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Stephanie.


i thought i would share a few products/things i have been loving over the past 3 months. Some skincare and beauty (mostly beauty)

all photos were taken on an iPhone 7+ so sorry if they aren't super dooper in quality (i try) 

*links for products included- hover over* 

enjoy :) 

SKINCARE


Clinque Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion +  $49.00 AUD 
i LOVE this moisturiser. I have been using it for a few months so far; i was using testers for a while before i finally committed. I use to really struggle to find a moisturiser that really hydrated my skin without leaving it oily and this one does exactly that. Clinque released it in both a lotion for very dry to combination skin and a gel for a combination oily to very oily, i brought both and rotate between the two depending on how my skin is feeling.


Clinque Take the Day off Makeup Remover  $35 AUD 
I found this to be really easy and quick to take my eye makeup off. I use to use Garnier miceller water but wanted to try something new that contained less alcohol. I would totally recommend this to someone who hates taking their makeup off like i do  


Clinque Take the Day Off Cleansing Milk $47.00 AUD
A cleansing milk is something i have never tried before and I'm not 100% set on it but it is growing on me. i find the concept of it quite weird to take makeup off but it does do the job. I do go over my face with a makeup wipe after though, just to make sure i have gotten everything. If you are someone who likes something that feels luxurious on your skin during your makeup removal process then give this a try.


Mario Badescu Skincare Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater $9 AUD
I picked this up in Melbourne in March and used in on and off for a while until i decided to include it my routine. I first saw Carli Bybel use this and had to give it a try. It leaves your skin feeling fresh and dewy and is super affordable. I definitely wouldn't use this as a finishing product for my makeup however it definitely is nice for a little pick me up during the day. 

BEAUTY


Maybelline Express Remover  $7 AUD This nail polish remover is LIFE CHANGING. honestly it is so easy and 100x less messy compared to your average nail polish remover and cotton ball. Highly recommend for the girls who don't have shellac/acrylic want a super easy efficient way to take off their polish.


Bare Minerals Original SPF 15+ Foundation  $41 AUDI recently started using this after i saw Zoella mention it in her favourites video. I hadn't used a powder foundation for years, usually i just wear Estee Lauder Double Wear but i wanted to try something lighter and easy to apply for the days where I don't feel like having such a heavy base. This foundation gives SOO much coverage for a powder, I was quite surprised. For someone who has pretty dry skin usually, it left my skin looking dewy which i was really pleased about. It is super easy to apply, I use the Bare Minerals Beautiful Finish brush ($46 AUD) which is super soft and dense + bonus because of how it is designed prevents from product wastage. totally recommend both of these products!!!


MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Soft Ochre $35 AUD
Love this for an eyeshadow base!! The queen @Nikkietutorials got me onto this and i totally see why its her holy grail. I never really had an issue with my eyeshadow not lasting before using this however since i have been i noticed that it makes the eyeshadow pop a little more and definitely withstand time. Soft Ochre is also the perfect shade as it is light but still warm enough to be neutral on the eyelid with its yellow undertones.  LOVE IT


MAC Matte Lipstick in Kinda Sexy $36 AUD
I am usually a Velvet Teddy kinda gal but amongst my shopping i came across this shade. Its the perfect balance between nude and pink ( i think anyway). I find if i wear a shade too pink it washes me out and im total nude girl so this was the ONE for me. I have been searching high and low for a matte shade that is a pinky nude and not super drying and you can just never go past a MAC matte. hands down one of the best formulas ever created. (Don't get me wrong i do love a good Kylie Lipkit but sometimes they are just too drying)


Tarte Tartelette in Bloom Clay Palette $69 AUD
I first heard about Tarte at the beginning of this year and LOVE their products. I picked up this palette back in March in Melbourne and i have hardly put it down since. it has the right amount of matte and shimmer shades for me (if  you haven't gathered i am more of a matte girl) and they are all so pigmented. The only thing that is a little UGH is there is a bit of fall out with the darker shades but then again its nothing too crazy. If you are into warm natural tones this is the palatte for you; although in saying that there are some darker shades but they are too die for!!! It comes in a little pricey but i say its totally worth it.


Inglot Freedom System Matte Eyeshadow in number 383 $12 AUD
ORANGE! this was my first shade in my Freedom System palette and it was literally life changing. I never thought i would be able to use and pull off an orange shade but i love it!!! these eyeshadows blend soooo well which makes it 100x easier to work with. This shade fits perfectly in with my neutral shades, it adds such a pop of colour and it has been perfect for autumn/winter. highly recommend starting your own freedom palette !


June 17, 2017 1 comments

i am currently sitting in bed with a cup of tea on this hump day evening, thinking about how nice my little weekend away has just been.

my boyfriend, his family and i went up to Hahndorf (a little German inspired town) in the Adelaide Hills for the weekend. i am such a holiday/hotel person (even though i never go anywhere haha) so it was really nice to get away


we stayed in the cutest cottages called The Haus. One room was upstairs and one was down so it is the perfect place if you are travelling as a group and still want your own space. i am VERY picky with hotel rooms (ask my boyfriend opps) but this was a total win for me except the foxtel and wifi didn't work but oh well. it was even equipped with a double shower with wall jets; that i couldn't use because im too short /sigh.

The Haus

on saturday we arrived at like 8.30am (lets just talk about a 6am wake up on a saturday), had a nice brekky then it was time to explore. we headed over to Strathalbyn which is maybe a 20 minute drive further into the hills and is just a small town with a few nice antique shops. im not usually one for antiquing but it was cool to have a browse and see soooo much vintage stuff




i managed to find a CUTE homewares store along the way so i was happy (although the only thing i picked up from here were sunglasses). it still was my interior GOALS so i couldn't complain



after making our way back from Strath, we picked up some German hotdogs for lunch (obviously) and walked up and down the main street for a few hours browsing the very eclectic shops that Hahndorf has to offer, my favourite being the lolly shop Humbugs of course.  Dinner time saw us at the pub which German beer and schnitzels followed by bed by 9.30pm IDEAL.



basically the trip consisted of eating and eating and eating. we ate wayyyy too much but who doesn't love good food and good company.

hahndorf is such a cool little place. although i had been there a few times for day trips, i had never stayed there and fully experienced "hahndorf life". not going to lie im a total city girl so i could never live out there but it is nice to stay somewhere away from all the hustle (not really hustle) of adelaide and relax.


i hope you enjoy the sneak peak into our weekend away with the snaps taken. let me know where your ideal weekend away spot is away from all the craziness.

*more photos below*

bae watching the world go by 
an old church in Strath. so picture perfect
melbas chocolate factory YUM
inside melbas (don't worry i dyed my hair as soon as i saw this picture)
"coffee house"


June 14, 2017 No comments
aloha!! welcome to my blog and my very first blog post *que nervousness*. i am not quite sure how to write a "good" blog but i will try. I have always wanted to blog and share my favourite things about life with the world but have always been too scared to start, so finally i thought i would bite the bullet and try (like they say trying never hurt nobody)

I am Stephanie or Steph, a 20 year old girl from the little (not so little) city of Adelaide, Australia. It is pretty special down here in Adelaide, there isn't much too do and everyone knows each other but hey i think that is what makes it pretty great. Amongst working full time, i spend majority of time with my boyfriend/bestie of two years (he is AMAZE) and shopping wayyyyy too much but someone has to right?

I thought a Q & A could be a better way to get to know me then rambling on so here are some little things about me :) Enjoy!

- what is your favourite thing to do on weekends?  shop, eat or wear my pj's and binge watch old KUWTK (guilty) + OH and do my makeup *haha* i dont wear it to work during the week, so i love the weekends for glam time!!!

- did you go to uni? i did and i dropped out after like 6 months, i decided working and earning money was a better option for me (considering i am a shopaholic) but i basically gained the same skills and knowledge in my job that i would of in uni

- do you have any pets? one pupper named koko, she is a german shepherd and CRAZY but super cute.

- what is your go to fashion piece at the moment? i have 2 actually i really am into oversized sweatshirts and mom/girlfriend jeans!! (it is freezing here FYI)

- favourite food? chocolate !!!

- favourite drink? Tea, of course (english breakfast to be exact)

- guilty pleasure? makeup, sorry bae

- favourite place to travel to? MELBOURNE for sure!!! my all time fav (side fact was going to move there but met bae instead)

- any holidays planned? a cruise in November *party*

- what type of things will you be blogging about? um i think a range of things, from holidays to day trips and clothing or makeup hauls to my thoughts on the world. i think it will depend on what happens that week :)


June 09, 2017 No comments
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