Santa (aka myself) got me the Fenty Beauty foundation, primer and foundation brush. i can confirm that it is amazing!!! (there will be a review post) aswell as some makeup brushes and a onboard antler suitcase. i am crazy i know

DAY 12

DAY 11

i felt like today deserved two posts considering that they are both pretty short posts and its Christmas eve eve!! i can't believe there is only 1 day to go and that 12 days went so quickly!!

DAY 11

when you think holiday makeup you tend to think golds and reds, which is also what i tend to go for and what i will be rocking this Christmas (surprise surprise)

considering its always pretty warm on Christmas day here, i want to go for a dewy, glowy look this year rather then a matte finish which is my usual go to. i am going to achieve this by using my usual Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation, i know what you are thinking- how can i make that dewy. but i have been applying a moisturiser and an illuminating primer beforehand then applying the foundation with a damp beauty blender before the primer dries too much and TRUST ME i have never looked so dewy.

for my eyes this year i am going to use my trusty Too Faced Natural Matte Eyeshadow Palette and the Kylie Cosmetics Holiday Edition Creme Shadow in yellow gold. i will just do a brown smokey eye and cut the crease using my MAC paint pot in Soft Ochre then top that with the Kylie creme shadow.


does anyone else find picking a lip colour the hardest part of doing your makeup? i mean i have a colour worked out but i just need to pick which shade of red. at the moment its a toss up between Kylie Cosmetics Holiday Edition lip kit in Merry or MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo. the biggest dilemma though is knowing that you will be eating and more than likely its going to just bleed everywhere (how do people eat and spend a whole day in red lipstick without it looking terrible?!)

contour and highlight will more than likely be my standard Benefit Hoola Bronzer, MAC bronzer in refined golden and MAC Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle.

as for brows, i will stick with my normal Anastasia beverly hills routine.
i have learnt (the hard way) that its best not to try anything new and experiment on days when you have places to be/busy days because more than likely they won't work for you.

this is probably the worst makeup post ever for you to get an idea of my makeup look for Christmas but i cant for the life of me take a nice picture of my finished face hahaha.


pictured:
Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation - Desert Beige
MAC Mineralise Skin Finish - Soft and Gentle
Benefit Gimme Brow - Medium
Kylie Cosmetics Holiday Edition Creme Shadow- Yellow Gold
Too Faced Natural Matte Eyeshadow Palette
Kylie Cosmetics Holiday Edition Lipkit- Merry
MAC Retro Matte Lipstick- Ruby Woo

Merry Christmas 
xxx

DAY 10

i thought i would make day 10 all about my 2017 favourites from moments to beauty products and all things in between. there have been a lot of good things to come out of 2017 and i am looking forward to what i discover in 2018.
so here we go, my favourites of 2017.

SKINCARE 
Clinque Moistriser 
this year clinque won my heart on the skincare front. their products have been working great for my skin especially their moisturisers which have been saviours for me this year.

BEAUTY #1
Tarte Tartelette in Bloom Palette
i picked up this palette in March and it was my first Taste item. i can happily and quite easily say i haven't looked back. this palette is perfect, it has the perfect amount of matte and shimmer. the formula is so pigmented and creamy and by far my favourite palette to date.

BEAUTY #2 
Beauty Blender Pro black
this year was also the first year i started using a proper Beauty Blender, i use to use just a knock off version and thought they did the job until i got the real deal. the Beauty Blender Black Pro has been my go to this year. i have used the original pink and the red version but there is something a little different about the black (i could be imagining this). i can't see myself using or trying anything else for my base ever.
HAIR 
OGX Keratin Oil repair
this stuff has saved my hair this year. throughout the year i have gradually been going from dark brown to blonde and without this oil repair i think my hair would literally be dead. i use it when my hair is wet and just spray it all over then brush it through, i don't blow dry my hair so then i plait it and spray some more over the plaits. i swear by this stuff, i actually think its helped my hair continue to grow and stay healthy.

FASHION
Topshop Mom Jeans
in june i went through a mom jean phase and i brought a few pairs but majority of those haven't seen the outside of my wardrobe in a while. expect for these Topshop ones, after waiting weeks for them to arrive from the UK they were a perfect fit!!! i literally would wear them 24/7 if i could. please don't go out of style in 2018 mom jeans!

MOMENT
Getting Koko
one of my favourite moments from 2017, would most definitely have to be when we got a new dog. Koko is a German Shepard and we got her when she was 9 months old. she is such a sooky baby and so playful and cheeky. she really is loved by everyone and i can't imagine life without her now. LOVE HER

PLACE
Mystery Island Vanuatu
my favourite place this year would have to be Mystery Island in Vanuatu which was one of the stops on our cruise. no one lives on the island and it is literally paradise. i have never been somewhere so beautiful. the water was so blue and clear, i cant get over how amazing the snorkelling was. its small enough that you can walk around the whole island but it has an airport and landing strip that no one uses (so weird). honestly i wish i could go the island multiple times a year, its amazing!!

THING
this blog
definitely one of my favourite 'things' this year has been starting this blog. i had wanted to start a blog for years and i am so glad i bit the bullet and finally did it. i am excited to see what becomes of it next year.

MOVIE 
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2.
there were a few good movies that came out in 2017 but one of my favourites was definitely Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. i mean how cute is Groot!!!!! love him! its just a funny well made movie and Chris Pratt is great in it. i can't wait for number 3

SOCIAL MEDIA GURU
Zoella
to be honest i grew out of a lot of social media 'guru's' this year but one i never get sick of is Zoella, she has probably been my favourite every year for the last 6 years now though lets face it. i love her because she is just so real and natural. she just goes about her normal life and takes us along. i honestly feel like we would be besties though not going to lie.

Merry Christmas

xxx

DAY 9

1. What is your favourite Christmas film?
i would have to say Christmas with the Kranks. suchhhhh a good movie and so funny! + you can't go wrong with Tim Allen in a Christmas movie

2. Have you ever had a White Christmas?
i wish!!! more like a hot melting Christmas. one day i will spend the whole of December somewhere cold and have a white Christmas!

3. Where do you usually spend your holiday?
running between families house, there is always somewhere to be on Christmas and in my case its normally 5 different places.

4. What is your favourite Christmas song?
Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) by Micheal Buble. Of course! this is my ultimate Christmas jam followed closely by All I Want For Christmas by Mariah Carey.

5. Do you open any presents on Christmas Eve?
noooo never! i want to start doing little Christmas Eve packs though with like Christmas pyjamas, chocolates and movies (maybe next year)

6. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer?
Rudolph, Prancer, Dasher, Dancer, Vixon... Comet, Cupid, Blitzen. not going to lie, i had to google the last 3 oops.

7. What holiday traditions are you looking forward to most this year?
this year i am looking forward to another huge feast at Nonnas house for lunch then spending time with the rest of my family in the evening. i actually want to start a new tradition this year, where we all play board games in the evening with a Christmas film on.

8. Is your Christmas tree real or fake?
fake. its pretty impossible and really not common in Australia to have a real tree. this is just another reason why i need to go somewhere cold for Christmas.

9. What is your all-time favourite holiday food/sweet treat?
anything chocolate really or i LOVE Christmas ham. honestly i countdown the days until i can start eating it. as for sweet treats i can't say no to a good box of Celebrations or Cadbury Favourites.

10. Be honest: do you like giving gifts or receiving gifts better?
i actually like giving gifts better. i really love buying gifts for people and tend to go a little overboard but i think its really fun. so for some people, like my boyfriend he tends to get reallllly spoilt every year.

11. What is the best Christmas gift you’ve ever received?
oooo that is a hard one. i am really not sure, maybe my bike last year!

12. What would be your dream place to visit for the holiday season?
somewhere in the UK or even Edinburgh in Scotland. From what i have seen in peoples vlogs, both places look amazing during the holiday season.

13. Are you a pro-present wrapper, or do you fail miserably?
i am somewhere in-between. not terrible but i am no pro either.

14. Most memorable Holiday moment?
this is another tough one, i think every holiday season is special and they have memorable moments so i am not sure. maybe this year will be the most memorable.

15. When did you realise the truth about Santa?
what. do. you. mean.?
um i am not really sure, i think it just became evident.

16. Do you make New Years resolutions? Do you stick to them?
this year i have and there will be a blog post on them in the next few days (how is that for promo). this year (well next year) i am really hoping to stick to them as they are more internal things rather then dieting, exercising etc.

17. What makes the holidays special for you?
all the joy that Christmas brings, i think Christmas is truely the most wonderful time of year. as i am getting older and can buy gifts for everyone, i love seeing everyone enjoy their gifts, its such a nice feeling. also being able to spend time with your family all together.

Merry Christmas
xxx

DAY 8

i can confirm Christmas attire in Australia is no where near as fun 'outfit' wise then it is in the UK and USA. seeing as its generally hot over Christmas, we definitely don't get the opportunity to wear Christmas jumpers and cosy pyjamas.
i literally struggled hard to find christmas pyjamas this year that were suitable for summer *UGH*

i have been trying to restrain myself from shopping for clothes and things for myself over the past month (considering how quickly my bank account is draining itself from all the present buying) but i have managed to pick up a few items that are quite versatile for the holidays i think.

Cotton On Body Match Back Short Sleeve Pyjama T-shirt 
in grey marle/ ho ho ho
i mean how cute is this top!!! after finally finding it inshore it was sold out in my size *que eyeroll* but its okay because two weeks later i found it online in my size, hallelujah!! 
cotton on body have super cute stuff and its always super cute, i managed to get this top with two pairs of shorts for $35 AUD. its normally $24.95 just for the top- mega win

Cotton On Body Match Back Frill Short
in bbh reindeer
i think these beat the top on the cuteness scale! the little reindeer print is too die for, i mean and they are SUPER COMFY. i got these in the 3 for $35 deal with the same style of shorts in a peachy pink colour.

TOPSHOP Merci Graphic T-shirt from the ICONIC
i mean i didn't need this in the slightest but i was having Topshop withdrawals and The Iconic finally started selling it (if you didn't know, we have Topshop here but they closed them all down and my life was over). 
i don't know about you but the whole 'mercy' slogan shirt is everywhere ATM, so i thought this was a little different and chances are no many people would have it. but lets just face it, it was love at first sight.

TOPSHOP Oui Non Stripe Tee from the ICONIC
i flipping love this tee!! and it was only $29.95 AUD. 
i just love everything about it, there isn't much more to say. 
it has a really nice fit and its a little tight with longer sleeves that are also arm hugging. 

TOPSHOP Casual Camisole Top from the ICONIC
i bought this with the intention of wearing it on Christmas but we shall see. 
i usually don't go for this kind of top but i thought i would give it a go and its actually quite flattering. it was also not to bad price wise i think all 3 tops were roughly $29.95 each.
my only downside to this top is that i thought it had adjustable straps but it doesn't they just make it look like it does which is a little annoying but hopefully its not an issue.

Billabong Dem Bones Demin Skirt From Surf Dive & Ski 
in black
i bought this skirt for 2 reasons; 1. because i have the blue version and its the most comfiest skirt ever 2. because i thought it would go really well with the blue top on Christmas (I'm tragic i know) 

so basically that is all i have acquired so far this month clothes wise which i am actually very excited about and these items should make for a few good outfits over the holiday period.

Merry Christmas

xxx

DAY 7

DAY 6

DAY 5 

this primer is my new holy grail. before this i was using a MECCA smoothing primer and thought that did the job, but i was wrong. this primer is AMAZING especially under my Estee double wear foundation. does anyone else notice that when you use the same branded foundation and primer magic happens? using this primer under my foundation makes it so dewy and radiant, i literally have never had so many compliments on how dewy my foundation looks. it applies really easily and gives you that nice sticky feeling (but not too sticky). definitely worth the investment if you are looking for a good dewy/illuminating primer!

CLINQUE
Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator 
this moisturiser was my savior on the cruise! after spending 10 days straight in the sun, this was exactly what i needed at the end of everyday. it is SO hydrating and it feels so luxurious on the skin. i am so glad i picked up this one before i left because it really was a life saver, if you are a 'heavy' moisturiser that really feels like you are locking in the moisture then i would go for this one. its definitely not a day time mosituriser as such, i only ever use it at night because it leaves a 'film' layer on your skin if you know what i mean (basically its visible). at home i now use this one after a long day in the sun or after i have done a heavy cleanse and exfoliated to really lock the moisture back into my skin.

TARTE
Rainforest of the Sea Hydrating Colour Splash Lipstick
i love everything Tarte releases so there is no surprise that this lipstick made it into my favourites. i brought this in Sephora just before we got onto the cruise and it definitely can in handy. i ended up only packing matte lipsticks and glosses so this creamy hydrating lip definitely came in handy. the formula of this is great, it manages to stay pigmented and long lasted but has a hydrating feel and a creamy finish. i am definitely going to invest in a few more shades. also the packing on this is divine, like its marble??? amazing! love the whole Rainforest of the Seas range so if you do to then you already know you need this.

Merry Christmas 
xxx