Easter Bath Bombs

Easter is almost here so I thought I would share the perfect Easter recipe with you, chamomile, honey and lemon bath bombs.  Not everyone is able to eat chocolate so these Easter bath bombs will make a lovely gift.  If not for someone else, then to give yourself a chocolateless treat.  Quick side note the brown spots on the bunny are chamomile tea leaves.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups of bicarbonate soda
1/2 of lemon juice or citric acid powder
Chamomile,lemon and honey tea bag or another tea of your choice
Food colouring
Tray
Rubber gloves

1. Using a sieve add all of dry ingredients and combine in a large bowl.
2. In a second bowl combine the lemon juice and food colouring.
3. Slowly add the liquid from the second bowl to the dry ingredients of the first.  Mix quickly to ensure that the mixture does not fizzle to much.
4. Oil molds to ensure the mixture does not stick to the molds.
4. Once mixed place mixture in molds.  Press down the mixture to ensure it will stay together.
5. Place molds on a tray to set in a dry place for 36-48 hours.
6. To take out of the molds tap the side of the mold on a hard surface.  This make take longer for more complicated molds.

This mixture allowed me to create one bunny, two half eggs and fill six little mini cup cake spaces.  Using a mini cupcake tray also creates a really cute shape for other times in the year.

Happy Easter beautifuls!  Hope you all have a relaxing and fabulous weekend.  xx

Liebster Award

I have been nominated for the Liebster Award by Kayla - Beauty Blur!  For those of you who are not aware, this award is given to new bloggers by other bloggers to recognise them for the work that they have done thus far on their blog.

These are are the rules:
1. Provide a link back to the blogger who nominated you.
2. Post 11 random facts about you.
3. Answer 11 random questions set by the blogger who nominated you.
4. Nominate 11 bloggers with under 200 followers for the award (excluding who nominated you).
5. Let the nominees know that you have nominated them.

Random facts about me:
1. I may have only begun this blog at the start of the year, but I have been fashion blogging for 3 years.
2. I love Italian food, in particular pasta and lasagne.
3. I love taking photos in photo booths.
4. I am currently having an internal debate about which I love more, taking photos of videoing.  Photos allow me to capture a singular moment and place it in a frame or on my wall.  Videos allow me to capture multiple moments, but I can;t place them on my wall.  If only I could do both at the same time.
5. I am incredibly excited to go to London and Europe at the end of the year.
6. I have far too many ideas for my future.  Love fashion, music, but also teaching.
7. As much as I love university, I wish blogging and youtubing could be my life.
8. Many people hate the fact that they have curly hair, but honestly I love it.  It makes me a little bit different from everyone else who has straight or wavy hair.  But when I do straighten it, it look like a complete change.  And who doesn't love a change.
9. I love travelling.
10.  I love when it rains.  I have my bed placed next to the window so that I can watch the rain.
11. I can't stop wearing monochrome.  It is definitely my favourite thing at the moment.

Questions set by Kayla:

1. What are you most passionate about?
I am most passionate about either fashion or music.  Both are equally as thrilling.  Both are equally as thrilling.  Nothing compares to your brain running a million miles and hour with ideas of how to style people, endless combinations.  It's incredibly rewarding.  Music however is something that I've grown up with.  Whether it was singing to the Back Street Boys (I feel so old haha) whilst watching TV on a Saturday morning, writing my own music as I grew older or singing in a musical.  Music is something that has always made me feel complete.

2. What is one thing no one would know about you from your blog?
I love Marvel characters, in particular Spider-Man.  I am so excited for the next movie to come out.  Everyone has a nerdy side right? :P

3. Why did you start blogging?
I started blogging because I wanted to showcase my style and love of fashion.  I also thought that this platform would give me an opportunity to connect with other with similar styles.

4. Who or what are you most inspired by and why?
I am constantly inspired by people's incredible stories and beautiful perspectives.  I am also inspired by nature when taking photos.  Lastly I am inspired by other fashion bloggers/vloggers.

5. Where do you live now and where would you live if you could pick any place?  Why?
I live in Australia.  However I live in a small city where it is almost always Summer.  I'd live to live in Brighton (UK).  It's close to the ocean, it seems to have everything you need (shopping wise), and I would have a chance to have Summer and Winter.  Plus it's a lot closer to Europe ;)

6. What are the 3 most important things to you in life? Why?
Family and friends.  I honestly don't know what I'd do without them.  They are my everything.  I guess that counts as two, so lastly my camera.  My camera allows me to capture and remember beautiful moments.

7. Does the future scare you or excite you? Why?
The future does not scare me, it excites me.  There are so many wonderful possibilities in the future all with new exciting outcomes.

8. What is your favourite type of blog to read?
Fashion/Street Style.

9. Who is the most important person, that you know, in your life?
That would have to be my family.  There's no way I could pick between them.

10. What is one thing that you like and dislike about blogging?
I love that I get to showcase my style and ideas, but at the same time I have so many idea, and so little time.

11. Where do you want to be in 10 years?
In ten years time,  I would love to be living in a big city.  Covering street style and events.  I would love to work with other fashion bloggers and look at their perspectives on fashion.  Everyone's perspective is unique, even when it comes to fashion.  But most of all to be taken seriously.


I nominate:

The F Bombs
Meet Ame
STYLED BY BUNNI
Jazabella 
The life of L
Style a' la My
The Libellule
Style by Kys
Wonder Wardrobe
Is That Erica
Snappy Lemon 

Your questions are:
1. What makes you special?
2. Why did you decide to start blogging?
3. If you could achieve one thing in life what would it be?
4. What or who gives you hope?
5. Favourite moment in the last month?
6. What never fails to make you happy?
7. What movie do you watch when you're sick?
8. Summer or Winter? Why?
9. Favourite photo that you've taken?
10. What are you proud of?
11. If you could go any where right now, where would it be? Why?

March Favourites

Hello beautifuls,
Don't worry I haven't disappeared off of the face of the Earth.  I have been incredibly busy with assignments sorry.  However that will be all over and done with very soon, hence why I had time to make this video.  These are all of my favourite products from March.  I'd love to know what your favourite products during March have been.  So feel free to add a link of your to the comments below.

Hope you all have a fabulous week.

xx

Natural Everyday Makeup Look

Hello beautifuls
This is just a quick and easy guide to my everyday makeup look.
Have a fabulous week xx

Makeup Haul

Hello beautifuls,
Today I uploaded my very first Youtube video.  Starting a channel was one of my new years resolutions.  Considering it's almost halfway through March I thought it was about time :P

xx

Spring/Summer beauty essentials

Summer has now finished for me, so I thought it would be a wonderful idea for those of you who are just going into Spring, to tell you all about what my essentials were.

Let’s start with the all-important canvas for our beauty products, skin care.  During Summer, your skin can suddenly begin to have a mind of its own.  As everyone’s skin is different, this may not necessarily work for you, but I am just going to give you a couple of idea about what I do.  My skin is generally combination to oily.  The first essential aspect of my skin care routine is using an exfoliating face wash.  This will remove any older or dry skin leaving you with soft, fresh, smooth skin.  The exfoliant that I use is on the coarse end of the scale, so I only use it twice a week.  I use Palmer’s Coco Butter Formula with Vitamin E Gentle Exfoliating Facial Scrub.

My second essential is using a toner.  This will help even out the oil levels of your skin so it won’t be too dry or oily.   Please make sure that you do cleanse your skin before using your toner otherwise it will not work anywhere near as well.  The toner I use is The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner.

I have used this toner for years and it is a miracle worker.

Thirdly is the incredibly basic, moisturiser.  Using a moisturiser will work with the toner to make sure your skin is well balanced.  It will also help keep your skin soft and smooth. I use Clean & Clear essentials moisturiser for my face. 

This is an oil-free moisturiser so it won’t cause any extra blemishes.  However if you are on the other end of the scale worry not.  The toner in combination with this, will make sure your skin is not too dry.

Sunburn is just an obvious thing that comes with Summer.  There is nothing worse than dealing with sunburn for days as well.  My really simple solution is constantly apply moisturiser and paw paw ointment. The moisturiser that I use for the rest of my body is the Redwin Sensitive Skin Vitamin E with evening primrose oil body lotion. Paw paw ointment will last on your skin for far longer than moisturiser will.  I would give you paw paw ointment as my only option, but truthfully covering your body in it is not the most comfortable feeling.  So during the day I tend to use it just on my face and moisturiser everywhere else.  Then at night when I go to sleep layer myself in paw paw ointment.  Honestly it is a miracle worker.  I also apply this to my lips every night to replenish them as a part of my general skincare routine.   I use the Lucas’ Paw Paw Ointment.  I have very high faith in this product as I have been using it since I was about seven or eight.

Enough of skincare, it’s now time for the pretty part!

Throughout Summer I have absolutely loved bronze eye shadows.  They really add to a Summer glow look.  To be completely honest at the start of Summer I didn’t have any bronze eye shadows that I was happy with, so I began to use my favourite bronzer, Napoleon Perdis Bronze Patrol.  It is more expensive than a general drug store bronzer, but it lasts forever and a day so it is a product that is well worth it. 

This bronzer has some gorgeous tones marbled through the palette.  You could also add a darker brown eye shadow to create a dark look and create move definition.  After a while I also bought a brown and bronze eye shadow palette, the Boe Beauty Eye Shadow Duo.  I haven’t been able to find a link to this eye shadow, however I bought mine from Big W.

                                

 

This also brings me to my next Summer essential, bronzer.  Over the last two years I have found this bronzer to add the perfect tone for a Summer kissed look.  I use this bronzer to contour, but also ensure that I don’t look incredibly pale in the middle of Summer.  I apply it to all the areas that have a Summer glow to add to my foundation.  This ensures I don’t look too tan or pale. 

My next beauty essential for Summer is pink lipstick.  I was using  Maybelline Coloursensational The Shine Lip Colour Juicy Bubblegum (140).  

                                            

This was my everyday lip colour and I did not find a better lipstick all Summer.  This lipstick looks like a lipstick with a hint of gloss, but feels like lip balm.  It makes your lips look so healthy, it feels incredible and smells beautiful too.  One of my favourite things:  IT DOES NOT FEATHER ALL AROUND YOUR LIPS *happy dance*.  I might have to go and buy more of these in different colours simply for that reason.  

Let me know what your Spring/Summer essentials are in the comments below or if you have a similar article add the link below.  Wishing you all a fabulous Spring and Summer. xx 

Autumn Hues - OOTD

It is finally Autumn so I've got an excuse to wear fall colours.  I must say my love of maroon from last year continues.  I found the vintage Topshop flatforms surprisingly at City Beach when I was on holidays.  I have also been waiting to wear this as a part of my Autumn and Winter collection.  As for make up I've decided to ease in from Summer to Autumn.  To create this look I used bronze and brown tones that I have loved through out Summer.  However I added more brown to create a more fall oriented look.  I also used less bronzer than I did throughout Summer.  

Shop the look:

Top Similar - Theory 

Skirt Similar - Topshop

Earrings Marc Jacobs - Similar

Necklace Similar - Lovisa 

Shoes similar - Topshop