Cosmetics Haul and Makeup Look

I grabbed a few bargains this week at Priceline, after waiting to restock on some of my favourite items. Priceline do their 40% off all cosmetics sale every now and then, and every time I go in with the intention of buying this one item (Bourjois healthy mix serum foundation) I buy something else instead... woops!

Restocked on my liquid eyeliner because the one I have now is almost dried out and the brush tip is all screwed up. I'm yet to find THE best liquid eyeliner, this one does the job okay for now. For $8, it's pretty decent.

I repurchased the Antipodes Hosanna serum (25% off yay!) because I quite liked it and used up every last drop. I use it as my moisturiser at night - it works well for my combination oily skin because of its quick absorbing and light texture. I was originally tempted by the Apostle skin-brightening & tone-correcting serum, but because of the price tag on it I got this hydrating serum instead because of its similar ingredients.

Totally got sucked into the world of CC cream after hearing so many beauty bloggers and YouTubers rave about them. Seeing as it was 40% off I decided to go for it. It honestly reminds me of some of the Korean BB creams I have tried before, but the colour seems to suit my skin better (Asian BB craems have a weird greyish tone to them) and the texture is more lighter and less chalky. (Could be because the SPF is quite low in this one). So far so good.

Because I don't like using lot's of products after cleansing at night, I never bothered with eye cream. But I have severely dark circles and eye-bag looking under-eyelids (my mum has the same kind of eyebags) so I thought I should probably try something for it. After using it for a week, I can't say much because I haven't noticed a difference or anything. I like the texture of it though, and it hasn't caused any kind of reaction to my skin. I didn't realise it was "anti-ageing" until after I got it, the description says it's for puffiness, dark circles etc. The regular eye cream really.

I used the Bourjois CC cream in these photos for a natural everyday look.

Other products I used: Maybelline Masterpiece eyeliner
Benefit Gimme Brow (in medium/deep)
Daniel Sandler watercolour blush (in Cherub)
SugarBaby Glow Better Bronzer
Lorac Pro Palette (Taupe)
Translucent Powder

I think my makeup-collection is all stocked up and got everything I need for now. Feels pretty good!

Getting back into the University Ritual

Attending university means... eating at the randomest times throughout the day. There's no real breakfast/lunch/dinner differentiation at least for me, ha! I try to eat healthy and have a decent meal before leaving my house for work or class.

I recently discovered this Cherry Jam which has real cherry chunks in it. I loveeeee cherry, and I like the chunky pieces in this. Because it doesn't have much flavourings or anything nasty, it just tastes like a regular berry/slightly cherry fruit puree.

Breakfast: Wholegrains, fruit and hummus.

Those chunks tho... mmmmmm.

My recent love for grey/minty blue things in a flatlay. 

University essentials and most of the contents of my backpack.

Recent purchase from Molten Store in Wintergarden. This smells fresh, woody, musky but also clean.
Lasting power is relatively okay, but it was only $29 so I didn't expect too much.
It reminds me of the Jo Malone Wood Sage and Sea Salt Cologne!

A Brief Trip to Myer

Recent purchases with my maaaam at Myer!

I got a button-up tunic with a sleek but casual look, I'm a bit scared because its 25% silk, and I'm not sure how to wash and dry silk clothing. But, it feels super lightweight and cooling, perfect for summer. I grabbed it for a massive bargain, it was $90 down to $50 which I got 50% off for a final price of $25! Woohoo!

A fluffy 90's style inspired sweater. But it's not cropped - which is what I think makes it more versatile so you can pair more than just high-waisted things with it. So obsessed with this colour - it's a cloud (greyish-blueish) colour and makes it look so soft and dreamy!

It still pairs well with high-waisted things, like these high waisted jeans.

 Goes really well with silver jewellery - my recently purchased moon necklace from Lovisa!

Silver bar necklace from eBay.

Jewellery Favourites

I'm much more of a silver jewellery person, silver clothing details, silver everything. But recently, I've been more open to wearing gold jewellery. Mainly because all these cute dainty designs come in gold/rose gold, and look more feminine than in silver.

I wandered into Lovisa, and found these necklaces which I really liked from a previous visit, on sale 3 for $10! (Each one is $9.99.) So I'd say I grabbed a bargain yay!

My love for lunar themed things goes on forever...

Dainty geometric triangular charm.

FLASH!

I seem to notice that there's more of this silver-gold-rose gold mixture now

And with better lighting: my Lovisa Haul!

I also purchased these bar necklaces from eBay for roughly $1.50 each which arrived this week, I hope they aren't terrible quality!

Some of my favourite necklaces that aren't on a chain and look more casual/boho, my leather one gifted from my aunt from Swarovski (in Switzerland woo) and a jade pendent from my mum.

I also bought these charms off ebay $2-$3 each and put them onto my own sterling silver chains (most chains rust and tarnish really easily for me because I must be one sweaty person LOL)

And my leather choker collection, most of which I bought from etsy $5 each roughly, and the crystal one is gifted from Lauren (from Sportsgirl)!

Cute Gifts

One month after my birthday ... she still gives me a present oh dear Becky you so silly but so thoughtful!


But seriously some cute new decor yay!

She knows I like old things, and vintage anything. Looks awesome on a wall, or in the paper cover on a bookshelf.

Something I would never buy for myself, really expensive shampoo/conditioner which you only need 1/4 of the amount of regular cheaper stuff! Seriously, the conditioner though is amazing. I only need to use about two pea sized amounts for my bountiful long hair...

After checking the ingredients, it actually has proteins and natural oils in it too. Leaves my hair feeling pretty good after!

This cute cactus thing from Typo... It broke during the journey home :( But I managed to super glue the cactus back on and now it looks almost as good as new!

Planning to put some rings and other small bits on this baby.

Thanks Becky for the awesome stuff!

Corporate Wear

Due to the recent shenanigans with job applications and all that jazz, I decided to do a quick outfit post inspired by corporate-wear. 

Despite how feminine and sleek skirts look, I don't own any (it's quite hard to fine ones that fit well), and I find them quite uncomfortable most of the time. Hence I went with my plain-old target work pants and a skinny belt.

Top - Jacqui.E, Blazer - Jacqui.E (Back in the days when I thought Jacqui.E was for old people... haha!)

Same top combination, Pants - Target, Shoes - City Beach (they're just very low creepers, but because of the suede and almond toe shape, I think it suffices as office-wear.

Same top, with an ASOS blazer (with silk lapels).

Same combination with the ASOS blazer.

Same combination with a Uniqlo blazer - this one is more casual, and the material of the blazer is quite thin and flexible. (mega comfy!)

Top - Online purchase, Blazer - Online purchase (both from a Korean store) with the same bottom combination.

Same top and bottom combination with the Jacqui.E blazer.

I think different coloured blazers are a great way to change up a work outfit everyday, that way you can get away with wearing the same kind of bottom and shoes, but get different looks depending on the top that goes with the blazer. Wearing a neutral blouse/top such as white, beige, grey and blue also makes it easier to coordinate with different coloured blazers and styles. 

All About That Comfort

As much as I like to dress nice, I also like to be comfortable and not have to reach around my body to fix areas that make me feel like I'm being eaten alive by my clothes. 

Basic

Jeggings are a woman's best friend! as long as you keep the goods covered, because you don't want funny bits sticking out, or the outline of your underwear to be visible (how embarrassing...). I wore mine with a long tunic that was long enough to cover my bum.

Tunic - Country Road, Jeggings - H&M, Shoes - Windsorsmith

Preppy

I unleashed my inner tomboy with some boyfriend shorts and an iconic sweater which gave this outfit a comfortable, collegiate-preppy look, especially with the canvas shoes.

Sweater - Tommy Hilfiger, Shorts - Dangerfield, Shoes - Vans

Boyfriend Jeans

Whoever said jeans aren't comfortable obviously never tried on boyfriend jeans, loose-fit or relaxed fit jeans. Even skinny jeans can be comfortable, depending on the style/material that you get. Think of boyfriend jeans as really thick, stiff tracksuit pants!

Clean

Top - Asos, Jeans - Vintage Levi's, Shoes - Target

Burnt-out Grunge

Top - Urban Outfitters, Jeans - Vintage Levi's, Shoes - Target

Sport Luxe

Top - MNG, Jeans - Vintage Levi's, Shoes - Nike Roshe Run

Relaxed Fit Jeans

Jeans that are still loose, but look the part, easy to match and can be dressed up or down! These are my first pair of non-coloured jeans, and the lightest colour of all my jeans too. I find the colour really versatile it goes with a lot of things being monochrome, and it's honestly one of the most comfortable pair I own. It also matches my favourite tops, this one being one of my all-time favourite!

Balance

Top - H&M, Jeans - MNG, Shoes - Windsorsmith

Biker

Jacket - Esprit, Top - H&M, Jeans - MNG, Shoes - Target

Athletic

Hoodie - Adidas (Serena gave them to me!), Jeans - MNG, Shoes - Vans

Basic Skirts - with a twist!

Skirts can also be comfortable, given they are either stretchy, or skater/flare/A-line. I like my plain black skirts, but I also like skirts with a bit of colour or playful design to keep my outfit interesting. I do normally prefer skater style skirts because they are breezy and sit well, but some exceptions include this plaid skirt that is super thin and stretchy, so I can bend and move around as I please!

Schoolgirl

Top - Urban Outfitters, Skirt - Universal Store, Shoes - Vans

Childishly Chic

Top - Topshop, Skirt - (From Korea, online), Shoes - Windsorsmith, Necklace - Lovisa

Top - Topshop, Skirt - (From Korea, online), Shoes - Windsorsmith

The last look is pretty easy to mix and match considering the skirt goes with just about anything. Pairing it with a plain top also means I can add statement jewellery to make it more going-outish, or just keep it plain and simple.