t feels like a life time ago when I sat down and wrote my last
favourites post. We've had Christmas, New Year, my adventure to America and
I've begun back at school. As I've been in America the majority of January a
lot of things I've been loving were bought on my trip. We had to buy two extra
bags for all shoes we purchased let alone all the other goodies that seemed to
fall into our baskets.
Being back at school I've begun to sink slowly into my old
routine, which involves leaving my warm cocoon like blankets
at 6am each morning.
Curses!
Friends. Brace yourselves. It's going to be a long year...
BEAUTY
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation (Liquid Form)
115
Maybelline for a long time has been my
automatic go to foundation brand. Before that I was content with just wearing a
light BB cream, even though the colour didn’t always match my skin correctly
*cringes*. I found my exact shade, which is 115 all year round (with
a little help from a bronzer in the summer months). It provides great coverage
and doesn’t wear off through out the day. I now have all three Fit Me products
in 115 because I love them so much - the Liquid Foundation, the Shine Free
Foundation Stick (often used as a blemish concealer) and the Powder Compact. I
purchased the liquid foundation whilst grocery shopping on my holiday in
America. I was so excited that my foundation cost less that half price of what
it would have in Australia.
PURCHASED FROM CITY MARKET STEAMBOAT COLORADO ~
BETWEEN 6 – 10 DOLLARS
Benefit Lash-Hugging Gel Linear Pen
When I was in San Francisco I saw a
Sephora store and just about died with excitement. So far in Australia we have
one Sephora located in Sydney, my closest capital city is Brisbane and Sephora
is yet to open a store there. This means that I don’t have access to so many
amazing brands (unless I order online). I went in and gravitated straight to
the Benefit area where I found one of the most blogged about gel eye linear
pens. I actually love it; I often find that getting my linear close to the lash
line is really a hassle. However I’ve had a lot of success with this product.
It goes on easily and hasn’t rubbed off or smudged like other brands I’ve
tried. It really provides a clean slick lash line and flick.
PURCHASED FROM SEPHORA SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA ~ BETWEEN
24 – 30 DOLLARS
The Body Shop Brazil Nut Body Mist
If you’ve read my blog before you’ll know
I love The Body Shop (A lot!). So whilst I was wondering around the airport
waiting for a flight I decided to have a glance. They were having a big sale on
top of the already cheaper American prices so I purchased this body mist and
two body balms. This body mists scents reminds me of chocolate and fudge, the
same kind of smell you get when you walk into a sweet shop. I think that this
isn’t an everyday scent because it is a little heavy but I will be wearing it
often.
PURCHASED FROM SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA AIRPORT ~ 6
DOLLARS
FOOD
Extra Dessert Delights Mint Chocolate Ice
Cream Gum
I've only found one place that sells this in Australia, which was
a big confectionary warehouse in Brisbane. I wish they would make a
perfume in this scent because I would spray it all around my house (and all my
friends houses...), it really does smell and taste exactly like the
ice cream flavour.
+ the taste lasts for ages and with other flavours like strawberry
cupcake - we are finally able to confirm that there truly is a God. ;)
PURCHASED FROM STEAMBOAT COLORADO CITY MARKET ~ 2 for 4 DOLLARS
Cookie Dough Oreo's
I bought these in America and now looking back on it I
could probably find some where in australia, but let's be real though
I was never going to regret buying Oreos. I found the filling a little weird
only because it didn't really stick to the biscuit like the original ones do.
None the less - again another sweet thing America has excelled at!
PURCHASED FROM STEAMBOAT COLORADO CITY MARKET ~ 5
DOLLARS
OTHER
Pumpkin Gingerbread & Gourmet Espresso Candles
Just when I thought I couldn't fit another thing in my carry
on luggage... *Smells Candle*.
I'm definitely going through a phase where I'm loving
scents that smell like food. I probably find these more of a winter/night time
scent than something for this time of year (Australia is in Summer BTW).
PURCHASED FROM BATH AND BODY WORKS CAESARS PALACE LAS
VEGAS NEVADA ~ 2 for 4 DOLLARS
FASHION
Ivory Woven Lace Blouse
All my recent clothes purchases have had a really Boho relaxed
vibe, which I'm really starting to enjoy wearing. I've started to build up a
really cohesive and put together wardrobe. This Blouse is gorgeous!
I'm especially in love with the lace detailing on the chest and
the cuffs. I really like when I find a piece of clothing that I'll get a
lot of wear out of but it is slightly different to anything I'd buy back home.
.
Monochrome. Lace . Thick Woven Knits . Brown & Black Faux Leathers .
Wooden Jewellery . Washed Out Denim .
Redwood Hexagonal Earrings
Made from the
roots of the oldest and largest trees on earth, I'm sure to love
these beautiful earrings for many years to come. Since purchasing
them from the Muir Woods gift shop whilst staying in near by
San Francisco I've only worn a few other pairs of earrings and I
always seem to come back to this pair. They match my every mood and outfit.
PURCHASED FROM MUIR WOODS CALIFORNIA ~ 2 for 4 DOLLARS
The Best Pair of
Boots I've Ever Seen
When my friends
talk about love at first sight I didn't know what they meant until now. I love
them they are just superb! Comfortable and could go with anything, which I
guess is what everyone looks for in their perfect pair of boots. They are
my Little Black Dress of Boots!
PURCHASED FROM AEROSOLES LAS VEGAS ~ ORIGINALLY 89.99 reduce to
69.99 DOLLARS
I
do apologise for not posting anything that last week, school and work
have been very hectic. I do have several posts lined up for the next two weeks so
keep your eyes on this space. If you have any questions do leave a comment
below.
. Stay Cool & Safe .
