Rachel Michelle

Wednesday Weekly: Pinterest Finds of the Week!

2014-07-10T03:24:00.001-07:00

...except I forgot to publish the post yesterday so its Thursday Weekly? haha

Although I missed 2 weeks, I'm back today with my fave Pinterest finds! It was a busy 2 weeks but I always somehow pint time for some sneaking pinning ;)

Hair lust... I feel a hair change coming soon! (not quite this dramatic though haha)

Quiet reading nook

Pretty watercolour art

Krikor Jabotian

Puppy room! Not gonna lie, I would so do this for our dogs haha

Thursday Ten: 10 Winter Must Haves

2014-06-19T04:21:00.000-07:00

Winter is one of my favourite seasons. We're quite lucky in Brisbane, our 'cold' weather is quite mild compared to most areas of the world.

Even so, I thought I would share my winter 'must haves' as the weather cools down...

1. A good lip balm

My fave has to be Lucas Pawpaw Ointment. I've been using it since I was about 16 and nothing beats it! I find many lip balms are moisturising when you put them on, but the more you use them the more you need them. Not this one!

2. A warm snuggly sweater

For those chilly days, pick one you can wear around the house that's nice and comfy but still appropriate if you need to pop out!

ASOS Aran Jumper

3. A fun mug... or 10

I may have a slight obsession with coffee mugs haha. I like picking unique ones that represent my personality.

4. A good pair of boots

I actually just bought these ones from Betts. When we were in America I fell in love with the knee high Stuart Weitzman boots, unfortunately at almost $700 they're a bit on the steep side! These ones are much more affordable but still amazing.

Betts Riding Girl-B Boots

5. A good moisturiser

In the winter I like to switch to a thicker moisturiser, particularly for night time. I swear by Sukin skincare. I can actually read the label and I like knowing I'm not overloading my skin with unnecessary chemicals. In summer I use the more gel based moisturiser, but in winter I switch to this one...

Sukin Facial Moisturiser

6. Tea

I love my morning coffee, but I don't like having more than one a day where possible. Instead I prefer tea to keep me toasty! T2 has amazing flavours and a huge range!

T2 Apple Crumble Tea

7. A go to blazer

A blazer instantly glans up you outfit, plus... it keeps you warm! Invest in a good one and it will last you season after season.

Y.A.S Amaze Blazer in Monochrome

8. Thick tights

A great way to transition your summer wardrobe to winter is a good pair of tights. Under a dress or some dressy shorts, you'll get the most of what's already in your wardrobe.

ASOS 120 Denier Black Tights

9. A good book

I become a huge bookworm in winter. To save space I've started reading on my iPad but you can't go past a good paperback.

10. An old favourite hoodie

For those days you just want to stay inside in your old fave :)

What are your winter must haves!?

XO

Wednesday Weekly: Pinterest Finds of the Week!

2014-06-10T20:58:00.002-07:00

I don't know about you but I'm a liiiiittle bit obsessed with Pinterest. Ok, I'm a LOT obsessed, but hey.. we all have our weaknesses!

I wanted to share my favourite Pinterest finds of the week, and hopefully make this a weekly occurance (but we'll see how that goes haha).

So here we go!

Gorgeous Ellie Saab dress!

Pefect quick up-do when your running late for work

Cozy winter Sunday's....

Spent snuggling with the puppies of course!

Great idea to add a personal touch to some inexpensive bar stools

Perfect reading nest

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Top 5: Winter Nailpolish Picks

2014-06-10T03:30:00.001-07:00

The cooler weather is finally starting to settle in here in Australia, which has inspired a change in my nail choices.

While I am a firm believer that you can wear any colour any time of year, I will admit I do reach for these colours more in the cilly months.

For longwear and chip free, my favorite brands are OPI and L'Oreal.

So here are my top 5 picks for this winter...

1. Burgundy
You can't go past a good dark vampy polish for winter, ox blood or burgundy colours make a great alternative to harsher black.

L'Oreal Colour Riche "Femme Fatale"

2. Grey
Either dark or light! A shimmery like grey is perfect if you aren't a fan of the draker colours.

L'Oreal Colour Riche in "Because your worth it"

3. Midnight Blue

L'Oreal Colour Riche in "Midnight Mistress"

4. Dusky Pink
Super girly but still perfect for winter!

L'Oreal Colour Riche in "Rose Cashmere"

5. Glitter
Any glitter works but this rose gold OPI polish it gorgeous!

OPI "Pink Yet Lavender"

What's your favourite winter polish?

XO

Travel Snaps: our America holiday!

2014-06-09T01:49:00.002-07:00

After months of saving and planing, the time finally came in February this year for our much overdue holiday!

LA, Vegas, New York and San Fran all in just under 3 weeks. Here's some of my favourite snaps of the trip!

A short stop over in Auckland before our 12 hour flight to LA….

First stop, Hollywood!!

Watching our first sunset over the ocean at Santa Monica. Was spectaular to see…

Exploring Santa Monica and the Pier before dinner at Bubba Gump…

Road trip to Vegas! Driving on the opposite side of the road was definitely different! haha. After we checked in we drove down to explore 'old Vegas'...

More airports and planes to make it to the city that never sleeps, NYC! That manhattan skyline stole my heart <3

NY subway!

Central Park snow! This was the first time Roki had seen the snow, and only the second for me…

Mini Mr Snowman…

A trip to NY wouldn't be right without a visit to the 9/11 memorial…

San Fran, burning off those holiday calories with a sunset bike ride over the Golden Gate Bridge…

Amazing views of the bay from Alcatraz…

We got lost on the way home and came across the Palace of Fine Art….

Back to LA just in time to see the set up for the Golden Globes!

Before starting the (long) journey back home….

I hope you enjoyed these snaps, where have you been lately?

xo

Cute messy boho hair!!

2013-08-21T22:56:00.001-07:00

Hi guys!

I'm so lucky to have an awesome friend who also happens to be an amazing hairdresser. This is a quick look she did for me recently for a dinner out. Super cute and non-fussy! Sometimes I just like to have my hair up off my back, this look is perfect for those days…

End of a Chapter

2013-08-08T16:14:00.000-07:00

Hi guys!

I just wanted to share a quick post with you today. This past Wednesday was a very special day for me, after four and a half long years of study I finally graduated from Uni! It was an amazing day full of special people and lots of love and support.

For those of you with a friend or family member at Uni, it may seem like you've been put last on the list of priorities. Try and remember, they are working towards something very special. With a lot of hard work and support from the people around them (like you!) they will make it there in the end :)

Stay smart my lovelies!! Xx

Casual Friday

2013-08-08T15:13:00.001-07:00

Just a quick work OOTD!! TGIF to all you Monday to Friday workers :)

Pants:Target//Top:Valleygirl//Cardi:Forcast//Jacket:Portmans//Scarf:Cotton On//Shoes:Vans//Bag:DKNY

Ecriture De Chanel Automatic Liquid Liner Review

2013-07-29T23:02:00.001-07:00

Who here is an eyeliner junkie? I defiantly am. A good winged liner can complete any makeup look, or used on its own, can make it seem like you've put in way more effort than you actually have. Who could say no to that!?

Recently my beloved Dollywink liquid liner came to the end of its tenure in my makeup drawer, and I spent a while looking around to try something new. After trolling strawberrynet.com for a few days, I came across the Ecriture De Chanel Liquid Liner. I recalled actually swatching it at a Chanel counter a few months ago when my sister was looking for a new liner, and was quite impressed.

Now this defiantly isn't the cheapest option for liner. I got mine on strawberrynet.com for around $50 - which is a lot compared to my $12 Dollywink one! I decided to spoil myself after my exams, so I took the plunge and ordered away.

I have to say… I'm glad I made the investment! I purchased the Nior (black) one, which is super inky black and gorgeous. It uses a brush tip (rather than a felt one - the tester looking kind), which allows you to create both a gorgeous thick cat eye, or a nice thin line if you just want to make your lashes look thicker. I also love that it is mechanical, so you only wind up the product you want to use, leaving no room for wastage. This is ideal when your buying a higher end, pricier liner. There's nothing worse than spending a heap of money on something that drys up in a couple of weeks!!

Here's a few snaps…

To wrap up, this is an amazing liner, I definitely recommend having a play next time your walking past a Chanel counter! For anyone in Australia, it's still available on the Website if you want to check it out!

Where have I been?

2013-06-23T02:49:00.002-07:00

Hi guys!!

I'll be the first to admit, it has been too long since I blogged! I do, however, return with very exciting news. This past Thursday I completed my last University exam. After 4 and a half year all the hard work has paid off!

I have many memories from my years at uni but am definitely glad that its over haha. Being that I now have much more spare time on my hands, I'm excited to get back to blogging!! I have a few fun posts lined up which will be released over the next week, so make sure you check back :)

For those of you considering a University degree I will say, from personal experience while it takes a lot of hard work and dedication, it is so rewarding to have followed through. The only thing advice I can give is study what you are passionate about!

I'll leave you with a couple of celebration snaps from the last few days! Xx

Instagram pic I snapped after my last exam!

Flower from a very proud and supportive boyfriend

Cute card from my friend Sarah!

Congrats balloon from the girlies at work!

(had to crop out the bottom for privacy reasons but it was tied to a cute little glass with a fresh yellow Gerbera, so cute!)

Liebster Award

2013-03-12T21:22:00.000-07:00

Jacqueline from The Pretty Little Things has nominated me for a Liebster Award. Thank you for the nomination!

Here are the rules:

1. 11 facts about yourself.
2. Answers to the 11 questions the person who nominated you has provided.
3. Provide new questions for bloggers you nominate the award to.
4. Choose 11 bloggers with 200 or less followers to nominate the award, and link their blogs.
5. Contact each blogger via whatever network you like and let them know you have nominated them.
6. Thank the person who nominated you and link their blog.

First 11 Facts about me:

1. I speak Japanese after living in Tokyo for a year to attend a year of high school, my partner is also Japanese.

2. I am in my final semester of a Bachelor of Laws at Griffith University, which is something I've spent 4 years working extremely hard at and made many sacrifices for but which I'm so proud to have accomplished. I can't wait to graduate in July and begin my career.

3. I have a dog named Molly (but everyone calls her Momo which means Peach in Japanese).

4. I have pretty big feet for a girl haha. Size 9/10!!

5. I have been with my boyfriend for 5 years and I love him more and more everyday <3 He has supported me through everything I've faced or attempted and helps me build my confidence everyday.

6. Jacqueline from The Pretty Little Things is my little sister!! haha hopefully I don't embarrass her too much ;)

7. I'm a bit of a hermit haha, I like spending time with my family and close friends.

8. I enjoy learning about health and nutrition and taking care of the body I have to live in. This is something that runs in the family, my grandma, mum and sister share this trait with me.

9. I'm obsessed with organisation! I can't work in mess!

10. I'm also obsessed with candles, my favourite brand is Dusk <3

11. I love how high heels look, but I hardly ever wear them! I hate being uncomfortable!

My answers to Jacqueline's questions:

1. Where have you traveled?

Within Australia I have been to Queensland (where I live), NSW and Melbourne. Outside of Australia I've been to Japan 4 times, and Vanuatu once. I am yet to do a lot of travel but I want to go everywhere! My top 3 places I want to go to are Europe, the Americas (including Mexico, Canada and South America) and Africa!

2. What is your favorite flower?

I love Peonies!

3. What is your favourite past-time?

I love talking Momo for walks to our favourite park with Roki.

4. Your favorite perfume is?

Chanel Mademoiselle!

5. Are you a student? If so what are you studying?

Yes, study a Bachelor of Laws.

6. Do you have a passion for anything in particular? And if so what?

Obviously I have a passion for beauty and fashion, but I also love photography and am a huge animal lover.

7. What is on your bucket list?

I want to travel to as many places as I can, build a successful career, and make a family :)

8. Why did you start blogging?

The same reason most people do I guess, to share my passions with like-minded people.

9. What is your dream holiday destination?

As I am Italian I really want to visit the country! However I also really want to visit Spain, Greece and do an African safari!

10. Winter or Summer?

Winter!! Only because summer here is disgustingly hot! I do like Spring which is more mild but Winter is my favourite Season :)

11. What is your favorite food?

Anything salty-sweet!! Chocolate covered pretzels, salty sweet popcorn, salted caramel ice-cream etc.

My eleven questions for my nominated bloggers:

1. Where have you travelled and where would you like to travel?

2. If you could be anything you wanted, what would you be?

3. What is something you are very passionate about?

4. Your favourite fashion brand?

5. Your favourite movie?

6. What is your favourite food?

7. What is your go-to nail polish colour?

8. Do you have any pets?

9. If you could only use one makeup brand for the rest of your life, what would you choose?

10. Your favourite flower?

11. A night in or a night out?

The Bloggers I nominate:

I'm a little late in posting this so most of the blogs I read with under 200 followers have already been nominated and I don't see much point in nominating them again haha. I'll add gooroobeauty, Pink, and MadelineKate.

XX

HRH Collection Giveaway!!

2013-02-13T19:25:00.001-08:00

I have loved the HRH Collection pieces since I first started watching Alex on youtube a few years ago. It has taken me a while to purchase one for myself as the shipping to Australia is always expensive, but I finally decided to make the investment in a classic Gold L'OR bracelet after hearing great testimonials from Glamour Creations by Kat (subscribe to her blog HERE, she's gorgeous!). While I was there I decided to grab one for you guys as well!! The quality of this piece is amazing and I can't wait to make my next purchase!

This is a thank you to all of you who read my blog, I've had over 10,000 views so far and appreciate every single one of them!

The bracelet worn in the pictures is my personal one, the winners bracelet will stay in its packaging until they receive it :) If you want to have a look at the description or more pictures you can visit the HRH Collection website.

Conditions of Entry

a Rafflecopter giveaway This give-away is open internationally, however you must be over 18 years or have your parents permission.

Entries close on the 14th March 2013 and the winner will be published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

Friday Night Dinner OOTD

2013-02-03T23:03:00.002-08:00

Hi guys!!

Today's post is part 2 of my birthday, my ootd from my birthday dinner. We went out to Bazaar restaurant in Surfers Paradise, my final post will be a review of the restaurant, but for today I wanted to share a quick outfit post :)

So here is what I wore!!

Dress from ValleyGirl / Necklace from Forever New / Shoes from Novo

For makeup I went for a smokey eye and nude lip

Me & my beautiful friend Sarah (she did my hair for me too!!)

…..And Roki wanted to show his ootn too haha! What a poser :P

Sorry the photos aren't the best quality, I got ready at my friends place and didn't have much time for picture taking. The dress is actually a gorgeous purple colour but you can't really tell!! :( haha.

Don't forget you can follow me on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram if you want to see more daily pictures! The links and info up the top! Also, if your interested in travel and lifestyle blogs follow my friend Maddy's blog HERE. She just came back from Europe and has some great posts from her trip!

Xx

Birthday Adventures & OOTD

2013-01-28T23:46:00.000-08:00

Hey lovelies! It was an eventful weekend, which is why I haven't blogged in a little while… So I thought I'd post about my birthday last Friday. It was a huge day so I've decided to split it into three parts. Today's post will be my day time ootd and some pics of what we did for the day.

So onto the ootd!

Shirt from Temt / Faux leather leggings from Temt / Shoes from Portmans

Bag by Kate Hill / Sunglasses by Calvin Klein

Necklace from Diva / Revlon Lipstain in Passion

In the morning we went to visit my mum for a while, before heading over to the Harbour Town Farmers Market.

looking for some yummy pasta sauce

Fresh pasta made daily <3

Cheese, cheese and more cheese!!

Yummy! <3

Our farmers market purchases :)

After the farmers markets we headed to harbour town to have some lunch and do some casual shopping….

My bag looks ridiculously big here haha!!

I picked up a cute pair of heels at Novo that went with my dress for the night, but mainly I wanted them for upcoming grad job interviews!! It's scary thinking how close it all is!!

These were so comfy and I think they will be perfect for work, they have a heel with the perfect height.

How did you spend your weekend?? Part 2 should be up in a few days so check back soon!!

LoveClothing.com Review

2013-01-22T19:18:00.002-08:00

Hi beauties! I had intended on writing a different post today, but I woke up to the arrival of my LoveClothing order and was so excited that I decided to do a review instead. These are the Pieces Funky Fox Jeggings in Bermuda Green and Dark Coral. They are still available (and on sale!!) on the LoveClothing.com site: in Green HERE; and in Dark Coral HERE. I got both of them for $50.55 Australian Dollars, including shipping which is a steal!

I placed my order for these on the 11th of January and they arrived today (23rd January), so they took around 2 weeks to arrive. However, in saying that I had actually originally ordered a navy pair which were unfortunately discontinued. LoveClothing emailed me to let me know and I asked for the dark coral ones in place of the navy. They were so helpful and quick… 2 weeks to ship to Australia including having to make changes to my order is pretty amazing!! Shipping to here usually takes foreverrrrr. I've placed orders on eBay that have taken up to 2 months before!

The quality on these are amazing, they look like your wearing jeans with all the comfort of leggings, including an elastic waist. I found the green to be very true to size, however the coral ran a little smaller. I got the M/L in the coral (which is the only size left at the moment) and it fit quite well.

I can't wait until the weather gets a bit cooler so I can style them, I think the green would look great with a white chunky knit sweater or a printed sweater like THIS one. For now I put them on this morning just to grab a quick snap for you guys…

They also have grey, red and yellow ones available on the website, honestly I'm considering buying the red ones as well!! haha!

All in all, I'm very impressed with the store and will definitely be shopping there again soon :)

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

Xx

Disclaimer: These products were bought by me with my own money, all opinions are my own.

Back to School: Motivation & Organisation

2013-01-21T23:26:00.000-08:00

With the holidays slowly coming to a close and a new year of school and work ahead, I thought I would share with you how I stay motivated and organised when it comes to a hectic lifestyle. Between University studies, work, errands and chores, and finding time to relax a little, my life can very crazy at times. I have had 4 years to adjust to life being this way for me, and am finally to begin to feel as if I have found a good mindset and a work/life balance. For me, staying organised is the key to finding time to do the things you love.

It all starts with my diary….

I got this diary from a store called Kiki.K (you can find it HERE), I love that it has cute little pictures all through, and extra stickers so you can add your own touches. This is a weekly diary but also has a month to month section in the front which I love, I can easily see the major events I have coming up for the given month. I keep all appointments, work hours, uni classes birthdays, bills due - pretty much everything except my to do list - in here. Everything is organised by colour, blue for work, green for birthdays, purple for social things… and so on.

Next up - my monthly planner…

This, again, I got at Kiki.K (you can find it HERE). I love this because I can leave it out on my desk so its in easy view as a constant reminder of things I need to get done, or important deadlines which mustn't be forgotten! For example, I will mainly use this for blogs to be posted and grad program application closes (I graduate in July and am going through the gruelling process of grad job applications and interviews this semester). I may also add my cleaning schedule to this to help stay on top of things!

Daily "to-do" lists….

I like to use a pad like this for my daily to-do lists as i can tear the page off and carry it with me for the day, ticking off things as I complete them. This was actually a gift from a friend last year, I think she got it from a shop called Typo, but you can get these pretty much anywhere.

Planning & Inspiration…

To organise my thoughts and planning out things that inspire me I use an A5 tabbed notebook like this one. Writing things down helps keep me motivated and reaching my goals.

Lastly, these are the pens I picked up to use this year…

These are all medium point felt tip pens, the ones to the left are from Kiki.K (available HERE), and on the right are just some ones from Paper Mate. Keeping the stationary I use fun and colourful helps to make me want to stay motivated, its so much prettier!! Ha ha!

So those are the tools I use to keep myself organised. I try to get everything done as early in the day as possible, giving me the rest of the day to relax and enjoy! I'm also quite big on motivational quotes, I've been considering starting a once a week post with my quote of the week.

In line with today's post, I finally got my butt into gear and started a Facebook page! I know not everyone has blogger accounts to keep up to date… so here are my social media bits:

Facebook: Rachel Michelle (click HERE)
Instagram: rachelmichelle25
Twitter: @Rachy2589

I hope to see you there!

Shopping OOTD & Mini Haul

2013-01-21T02:47:00.000-08:00

Hi guys!

As this Friday is my birthday, today I indulged in a little retail therapy with my roommate and a good friend of mine. Seeing as I haven't posted an ootd since before christmas I thought I would show you what I wore today! To be honest its been so hot here on the Gold Coast fashion hasn't exactly been on the top of my list which is rather sad. Today was a bit cooler which was nice but I can't wait for winter, I love the fashion so much more! Anyway, here's what I wore today….

I love these shoes, I got them from Portmans over Christmas!

And for the haul portion of the post!

My roommate and my friend were amazingly kind and bought me these Vans for my birthday!! I live them! They're the classic low profile style in Pewter Grey. Can't go past comfy sneakers!

Here's my mini haul! I got they grey leopard print top, blue studded jeggings and khaki faux leather leggings (which I'm particularly excited about) from Temt for a steal. The purple dress is a fitted peplum dress I found at ValleyGirl. Sorry for the picture quality, it was dark by the time I got home haha.

While the quality from these shops aren't anything fancy, they're great for fast fashion and for pieces that aren't staples and may not stay in fashion forever.

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

2012 Makeup Favorites

2013-01-14T20:01:00.001-08:00

Now that the craziness of Christmas and family has subsided it's time to get back to blogging! And what better to do for my first post of the New Year than a recap on my 2012 favourites. I discovered some really great products in 2012 which I think will be staples for a long time. So here they are!!

Urban Decay Naked Palette II

I literally use this every single day that I put makeup on (which is most days). It's so handy to have everything you need for so many different looks all in one. The quality and pigmentation of these shadows is just amazing!

NARS Laguna Bronzer & Penny Lane Blush

This bronzer is hands down the best I've ever tried. It just gives the perfect glow without being too shimmery and glittery. The blush is a cream blush and is the ultimate natural rosy colour, you need to make sure to apply a powder blush over the top so it doesn't melt off though (especially in the Australian heat!)

M.A.C Cooling Liquid Powder - Truth & Light

This was actually a gift from a friend Wakako, you can use it all over your face but I think its the perfect highlighter.

M.A.C Prep + Prime

This is a salmon based colour correction pen for getting rid of dark circles. I have terrible dark circles and this stuff works wonders! It is a strong salmon colour to counteract the purples and blues under your eyes so you need to make sure to apply your foundation over the top.

Revlon Colourstay Foundation

This is my all time favourite foundation that I have tried so far, I've gone through about 5 bottles of this! It has very build-able coverage, so you can choose to have a lighter coverage or more full coverage. I use number 180 Sand Beige.

Sigma F84 & P86 Brushes

This is what I like to use to apply my foundation and concealer. I use the Angled Top Kabuki F84 for foundation and the Precision Tapered P86 for concealer. They give a great finish and the angles are so unique and perfect for application!

Covergirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara

I don't like wasting money on high end mascaras and find that everyone I've ever bought was disappointing. Covergirl make amazing mascaras for a fraction of the price so save your money for something thats worth paying the extra for!

DollyWink Liquid Liner Pen

This is a Japanese brand liner and is my all time favourite. I think I paid under $20 and am yet to find anything that beats it! It handles well and is easy to use and very pigmented.

M.A.C Eye Kohls in Smoulder and Fascinating

These liners are nice and creamy and will last you forever. While they come with quite a high price tag in Aus (I paid about $40 each!) they are definitely worth the money! Particularly Smoulder, my friends are forever wanting to borrow that one haha.

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Last but not least, I couldn't live without my Urban Decay eyeshadow primer! This is what makes my eyes last through 11 days at work without a smudge! A must for any makeup lover.

Let me know what your 2012 faves were in the comments below so I can check them out!

Christmas Nails

2012-12-15T22:47:00.001-08:00

Hi guys!

I finally had a chance to paint my nails for the first time in quite a while, I actually bought this colour months ago but haven't had a chance to use it! I think this is the perfect Christmas colour, although a sparkly dark green would be beautiful too.. but I don't have one haha.

What's your favourite Christmas nail polish?

OOTD: all in black

2012-12-15T00:23:00.003-08:00

Hi guys!

Saturday morning this week was spent shopping for Christmas presents, though I won't lie, I got a little distracted haha. This is what I wore for our mini shopping trip! (Sorry I look so tired, I've had a bit of a insomnia lately ><)

Vest by Ladakh / Skirt by Cotton On / Basic black shirt / Jewellery by Colette /

Bag by Novo / Sunglasses by Fiorelli

This last picture is my mini haul! The two tops I got at Bardot and the vest was 30% off at Bardot.

How did you spend your Saturday?

FOTD: Magenta

2012-12-13T23:12:00.000-08:00

Hi guys!

Just a quick face of the day, I was feeling a bit bright today so I went for magenta lips! Having a girly night in with a friend tonight, takeout and a movie at home :)

MAC blush in Trace Gold / MAC eyeliner in smoulder / MAC lipliner in Magenta / Covergirl Wetslicks lipgloss in Raspberry Splash

OOTD: Errand Day

2012-12-12T16:38:00.001-08:00

Hi guys!

Today I spent the day running errands, it was my first day off in quite a while so I went for a low maintenance sneaker kinda day! No makeup today, I wanted to give my skin a break. I think I might give it a bit of a pamper tonight, its been a bit neglected with uni exams and so on.

If you can't already tell, I'm slightly obsessed with this vest haha! What do you like to wear on your lazy days?

OOTN: Grey & Coral

2012-12-11T19:23:00.001-08:00

Hi guys!

Just a quick outfit of the night, this outfit was for a graduation/birthday dinner for a good friend of mine. These pictures were taken after I got home because I was in a rush on the way there!

Grey peplum dress from Cotton On

Coral clutch from Colette

Rose gold and white watch from DKNY

White heels from Forever New

Necklace from Colette

Solid gold bangle was a gift last christmas

I think the coral gives the outfit something special, let me know what you think in the comments below!

Gift Guide: 10 Goodies for your Guy!

2012-12-06T21:28:00.002-08:00

Hi guys!

This is the first of a few holiday themed posts, feel free to leave any requests in the comments below.

Shopping for presents for guys is usually (in my opinion anyway) one of the toughest for the holiday season. In the hopes of making it a bit easier for you guys I've put together my top 10 gifts for guys, whether your shopping for your dad, brother, boyfriend or Grandpa! Hope you enjoy!

1. A nice cologne.

I've always said you should never buy your own, so it makes the perfect gift.

My Fave for men is Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Pour Homme EDT 50ml, $110.

2. Headphones.

My boyfriend in particular loves a great quality pair of headphones.

I love these Skullcandy Headphones, $49.95.

3. A warm scarf.

This is the kind of gift that works in all price ranges, whether you only want to spend $20,

or splurge on a more luxury option!

I love this River Island Scarf from ASOS for only $28.90.

4. Tickets to his favourite band or a sporting event!

5. iPod/iPhone dock.

This Logitech Pure-fi one is only $46.20 and has an alarm as well!

6. A new phone case.

These customised instagram cases are awesome! Casetagram, $34.95.

7. DVD.

This will change depending on his taste, but The Dark Knight Rises trilogy

or 007 DVD's would be a great option!

Here I've got the Batman Trilogy for $46.98.

8. A good book.

My fave this year was The Passage by Justin Cronin, only $9.09 on

The Book Depository with free worldwide shipping.

9. Satchel Bag.

They can dress it up or down!

My boyfriend takes one with him everyday to work.

You can get one as cheap as $40, or splurge a little on something like this Cambridge Satchel Company Leather Satchel, on sale on asks.com for $158.95.

10. iPad Mini!

For the ultimate splurge and spoil!!

From $369.

Leave a link to your blog in the comments if you have a gift guide post, I love reading them to get inspiration!

Rachel Gilbert Summer Collection picks

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Hi guys!

I had a friend over yesterday for coffee and a catch up, and she got me onto an amazing Sydney based designer Rachel Gilbert. Her designs (while definitely out of my price range!) are absolutely gorgeous. I thought I'd share some of my fave pieces from the Australian Spring Summer 2012 collection.

Shivaun Sleeve Gown

(the perfect holiday party dress!!)

Yael Dress

Tally Dress

Abbey Tank & Dallas Skirt

Skyla Sleeve Dress

It was so hard to pick just a few! Check out her website! http://rachelgilbert.com/Default.aspx