http://www.zaful.com/low-waisted-spaghetti-strap-bikini-set-p_251276.html

I got this in a size medium and it fits perfectly!! i do highly recommend reading peoples reviews on the individual bikinis as every bikini on Zaful seems to vary in size. i am so happy with how this one looks/fits, its a little cheeky but i think that's what you expect with this style. the bottoms are a little wide on the back and can sit a little funny but i found if you wear them a little more high waisted that solves that problem. also considering they were so cheap (like $12 or less) they don't seem like they are terrible quality if anything they feel a little thicker then your average bikini which i like.

details: high cut bottoms, thin back strap, adjustable straps, padded top

http://www.zaful.com/solid-color-spaghetti-straps-low-waisted-bikini-set-p_190010.html

this set is very similar to the red one however it has a little more detail to it on the bikini top. i also got this one in a size medium and again i am super happy with the fit. one thing i did notice with Zaful is the bikini tops are true to size (so a medium) but i would say the bottoms run more like a small which works for me because i am usually a small on the bottoms and medium on top. so take that into consideration when you are ordering (its not a huge difference tho).
the colour of this one is really nice and again has the exact same bottoms as the red so i just wore them a little higher.

details: high cut bottoms, clip back, adjustable straps, minimal detail on the top, padded top

http://www.zaful.com/padded-knotted-thong-bikini-p_302320.html

i choose this one because it looked super cute online and i love the ruched bottoms. i actually thought i ordered this one in a mustard yellow but apparently not haha. i do love the burgundy though, it will look really flattering with a tan. i again got this one in a medium and it also fits nicely. the bottoms are very revealing so if you don't love the idea of an almost thong cut then i would avoid this style. the top is tie up so you can adjust it to make it tightness/looser so that is a bonus but it is the tiniest bit on the big side for me but it works.

details: tie up top, no tie up/adjustable back, ruched bottoms, thong cut

http://www.asos.com/au/wolf-whistle-snow-leopard-print-bikini/grp/15587
http://www.asos.com/au/wolf-whistle/wolf-whistle-snow-leopard-high-waist-bikini-bottom/prd/7975914
http://www.asos.com/au/wolf-whistle/wolf-whistle-snow-leopard-print-bikini-top-dd-g-cup/prd/7975918

this set was actually the first bikini i purchased and it is still probably one of my favourites. i first saw Zoella wearing this in one of her summer vlogs and i needed it. it was sold out for ages and i finally managed to pick it up, i got the top in a 10DD and the bottoms in a AU size 8. i love this set!!! it is sooo flattering and the i love the high waisted bottoms especially considering i am not the most body confident girl in the world. the top also is really flattering and has a little bit of push up padding attached which is an added bonus.

details: cut out sides on top and bottom, padded push up top, high waisted bottoms, adjustable straps, clasp back

http://www.asos.com/wolf-whistle/wolf-whistle-cupped-bikini-top-b-g-cup/prd/7043179?clr=black&SearchQuery=wolf+and+whistle&pgesize=36&pge=2&totalstyles=116&gridsize=3&gridrow=10&gridcolumn=3
http://www.asos.com/au/asos/asos-mix-and-match-high-waist-bikini-bottom-with-eyelets/prd/7118525?clr=black&SearchQuery=high+waisted+bikini+bottoms&pgesize=18&pge=0&totalstyles=18&gridsize=3&gridrow=4&gridcolumn=2 (link for bottoms very similar)

i really quite like Wolf & Whistles swimwear, so i picked up the same style of top as the snow leopard one and some matching high waisted black bottoms. i figured considering these are almost the same i can mix and match and create ultimately 2 more bikini combos.
i also picked up these in a 10DD and a AU size 8 bottom which fit/look the same as the snow leopard pair.
i highly recommend this style of bikini if you want something a little less revealing without wearing a one piece. the high waisted bottoms are really nice as for me i don't have to feel self conscious of my stomach.

details: mesh sides on top, high waisted bottoms, padded push up top, clasp back, adjustable straps
http://cottonon.com/AU/charley-thick-strap-one-piece-cheeky/665439-02.html?dwvar_665439-02_color=665439-02&cgid=womens-new-arrivals#prefn1=brand&prefv1=Body&start=21

this colour of this piece is divine!!! and it was so cheap $29.95 AUD. Cotton On Body have released a really nice swimwear collection this wear and if i hadn't already bought 5 pairs of bathers i would of probably purchased their whole collection.
i don't think you can go wrong with a nice one piece, i picked this one up in a Small and it fits nicely. this one piece features a low scoop back and comes with removable padding (love the fact they give you the option of removing it). i also like the fact that it isn't low cut around the side boob area, still flattering but you don't to worry about falling out if you know what i mean.

details: scoop back, removable padding, cheeky cut


i hope this post gives you a little summer swimwear inspo (or if you are approaching the winter months then i am sorry but enjoy the cosy clothes and hot chocolate haha)

swimwear featured from Zaful, Cotton On Body and ASOS (in collaboration with wolf and whistle) all photos are my own.
xx

SO!

so i finally decided to bite the bullet and place a colourpop order! the main reason i hadn't done one before is because its pretty pricey (everything is in USD) for them to ship to Australia but they had a few good promotions on when i placed my order which meant i basically saved enough that shipping didn't matter.

it's not a huge haul but i think its a good start to my colourpop collection and pending my experience/reviews, i will definitely place another order.

i think colourpop is really good because of how affordable it is. even considering this, so far i haven't noticed the difference between a high end version and their versions. which i think is really great if you are on a budget or don't love spending hundreds of dollars on makeup.


i picked up the Heavy Hitter Pressed Palette firstly because i loved the colours and then the description won me over "This nude quad packs a punch with its warm, sandy tones.​" it describes summer and i thought this would be perfect for my holiday. Not only is it compact but i can already think of multiple looks i can create with this palette.

the colour pay off seems really good from swatching it, although the lightest shade "full-zip" matched my skin colour almost perfectly so you couldn't see it in the swatch (i obviously need a tan haha) but overall i am pleased with the palette and how it swatched, i am looking forward to trying it out and taking it on holiday.


my next purchase was the Amaze Super Shock Shadow. i figured this would complement the eye shadow palette really well and i could use it for adding a little more 'sparkle' to my night time looks on holiday.

i am so glad i picked this one up, the shade is amazing and it is so pigmented!!!! i knew it was going to be good but i didn't think it would be have such good pigment/colour payoff and no fall out but it does. thankgod for cream shadow and i good one at that.


i picked up two lip pencils and without realising they are almost the same shade hahaha oh well a girl can never have enough nude lip pencils. i picked up the shades Curvii which is apart of the iluvsarahii  collection and is described as a warm beige as well as the shade Skimpy which is described as a soft pinky nude.
although they have completely different descriptions they do swatch very similar so i am intrigued to see how they pay off on the lip and whether they are noticeably different.

but i have only heard good things about their lip pencils and you honestly cant go past a good lip pencil that is also cheap!!


my next two products were actually freebies apart of a promotion they had going which was spend X amount get one free, spend X amount get 2 free and so on. so i spent enough and got two free lip products. i think they had 3 lip options and then 2 shadow options but i opted for the matte lip and gloss option as i thought they were the colours i would wear the most.

if you do see colourpop doing a promotion like this i would definitely buy at this time because not only are you spending what you would of anyway to get what you needed but also getting limited edition products for free to try out as well.


the matte lip was the limited edition ultra matte in the shade Take Five. this is described as a "mauve-toned rose" and it is gorgeous!! it also swatches so nice and so far i like the formula.
i haven't tried a colourpop lipstick at all before but everyone i have known to wear them raves about them so i am excited to put this one to the test.

again this is something else i strategically picked for my holiday, i think the pinky tones to it will look really nice in the 'summer time'.

also even though i didn't have to pay for this one, their matte lipsticks or any of their lip products are super affordable even after you do the exchange to Australian dollars


the gloss i picked up was the Nine to Five Ultra Gloss which is described as a "mauve with a golden shift." to be honest i probably won't wear this shade, its way more metallic then i pictured it to be so lucky it was a freebie.

overall i am very happy with my colourpop haul and the products i got, i definitely see myself placing  another order in the future. perhaps to try out the new concealers 💭

xx

Take Five Ultra Matte Lipstick (limited edition but would retail for $6.00 USD)
Curvii Lip Pencil $5.00 USD
Amaze Super Shock Shadow $5.00
Skimpy Lip Pencil $5.00 USD
Nine to Five Ultra Gloss (limited edition but would retail for $6.00 USD)
Heavy Hitter Pressed Power Palette $12.00 USD

the first thing on my wishlist are the Adidas Court Vantage Embroidered in White/Off White. i am OBSESSED with these. i have wanted them for ages and guess what they are sold out in my size wahhh. Stylerunner are the only place in Australia to sell them and i am heart broken haha.
They are soooo cute and just imagine pairing them with denim shorts or a denim skirt or even a casual dress!!! (if you know anywhere else that sells these that ship to aus please HMU)

#ipadgoals

most definitely one of my favs on the wishlist.
these new release (i think limited edition) QUAY x DESI sunnies are life!!! give me anything rose gold and ill be happy so when i saw she was releasing this colour way i knew i needed them and especially for spring/summer!!

these launched on the 6th of Sept and sold out practically straightaway.






this all MATTE eyeshadow palette is of course on my wishlist!!!

i love too faced shadows and when i saw they were releasing this to their Peach collection i fell in love. all the shades are so nice and so versatile and generally all colours i would wear and the BEST PART is all 12 shades are matte!!!

i have one of Too Faced's original matte palettes and honestly the colour pay off and pigmentation of the shades are amazing, you can't really go wrong with their palettes. so fingers crossed i can pick this one up when I'm in Sydney later this year! EXCITING.


okay so honestly there is this one and about 3 other styles of this beach bag i love but i thought this one was a little more quirky then the rest.

i figured i would need a beach bag of some sort for our holiday later this year plus for summer days at the beach/by the pool.

all of billabongs beach bags are big and have pockets/zips on the inside for your valuables (there is nothing worse then sand in your phone just saying). they are also foldable and easy to store so my logic is, i should be able to get it into my suitcase without it taking up too much room.




these are so versatile and could be worn with dresses, shorts, jeans and anything in-between.
they also come in black if this colour isn't your style.
normally i would lean more towards the black but i just think these are the ultimate nude shade for summer!!

i would looooove to take these on holiday with me but I'm not sure my bank account will let me before we leave (anyone have a spare $200?)

🙋

so thats all on my wishlist for SS17/18 so far, i hope you enjoyed this blogpost and the little insight into what i want in my life right now (even though i am most definitely suppose to be saving but hey i can dream)
what is on your spring/summer wishlist?

xx


Photo Credits:
ASOS
TOO FACED 
PRINCESS POLLY 
APPLE
QUAY AUSTRALIA 
NET-A-PORTER 
PINTEREST 
TONY BIANCO 

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