Quick Last Minute Gift Guide: 7 days to go!

All of a sudden there is less than a week until Christmas and you still have friends on your list who remain gift-less. It happens every year without fail for most of us out there. But never fear, if you want a quick reference point for gifts that your beauty loving friend or sister or anyone, will adore read on!

 (links and info below)

Now I'm going to have to kick  things of with NYX Cosmetics. Now I know its nothing new for the Americans out there, and even for the beauty junkies all around the world, but NYX has only just landed in Australia via Target. The best part? Not hideously over priced (as per usual!). I would go for the Butter Glosses, Soft Matte Lip Creams, Cream Blushes and  Jumbo eye pencils, all coming in at under $15 each! And you now what that means, extra cash to treat yourself ;)

Marc Jacobs perfume range has become a huge success and what better way to sample a few than with a sweet roller ball set? 

Theres nothing nicer than a fresh mani/pedi for Christmas, so why not go with a polish fav Essie? They have some gorgeous festive shades on offer and with Priclines current two for $20 deal, take advantage!

Now for, big, voluminous, holiday curls, you cant go past this Vidal Sassoon curling wand. I have it and use it soo much its ridiculous. This wand can give you loose, I've-just-had-a-Kate-Middleton-blowout look, (just curl the ends, using lower heat setting) or big long lasting curls (higher heat, more sections and longer contact with the barrel). It comes in under $40, money well spent.

Candles have become increasingly popular and although its summer now, warmer weather has been taking its time and theres always a few cooler than usual days to burn something yum. I love these Eco wood wick candles, they smell delicious and sound like a crackling fire. Bourbon Vanilla is a fav.

Last but not least, the Too Faced Jingle All the Way palette is something that has been highly coveted in other guides and I couldn't resist popping it in. You get everything you need in one set, plus an iPhone case (sad iPhone C owner right now!). The value is great, especially for us Australians, coming in at under $40. 

And, if all else fails, chocolate, candy canes, champagne and a season of Friends always goes down a treat. 

Merry Christmas and happy shopping! (good luck!)

Always,

 B x

http://shop.target.com.au/c/body-beauty/makeup/W298353?viewAs=&sort=latest&itemsPerPage=30&q=%3Alatest%3Abrand%3ANYX

available at chemists and pharmacies 

http://www.priceline.com.au/cosmetics/nails/nail-polish/nail-color-13.5-ml

http://www.kitcosmetics.com.au/products/toofaced/ltdedjinglealltheway/

http://www.priceline.com.au/hair/hair-styling/hair-tongs-and-curlers/big-hair-soft-curls-1.0-ea

http://www.shopsohum.com.au/product_p/0417.htm

    

The Whitsundays | Holiday Time!

Recently, Brooke and I, along with another friend, were lucky enough to spend a week in the beautiful Whitsundays! We had an amazing time! We stayed at a place called 'Airlie Beach' which is a town on the mainland of Australia, although we flew into Hamilton Island. From Hamilton Island it was about an hour ferry ride to The Marina at Airlie Beach. We were lucky enough to have amazing weather for most of our trip, although we had a few rainy days. We got to visit the stunning Whitehaven Beach and also go snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. We thought we would share a few photo's on our blog of the incredible time we had! Hope you Enjoy xx

We're going on holiday!

It's been a while since we've had a chance to post as we have been busy in our final year of high school and are currently in the midst of our end of year exams. However, to celebrate the end of our high school career we are going to sunny Queensland! We will hopefully doing daily vlogs while on our trip so stay tuned!

Much love,
B & D

18th Birthday Gifts | Brookes Edition

On the 14th Of August, I turned 18. I decided to give an overview of a few of my favourite gifts. I am very grateful for everything I received and for every birthday

Tiffany & Co earrings and necklace from my family.

Bronte Sisters Collection, Maybelline Colour Whispers, OPI Birthday Barbie, Dior Addict Lip Gloss all from D! x

Earlier in the year, my friends and I went to see 'The Great Gatsby' remake, and I loved it, hence the shirt and sticker! Speaking of stickers, one of my friends got them for me of things I love including amazing artists Banksy and Basquiat.

Brooke x

Sydney OOTD | July 2013

I recently spent a week in beautiful Sydney and I decided to share with you a quick OOTD from my trip! The weather in Sydney was amazing, although as it is winter it was still a little chilly out. 

I hope you enjoy these photos :)

Sydney Harbour Bridge

JACKET: Forever New

SCARF: Just Jeans

DRESS: Forever New

HANDBAG: Target

BOOTS: Sportsgirl

TIGHTS: Kmart

Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Sydney Opera House

Collective Haul- Brookes Edition

Over the past few weeks, I've picked up a few random pieces that I thought I'd share.

At Priceline, I repurchased the Bastiste Dry Shampoo in Blush, picked up a Rimmel polish in 'Double-Decker Red' (love that name), two Sally Hansen polishes (post here) and the Garnier BB cream for sensitive skin. I wore the Rimmel polish two weeks straight and wanna wear it next again! Its just a stunning red. I have also been enjoying the BB cream for a quick fix in the morning.

At target I picked up another bottle of my Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation, as they had reduced the entire range. This makes me worried that Target are discontinuing the sale of Bourjois products, I hope not because I love this foundation! Saying that, it was half price! I saw that the Rimmel Kate Moss lipsticks matte range had *finally* arrived here and got colour 107, which I've been wanting forever after seeing it on Zoella. Target also had a sale bin with random things in it and I grabbed a Australis lipgloss in Lambada.

Finally my local Myer also had a sale bin and I stumbled across this Elizabeth Arden blush in Sugar Plum and snatched it up as it reminded me of Nars Douceur. This blush is SUPER pigmented, been loving.

Hope you enjoyed,

B x

Beautiful 18th Birthday gifts | Darcie's Edition

Last week I celebrated my 18th birthday! It was a fabulous day and I was lucky enough to receive some beautiful birthday gifts off my family and friends! Here is a quick look at some of the amazing gifts I was lucky enough to receive, hope you enjoy!

Love Darcie x

Essie's "Canyon Coral" gifted from Brooke

Four of my amazing friends got me an engraved keyring! I will treasure this forever !

I was lucky enough to receive 2 Pandora charms. The "18" charm (right) and the "sparkly heart" charm (left)

One of my lovely friends got me this kimmidoll shower gel and  hand cream set. It smells gorgeous! 

Brooke gave me the Dior "Rosy Glow" which I have seen so many youtubers rave about this throughout the last year and I am so excited to have it for myself! 

Another amazing gift from the beautiful Brooke! The Clarins "Instant Light Natural Lip Perfecter" in the shade "04 Petal Shimmer" This is one of the new colours and I am super excited to have this! I have used it nonstop since I got it! Thanks Brooke! 

I received a bottle of my all time favorite perfume "Ralph Lauren 2". I love this stuff more than I can even explain! If you love sweet lolly scented perfumes this is perfect for you.  

Off one of my other amazing friends I received this crown necklace! I love this and have worn it everyday since I got it!! It is so pretty and sparkly which I love. 

Off my parents I was lucky enough to receive this Tiffany pearl bracelet, that has the Tiffany heart charm on it. I love this so much and I will treasure it forever. 

And of course had to have a "18th Birthday" Glass!!