February Empties

Hey Beauties,

Last post I swear to God.

I've decided I'm only going to post empties every 2 months, as I don't really use that much up in a month. But here is what I have used up this month.

First up, I used up these Wot Not wipes I got in a Bellabox a few months back. I LOVED these more than my Neutrogena ones. And that says alot. These are full of Moisture and aren't drying when removing makeup. I am considering buying these again. But I'm not sure.

Yes, there is a little bit of product left. But I cannot get it out. This is just a cheap ass, $5 gift pack, Body Scrubs, that I got for Christmas. This was okay, it smelt nice (Scent was Tropical) but it wasn't long lasting and not moisturising. Infact it was drying. My skin is never dry and I actually needed to moisturise myself which I hardly ever need to do. So I won't repurchase this.

If I could upload a photo of my stretchmarks, I would. Mine are insane. My mother describes it as 'Post Pregnancy Stretchmarks'. I have it on my boobs, all up my arms, and from my hip, down to my calf. Its crazy. I've been using Bio Oil, and there wasn't much in there so I don't know how effective it was, so I'm going to repurchase it.

This Collection 2000 Nail Polish is just a shit formula. Its like water. I can't apply with it. Its just so sheer that I give up. I think it may be because either a) its old b) its gone crap from humidity. Either or I may or may not repurchase it.

This product is still full, but I just cannot use it. It hurts my eyes to the point where I have to rub them. Theres too many chemicals in it! Model Co. Change the freaking formula. Apart from that, the mascara is fine. Repurchase? No.

So....Yah. Thats all I've used this month, and this is my last post for the night! I'm going to go now, and install adobe to my laptop. Because I can't do shit without it popping up.

Keep Smiling
xobrontie

February Haul

Hey Beauties,

So over this month, I haven't really collected that much. I have a few second hand items that were new, but thats basically been it.

Excuse the price tag, I cannot get it off for the life of me, but this is a Bourjois Cream Blush. I did swatch it, but because its such a pale pink (product has no name either, sorry) it barely shows up.

Yes I found this baby, barely used, at the op shop. I freaked and had to get it. Its a stunning colour too. Tutorial for sure!

So I was in Priceline, and I swatched this, just like I do every time I go past it. My best friend just told me to buy the bloody thing so I did. I'll probably never use it, but oh well!

This is a gorgeous pink with gold shimmers in it. The gold is really subtle though so its hard to see, but you can kind of see it in the second image. Like the blush, this Bourjois product has no name.

This blush is stunning. Its by The Face Shop and the shade is Coral Cushion. I've used it a few times, and its really pigmented.

The last thing is yet another Bobbi Brown product. This hasn't even been used at all, so I was happy. Though, I think it is a little yellow for me, I will work it out. Its a concealer/powder combo. And I cannot pass up a concealer.

So thats my haul for this month. Did you pick up anything great?

Keep Smiling
xobrontie

February Favorites :D

Hey Beauties,

So, as this month has been pretty stressful for me, I haven't actually used that many products, therefore I haven't really 'loved' much.

I also forgot to photograph a few items, but I'll mention them anyway.

Here we go!

My first favorites are my fabulous nails that the winner of my contest did for me. Laura and I had a...I guess you can call it a pamper day? We went into Priceline Hobart as they were doing VIP makeovers, and we got that done, and I then went back to her house and she did my nails in cupcake designs. Laura is studying Nail Technology and you can find out more of her designs and magic here.

For the first 2 weeks of the month I wore this nail polish. Essie's Bahama Mama is the PERFECT Fall/Autumn colour in my opinion. And its easy to match with.

I have been absolutley loving Covergirl's new mascara, the Flamed Up. I wrote a review on it this month which you can read here. I love the way my lashes look when using this, and its just easy to apply.

Along with wearing Bahama Mama, I have used Sally Hansen's Celeb City on an accent nail. You can also use a gold as that matches perfectly too, but I just wear silver more often than I do gold.

I've been wearing a hell of alot of Lady Gaga's fame, which is just an amazing scent.

And another love of mine...is a food love...its tuna. I cannot. Stop. Eating. Tuna. OMG. Lemon and Cracked Pepper is my favourite flavour out of them all.

So. Thats all my loves of this month. Hope you guys enjoyed.

Keep Smiling
xobrontie

Bellabox February Unboxing

Hey Beauties,

Today you'll all be very lucky as you will be getting 2 posts from me today!

I intended on posting this last night, but as me and the winner of my contest are meeting up and attending a VIP Mini Makeover Session at our local Priceline, following up with me going to her house so she can do my nails, I had to pamper myself last night. (Bath. Shave. Exfoliate. All that good stuff)

So tonight I will have a follow up post of todays session with her.

But yesterday, while I was in Hungry Jacks (Burger King to all you American's) I got an email saying my Bellabox had just arrived on my doorstep. And I was very excited because I didn't actually know what was in this months box.

 This month's bellabox theme was hollywood/red carpet. And I don't know about everyone else, but I think everything in this box really catered to the theme.

She Aromatherapy - Instant Vitility Day Cream: This cream says its made for anti-ageing purposes. So I'm not sure if I will use this. I may in the future, but for now I'm happy with the face cream I'm currently using which I will be doing a review on....as soon as I find out where the hell mum put it. *stares at mum*

Aveda - Smooth Infusion Glossing Straightener: I will be getting no use out of this at all, as its made to help straight hair appear more straight (correct me if I'm wrong) and I have wavy hair so thats no help really.

Bioderma - Pore Refiner: Everyone else may be sick of Bioderma being in BB but I'm not. I love their products and they all work effectively on me. This one in particular I am excited to use, as I have a lot of pores. So I think I'll review this one.

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula - Gentle Exfoliating Facial Scrub: I used this last night, and oh boy this was amazing. I will certainly be doing a review on this. And as you can guess, just like all the other Palmer's products, this one smells sooo good!

She Aromatherapy Lipstick - Grace: The cost of this lipstick is $14.95, and honestly, if this was another colour I'd be mad. But this shade is perfect. Its exactly what I wear. And the smell of this lipstick is glorious. Its so musky.

Sample - Swisspers - Aloe Facial Moisturiser: I haven't used this yet. But I have more things from the Aloe range including the eye makeup remover. I might do an overall review on what I have from the collection.

Overall, I am happy with this months Bellabox. I will be getting alot of use out of most of these products, and I'm excited to play with them all.

Till Later on tonight, have a great day!

Keep Smiling,
xobrontie

Back to School Quick Look

Hey Beauties,

So its that time of the year for some of us. Returning to School/College/Tafe/University/Whatever it is your doing, and although some schools started 2 weeks ago, I thought right now was a good time to put the tutorial up as I believe Universities go back next week? Anyway. I came up with this quick look which probably took me around 5-7 minutes to do. Cause lets face it. When it comes to school, we don't want to go all out with fake eyelashes, dramatic eyes, heavy foundation, bronzer, blush and highlighter (Well you might, I don't) because whats the point? We all have to be awake and ready by 7:30/8:00 and who is a morning person? I certainly am not. Anyway, enough blabbing, heres the look:

For the face I applied Maybelline's Dream Pure BB Cream with 2% Salicylic Acid. I find that this is easy to apply with just your fingers so you don't need too much fiddling around. And it has a rather decent amount of coverage too. Another option is a tinted moisturizer.

On my eyes I went for pretty neutral, matte shades. In my crease I applied Natural Collection's Milk Chocolate which is pretty similar to cocoa powder and I think its the most perfect crease colour ever. I bought this at the op shop brand new, but I'm pretty sure you can buy it on ebay too. On my lid I have Rimmel's Matte shade in 'Dusk'. Now the name doesn't even represent the colour, because when I think of dusk I think of either a pink or a periwinkle but thats just me. Then for mascara, you can choose to use black if its the only one you have, but I had mistakenly purchased Maybelline's Mega Plush mascara in Brownish Black and I seriously don't mind it. I just use it for more toned down looks.

On the lips, you don't want anything too in your face. I think a soft raspberry would be fine, but nothing too POW LOOK AT ME COLOUR BOOM if you catch my drift. So I am using Rimmel's Nude Pink (Shade 206?) which is basically a nude pink with shimmers in it.

If you don't want to have a shimmery lip colour, here are some more options:

Essence - Natural Beauty/All About Cupcake (Very similar shades, one lasts longer and is more matte)
Face of Australia Glossy Crayon's
Face of Australia - Nude Satin

Now this part is completely up to you, but you can apply bronzer/blush if you want. I'd say though its best to only apply the slightest amount as you don't want to look too cake faced at school. The aim for this look is natural remember?

I hope you all enjoyed this look and it gave you some ideas!

Keep Smiling
xobrontie