Mini M.A.C Haul

After browsing the Mac counter as I tend to do whenever I'm at a shopping centre, I decided to pick a few items up. Mac isn't a brand that tends to interest me, purely because it can be so expensive here in Australia and I find that there are much better value for money brands out there. However every now and then I like to treat myself to a lipstick purely because I love the colour selection, and today I treated myself to some eyeshadows aswell.

Sable was the first shadow that I picked up, its a really warm brown with a slight shimmer to it. The reason I wanted this was because it went perfectly with the second eye shadow I chose and it also works amazingly on its own as an all over shadow.

Honesty was the second shadow I chose and like sable it is a brown, but its lighter and has more of a sheen to it. This one looks amazing on its own as well or paired with Sable. One of the reasons that I wanted these two shadows was because I was in need of a simple "go-to" look that I could just chuck on everyday and not even think about. These shadows do that perfectly, whether paired together or on their own. They also have no fallout which is another reason that I wanted them. My naked palettes while they are amazing to have can tend to have so much fallout that they just become impractical to use unless you really have the time to work with them. These Mac ones don't have that problem which is great.

The lipstick that I chose is Heavenly Hybrid from the new A Fantasy Of Flowers collection. Its a mid tone berry shade that isn't incredibly opaque. It has a shine to it which I really like, because Its lustre lipstick. This shade will be perfect for the autumn and winter days ahead!

March Roundup

I have a bunch of new favourites this month as well as one old favourite. This month I've been spending way too much on beauty products, purely because there have been so many sales and so many new releases that I just couldn't resist! So onto the products

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

I was super keen to try this new product from Garnier, purely because it is supposed to be a dupe for the Bioderma cleansing water which is ridiculously expensive in Australia. This to me is pretty much the same as the Bioderma minus the ridiculous price tag. It removes all my eye makeup and face makeup well enough that if I'm having a lazy day I wont even properly cleanse my face after. The fact that its fragrance free makes it really soothing on the skin and is a total winner in my books

Garnier Moisture Match Illuminating Light Lotion

 Another Garnier product that I've been loving is this new Illuminating Lotion. It is so gorgeous on the skin, leaving you with a subtle glow it is not shiny or glittery like some other illuminating products that I own. I apply this below my foundation fave of the month see below to add some more life into my skin. Its also really nice for those no makeup days where your skin is looking a little dull and you just want a little pick me up. On the downside this is meant to be a light lotion, however it takes a little time to absorb into the skin so I wouldn't recommend it if your in a hurry. This also comes in three other types, one for dry skin, one for oily, and one for combination which is fantastic as there is one for everyone!

Nude By Nature Mineral Cover Foundation.

 I have been obsessed with this mineral foundation this month. I never fully understood how a powder could actually stick to your face and give you any form of coverage but this stuff really works!. I've been using my kabuki brush to apply it quickly over my skin and to really buff it in, and it gives me the coverage I want in a fraction of the time it would take to apply a liquid product. It also doesn't feel powdery on the skin which is something I was expecting, it feels just like skin which is exactly what I could have wanted. The only downside is that it can be a tad dull but teamed up with the garnier illuminating lotion its perfect.

Naked Palette

I've been showing my Naked palette some major love this month, in particular the Sidecar shade which I just apply over my entire lid and just blend it out. The only issue I have with some of these is that they are super shimmery, so much so that the fall out from the glitter is insane so I have to do my eyes first in order to literally re cleanse my skin from all the glitter.

Macs Heroine 

 Heroine is a re release from Mac which launched this month, it is the most gorgeous purple shade of matte lipstick that I have ever come across. Its also incredibly wearable which I didn't really expect but it looks great whether applied fully opaque or just dabbed on the lips.

Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer 

This is by no means a new product but it is one that I've never tried before. Its meant to be a dup for the YSL touche eclat, having not tried that product I can't really compare the two however this one is pretty good. Its really highlighting for under the eyes and to use on the high points of your face. I've been applying it with the applicator brush it comes with then blending it in with a damp sponge!

Favourite Fragrances For Autumn & Winter

 I feel like I'm a perfume junkie. I have way too many, and when I say I wont buy any more because I need to use the ones I have I end up with 4 new fragrances on my little stand without even realising. It also doesn't help that my best friend works at a fragrance shop, so with my knowledge of the new fragrances and her ability to make them 20% cheaper for me we are an unbeatable perfume buying machine. It's slowly turning into winter over here in Australia and as the seasons change so do my perfumes, so here are the perfumes that are most likely going to take me through the winter months...hopefully, I may unintentionally by new ones but who knows!

Stella

 Stella By Stella Mcartney will forever be my most favourite and most treasured fragrance. It is so feminine and so floral but in the nicest way. Its the perfume I reach for when I want to feel grown up and girly or when I'm going for a night out. The only downside of this beauty is the price, and if it wasn't so expensive I would by the largest size possible so I could bathe in it however this little 1fl.oz was $79 so I'm savouring its last few drops until I can bring myself to re purchase it.
 Notes: Rose, amber, peony, sweet mandarin

Chloe 

 The original Chloe fragrance holds a special place in my heart aswell, its another floral but girly scent, perfect for the day time. This is another expensive one, so like Stella I only have the smallest size. This fragrance has a whole bunch of really good memories attached to it so when I spritz it on I instantly feel happy.
Notes: Peony, Freesia, Lychee, Rose, Lily

La La Couture 

 La La couture from Juicy Couture is my most recent perfume. The best way that I can describe it is that its a fresh but warm scent. Its really lovely and is described as a fruity scent. I don't find it fruity at all, to me its more of a fresh blossom scent. Whatever it is its really lovely and really great for when you don't really want to smell like anything and just want to smell clean and fresh.
Notes: Apple, Mandarin, Orange Blossom, Lily, Red Currant.

Our Moment

The One Direction perfume Our Moment is by far the most comforting fragrance that I own. It is very vanillary and has some berry notes in there. This probably sounds really silly but this is the perfume that I wear to bed purely because it is so comforting and saw warm smelling that I just doze right off when I wear it. Plus it has the added bonus of the One Direction concert memories attached to it which is also something that comforts me.
Notes: Forrest Fruits, Pink Grapefruit, Musk

Ebay Shoe Sale

I've added a whole bunch of shoes to my ebay store! So check them out if you can!

http://www.ebay.com.au/usr/elizabethconte92

Ebay Bag Sale

Hey Guys!
I'm selling a bunch of handbags over on my ebay site, so if you're interested have a look! I'll be adding a bunch of shoes onto there as well eventually but I'll post the link again when that happens!

http://www.ebay.com.au/usr/elizabethconte92

What I Eat For Breakfast, A Quick & Healthy Start To The Morning!

A bit of a different post from me today as it is a food related one. However I love seeing what people eat on a regular basis especially for breakfast. This little recipe is one that I whip up when I want something yummy and quick and also relatively healthy.

 The great thing about these oats is that they can be eaten cold or hot! If you want them hot simply add 1/3 of boiling water or hot milk instead of cold milk.

The last thing I do is boil the kettle and grab myself a cup of tea, I then get onto my laptop and check my emails or write posts! I hope this was helpful for those looking for something a little different for breakfast!

Bellabox Australia: March Box Reveiw

 After having a not so pleasant experience this month with another box company *cough wantable cough* I was kind of really excited to receive my bellabox. So when my postie dropped it to my door I couldn't wait to open it, and I was not dissapointed!

So heres the list of products that I received this month, look at the value of this box! It's insane and seriously impressive. Plus the products I received are ones that I will actually use and the variety between them is fantastic. 

 I'm impressed with you this month bellabox!!