25 Questions Tag

Thank you for tagging me Pensive Penumbra
I tag MsSparkleArkle

1. Do you have any pets?

Nope, unless my boyfriend counts?

2. Name 3 things that are physically close to you.
A white pillow
A brown pillow
Dominos menu

3. What's the weather like right now?
Beautiful summer day

4. Do you drive? If so have you crashed?
I do drive and I have only had one minor accident a few years ago *touchwood*

5. What time did you wake up this morning?
It's Saturday so actually I am still half asleep

6. When was the last time you showered?
What month are we in?

7. What was the last movie you saw?
Hot Tub Time Machine and it was actually quite funny

8. What does your last text message say?

I don't get txts, no one loves me :(

9. What's your ringtone?
*Ring Ring*


10. Have you ever been to a different country?
I sure have since I am originally from Europe. The US are still on my list though. And if it's just to go and buy the Nake Palette!

11. Do you like sushi?
I don't actually, mainly because I don't like seaweed and I don't like soy.
But I know that some people call fried prawn and chicken also sushi (as long as you buy it from a Japanese shop), and I do like those..

12. Where do you buy your groceries?
Whatever is closest, usually Woolies

13. Have you ever taken medication to help you fall asleep faster?
Do you count vino as medication?

14. How many siblings do you have?
Three - all older than me

15. Do you have a desktop computer or a laptop?
iPad!

16. How old will you be turning on your next birthday?
next question

17. Do you wear contacts or glasses?
Glasses, but only at work. Or at job interviews :)

18. Do you color your hair?
Yes, I am an airoplane blonde and proud of it

19. Tell me something you are planning to do today
I was planning to clean the house, but I will go and eat pizza instead

20. When was the last time you cried?
2 minutes ago when I realized the Naked Palette is still sold out at Sephora (not that I could buy from Sephora anyway)

21. What is your perfect pizza topping?
Loads of mozarella cheese, fresh tomato, basil, garlic. See the Italian in my blood?

22. Which do you prefer-hamburgers or cheeseburgers?
Is this a serious question? Refer to question 21

23. Have you ever had an all-nighter?
Doing what? Partying? Yes. Studying? Yes. Working? Yes.

24. What is your eye color?
Green-yellow

25. Can you taste the difference between Pepsi and Coke?
Can't you?

Hauly Cow

Let's be honest, can you remember the last time the AUD hit parity with the USD? No? That's OK I can't remember either.. I was still in my nappies.

So what are smart people doing? Buying funds? Investing in property? Shares maybe? 

Yep probably all of the above. 

What am I doing? Online shopping of course!

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Hydrating
I ran out of my MAC Prep & Prime which I really enjoyed and was on the hunt for a new primer. I have been looking at BECCA which was recommended by pixiwoo some time ago.

But then I found this Laura Mercier one on eBay for an absolute bargain! 

The eBay seller is called makeupboutique

Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF15
The fabulous MsSparkleArkle had given me a sample of this a few months back and I fell in love with the ease of application and the glow it gives me. I have not really used powder foundation before and was a bit sceptic about the level of coverage. But I have to say this product is absolutely amazing. I also need to add that I have normal to dry skin and mineral powders are usually known to be unsuitable for dry skin - not this one though. 

Another eBay bargain buy, seller is called 2raspberries

 

 

Nars Sheer Glow
I know this product is old news to most of you but I only just got my full size bottle today. I had myself matched up at Mecca and they gave me a sample in the colour Mt Blanc. I liked the finish but was not quite convinced yet. Then the lovely Jade gave me a sample in the shade Siberia and I was sold. 
Still, I was not prepared to pay AUD 99.00 at Mecca though when the RRP is USD 42.00... So I searched online for a while before I finally found a really good deal on www.hqhair.com

They stock quite a bit of Nars, and also other brands like Benefit, Urban Decay and Too Faced. I did however find Nars was more competitively priced than the other brands.

L'oreal Volume Million Lashes

In the past few weeks absolutely everybody on YouTube has been talking about this mascara. 
So one day I had YouTube open in one window and eBay in the other one.. and it just happened...*click click*

The next day I realised that Priceline is actually already stocking this mascara and the price is not all that bad either. Doh

Good night John Boy

Summer Loving

It seems that the heat has finally hit Australia (yay!) and we get to unpack (or buy..) some more summery products. 

With no further ado here are some of my current favourites:

First of all sunscreen is a must to keep that lovely skin of yours looking young and fresh (and of course to protect yourself from nasty illnesses)

I have dry to normal skin so the Neutrogena Hydrating Daily Face sunscreen lotion is a perfect mixture of sun protection and moisturiser. 
I love the texture and feel of this product - it's not greasy and it absorbs straight away. I use this on my hands as well..

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Daily Face Sunscreen Lotion - Hydrating

The Laura Mercier Illuminating Moisturiser gives an amazing glow and has surprisingly full coverage and long wear for a tinted moisturiser.

I find this product particularly nice when your skin looks a bit dull and/or pale. Or when you just can't be bothered working your full on foundation routine and just want to slap on some instant beauty (and who wouldn't want to do that?) 

Set it with powder or wear it on its own.

Laura Mercier - Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer 

Nothing beats some rosy glowy cheeks to enhance your natural beauty :) My latest obsession is the Smashbox Blush Rush in the colour Flush. 

I find this works exeptionally well in combination with the Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer or even just on its own over some sun screen when you are on the way to the beach

This is also very suitable for pale skin tones - I am about NW20 right now. 
Smashbox Blush Rush in Flush

Talking about glow...
Something would be up if I had no MAC product in my current favourites. MAC Soft And Gentle is a lovely peachy/bronze highlighter with golden undertones. I love wearing this on my cheekbones and in the inner corner of my eyes. 
MAC MSF in Soft And Gentle








Swatches of the MSF in Soft And Gentle (left) and Smashbox Blush Rush in Flush (right)

So long Jimmy