leader named Gus Polinski.
The Best Man Holiday- 2013 (R?- questionable)
When college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they will discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be ignited.
The Grinch- 2000 (PG)
Based on the book by the famous Dr. Seuss. Inside a snowflake exists the magical land of Whoville. In Whoville, live the Whos, an almost mutated sort of munchkinlike people. All the Whos love Christmas, yet just outside of their beloved Whoville lives the Grinch. The Grinch is a nasty creature that hates Christmas, and plots to steal it away from the Whos which he equally abhors. Yet a small child, Cindy Lou Who, decides to try befriend the Grinch.
The Santa Clause- 1994 (PG)
When a man inadvertantly kills Santa on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.


I hope you enjoy these movies too!
Xx


Sidenote- I just want to say that keep in mind everyone has different opinions on movies and some of these may not be your cup of tea.

Wednesday 18 December 2013

3 Ways To Style A Christmas Jumper

Hi :)

Today I thought I would stick to this Christmas theme and make a post on 3 different ways to style a Christmas jumper. 

The Christmas jumper used in this post is the River Island white holly jumper - $33 (AUD)

Made using www.polyvore.com
Casual Dressy- Skater skirt
For a casual dressy look, pair your Christmas jumper with a plain black skater skirt, for colder weather wear a pair of black stockings. Wear a pair of plain black boots, the style and heel height will also change how dressy your outfit is. Leave your hair in loose, beachy waves and leave your make-up fairly plain but add a pop of colour with a deep red lipstick.

Made using www.polyvore.com
Family day- Jeans
For a casual day spending time with your family, pair your Christmas jumper with your favourite pair of skinny jeans. Wear ugg boots or a pair of plain black flats, you can also wear a cream coloured beanie and a pair diamanté earrings (The ones in the picture look like snowflakes :3). Leave your hair out and straight but use a texturising spray to give it volume and texture (duh). Keep your make-up natural with a deep red lip.

Made using www.polyvore.com
Casual day (Picinic, garden etc.)- Shorts
For an outside, casual day pair your Christmas jumper with a pair of high-waisted shorts. Wear a pair of black or white converse, vans, toms or shoes similar. Put your hair in a plaited sock bun and put a red bow under it. Keep your make-up neutral with a nude lip, keep your jewellery minimal and all the same colour.

Good luck with your Christmas day outfit!
Xx 

Tuesday 17 December 2013

My Christmas List

Hey :)

As the countdown to Christmas day slowly decreases I thought what better first post than my list for Christmas!


Princess Polly- Sunny skies skater skirt $50
http://www.princesspolly.com.au/Sunny-Skies.aspx?p49474&colourid=131
I personally think that skater skirts are really flattering on all body shapes and this one is so cute. The colours are also perfect for Summer :)

Arctic Monkey's band tee- $17.99
http://www.etsy.com/listing/164999344/hot-arctic-monkeys-premium-logo-printed?ref=shop_home_active
I don't normally wear band merchandise as I think it can look tacky, but I've been a huge fan of the Arctic Monkeys for a while now and I thought this was a nice shirt and it's not too over-the-top like some other band merchandise. Also as it's a mens fit it will be oversized and I think it will be good for casual days/ lounging around.


Adidas Adipure Trainer- (On sale) Rebel Sport $60
This is a bit of a cheat as I already know that I'm getting these because I had to try them on before they were bought. We got a great deal at a Rebel sport outlet centre and they were about half off I believe. I wore through my old sneakers (Nike Training In Season Tr 2) after about a year and a half and am looking forward to trying these new ones out.

Princess Polly- Celebrate playsuit $50
http://www.princesspolly.com.au/Celebrate.aspx?p50705&colourid=4
This playsuit is so cute and great for putting over swimmers etc. It comes in pink and aqua.

Real Techniques- Stippling brush $10
http://realtechniques.com/shop-collection/your-finish-perfected/stippling-brush
I've been needing a stippling brush for AGES now after using my fingers for years (whoops). I've heard amazing things about this brush and brand in particular but I've never tried them and am hoping they live up to the reviews.

So that's my Christmas list this year, what are you asking for?
Xx

Thursday 5 December 2013

Hi :)

Hey there :)

Well to begin with I'm not even sure anyone will actually read this haha.
This blog is just a bit of fun for me I guess I just started school holidays and needed something to keep me occupied so I think I'll see how this goes and hopefully someone will read it and enjoy it!

Thanks xx