tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55224875865456923692024-02-19T01:04:08.755-08:00Fashion CollectiveJane Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675807912615733100noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522487586545692369.post-64940001559382217882014-08-02T02:14:00.000-07:002014-08-02T02:17:53.786-07:00Review | Chi Chi Bronzes Eyeshadow Palette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've had my eye on the highly raved about naked palettes for quite sometime now but, the cheapskate in me can't seem to bring itself to pay over 50 bucks for an eyeshadow palette. I know what you're thinking; seriously Jane it's really not that much given you get 12 beautiful and high quality shades, but...ehhh! But after looking for adequate dupes I stumbled across one recommended by youtube beauty guru, Shaaanxo who gave her approval of the much cheaper Chi Chi eyeshadow palettes. So I took it upon myself to try out the Chi Chi Bronzes palette and I must say.. im impressed!</div>
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The Chi Chi palettes come in a few different variations but the Bronzes palette really stood out to me, and for anyone else with blue eyes I really recommend you try it out as well, the warm and reddish hues really makes your eyes pop! The palette set me back about $14 on sale from around $20, which is not too shabby if i do say so myself! All twelve shades are really pigmented and I didn't experience any fall out, which is a plus! Although I am prone to the old oily eyelid situation, and if you are too, then I would suggest wearing some sort of primer underneath as I did find by the end of the day the colour had begun to slip away!</div>
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Although it probably wouldn't be <i>as</i> fabulous as the Urban Decay naked palettes, I still give this palette a big thumbs up! </div>
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My life looks very different now compared to when I started this blog. Over the past couple of months I have gotten a new job in the city, which has been a bit of lifestyle change going from a little too much time on my hands to wondering when my next day off will be! Not to mention that I have lived my whole life in a small country town so spending my days constantly surrounded by people has taken a little getting used to! I have also have been busily organising my travels to Europe next month which i honestly cannot decide whether I am completely terrified or completely excited, so it's probably safe to say that I am a happy medium of both! None the less I have completely neglected my poor little blog, but since work is getting a little quieter I finally have some time to get back into the swing of things!<br />
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Pinterest is a platform that I love going to, as I can always count on finding endless amounts of inspiration. (I seriously think everyone should have a pinterest account!) Whenever i'm stuck in a fashion rut I just scroll through the hundreds of outfits which help remind me about similar things that are in my wardrobe so i can recreate a killer look like the one I saw on pinterest! (Not to mention the DIYs... I could literally scroll through them for days!!) </div>
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So I thought what better way to get back on my blogging feet then to compile some inspiring outfits that I found on pinterest! Recently I have been loving layering pieces because not only does it provide warmth, which is an essential during this horrible winter weather, it also adds so much interest and dimension to an outfit! Even style queen Alexa Chung cannot get enough of layering, admitting " My style is absolutely based on layering. When I can't do that, I don't understand what I'm going to do."</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">BTW you can find my pinterest account</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/janeahalsall/" target="_blank">here</a></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">...so feel free to follow if you like! *shameless plug*</span></div>
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Here is another (and well overdue at that) collection of fashion bits and pieces that I found on Ebay. These </div>
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1. Monochrome chunky boots <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/LADIES-WOMENS-CASUAL-ELASTICATED-HIGH-MID-BLOCK-HEEL-ANKLE-BOOTS-SHOES-SIZE-/221450633995?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item338f7c830b" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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2. Black top with caged sleeves <a href="http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/tp73-Celebrity-Style-Vintage-Cut-Out-Eyelet-Sleeve-Chiffon-Tshirt-Blouse-Top-/370865753053" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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3. Neoprene floral mini skirt <a href="http://www.ebay.ca/itm/BLOGGERS-POPULAR-FLORAL-Leopard-PRINT-NEOPRENE-mini-SKIRT-Zipper-Trim-A-Line-/111368445940?pt=US_CSA_WC_Skirts&hash=item19ee139ff4&_uhb=1" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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4. Disco pants <a href="http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Womens-Disco-American-Apparel-Style-Ladies-High-Waisted-Leggings-Pants-Trousers/141304457290?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122130056%26meid%3D7335826831483198368%26pid%3D100010%26prg%3D20140122130056%26rk%3D13%26rkt%3D24%26sd%3D221393266592" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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5. Cleated heels <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Women-Cleated-Sole-Chunky-Platform-Goth-High-Heel-Ankle-Boots-Shoes-Size-/141271518132?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item20e4704bb4" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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6. Felt fedora hat <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Fashion-Women-Mens-Wool-Felt-Fedora-Hats-Soft-Crushable-Stingy-Brim-Black/131087460835?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D7334990979606831587%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D20131017132637%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D111368445940" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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I have wanted to whiten my teeth for quite some time as I've always felt that my teeth were slightly discoloured and much more 'yellow' compared to other peoples teeth. I had tried whitening toothpastes and even had a go at the whole DIY teeth whitening paste using bicarb soda and lemon, but never really noticed much of a difference. I've never had braces and even though my teeth are in no means particularly crooked, in a world where pretty much everyone these days has perfectly straight teeth, I thought whitening my teeth would be a great confidence boost and a way to make me feel good about my gnashes.<br />
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With not much on the Australian market in terms of teeth whitening products and not really having much of a clue as to what brand I should go for, I did what most people do and turned to the internet to figure out what would be the best product for me. The overwhelming consensus seemed to be that the Crest whitening strips is the top dog as far as at home whitening treatments go, and after reading up on a few good reviews I was up for giving it a go. Because Australia does not stock Crest products being an American brand, I had to order mine online. I bought my crest strips from <a href="http://crestwhitestripsaustralia.com/">crestwhitestripsaustralia.com</a>, which I highly recomend as an authentic seller, that provides excellent service, fast shipping ( I received mine after about 3 days) and the pricing is really reasonable (I paid around $70). It is really important that you buy Crest products from a reputable seller as there are so many fakes that are sold online, so you have to be particularly careful on sites like ebay.</div>
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There are quite a few different varieties of crest whitestrips to chose from, so deciding on which to go for can be kinda confusing. The strips differ in strength and the length of the treatment, which give results accordingly. Naturally I wanted the the best results for the best value and was tossing up between the Professional Effects and the Advanced Vivid Effects strips, but I found good reviews on both and didn't really know the difference between the two. Finally I found <a href="http://apt8h.com/crest-advanced-vivid-vs-professional-effects/" target="_blank">THIS</a> blog post which cleared up all my questions and suggest that you guys read too if you're considering using Crest stips, it's really detailed! Basically they are the exact same thing but because you get 6 more treatments in the Professional effects kit you get whiter results at the end the treatment, however if the Advanced Vivid kit came with the same amount of treatments you would get the same results...if that makes any sense?<br />
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The Professional effects is a 20 day treatment that comes with 20 upper and 20 lower strips. To apply the stips, stick the adhesive side which has the whitening bleach to your teeth and fold over the excess to the back of your teeth. Leave the strips on for 30 mins and simply peel them off. I personally didn't experience any sensitivity/ pain at all (which says a lot considering I have weak enamel) however if you do, you can just skip a day or so to let your teeth recover. I was also pleasantly surprised to find that they didn't leave any unpleasant taste in my mouth whatsoever! Everything about these strips tick my boxes and even though I was a bit skeptical at first, I am super impressed with the results! But I'll let you guys be the judge of my new pearly whites...</div>
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Distressed jeans have always been in fashion, however recently I have seen the 'ripped-at-the-knee' jean trend everywhere! It is the perfect transition piece for the cooler autumn months which creates an effortless look with a grungy edge. I had an old pair of black jeans lying around that I got from Big W for around $15 so I thought I would have a go at distressing them myself. I am really happy with the end results and I think everyone should give this a go if you have a pair of jeans that you never wear or even if you go to an op shop and pick up some really cheap jeans, you can diy them and achieve the exact same results as ripped jeans bought in store for a fraction of the price! This is a fun little project that literally takes 5 minutes to do and is sooo easy, so what are you waiting for?</div>
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Firstly you will need to try on your jeans and using the chalk mark out where you want the rips to go. I used a light coloured chalk because it is really easy to see on the black denim, draws on well and can easily wash out if you make a mistake. However if you don't have any chalk handy you could use a fabric pencil or marker. Where you choose to make the rips is completely up to you, but I found making my rips mid-knee worked really well to achieve the ripped knee look.</div>
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Next take off your jeans, and if you used chalk be careful when removing them so you don't smudge your marks. Then pinch up the fabric where you want to make your rips making sure that the front and back sides of the jeans are separate so you don't end up cutting a hole on both sides of the jeans. Make a small snip where you have made the mark. I used scissors that were slightly blunt rather than sharp scissors to avoid a super clean and perfectly straight cut.</div>
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In order to distress the rips you have just made, pull and tug at the loose threads around the edges of the rips. You can also use the scissors to make tiny snips around the edges or use the small bumpy side of a grater and grate around the rips to further distress the jeans or if you find that your cuts ended up too clean. However I found just using my fingers worked fine.</div>
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Next I put the jeans back on and bent my knees to rip the slits even more, over time the rips may open up more and become more distressed, but it's all good as a little wear and tear is all a part of the look! Finally put them through the washing machine to get rid of any chalk marks that might still be on the jeans and this also helps to fray the rips even more.</div>
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The Revlon ColorBurst matte balms and lacquer balms have been on the shelves for a couple of months now, so yes I know, I'm a little late on the band wagon but to be fair every time I went looking for them all of the shades were completely sold out! So it was happy days when I finally got my hands on these two gorgeous matte shades in 'Audacious' and 'Unapologetic'. I didn't really bother with the lacquer balms because I not a big fan of glossy lips so I thought I would just give them a miss.</div>
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If you don't know what they are ( firstly have you been living under a rock?) they are a the two new additions to the ColorBurst range, similar to the ever so popular Kissable Balm Stains. The matte balms have the same creamy formula, yet has a matte finish and is much more opaque then the Balm Stains. They also have the same minty scent and a slight tingling feeling when first applied to the lips. The packaging resembles a crayon stick with a tapered nib, which allows for precise application and also has a retractable bottom that screws up more product when needed. </div>
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Say good bye to the typical dark and dreary hues this winter, as it it is time to embrace the winter pastels trend. I love how this trend breaks all the rules of the traditional winter colour palette. I think it's a fun way to brighten up those chilly days whilst still remaining warm and cosy. Who ever said pastels were only reserved for spring anyway?
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2. Pastel yellow clutch - ASOS<br />
3. Mint turtle neck jumper - Portmans<br />
4. Mint pants - ASOS<br />
5. Pink coat - Target<br />
6. Floral pastel platform shoes - ASOS<br />
7. Light blue jumper - Target<br />
8. Pastel neoprene jacket and skirt - ASOS<br />
9. Pastel pink jeans - Topshop</td></tr>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Different textures always make their way in to current trends and this Autumn/ Winter it's all about the quilted look. I am starting to see quilted clothing hitting the shelves in a lot of high street stores, which is great news as I love the chunky texture it adds.</span><br />
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2. Pattered quilt jumper - Target<br />
3. Boots - River Island<br />
4. Bomber jacket - Target<br />
5. Leather top - ASOS<br />
6. Grey Quilt skirt - ASOS<br />
7. Slip on shoes - ASOS<br />
8. Neon Green jumper - Topshop<br />
9. Embroidered quilt jumper - ASOS</td></tr>
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2. Jumper - Target<br />
3. Wrap skirt - Topshop<br />
4. Peter pan collared crop top - Target<br />
5. Skit with mesh insert - Missguided<br />
6. Grey tartan dress - ASOS<br />
7. Overalls - ASOS<br />
8. Satchel - ASOS<br />
9. Coat - ASOS</td></tr>
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At the beginning of this month, Australia's very first H&M store opened it's doors in the city of Melbourne. The store takes up the whole of Melbourne's GPO building, so as you can Imagine, It's HUGE, and I'm talkin' 3 stories huge! I spent about an hour and a half in there and didn't even see everything! None the less this is great news as it means we get everything H&M has to offer, instead of lucking out and getting the off cuts from overseas (I'm looking at you Zara!). Although I don't really have any other H&M's to compare it to, it seems our Aussie H&M lives up to the name of providing highly fashionable pieces at very low prices!</div>
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As with all new stores, can you expect to see a line to get in for the first few days, but it has now been a little over a week since it opened and the line for H&M still extends right round the store! I went two days after it opened and had to queue up for about half an hour, although the line was always moving so it wasn't too bad. However, when I first arrived I took one look at how many people were lining up to get in and contemplated just leaving, but my curiosity to see what was inside was just too strong, so I sucked it up and joined the queue. </div>
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The Interior of the store is very impressive! It's so clean, white and pristine, with the random tree here or there. To me it's almost like shopping in a really high end store but with low prices, so it's the best of both worlds! Although with the amount traffic flowing through the store all day, it was a mess! The racks were really untidy, things were out of place and just shoved anywhere as soon as someone decided that they didn't want them any more! And if you thought you had done your time lining up outside, then think again, because the line for the changing rooms was only slightly better! </div>
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Today I'm coming at you with another haul, even though like I said in my last beauty haul,I need to stop with the spending and start with the saving (I clearly have no self control) *slaps wrist*. </div>
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Aside from that I thought I would show you some of the things that I have recently picked up, just in case you were interested!</div>
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New Balance Runners - Rebel Sports</td></tr>
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I don't know if any of you have been to Target recently, but I feel like over the past couple of years they have really stepped up their game! I am loving the new season of clothing that they have brought out, which has left me very pleasantly surprised. It's great that Target is putting in more of an effort to catch on with the season's trends and I found my self wanting to buy a lot more pieces instead of the usual one off gem.</div>
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It was also about time I upgraded my 4 year old runners, which desperately needed to be chucked out! So I picked up these funky New Balance purple runners that have neon green soles and details which are super comfy and I absolutely love!</div>
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White top - Supre<br />
Pink sandals & black sandals - Rubi Shoes<br />
Revlon matte balms - Target</td></tr>
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I've had a $50 gift voucher for Sportsgirl that has been burning a hole in purse for a while now, so I was happy to finally spend it on this absolutely gorgeous green tropical print midi skirt. I also picked up a couple basic tops, one from Sportsgirl, and a white one from Supre that has rather large slits up either side which reminded me of a tee from the brand Cheap Monday that's of a similar style. </div>
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As summer has come to an end, Rubi shoes is having a great sale on all of their sandals, so naturally I made the most of it and purchased two really cute pairs at $15 each.</div>
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I also finally got my hands on a couple Revlon matte balms in 'audacious' and 'unapologetic', which you can expect a blog post about them in the near future!</div>
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I have been on the hunt for the perfect vintage op shop handbag, after seeing so many people who have been able to nab really cute and original bags from op shops. I scowered so many op shops and have been really unsuccessful, but the other day when I went into a St Vinnies with high hopes I finally struck gold! Both bags are in perfect condition, aside from the slight unpleasant whiff of mothballs, so if anyone know how to get rid of the smell of mothballs let me know! I bought the navy blue bag on the left for $7 and the smaller bag for $4, talk about bargain!!F</div>
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A couple of weeks ago I had a teeny splurge on beauty, and because Priceline was having a 40% sale on all cosmetics I just couldn't resist! I know it may not seem like I bought too many things, but this was all in a days work and I really should be saving, so yeah...naughty me!</div>
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Essie is a brand that I would consider to be on the more pricier side of the spectrum of drugstore nail polishes, being priced at around $17 a pop, so I made the most of the 40% off deal and picked up three in the shades 'aruba blue' a metallic, mid toned blue, 'bikini so teeni' a powder blue with tinnnnny specks of glitter in it, and 'go ginza' which is a very pale lilac. </div>
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I would highly recommend Essie polishes as they are very opaque and need just 2 coats to reach their full colour, and are very high quality, staying chip free for about 4-5 days without a topcoat. </div>
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The only problem I have is that the brush is pretty small and doesn't cover much of the nail when applying. As a result it makes it a bit harder to apply and looks quite streaky when its first applied but it surprisingly dries completely smooth and seamless! </div>
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<b>Topshop 'Pillow Talk' </b> </div>
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I have read so many good things about Topshop makeup, so when I was in the Chapel st store I thought it was the perfect opportunity to pick up a couple things to try out for myself. I must say, so far I'm pretty impressed with the quality of this lipstick, it very pigmented and moisturising on the lips, however I found that if you have chapped lips it tends to sit in the cracks which is pretty annoying, but forgivable. Aside from that the colour is a gorgeous pale pink, but was a fair bit paler then what I expected when I first applied it to my lips! None the less it is still a pretty shade. The Topshop lipsticks are a reasonable $15, given their high quality and great colour pay off. Not to mention the undeniably cute packaging which I absolutely love!<br />
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<b>Chi Chi 'Say My Name'</b><br />
<b></b>I'm still not too sure why I bought this lipstick. Was it because of how well other people can pull of ultra pale lilac lipstick? Or was it because it is called 'Say My Name' which reminds me of a quote off Breaking Bad, a tv show that I love so dearly? Well I dunno, but it certainly isn't the shade that I would normally reach for! None the less I will try to find somewhere to wear it, even if it's just for a fancy dress party!<br />
The formula of this lipstick is very matte and doesn't seem to dry out the lips too much, but with most matte lipsticks I would recommend wearing a lip balm underneath to retain a bit of moisture. The smell of this lipstick is probably my favourite part! I don't really know how to describe it but it is so nice and almost smells like a fragrance that you actually want to wear! The packaging I find a bit tacky, but I'm not really too fussed by packaging anyway (apart from Topshop packaging of course) so I'll deal with it. I can't remember the exact price of this lipstick but I think it was around the $10 mark.<br />
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<b>Revlon Kissable Balmstain in 'Honey'</b><br />
Originally I was looking for the new Revlon matte balms after being convinced by many beauty bloggers that it was something that I desperately needed in my life, but after trying to find them at numerous stores, I soon realised that they were completely sold out! (To be honest I'm shocked that people are so on to it!) Instead I thought I would try out the original balm stains, opting for the colour 'honey', as it looked like a nice subtle pinky shade. And I must say, I am surprised by how much I love this! I was a bit sceptical as I don't usually like lip products to be too glossy but this has a kind of subtle sheen when first applied then dries to stain. It is perfect for everyday use and you don't have to worry about it smudging everywhere when eating which is always good! I would defiantly recommend everyone try this! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chi Chi Matte Lipstick -Say My Name | Topshop lipstick - Pillow Talk | Revlon Just Bitten kissable Lipstain- Honey</td></tr>
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I have never actually owned highlighter before, so this is pretty new to me. When browsing through the Topshop makeup I noticed how pretty their highlighters looked so I took it upon myself to give it go and try out the Topshop glow highlighter in 'polished'. I would describe this shade as quite pearlescent, being a shimmery white/silver with glimmers of pink running through. The Topshop highlighters are, I think, a bit on the pricey side being $18 each, and although they are brilliant quality, I still don't know whether it was really worth it. I apply the product to the tops of my cheek bones and the inner corners of my eyes, which gives a nice over all glow to the face. When applying, keep in mind that a little goes a long way as you really don't need much, so I can tell that this is going to last me ages, which is good news because it is a fairly small amount of product!<br />
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I have been using an eyebrow pencil by Rimmel in the shade 'Hazel', but I wanted to try something else as I find it has too much of an orangey tone to it. So I decided to try out NYX's Eyebrow Cake Powder in 'Blonde' after seeing a few good reviews. So far i'm really liking it! it includes two pressed powders in light brown shades that are supposedly suitable for blondes,but suites my mousey brown hair just fine, as well as a wax and a little spooly and angled eyebrow brush. I use the darker powder as I find the lighter powder is just too light so I tend not to use it at all, and begin by applying the powder with the angled brush in short stroking motions to fill in the brows. I then I apply the wax with the spooly, brushing through my brows to hold the shape in place, which I think also helps it look neater and darkens up the colour slightly. I think this eyebrow powder is so affordable being priced at around $10, so you don't have to break the bank to achieve great brows!</div>
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Last Saturday Night I attended the National Graduate show, which was apart of the annual Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival. I must admit I was completely blown away by the incredible talent and innovation that the graduates showed! The Showcase was sponsored by Target, who will select one of the twelve graduate designers who had their collection displayed, and work with them to create a clothing range that will be sold in Target stores, as well as a $25,000 grant to kick start their design career. This is so exciting as some of the collections shown I absolutely loved and could totally see them be taken from the runway to the streets. </div>
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<b>Molly Younger</b> - Her collection was inspired by sculpture and form involving latex dresses and coats and gloves covered in cracked paint and included very structured and organic shapes . To describe Younger’s collection in one word it was very eerie.</div>
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<b>Gabrielle Brown</b> - This collection I loved! All of the pieces were white but Brown had played around with 3D printing to create different textures. She also used different types of materials such as mesh to add more dimension to her designs.</div>
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<b>Yan Wang </b>- Wang's collection was focused on menswear that was purely monochrome and included some pretty crazy shapes and collars! I loved the graphic prints which even involved optical illusions!</div>
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<b>Edwina Sinclair</b> - The first two images are apart of Sinclair's collection which d<span style="background-color: white; font-family: adobe-garamond-pro-n4, adobe-garamond-pro; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">raw inspiration from emoticons and pop art. Sinclair presented a range strong in colour and texture, with knitted onesies and matching hats, colour blocking and an amazing ankle-length pastel pink coat which couldn't be more on trend at the moment.</span></div>
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Shirt - Glassons</div>
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Jane Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675807912615733100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522487586545692369.post-53590094867188458022014-03-05T19:46:00.000-08:002014-03-05T19:46:59.756-08:00Life Update No.1 | Trip to NZ<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know this post isn't necessarily beauty or fashion related, but I have decided to introduce some life updates to my blog from time to time. I probably wont do too many posts like this, so don't worry if your not really interested in this type of thing, I will only post one when I do something worth sharing or something big has happened in my life that I want to tell you guys about. </div>
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Anyway at the beginning of this year my family and I went on a road trip around New Zealand for two weeks! It was absolutely STUNNING and I highly recommend that everyone go at least once in their life. I must say I was pretty excited about going and heard that it was nice there, but it totally blew me away with its diverse and beautiful scenery. </div>
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(Top row) A beautiful little garden area in Auckland CBD (how pretty are those fairy lights?!) | Geyser erupting at Rotorua | Maori totem pole at Te Puia, Rotorua </div>
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(Bottom row) Cute little Hobbit hole at Hobbiton | Me reppin' my NZ beanie, sipping a coffee on a cruise through Milford Sound | Standing on a glass window, looking down at the train station below! Felt soo weird! </div>
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(Top row) Fox Glacier | Beautiful view in Queenstown | Ship container shopping centre in Christchurch (Bottom row) Garden show in Christchurch | Our boat pulling up in Milford Sound | Icy cold lake at Queenstown </div>
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Of course I couldn't take a holiday over to New Zealand and not turn into a complete tourist, buying the oh so kiwi beauty products! In New Zealand they seemed to be very big on manuka honey. It claimed to be good for your health and you could buy it with various UMF levels, which I still have no idea what that means or why its so good, but it sure does sound impressive! It is used in soo many products such as soaps, lip balms, scrubs, lotions and fragrances. I thought I would try out the manuka honey body lotion mainly because I forgot to bring moisturiser with me and my legs were lookin pretty scaly! The lotion has a very sweet honey fragrance that is very distinctive of the manuka honey scent. It's quite nice but its really strong and heavy which I don't particularly like as I prefer lighter and fresher scents for my lotions and moisturisers. The lotion itself is nothing too special but it gets the job done.</div>
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Rotorua is famous for its natural hot springs, mud pools and for the whiffy sulphuric gasses that rise up from the ground in patches of steam! What's really cool is that you can use the Rotoura mud for cosmetic purposes. So naturally I took full advantage of this and bought some Rotorua mud with kiwi fruit (what else?) which makes for an excellent cleansing mask! I have used this a few times and apply a thin layer after I wash my face, leave it on for about 15 mins or until its completely dry then rise. After, my face feels so clean and smooth! </div>
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I also bought a soap that has both the thermal mud and volcanic sulphur as I thought it would be the perfect reminder of Rotorua. It lathers up really well and very quickly which is good, and as far as it goes as a soap it does a good job at cleansing the skin and leaving that clean feeling. Unfortunately the smell is the big down fall of this soap. I don't really know what I was expecting, but it's a pretty unpleasant 'soapy' smell! However it doesn't leave much of a scent on the skin (thank god!), so I'll let that one slide because the novelty of it is just too cool!</div>
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In terms of fashion sense, the Olsen twins are immaculately on point. They have become two of the most famous fashion icons of the decade and rightfully so. For this particular instance I have focused on Ashley's personal day to day style. I have created three different looks inspired by outfits that Ashley has worn, to show how you too can replicate her impeccable style. </div>
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1. Loose fit jeans <a href="http://www.asos.com/au/ASOS/ASOS-Farleigh-High-Waist-Slim-Mom-Jeans-in-Washed-Black-with-Busted-Knees/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3599464&WT.ac=rec_viewed" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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2. Structured bag <a href="http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Women-Front-Lock-Accessary-3-Compartments-Tote-Handbag-TO37-/121191164615?pt=AU_Women_Bags_Handbags&var&hash=item1c378e6ac7&_uhb=1" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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3. Studded loafers <a href="http://www.asos.com/au/New-Look/New-Look-Lemon-Studded-Loafer-shoes/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3139499&WT.ac=rec_viewed" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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4. Scarf <a href="http://www.oasis-stores.com/softy-scarf/accessories/oasis/fcp-product/5320053706?cm_mmc=Linkshare-_-Affiliate-_-UKNetwork-_-Hy3bqNL2jtQ&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=LinkShare&utm_campaign=UKNetwork&utm_content=10&utm_term=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-nIdm.zoyNUV4LmECTGRT.Q?lng=&ctry=null" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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5. Snake print top <a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Top-in-Snakeprint-with-Leather-Look-Sleeves/104nyw/?iid=2827658&SearchQuery=asos%20%20leather%20shirt&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Multi&mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1Ub3AtaW4tU25ha2VwcmludC13aXRoLUxlYXRoZXItTG9vay1TbGVldmVzL1Byb2Qv" target="_blank">buy here </a></div>
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6. Aviator sunglasses <a href="http://www.asos.com/au/Ray-Ban/Ray-Ban-Large-Aviator-Sunglasses/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3934475&WT.ac=rec_viewed" target="_blank">buy here</a> </div>
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1. Black knit jumper <a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/22591?article=22591-A" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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2. Fur coat <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCYQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FCelebrity-Style-Women-Long-Hair-Faux-Fur-White-Black-Jacket-Coat-Clubbing-%2F171040014875&ei=DTgMU4u3Osf9lAWb0ICQCw&usg=AFQjCNGJgFCNVfuIJm413Gb3A8ImEH7oTA&sig2=ngIHB-WaUKAO3-ueRASA2A" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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3. Bag <a href="http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Women-Tassel-rivet-handbag-motorcycle-New-shoulder-bag-Messenger-Bag-Black-White-/170962486929" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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4. Wrap skirt <a href="http://topshop.com/" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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5. Geometric sunglasses <a href="http://www.ebay.com.au/bhp/karen-walker-sunglasses" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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6. Cut out boots <a href="https://www.solestruck.com/jeffrey-campbell-coltrane-black-patent/index.html" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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1. Ripped skinny jeans <a href="http://www.asos.com/au/Daisy-Street/Daisy-Street-Skinny-Jean-with-Rip-Knees/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3651630&WT.ac=rec_viewed" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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2. Slip ons <a href="http://www.windsorsmith.com.au/slide-101145?color=Black+suede" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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3. Bag <a href="http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Korean-Style-Lady-Leather-Tote-Handbag-Business-Messager-Shoulder-Bag-/151194975847?pt=AU_Women_Bags_Handbags&var&hash=item2333ec3e67&_uhb=1" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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4. Boxy coat <a href="http://choies.com/" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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5. Knit jumper <a href="http://choies.com/" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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6. Sunglasses <a href="http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Cat-Eye-Sunglasses-Black-Red-White-Leopard-Tortiseshell-PinUp-50s-Rockabilly-Big-/191078624213" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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I am absolutely loving my denim skirt from American Apparel. It's so versatile and has quickly become one of my favourite pieces in my wardrobe. Denim skirts is a trend that was very popular during the 90's and early 2000's but like many trends from that era, has come back into fashion. This AA high waist denim skirt is really good quality and fits so well, sucking me in at all the right places. The skirt costs $65 which I think is pretty fair considering how much I have worn it already!!</div>
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If you have a denim skirt and want some inspiration or are considering getting one but don't know how to wear it, here are a few ways I would typically style it.</div>
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Hat - Cotton On</div>
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Crop top - Jay Jays</div>
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Kimono - Cotton On</div>
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Skirt - American Apparel </div>
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Necklace - Dotti</div>
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Due to the skirt being high waisted, it goes really well with crop tops as it highlights the waist which is generally the skinniest part of your body. Crop tops also add a more playful feel to your look which is perfect for making an outfit more fun.</div>
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I love the look of oversized paired with tight as they complement each other so well. I put this into practice by paring my patterned kimono I got from Cotton on about two years back with my tight fitting skirt. Kimonos add an instant fashionable edge and turn a boring outfit into a interesting one. </div>
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This fedora hat was an absolute steal, no really it only cost me $1! It pulls the look together so perfectly not to mention the added protection from the sunny rays of Australia which is a must!!</div>
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Finally the tassel necklace adds to the overall bohemian inspired look and the sandals keep it casual. </div>
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Shirt - Glassons</div>
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Necklaces - Sportsgirl, Thomas Sabbo</div>
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For a smarter look I paired the skirt with this light weight white shirt. I love the v neck of the shirt which I think is very flattering and although it is a comfy relaxed fit when tucked in, it looks really smart. For a more professional look you could also add a blazer.</div>
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The jewellery I added is really delicate and simple to keep that clean minimalistic look. Layered necklaces are very much on trend so this really cool layered crystal necklace from Sportsgirl adds a trendy touch.</div>
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These shoes are another bargain buy, I bought them for $20 reduced from $110 at a ZU shoes outlet which is awesome and they are really good quality too being leather. These loafer style shoes are great for a work environment as they are really structured and smart yet the small studs create a subtle but edgy feel.</div>
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Shoes - Novo</div>
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To style this skirt for a night out or party setting I teamed it with a cami style singlet form Bardot which instantly makes the outfit more dressy. To take the dressy look even further I added some strappy heels. I have seen this style of heels a lot recently and surprisingly they actually pretty comfy. I usually have hard time trying to find heels that my feet slip comfortably into as i have fairly wide feet, but because they are open heels they are much more comfortable. </div>
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The chunky collar necklace from Sportsgirl is a great statement piece and works well to clash with the overall simplistic look.</div>
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Because the outfit is overall pretty monochrome, the bright purple lipstick adds a great pop of colour and a playful feel.<br />
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Making clothes is something that I love doing so I put two and two together and made myself a baby doll dress out of this really cool yellow printed material. The material I chose is very light weight to allow for maximum floatiness and is not too see through so I didn't need a lining on the skirt. The lining I used on the bodice is a lightweight crepe material to keep it as comfortable as possible.<br />
Overall I am really pleased with the way my dress turned out and I'm excited to share with you how I made it so you too can also enjoy a great addition to your wardrobe. </div>
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<b>Step 1:</b> Find a tank top that you like the shape of and fold it in half length ways. I chose one with a high neckline and biggish sized armholes. Then place it down on some paper and trace around the shape, stopping 13'' down.</div>
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<b>Step 2:</b> The measurements for my bodice pattern was 13'' down from the centre of the neckline, 9.5'' across and the shoulder width was 3.5''. make sure to add 1/2'' seam allowance to all the sides apart from the centre fold. then cut out the pattern. At this point you should hold the pattern piece up to where it would sit and judge weather you need to make the neckline or armhole bigger. </div>
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<b>Step 3:</b> The pattern piece for the skirt is just one big rectangle that is 30'' wide and 19.5'' long. Fold your material in half length ways then up again width ways, but only fold up as much as you need. Pin down the skirt pattern piece, making sure one of the length sides is against the fold. Carefully cut out the skirt pattern piece. You should have two identical skirt pieces.</div>
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<b>Step 4:</b> Fold the material in half twice and pin down the bodice pattern piece making sure the centre fold side is against the fold. carefully cut out the piece. You should have two identical bodice pieces<br />
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<b>Step 7:</b> Iron out the skirt seams you just sewed. Sew along the top of the skirt piece using the longest stitch setting on your sewing machine. Don't forget to make sure that the side seams are open flat. Pull on one of the loose threads to gather the top. Gather the skirt evenly until the circumference of the skirt matches the bodice. Tie up loose threads to hold in place.</div>
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<b>Step 8: </b>Lay the lining and outside bodice pieces on top of each other and pin in place. sew along the edges of the pieces with a 1/2'' seam allowance, leaving the bottom edge free. Trim the seams down and cut in small triangles around curved edges.</div>
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<b>Step 9: </b>Turn inside out through the unsewn edge and iron flat. Tip: roll the seams to make them pop out more when ironing.</div>
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<b>Step 10: </b>Once both front and back bodices have their linings attached and are ironed, lay them on top of each other with the good sides facing each other and with the seams matched up. Pin along the side seams then sew, making sure to leave the shoulder seams open.</div>
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<b>Step 11: </b>With the bodice still inside out, match up the bottom edge with the gathering on the skirt as shown above. Pin in place making sure that the side seams match up.</div>
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<b>Step 12: </b>Sew the skirt and bodice together where you have pinned, then flip the bodice up. The dress is now fully attached.</div>
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<b>Step 13: </b>To hem the dress, fold the the bottom raw edge up 1/4'' twice and pin down. I used an iron to help keep the fold in place when pinning. Then sew along the fold ,where you have pinned and iron.</div>
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<b>Step 14: </b>Pin the shoulder seams together and sew. If you, unlike me, can fit your head through the neck hole you do not need a zip, so you can skip Step 15-18. </div>
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<b>Step 15: </b>To begin inserting the zip, cut a straight line from the centre back neckline down 5''. Use a tape measure to help determine the centre point. from the end of the line snip a small triangle.<br />
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<b>Step 16: </b>Fold the edges of the slit back underneath itself about 1/4'' and iron to hold in place. When you get the small triangle made at the bottom of the slit, just fold it back underneath itself as well. Fold the excess tape that is at the top of the zip toward the back of the zip and pin. Insert the zip into the slit with the tape in-between the lining and outer material. Bring the zip all the up so that the folded tape at the top of the zip matches up with the seam on the inside. Pin the edges of the folded slit as close as you can to the teeth of the zip on both sides.</div>
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I've had these nail wraps sitting on my shelf for a while now, and after purchasing my first OPI nail polish in the delightfully amusing shade 'Did you ear about Van Gough?' it inspired me to use them together as the combination looked too good to not try out! Now, I'm not usually one to get fancy with my nail art or use nail wraps for that matter, as I find them way too fiddly and generally look a bit tacky anyway. However these are seriously fool proof, they actually look nice and are surprisingly easy to apply.</div>
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The Revlon by Marchesa 3D Jewel Appliqués come in a variety of 6 designs and are designed by fashion house Marchesa, all with gorgeous and intricate patterns perfect for special occasions or if you feel like being extra fancy. The wraps that I used are in the design 'beaded couture', inspired by pearl and metallic beading. the beigey nude base colour I used showcases the the detail of the nail wrap beautifully while still remaining subtle and elegant. And I now know why everyone raves on about OPI so much, the polish applied so easily and stayed really shiny...too bad they are so expensive in Australia, costing around $20!! don't get me wrong they're nice but unless I see some on sale I think ill just stick to Rimmel polishes that cost half the price.</div>
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Due to the base of the nail wrap being transparent and soft they were easy to apply and meshed really well with the colour underneath. I also really like the variety of sizes of the 18 nail wraps you are given, making it so much easier to pick one the will fit your nail. Once the wrap was stuck on I trimmed the excess and filed it back. Finally I finished off the manicure by applying a clear top coat to ensure that nail wrap stays on as long as possible and to stop it from peeling off too soon.</div>
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I can honestly say that i am very impressed with these nail wraps, so big props to Marchesa for creating such unique designs and Revlon for knowing how to make such high quality nail wraps. So far I have worn the wraps for about 3 or 4 days and i they are starting to come away at the tips of the nails, which is a shame but for nail wraps what can you expect? they cost $15 each which is pretty steep but hey, they are pretty! </div>
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All throughout my teenage years I've had acne prone, problem skin. I've tried various brands and products that claim to clear your skin, but have never really found success. Now that I have finished high school and entering my final couple of years of teenage hood, my skin is finally beginning to really improve. But I must give props to the skin care routine I have taken on board over the past 6 months. My routine involves Skin Clarity's 3 stage system which consists of a deep pore scrub, foaming cleanser, spot gel, clarity gel and repair cream. There is also a starter kit which includes everything except the scrub and they are in smaller sizes. I started out on the starter kit and think its a great idea in terms of giving the customer a good try of the products (it lasted me about 4 months) before committing to the full size version. Personally I had never heard of the brand before I saw it on the supermarket shelves and decided to give it a go. However on the packaging of the starter kit it has the 'as seen on TV' sticker, so maybe I just haven't been tuned in to the right channel?</div>
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The products are benzyl peroxide free which is the active ingredient in Proactiv and although it does work to get rid of pimples it is very harsh and can be vary damaging, particularly to people with sensitive skin. Instead Skin Clarity uses a combination of glycolic acid and salicylic acid as well as aloe vera and witch hazel. In the very beginning I did experience slight burning sensations on my face particularly after using the clarity gel, but with most skin products, your skin has to get used to new routines and may even look a little worse before you start to see results. Now when I use the products it makes my skin feel so soft and smooth and generally just very clean feeling.</div>
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STAGE ONE : Firstly I use the deep pore scrub every 2-3 days to ex foliate and remove the dead skin on my face. The scrub looks like a white cream and has tiny little granules that work to scrub away at the surface. I must say this face scrub is probably one of the most gentle I have ever used, usually scrubs are very harsh and hurt my skin but this one is very tolerable.</div>
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Next/ otherwise I use the foaming cleanser morning and night. I pump the dispenser once and massage all over my face. The foam consistency feels so soft when applying to my face and leaves my skin feeling super clean afterwards.</div>
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I highly recommend giving Skin Clarity a go as it is very accessible, being stocked at Safeway/ Woolworths and Priceline and at a cheap price too, only $29.99 for the starter kit and ranging from $14.99 to $29.99 for the full sized products. Keeping in mind different skin types can react differently to certain products, I hope that Skin Clarity helps your skin as much as it has helped my oily-combination skin.</div>
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1. Pink & white rose flower crown <a href="http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Flower-Crown-Pink-Ivory-Summer-Spring-Floral-Headband-/171213682555?pt=AU_Women_Accessories&hash=item27dd21777b&_uhb=1" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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3. Neon green satchel <a href="http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vtg-Neon-Fluorescent-Color-Genuine-Leather-Satchel-Handbag-Purse-Shoulder-Bag-/330880170271?pt=AU_Women_Bags_Handbags&var&hash=item4d09feb91f&_uhb=1" target="_blank">buy here</a> </div>
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4. White wrap mini skort <a href="http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Women-Stylish-Casual-Wrap-Mini-Skort-Skirt-Irregular-Laminated-Flanging-O-/400588794189?pt=AU_Womens_Clothing_2&var=&hash=item5d44f3e94d" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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5. Black lace kimono <a href="http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BN-Women-Crochet-Embroidery-Lace-Kimono-Fringe-tassel-Jacket-Lace-Kaften-Top-/251311722247?pt=UK_Women_s_Coats_Jackets&var&hash=item3a83588f07&_uhb=1" target="_blank">buy here</a> </div>
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6. Jewel necklace <a href="http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Gothic-Vintage-Womens-Bubble-Bib-Party-Statement-Necklace-Fashion-Collar-Hot-/370941757029?pt=AU_FashionJewellery&var&hash=item565dda0665&_uhb=1" target="_blank">buy here</a> </div>
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7. Holographic clutch <a href="http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/bg7-Celebrity-Style-Trendy-Hologram-Metallic-Silver-Envelope-Clutch-Evening-Bag-/370908077621?pt=AU_Women_Bags_Handbags&var=&hash=item565bd81e35" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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NYX is a make-up brand that I have only recently discovered this year, and being an American brand it is very hard to come by in Australia. Therefore I decided to purchase my first two soft matte lip creams (San Paulo and Istanbul) on the one and only, ebay. When I first tried them out I instantly fell in love! and when I found out that the brand was finally coming to our shores, being stocked in Target, I was so excited and decided to pick up some more of their products including another soft matte lip cream in the colour Antwerp. The packaging is nothing too special as it looks like your typical run of the mill lip gloss tube and for some reason is slightly different for Istanbul, being the only one in my collection with a neat little description of what the product actually is. It reads "It's not a lipstick nor is it a gloss. It's something you've never experienced before. It's a lipstick cream that goes on silky but looks soft matte",which I think sums it up to a T. I am a huge fan of matte lipsticks and so this product is a winner for me. It has a doe foot applicator which spreads the product very smoothly and evenly on to the lips. Once applied it is so soft and creamy and it honestly feels like your not wearing anything on your lips! when it begins to dry it looks completely matte yet maintains that soft feeling, however I must say after a couple of hours it does tend to sit in the cracks of your lips so I would suggest wearing a lip balm underneath it if you are prone to dry lips.</div>
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The pigmentation is also amazing, with only one swipe you get instant colour pay off. But I cannot talk about this product without mention the scent. It is amazing. They have a rich vanilla scent that smells soo yumy!! If you are not one for scented products it may be a bit off-putting but it fades really quickly after application. The longevity of the lip creams is also really awesome (as long as you don't eat of course) lasting up to about 4-5 hours without touch-ups.</div>
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Istanbul is a very soft, baby pink shade and also very flatting for most skin colours, which is great as it is hard to find lighter lipstick shades that suit my fair skin and won't wash me out. This colour is great for make-up looks that involve a dark, cool toned smoky eye for night outs or worn simply with minimal make-up for summery days .</div>
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I would describe Antwerp as a pinky coral colour, and also seems to be the most popular shade in the entire range. I can certainly see why! this lipstick shade is absolutely perfect for the summer months and will no doubt be sported on my lips throughout the season! I find this shade extremely wearable and gives a pop colour to an otherwise boring outfit.</div>
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San Paulo is a pinky, raspberry colour and although it is not as dark on the lips as it appears in the tube, it is slightly darker in real life than what the photo suggests. This is also a shade that would be greatly suited to any skin colour and a hue that wouldn't look out place no matter what season. I find this colour very easy to wear, whether it be pared with plain/ neutral outfits or fun, bright prints and is a shade that I reach to if I am looking for a pop of colour. </div>
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There's not much to hate about these lippies, they are great quality for the low price of $12.95, they come in a variety of colours and as you can tell, are highly pigmented, the scent is delicious, its comfortable and has a matte finish. Out of the three shades I own, I cannot possibly choose a favourite as they are all so unique in their own right! I definitely suggest picking these up next time you stop by target, they are a great addition to your make-up collection so its worth giving them a go, trust me you wont regret it!!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Windsor Smith Lilys - $89.95 <a href="http://www.windsorsmith.com.au/lily">buy here</a><br />
London Rebel Stereos-$39.99 <a href="http://www.famousfootwear.com.au/Product/London-Rebel_Stereo/LPSTEREO.BLK">buy here</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Chunky sandals are right on trend this summer and I have seen them in soo many shops recently. I personally absolutely love the way they look and think they add a much more put together look when worn with pretty much anything! and lets be honest who can be bothered putting much effort into their outfit in the heat of the summer? certainly not I, so these shoes really fit the bill. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">The Windsor Smith Lilys seem to be at the top of the line in this particular style and although I loved these shoes and would admire them on other people, I couldn't bring my self to pay 90 bucks for a pair of sandals that may not even be in fashion by next summer. I don't know maybe that's just me being stingey, but when I saw the exact same pair of shoes in London Rebel for under half the price... lets just say it didn't take very long until I was walking away a very happy customer!! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">So far I have worn them around 4-5 times in the space of about week <strike>which is actually quite a lot considering I don't leave the house very often</strike> and have found that they are really comfortable. Having a slight platform along with a modestly sized heel adds a bit of height without the discomfort of a high heel, which is great news for those who happen to be on the shorter side of the spectrum. When I first tried them on, I thought I might need a bigger size than my regular size 8 as they were quite tight, however the shop assistant assured me that they would stretch about 20% and stretch they did, as after wearing them a couple of times they fit me perfectly. I think they look best teamed with cropped jeans or pants for a more polished look or flowy summer dresses/ smock dresses for a super casual and summery vibe.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Overall, I highly recommend the London Rebel Stereos as dupes for the Windsor Smith Lilys if you are not willing to pay the price tag as they are good bang for your buck and are guaranteed to keep your feet happy all summer long. </span><br />
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Welcome to my blog, Fashion Collective. My name is Jane i am currently 17 years old and fresh out of high school. I have always been interested in fashion and intrigued by the latest trends and pretty much by how the whole fashion world operates. Over the past few years i have spent many hours scrolling through various fashion blogs and websites and finally i have decided to give it a crack myself. As a girl dreaming of making my into the industry, i hope to share with you my personal style and thoughts and opinions on all things fashion related with some beauty and lifestyle thrown in on the side. Things you may expect to find on my blog include: outfit of the days, how i style, hauls, trends, reviews, the occasional life post and even some DIYs.</div>
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