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• ELES Cosmetics: Best Selling Product + Interview with Liane Scior

  Over the past year, ELES Cosmetics has made its round amongst Aussie beauty blogs and I have to say I am a big fan. I can't really think of any product that... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage: I Had to Blabber on About This HG Product

  

  I have been intrigued by the Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage for some time {I know I always say that. I have too many things on my wishlist to try out. Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• A Little Taste Of Success

  

  As my big girl starts Year 3 this year, I can't help but feel... old. My own insecurities aside, this school year marks a bigger challenge for my daughter. Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2014 LIFESTYLE

• Our Caravan Roadtrip + What I Packed // Nelson Bay + Seal Rocks

  

  We have been away on a short roadtrip holiday for my parents' visit. It's always nice to have my parents over, especially since they don't have other... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Furless Black Beauty Make Up Brush Set: Review and Photos

  

  As much as I love my Sigma brushes, I have also taken to another brand recently. I have mentioned how much I like Furless brushes but it was not until recently... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Current Skin Care Routine // Feat. Lush, Innoxa, Uriage, John Plunkett, Suvana...

  

  I haven't talked much about skin care in a while so I thought I would do a current skin care routine post. A while back, my mum and I went out and bought a whol... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Bloggers BBQ Event in Sydney

  

  Another long trip to Sydney it was again yesterday! This time it was for the Bloggers BBQ and our whole family was invited. I absolutely love these events that... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Rose: Product Review

  

  My most common lip product in my stash would have to be a tinted lip balm. I tend to have dry lips and that fact combined with having an active toddler who like... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Happy New Year + Some {not So Happy} Blogging Reflections

  

  Source Happy New Year everyone! I can't believe yet another year has passed and as I sit here, at 6am, on the very first day of the new year, I can't help... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Mary Kay: Zen in Bloom Spring Edition

  

  It's almost unbelievable that Christmas is just a mere couple of weeks away. How is everyone's Christmas preparations going? Surely not as mundane as ours. Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• I Regret Not Wearing My Baby!

  

  When I see mums wearing their bubs, I always get a wistful feeling in my heart. I personally think it's such a beautiful thing to see a little fragile bub... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Clarins Splendours Colour Quartet & Liner Eye Palette

  

  I haven't been keeping up with my beauty posts and have a whole load of reviews and posts waiting in line. Beauty posts take just a tad more effort with the... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• A New Home For Our Dog

  

  As I have previously introduced my adopted dog on this blog + on social media, I thought I would hop on here and give an update on a string of unfortunate event... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• "I Wish We Could Do Better"

  

  Hi everyone, I'm back! I haven't blogged in a few weeks due to a bunch of consecutive events: visiting my in laws, having my friends over for a stay, us all... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Terrible Twos Has Hit Us Real Bad

  

  If you've been following stories about my kids, you'd know that my older daughter is the polite, quiet, courteous, well mannered one and my younger one is the... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• ELES Autumn Vibe

  

  I recently received a wonderful package from ELES. I would have been so happy receiving a package full of mineral makeup goodness but no, they had to outdo... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• The Body Shop At Home: Win a $200 Prize Pack!

  

  I'm a huge fan of The Body Shop. I remember its Vitamin C face mist being one of my very first skin care products I bought myself as a teenager years ago. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Mummy, Why Haven't I Been to a Birthday Party Before?

  

  "Mummy, why haven't I been to a birthday party before?" I felt my heart sink when my 8 year old asked me recently. The fact is, she's been to a birthday party... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Ghd V Pink Diamond Styler | Supporting Breast Cancer Charities...

  

  I recently got the opportunity to try out the ghd V Pink Diamond Styler. The ghd V Pink Diamond Styler isn't any ordinary styler - in the past 10 years, in... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• The One Where I Got Called A "Mail Order Bride" Because My Husband "Can't Get...

  

  I had a really upsetting end to the last week when I found out that one of my husband's workmate/friend had been mocking my husband and I behind our backs. Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE