6 Holidays Outfit, Hair & Make-up Ideas

Hi :)

Yesterday on my twitter I promised 2 posts today as yesterday I didn't have time to post so, it's currently 10:17pm Sydney time and I'm just beginning to write this post. Hahah anyway as it's almost Christmas I thought that there are probably a lot of people going to holiday parties or just trying to think of an outfit for Christmas Day or Christmas Eve etc. 

I used Polyvore to create these outfits so although a lot of the actual items of clothing are incredibly overpriced I'm sure you could find cheaper options elsewhere. :) 

All prices in AUD.

Casual Dressy

Black Crop- $31 River Island

Skirt- $55 Chic Wish

Watch- $390 Net-A-Porter

Earrings- $75,000 RRP (!!) Van Cleef and Arpels

Shoes- $31 ASOS

Keep make-up simple with a dramatic smokey eye,and hair in a half up/half down hairstyle that has been loosely curled like Skye's in the picture. If you like you could add a bow either black or dark red to match the skirt.

Classy Casual

 Jeggings- $61 Zara

Hat- $77 Nordstrom

Coat- $59 Blackfive

Shirt- $25 New Look

Scarf- $17 Charlotte Russe

I love Rosie's natural look with a strong contour/highlight, the lip is a muted dark red/burnt orange even. The hair is kept simple with just a blowout parted on the side.

Australian Christmas

Shirt- $595 T by Alexander Wang

Shorts- $22 Chic Nova

Sunglasses- $605 Lindele Palais

Shoes- $98 Converse

Nail Polish- $38 O.P.I

Lipstick- $37 Lancome

Keep make-up natural with a pinky-red lipstick, leave hair in a messy high pony-tail.

 Dressy

Dress- $29 Chic Nova

Bracelet- $19 Oasis

Shoes- $110 Nasty Gal

Lipstick- $46 Nars

Keep hair simple and straight, parted at the side and make-up natural with a deep red lipstick.

 Elegant Casual

Dress- $29 Nelly

Coat- $37 FashionMia

Shoes- $57 Oasis

Nail Polish- $17 Julep

I love Kim's windswept looking hair and natural make-up again focusing on the contouring and eyes.

Lazy/Family Day

Jumper- $26 Chic Nova

Leggings- $19 New Look

Glasses- $245 Ray-Ban

Slippers- $120 Australian Ugg

Keep hair natural in a messy bun and no make-up :)

I think with a lot of these looks you can really pull the entire outfit together by using a deep red lipstick and it keeps the look festive at the same time!

I hoped this helped a little or at least gave you some ideas for your outfits!

Morgan xx

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Long Overdue European 'Face' Haul and Reviews

Hi :)

I'm sorry I haven't been posting recently, I can't really make excuses except for the fact that I've had school and tests. I'm going to try so hard for the rest of the year to get at least 2 posts up a month :/

Anyway, as many of you know in late June- early July I went with my family on a holiday to Europe (France, England, Norway, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland). While I was there I bought quite a few make-up/skincare items and I've been meaning to do a face haul post for a while now.

So here you go! My long overdue Europe 'face' haul with short reviews of each of the products.

Isadora 'Wake Up Make-up Foundation' 00 FAIR- $30+ AUD

This foundation is amazing, I bought it in Sweden. I have oily and acne prone skin and the foundation stayed put for most of the day, it is fairly matte but still has a dewy look.  It has an SPF level of 20 and a velvety smooth finish. I also have light skin and a lot of foundations are too dark for me, this foundation was pretty much a perfect match! It is medium to full coverage and blends really well.

However, this brand is not sold in Australia and getting it sent from friends in Norway would put this foundation to above $45 AUD a lot more than I would normally pay for a foundation. 

UPDATE- I have recently been using Covergirl's 'TRU Blend Foundation' L-1 IVORY- $20 AUD (Priceline) as I'm almost out the Isadora and they have a great variety of colours.

Soap and Glory 'The Fab Pore Purifying Mask and Peel'- Around $18.50 AUD

I've been using this mask once a week usually on a Friday night, the morning after you can definitely see results but it does leave my skin a bit oily which I guess is normal. I just use a make-up wipe and cleanser then a moisturiser and my skin is lovely and soft. The mask is lightly exfoliating but not a peel as it says on the box, I use warm water and a face towel to wipe off the mask by rubbing in small circles. I've seen some Soap and Glory products in Australia but they've always been really expensive, my next purchase from them will hopefully be Soap and Glory's 'Whipped Butter Cream' :)

Benefit 'the Pore-fessional Primer' - $50+ AUD

I had been wanting to try some Benefit products for AGES and was so excited when I arrived in London, Europe sell Benefit products a whole lot cheaper than they do in Australia. I'd heard so much about 'the Pore-fessional  primer' so before I decided to buy the whole tube I bought a Benefit sample pack from Boots to try it out. It was love at first try, it is so silky smooth and makes your skin feel kind of velvety (weird right!) but it does it's job! It makes your foundation stay on longer and creates a much smoother and even effect. As I don't want to waste any I usually only use this on special occasions (parties, concerts etc.) but I have to admit one of my biggest regrets of my trip was not picking up another bottle of this stuff!

Urban Decay 'Naked BASICS Eye-Shadow Palette' - $30+ AUD

I don't typically wear eye shadow so when I do I wear very natural colours, this palette is perfect for me. I was looking at the Naked 1,2 and 3 palettes but in the end this was the one with the colours I would wear most often. My favourite shades in the palette are 'Venus' which is a light, matte peach colour and 'Walk of Shame' which is similar to 'Venus' but with more browny/earthy undertones. All the colours in the palette are easy to build up or wear naturally by themselves and I'm really pleased I bought this palette!

Thanks for reading and I hope you've enjoyed these reviews!

Morgan xx

A Couple of Reviews- Rimmel, Almay and More!

Hi :)

Almay Eyeliner (Black 205)- $7.99

I recently got this eyeliner for free in a give-away bag and it's brilliant!

It's super pigmented and dark, it glides on so smoothly and is really easy to get an even line (even for someone as uncoordinated as me :P). 

This was Almay product I've ever used and from this product I'm excited to test out some more!

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation- $19.95

I had been using this foundation for a couple of months until (very embarrassingly) my good friend told me it was the complete wrong colour for me. I have to admit I think this was a mistake on my behalf, not only was the bottle put in the wrong place but the yellow lights in the store made me see the colour differently to what it actually looked like. Oh well! 

All in all I didn't really enjoy using this foundation, even though I've heard amazing reviews on it, I didn't find it that great. It had a light covering which didn't work for me, it was also quite shiny which made my already oily skin look even oilier. I have to say I probably won't be buying this again and I'll be looking for a new foundation.

Maybelline Rocket Volum Express Mascara- $7.50

I adore this mascara. It clumps so much less than my other favourite mascara the Maybelline Falsies, I normally first use my Model Co. Fibre Lashxtend to lengthen my lashes first and then the Rocket Volum for extra length, darkening and volume. I couldn't recommend this more!

Hope you've enjoyed reading some of my reviews!

Xx

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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