JANUARY EMPTIES

January Empties!

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So here we are, another year gone & the first month already done & dusted!

Can you believe it? Let's take a look into my binned things for January...

~ HAIR ~

Puretopia Moisture Repair Nourishing & Strengthening Shampoo

This was a refreshing change to my regular hair care products. Highly recommend this one.

Full review can be found here. :)

VO5 Anti Frizz Leave-in Conditioner 

This was alright. Tamed my frizzy hair a little bit. Don't think you can still get this anymore?

Had this product sitting around for ages!

VO5 Silky Smooth Silk Serum

Same with this product. Had it for forever and FINALLY used it all up. Note to self - Serums take

a long time to use, so don't go buying so many you dork!!!

~ BODY ~

Colgate Max White One Mouth Wash

Super, amazing, great, loved it! I have been using heaps of teeth whitening products this past

year and finally, I think my teeth are a little bit whiter. I have products like this one to thanks for that!

Palmolive Foaming Nourishing Hand Wash in Raspberry

Will never stop buying this! Smells gorgeous and foams up straight out of the pump which the kids

love!

Vagisil pH Plus Intimate Wash

Thank you to the lovely Livia from her blog for this as I won it from her giveaway a little while ago.

I just used this as an all over body wash. It also makes great bubbles in the bath! :)

~ SAMPLES ~

PureTan Pure Bronze Dark Tanning

This was way too dark for my skin, however I still really enjoyed using it and the formula was good.

I have been tanning heaps lately so it was nice to try something new. Thanks to BH for including this

in my Beautorium order!

Carol's Beauty Sun Tanning Enhancer Lotion

This is quite an oily formula, however really nice to use. I have been using this along with this 

Carol's Beauty Tan Enhancing Oil in my everyday tanning routine to help prolong my fake tan.
It is also super moisturising!

Carol's Beauty Sun Tanning Enhancer Oil

Again, really enjoyed using this over my fake baked skin. There are just the small bottles, there are

also full size ones available which I have reviewed here. :) 

Vagisil Fresh Plus Intimate Wash
Another sample of the Vagisil, I cannot recall exactly where it came from, however I am thinking it
may have been from a recent Elle or Cosmo mag? hmm..

Schick Hydro Silk Razor Re-Fill
This is an old favourite which I have been using for years. Does a great job, however isn't my
absolute fav. That crown goes to the Schick Intuition, hands down! 

Arbonne Skincare Samples

Dug these out of my Doll Connection blog event goodie bag recently and decided to see how they'd
go. Pretty nice products actually, although a bit on the pricer side. 

Watch! - January Empties!

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THE DOLL CONNECTION

~  The Doll Connection  ~

Blogger/Vlogger Event

#thedollconnection

Blogger events in Australia seem to be growing as the world of beauty, fashion & lifestyle

blogging and vlogging grow at a rapid rate. Since beginning my Youtube channel way back in

2010 I have seen the handful of #beautyguru's expand from what only felt like the US in the 

beginning to now having quite a few big names right here at home in Oz.

The Doll Connection was held here in Brisbane yesterday on the 24th of October at The Stock

Exchange Hotel in the city which I had never been before and was also very keen to head from the

south side over to the city for the day as I don't often get the chance to and I LOVE THE CITY! :)

Since this was my first time attending a blogger event and not ever having met any of the other 

beauties attending in real life my anxiety was on a high note but I still really wanted to go to network

and meet many of the beautiful and talented ladies whom I have connected with online, but never in

the flesh. So a big massive 'Thank you!' goes out to my fellow blogging sis who agreed to come along

to keep me company and she said she ended up having a great time and she even won a prize! (A 

huge basket of goodies from Harvest Garden!).

Me & my sis! #besties

My sister's generous gift basket of goodies she won from The Harvest Garden!

The brands who attended the event included - 

V10 Plus, Wardrobe Warriors, Arbonne, BotanicES, The Harvest Garden, Sunsense, Cocosun.....

The ladies from Cocosun!                                       Me with the gorgeous Rhiannon from Arbonne!

Additional brands/companies who donated product for goodie bags/prizes included -

Lush, Benefit Cosmetics, Tanezze Australia, Mr.Blanc, Hydralyte, Summer Salt Body, Kosmea

Australia, Beginning Boutique, Plunkett, Eye Of Horus, Scunci, VS Sassoon, Furless, People For 

Plants, Sukin, Apollo's Day Spa, NYX, Rimmel London, People For Plants, Pukka Teas....

So many amazing companies to meet, learn about and try their products! 

I was especially excited to actually meet the lovely people from both BotanicES & The Harvest

Garden to whom I have recently been working with. :)

Meeting the very lovely Christelle from BotanicES!           The Harvest Garden's delicious display!

I feel so lucky with the gigantic goodie bag and all the goodies we received!

Here is a pic of everything I lugged back to the car with me!

Goodie bag haul video coming soon! :)

I was lucky enough to win a few super fun prizes as well! :)

And of course getting out of my comfort zone (I am naturally very shy!) and making sure I made

a big effort to meet, chat and take selfies with as many attendees as possible. Unfortunitely I didn't 

get pix with everyone I met (next time!) and I cannot wait to catch up with so many of them again!

From top left to bottom right - Celiaspainmua, Rachelleea, DaniTheGirl_xo,

BrittanyJones, Kels_Sarah, Pynkbunnyy & A Bella Adventure!

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EVERYDAY MAKEUP

~  E V E R Y D A Y    M A K E U P !  ~

Face Of The Day!

Base:
Trilogy Very Gentle Moisturising Cream
L'Oreal Base Magique Primer
Maybelline Better Skin Foundation in Light Beige
Maybelline SuperStay 24hr Concealer in Ivory

Eyes:
Estee Lauder Eyeshadow in Iridescent Violet & Lilac Whimsy
Maybelline Master Precise Eyeliner
Maybelline The Falsies Volume Express Mascara
Bloom Eyebrow Pencil in Medium Brown

Cheeks:
Benefit Benetint

Lips:
Maybelline Babylips Balm in Mango Pie
Arbonne Lipstick in Candy Friandise

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SEPTEMBER EMPTIES

Another month successfully completed & another lot of products to hit the bin!

Whoohoo! As much as I enjoy each and every product, I can't help but get

excited when I finish one off because it means I can get stuck into

something new! :)

Below is an overview of the products I managed to use up last month.

I mixed batch. Those 2 big bottles of moisturiser were my greatest

achievements!  They're hard work to get through, but my skin is

thanking me. Being Spring and quickly becoming hotter and hotter,

it's nice to have soft, smooth and moisturised skin to show off a little bit.

;)

*Schick Hydro Silk Razor

My old one had had enough and I was through my refills, so I opened up a

new one. Although, I've recently received a different razor to use which I

will be reviewing within the coming weeks, so I've put this one away for a while.

Nivea Body Smooth Care Lotion

Loved this! 

The consistency was perfect. 

It was white and creamy and smooth.

Did a fantastic job! Perfect product!

R+H Honeycomb & Yoghurt Hydrating Body Lotion

This was a product I was happy to see go.

It was nice enough. I'm not familiar with the brand and have no

idea where it came from or how long I've been hoarding it!

The pump was great and it did a good job.

Another big bottle done & dusted! Yay!

*Mitchum Clinical Protection 48hr Deodorant

Fantastic deodorant, works amazingly well in all situations.

Smells awesome and lasted a good while. 

Would recommend going out & picking one of these up!

Kleenex Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Wipes

(Sample)

Received these from PinchMe.

They are a great multiuse item.

Perfect for my handbag for messy kids hands and faces

as well as quick clean ups around the house or car.

Mario Badescu Skincare Seaweed Cleansing Soap

(Sample)

Was a little weird.

It didn't foam up at all and I'm not sure it did much cleansing

or anything. Was a pretty green colour though and the smell

was nice. Different, I wouldn't purchase this though, just not for me.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel

(Sample)

This was quite nice! I really liked how nice it felt on my skin.

Absorbed quickly and kept my skin looking supple.

Nivea Fruity Shine Lip Balm

I've had this far too long and it's finally completely empty! 

I hated having it just sitting there with only a small amount left in it.

So last month I worked hard making sure it used the last of it up by wearing

it as often as I remembered, everyday, reapplying when needed.

It gives your lips a lovely red tint which I love for a natural bitten lip look.

Trilogy Instant Bronzing Gel

(Sample)

Ah, this product I want to buy!

Omg, such a beautiful shimmery tint! I used this on my super pale legs

since I've started to wear short and skirts lately with the weather warming up

and it it such a beautiful formula. A buildable light shade which makes your skin

look dewy and golden, plus it smells delicious!!!

L'Oréal Paris Ever Pure Moisture Leave-In Conditioner

(Sample)

I usually love L'Oréal products, but this one just made my hair

greasy, fast! It says to focus just on the ends, so maybe I applied

too much, but it just didn't work for me.

Arbonne Cellular Renewal Masque

(Sample)

Even though this mask warns you of a possible tingling sensation,

and keeping in mind my skin is pretty tough and rarely ever reacts negatively to a product,
unfortunately it did with this one. My skin just felt hot and like it

was on fire! Sad because Arbonne products are generally quite gentle

and in my experience feel amazing on my skin.

Eulactol Cuticle & Nail Cream

(Sample)

A small satchet like this, even to if it's only 1g, took me

ages to use because of only applying it to such a small area.

It was super nice though, I'd buy this.

And, that's a wrap! :)

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AUGUST FAVOURITES

~ AUGUST FAVOURITES! ~

DOVE Go Fresh Nourishing Body Wash

(Cucumber & Green Tea!)

This body wash feels so relaxing at the end of a long day as well as doing wonders

to wake me up first thing in the morning! Loving the scent of this Dove range, which

is why it's a big fav of mine this past month! My daughter even uses it in the bath! :)

TRESEMME' Platinum Strength Stay Soft Leave In Treatment

I've been using this almost every single day before styling my hair in the morning.

It's the perfect, easy to use product for me because I don't have to think too much about

how to use it. Wet or dry hair, it doesn't matter, just work it through to repair up to 2 years

damage to your hair! Makes my hair feel super soft and generally just looks a whole lot healthier!

TRILOGY Very Gentle Moisturising Cream

I recently dug this sort of old product out of one of the never ending beauty draws which resides

 in my bathroom. ;) Don't we all have at least one?

Anyway, another super easy to product to use either day and/or night.
Feels very soothing and leaves skin super soft.
Contains natural spring water, chamomile and calendula!

SKIN DOCTORS Cosmeceuticals Younger Hands

After more months than I like to admit, I've begun using hand cream again.

My hands are probably the most aged part of my whole body. :(
This promises to help your hands look 10 years younger in just 6 weeks!
I think it's been doing a pretty good job thus far.
I use this at night just before bed.

FACE OF AUSTRALIA Mineral Therapy Illuminator

(In Angel Flame!)

I've never used Illuminators very much, but having discovered a few of them lately,

I can no longer ignore them because they are just too pretty!

I am a sucker for shiny, glittery and sparkly anything, and so this one is no exception!

Creates a stunning, illuminous, subtle glow!

MAYBELLINE Dream Pure BB 8-in-1 BB Cream

(In Light!)

On days when just at home and with no plans to go out or see anybody, I usually just slap

on some BB cream instead of applying a full face of foundation because it's just quicker

and get's the job done in livening my face up and hiding any imperfections just in case there's

a knock at the door, or I have to go out quickly for some reason.

I am particularly fond of this BB cream because the colour just seems to look seamless on my skin.

It neither looks cakey, oily or dry on my skin. It just looks exactly like my skin, only perfected!

INDEED Laboratories Nanoblur

I won't give too much away about this product just yet as I'm currently still in the middle of 

trialling this, but obviously I'm loving it or it wouldn't be here included in my favs!
There seems to be rush of 'Blur' kind of products on the market at the moment and it seems

like most brands are getting in on the act, releasing their own version claiming to be the best.

This one has me flawed! Even on days when I've had barely any sleep and am stressed to the max,

this does absolute wonders! I've never tried anything like it! Amaze!! 

SUKIN Facial Treatment Oil

If you've used Sukin before, then you know how gorgeous their products are!

I can't stop using this treatment oil on my skin, it's sooo nice! I originally started using it on my face

to help with the slight acne scaring on my cheeks, and now I'm using a little bit of it on my

pregnancy stretch marks and it's really toning down the scaring. 

Full of vitamin and antioxidants as well as fatty acids. 

ARBONNE Lipstick

(In Candy Friandise!)

I know I have included this in a favourites post before and here it is again!
I've found myself reaching for this lipstick the most this past month.

It's the most wearable, natural shade. It just adds the perfect amount of natural pink to your

lips to make them look like they're just naturally that perfect shade!

Love the way it feels on my lips, moisturising, smooth and barely noticeable.

Love Candy!

xo

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May Favourites 2014!

~ May Favourites 2014! ~

Clearasil Vitamins & Extracts Daily Face Scrub!
Such a refreshing only slightly fruity scent to wake up to in the morning.
Contains soothing avocado and fruity pomegranate which smells
totally delish and done an amazing job to exfoliate away all those
icky dead skin cells. More abrasive than most scrubs, but I love that
as it feels like it's really getting in there and doing its job.
Read my mini review post here!

Arbonne Lipstick in Candy Friandise
I don't think I've reached for any other lipstick this month.
The colour is just so wearable for all occasions any time of the day.
It is so moisturizing I don't even need to add a balm or gloss.
See the makeup look I created, swatch & full review here!

Mitchum Clinical Protection 48hr Deodorant in Pure Fresh
Not only does this deodorant actually work for the full 48 hours,
this particular scent it so so nice! I think it must be the Aloe listed
in the ingredients as I can't pin point exactly what I am smelling.
But it's gorgeous and not at all overpowering like a lot Of
deodorants can be.
Read my full review of the range here!

Watch my video review of the new range below!

Face Of Australia Liquid Eyeliner in Black
I purchased this with my points in the last Beautorium
because my Master Precise Liquid Liner by Maybelline was drying up.
I prefer liquid liners over pencil or gel and this one has a nice thin
brush which makes it easier to create your desired line or wing effect.
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Colgate Maximum Cavity Protection Toothpaste in Clean Mint
Not much more I can say but perfect!
Affordable, refreshing taste, does the job.
Loving it!
Read my blog post review here!

Napoleon Perdis Jet Set Palette
Full of 18 neutral eyeshadow shades,
Four blush/bronzing shades and 4 glossy lip shades in a fantastic
colour range from nude, light brown with slight pink tones, a
 peachy red with orange undertones and a stunning maroon brown.
All subtle but give, so much life to naked lips.
I have found the little mirror a lifesaver when travelling or on the go as well!

Watch my Napoleon Perdis Haul video below!
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Hope you had a fabulous weekend!
Let me know what you got up to below!

:)

Check out my other monthly favourites!

April Favourites
March Favourites
January Favourites

Love Candy! 

xo

2 Totally Wearable Makeup Looks - Featuring Arbonne Cosmetics!

From The Runway To Everyday!

Come along with me.... let's play!

In case you weren't aware, Arbonne recently sponsored the Tristan Melle show at Fashion Week!
Featuring beautifully natural, pale skin and vampy, bold lips.
With the eyes in pastel Lilac, I think this look combo compliments each feature with ease.

Today I'm going to share with you two makeup
looks using 3 of Arbonne's products which I mention,
review and swatch below.

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Look #1

Feminine Flirty Pink

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Featuring: Arbonne eye shadow in Lilac
          Arbonne lipstick in Candy

Look #2

Strong Autumn Vixen
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Featuring: Arbonne eye shadow in Lilac
             Arbonne lip polish in Raisin

Arbonne eye shadow in Lilac

Can I just start off by saying this eye shadow is beautifully packaged
in it's very own classy matte black display case which shows the
shadow's shade inside for quick and easy access.
This shade is perfectly Lilac which appears to have a slight silver
shimmer throughout it.
Super smooth formula, it glides onto the lid effortlessly and gives
an understated, feminine touch of enhanced beauty.
Swatch!

Arbonne lipstick in Candy

To me, this shade is the most wearable of all.
It isn't too baby pink or too scarily dark, but sits right
in the middle making it acceptable to rock both day and into the night.
The formula is non greasy or sticky. It gives a gently glossy finish
making it optional to add a gloss, but not completely necessary.
It features the same classy matte black packaging as the shadow
with gorgeous silver detailing.
I feel this would suit all ages and skin types, but especially brunettes,
red heads and those with dark eyes.
Swatch!



Arbonne lip polish in Raisin

This shade reminds me both of Christmas and the changing
Autumn leaves. Perfect for the cooler months and this time of the year.
This slightly sticky gloss looks like glitter in the tube, although
doesn't transpire onto your lips in that way.
I would recommend keeping the rest of your makeup simple
and letting the beauty of this bold Raisin polish
be the feature. Imagine it paired with a over sized wooly knit,
dark plain tights/leggings and ankle booties and loosely
flowing, boho braided hair.
Swatch!

Which look is your fav?

Do you prefer to wear light or darker shades of makeup?

*I was fortunate enough to have these products kindly sent to me.

*All opinions & photographs used are my own!

Thank you for stopping by today! xo