Polish of the Week: Ulta 3 Nail Colour Burnt Orange

This week I chose a burnt orange nail polish. The weather here in Melbourne is calling for the autumn/winter colours since it’s raining, cold and wet. Where are you spring?! I chose my Ulta3 Nail Colour in Burnt Orange. This is such an affordable brand with the nailpolishes only setting you back $2.00. I’m not going to lie, they have some horrendous colours, but if you sift through I’m sure you’ll find some gems. This bottle in particular is opaque in 1 coat. They dry quickly however, chip within 2 days. For the price though, they are definitely worth it.

 Jess

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Affordable DIY Jewellery Board

A while ago, I posted a DIY Earring Holder that you can make for under $5 (click here if you haven't seen it yet!). Today, I’m coming at you with another affordable DIY for your jewellery. While the other DIY was targeted towards earrings, this one is targeted towards your necklaces and bracelets.

I came up with this idea when I found an old pinboard in our apartment that was going to be thrown away. I used to keep my necklaces and bracelets in big plastic containers that had dividers. It was designed for beads but I used each section to store a different jewellery item to stop it from becoming tarnished. The only this was that I forgot what I had and would stick to the same pieces over and over again. I thought the pinboard would allow me to see what I have and it’s now much more fun picking out my accessories for the day!

Materials

•       1 large pinboard
•       Clear push pins
•       Acrylic paint in colours of your choice
•       Paintbrush
•       Sponge

Method

Step 1

Ensure that there is no dust on the pinboard. Clean it with a damp cloth and allow it to dry.

Step 2

Get painting! I chose to paint the corkboard blue and the frame green. I started off with a paintbrush but since mine was too small for the massive pinboard it was taking f.o.r.e.v.e.r. If you are in a similar situation, cut up a clean kitchen sponge and apply the paint that way. It’ll make the process A LOT quicker.

As cork absorbs quite a bit of paint I required 3 coats on the corkboard and 2 coats for the wooden frame. Make sure you allow the paint to dry in between coats.

Masking tape is recommended for this step to prevent paint from getting onto the frame and vice versa, especially if you’re using quite contrasting colours If you don’t have any masking tape use a small paint brush for the edges and perimeters.

Step 3

Let it dry! I know it’s tempting to use it straight away but seriously, control yourself!

Step 4

Arrange the push pins however you like. I recommended using clear push pins to keep the overall look clean.

Step 5

Hang up your jewellery and find the board a home :)

That’s it! Super simple and affordable. The great thing about a pinboard is that you can always rearrange the push pins to accommodate different necklaces. This board makes it so much easier for me to see what I have, use pieces that have been neglected due to my previous box storage, help me identify what pieces I don't need and what pieces I need to/want to invest in (primarily the latter of course!).

Happy DIY-ing!

Jess

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Long-Lasting Make-up for a Night Out

I thought I’d share the products that I use on a night out to keep my make-up in place. I have combination skin and it just tends to be oily in all the wrong places resulting in makeup sliding down my face if I don’t use the right products. 

First and foremost is a technique rather than a product itself. It's something that everyone knows about.. layering. Specifically, layering cream products under your powder products. I do this for blush, bronzer, eyeshadow and eyeliner:

• BLUSH: Topshop have amazing cream blushes that I highly recommend and often use on a daily basis. The cream blush in the pan (as opposed to their stick formulas) are super easy to blend and layer nicely. 
• BRONZER: I don't have a cream bronzer (Australia, get your act together and bring the Bourjois cream bronzer here asap!) so I use a sample Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation that I received that is way too dark but perfect for the liquid bronzer job. 
• EYESHADOW: You can't go wrong with Maybelline Colour Tattoos. The price is reasonable and these don't budge on me. 
• EYELINER: I stick to my Prestige Waterproof Eyeliner as this is what works for me.

I always use my Too Faced Shadow Insurance before applying any eye product on my lids since my eyes are super oily and prone to smudging, creasing etc. 

I use a fail safe mascara which I know won't budge and will hold a curl. For me, I am loving my Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Frame Plus. I bought 3 when I last went to Hong Kong since I loved it so much. This is my last tube so I will definitely be picking more up at the end of the year when I visit Hong Kong again. 

Eyebrows are tamed with a clear mascara. I don't do this on a daily basis since my brows aren't that unruly but for a night out it is a must. I use Ever Bilena Mascara from Daiso which I have spoken about recently. 

For lipstick I use a long lasting formula like Maybelline Colour Sensational Vivids (the one pictured is in Vibrant Mandarin) and apply it 3 times. I apply a thin layer, blot with a tissue, repeat once more and then apply my last coat.

I use Clarins Fix Make-Up as a makeup setting spray. I notice a difference in the longevity of my makeup when I use this and it adds a lovely dewy glow and makes your face look more natural and helps you avoid the dreaded "cake face". 

Last but not least is my Rimmel Stay Matte Powder which I apply down my T-Zone.

How do you prevent your makeup from disappearing on a night out?

Jess

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Night, night! Don't let the bed bugs bite!

I have been having difficulty sleeping at night lately. It’s weird, my body is completely exhausted, yet I have trouble falling asleep. I actually think this is one of the most frustrating feelings. You are willing your body to do one thing, yet it’s got it’s own plans. There are a few things that I have been doing to help me sleep at night.

First, avoiding all technology for at least half an hour before I go to sleep. Instead of sitting on my laptop or watching some TV, I will read a book instead. I’m currently reading Anh Do’s The Happiest Refugee at the moment. It is an eye opening yet funny book that is easy to read. I would recommend it. The book above is next on my list, The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. It's about a man with Autism Spectrum Disorder on a quest to find true love using a sixteen-page questionnaire to help him find the perfect partner. I work in this field a lot (the ASD part, not the love part!) so I think it will be an interesting read. 

Secondly, I drink some sleepy tea. To be honest, I wasn't the biggest fan at first but have grown to enjoy it. The Sleepytime Vanilla by Celestial Seasonings is my favourite.

Lastly, I use my Sleep Pulse Point by the Aromatherapy Company. It's 100% pure and natural essential oils to relax you and help you fall asleep. I apply this on my pulse points and I don’t know if it’s a placebo effect or not but it seems to help me sleep. Placebo or not, I’ll take it!

Do you have any sleep recommendations? What do you do?

Jess

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Polish of the Week: Kiko Nail Polish 336 Electric Blue

Polish of the week is credit to my friend who recently returned from Italy and gifted this to me. I was so excited because we don't have access to Kiko Make Up here. She chose an amazing colour for me which is Kiko Nail Lacquer in 336 Electric Blue. It is the perfect name for this polish as it is a royal blue colour. It applied streaky with the first coat, but was opaque in two coats. I think I'm obsessed with this colour already. It's so striking! I think it would look amazing on the toes too. 

Have you tried Kiko nail polishes before? If so, what are your favourites?

Jess

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Beach Outfit of the Day!

                      

I thought I would share my outfit when I went down to the beach with my friend to have some ice-cream. I was back home for almost a week and the one place I always love going to is Royal Copenhagen - either for dessert (helloo waffles!) or just for ice-cream! For some reason, it doesn't seem to be as accessible here but maybe it's just my area? Mocha Almond Fudge is my absolute favourite and yes, it is just as amazing as it sounds! It never seems to be available when I'm there though so I settled for Cookies and Cream which is great but nothing beats Mocha Almond Fudge in my opinion! Fingers crossed it's there when I next visit!

For my outfit, I went simple, relaxed and no-fuss. You are by the beach after all. Ignore the hair tie on my wrist by the way. So obnoxious but what can I say? It's a convenient location. My top is by Glamorous which is a brand that I have never heard of before but picked it up on sale from Superglue. It's perfect for travelling because it doesn't crease. My denim shorts are from Forever New, belt is Saba, and shoes are from Gammins (most comfortable sandals ever!). I can't remember where the necklace is from since I got it ages ago, possibly H&M when I was last overseas? On my nails is Sally Hansen White-On which I featured in last week's polish of the week post and on my toes is Revlon Teak Rose which I have also posted about previously.

Looks like I needed the hair tie in the end hey! How convenient that it was on my wrist.. 

For the record, Adelaide beaches are so much nicer than Melbourne. Just putting it out there...

Jess

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