Boxing Day Sales Haul 2013

First of all I hope you all had a lovely Christmas! It was a very busy happy, and stressful time for us.

So lets get started on the bargains!

Sheridan towels are on sale at Myer and David Jones for 40% off but neither had the colour I wanted. The Sheridan website are also running the same promotion, as well as an extra 10% off once you log in. I ordererd 2 bath sheets, 2 hand towels, a bath mat and a flannel.

Sheridan Luxury Egyption Towel Range in Silver

(image thanks to www.sheridan.com.au)

Walking past Adairs I saw the quilt cover set that I have wanted for a while (after seeing it on Instagram) marked with 40% off. I also bought the matching european pillowcases. I am absolutely in love with this set and goes perfectly with our bed.

Home Republic Flagstaff Collection

(image thanks to www.adairs.com.au)

Priceline had 40% off all skincare and tanning for 4 days only.

Bondi Sands tanning mousse

St Tropez tanning mousse

Indeed Laboratories Hydroluron

Neutrogena wipes

St Tropez tanning applicator mitts

Of course a Ramastar haul wouldn't be complete without a stop at Lush! 50% off the Christmas collection including gift packs.

I used my rewards points at Witchery and got some new sandals and a couple of tee shirts for the boys.

Witchery Teagan Sandal in Black/Silver

The Body Shop also had their Christmas collection and gift sets for 50% off but none of the Christmas scents caught my attention so I just got a couple of little things.

And lastly I saw these adorable Nike's for my boys at Foot Locker on sale for $29 a pair. Of course they have to be matching too.

Now I'm all shopped out!

I'd love to hear what bargains you got in the sales :)

Lush Christmas Range

I picked up a couple of bubble bars from the Lush Christmas range to try.

From the Lush website:

Candy Mountain - 'Candy Mountain creates mounds of fluffy, fragrant, pearly white bubbles with a drift of pink. Crumble in your bath for a sugar sweet treat you won’t feel an ounce of guilt for indulging in!'

Christmas Eve - 'Crumble under a running tap and lie back amongst the masses of calming jasmine and ylang ylang scented bubbles and blue bath water.  Perfect to help calm excited minds enough to get a good night sleep.  There’s also some Irish moss powder (a type of seaweed) in there to soften the skin and make the water silky.'

Both smell lovely and I can't wait to have a bath!

Mini Australis Review - Velourlips Matte Lip Cream

Big W recently had $3 off all Australis products so I grabbed a few new things to try.

The Lip Treatment Trio is great, an exfoliator, balm and gloss which has a teensy hint of colour.

I haven't tried the mascara yet but I have been using the Tint My Brows. I was hoping for a dupe of the benefit one but no such luck. It's a mini tube but still a full size spooly which makes it a bit messy to apply. The colour is good in the tube but it randomly applies really dark, almost black. Weird.

Ok lets talk about the much hyped Australis Velourlips Matte Lip Creams. I'm still not sure about them. I love the colour payoff and how easy they are to apply but they stay tacky and others have said that they are budgeproof but I find they smear really easily. Still going to keep using them though. Oh and the smell is delicious! Like grape Hubba Bubba.

 Australis Velourlips Matte Lip Cream in Rio-D

 Australis Velourlips Matte Lip Cream in Par-ee

Lastly I got a new do. Wasn't planning on going lighter but my hairdresser likes to do her own thing. I do like it though luckily!

Priceline 40% Off Cosmetics Sale

Like a moth to a flame, I couldn't resist picking up a few things during the latest 40% off cosmetics promotion at Priceline.

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in 040 Soft Beige
Maybelline Volum' Express Mascara The Colossal Cat Eyes in 233 Glam Black
Face of Australia Face Base Primer
Face of Australia BB Cream in Medium/Dark
Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte by Kate Moss in 103
Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte by Kate Moss in 113
Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in 16
Australis Velourlips in 74201 Ma-li-boo
Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick in 71051 Make a Wish
Essence Glossy Lipbalm in Mango Icecream
Face of Australia Budge Proof Eyeshadow in Tip Top Taupe
Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal in 55 Inked in Pink
Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal in 75 Electric Blue

It seems a little ridiculous that we have to wait for a 40% off sale before our prices are on par with those in the US, but a good sale nonetheless. Finishes today so hurry!

Haul - Shopping Alone!

I had a chance to do a little shopping on my own which is super rare! Finally used my Country Road spend and save on a few things for my upcoming holiday, a beach bag, cosmetic bag and hat. The hat is awesome as it's made of a 'crushable' paper so it's perfect for packing.

I received a Priceline loyalty voucher and there wasn't really anything I needed but I've heard good things about the Maybelline Age Rewind Dark Circles Eraser so I grabbed one of those to try. It looks very pink in the swatch so I'll be interested to see how it goes. With 2 boys under 3 I certainly have some dark undereye circles! I've been looking for a navy eyeliner for a while and I swatched this Models Prefer one in store and it was gorgeous with a very slight shimmer. When I got home I swatched the one I bought and it's different, it's sheerer and no shimmer. Very disappointed!

It's been ages since I have read an actual book. I get so caught up with technology ie; blogs, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook etc etc, that I haven't really been interested in reading. We are going on a short getaway soon and I thought what better time to get back into it!

I chose this as it seems like a light read, perfect for laying next to the pool. Ahhhhh...

Decided to try a new shower gel and handwash. OMG these smell soooo good!

And that's it for my haul! Have you read any good books lately? Any recommendations?

Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayon

I've wanted to try these for ages and Priceline recently had 25% off the entire Bourjois range but when I went to buy them there was only one left in the colour Fuschia Libre. Of the four shades available I initially wanted the orange and coral colours but bought the bright pink one to try out the formula. So far I really love it. It is like a sheer lipstick but with good colour payoff and glossier. The colour is long lasting but the glossiness is not, I have to reapply every 2 or so hours.

It's great for wearing to work as it can be reapplied quickly and while it is a hot pink it's not as bright as a lipstick. Now to hunt down the other colours...

Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman

I've been so excited to try these brushes and they have finally arrived.
I ordered from iherb.com, super fast and cheap shipping, US prices and coupon codes. Sorry Priceline I would rather buy from an Australian retailer but for almost 3 times the price? Sorry no way!

Use the code HDG664 for $10 off your first order of $40 or more.

 

I've only tried the stippling brush so far and I love it! Can't wait to try the rest.

Also got this Elf eye primer to try.

My eyeshadow always creases and I am yet to find a primer that prevents it so we'll see how this one goes.

Life

Why hello there, long time no see!

Now that my boys are a little older I am getting back into fashion and beauty albeit on a budget.

Those that follow me on Instagram would have seen most of these pictures before, those that don't - why not?!

Have had a haircut.

Before:

After:

Not a drastic change but it's nice to get my hair off my neck. It has also faded a lot and is more of a light golden blonde. Will have to put my purple shampoo to good use.

Splurged on some new makeup. I used to use MAC Studio Fix Fluid but stopped because it's expensive. I have to say I am so glad to be using it again!

I had my nails done for the first time in years and decided to try out stiletto nails.

I really love them so might keep them for a while.

That's about it from me. Hopefully I'll be back to blogging more often again and I can try to sort out a mirror so I can do some outfit snaps again.

Kmart

I feel like every outfit post of late has included at least one item from Kmart. I just can't help it, the prices are so good! And you can't not love the new tv ads, BOM BOM BOM!! Seriously they should be sponsoring me haha! I kid I kid.

My purchases from today! The flannelette sheets feel ok quality but most of all I love the pattern and I love how the fitted sheet and top sheet pattern is inverted. I have been looking for a white stapler and hole punch for ages to match the rest of my desk accessories, so happy to find them in Kmart. The kids socks are $4 for 4 pairs, I have bought them for the boys in other colours before and they wear well.

I had a long overdue cut and colour a few days ago.

Kmart block stripe sweater

Witchery leather panel ponte leggings

Kmart shoe boots

 

I had a few more outfits this week that I forgot to take photos of, which is something I never do. The first one I was in a hurry to get out of the house so totally forgot. Stopped at a cafe for morning tea and M spilt hubbies coffee all down the front of me. Luckily it wasn't hot enough to burn me or him, but my clothes were a mess. We were on our way to a party so I had to do a quick shop for a new outfit (love that excuse) and ended up getting something quite cute. I meant to take a photo when we got home and promptly forgot again. The mirror has now been moved out of the bathroom so I'm not sure how I will manage outfit photos anymore, will have to sort something out.

A new haircut requires maintenance. So far this is living up to the hype.

 

Saw a $5 sign out the front of Cotton On so made a beeline for the jeans.

Have been wanting the polka dot ones since they came out a few months ago. Very happy with this $20 purchase.

Spotty Times

These photos were taken a day apart, the weather has been crazy! Really hot one day and cold and windy the next.

 Mix Apparel polka dot knit

Temt jeggings

Pulp black stud sandals

Colette bangles

 Jay Jays heart tee

Witchery 'Neoprene Pleat Skirt' in Rasberry

Pulp black stud sandals

Colette bangles and bracelets

Colette black chain link necklace

Colette had 50% off all jewellery, I bought a few necklaces, bracelets and bangles. Also got a few bracelets from Kmart for $2 each.

Hope you all had a lovely Easter x

Easter 2013

Stuck in bed with a virus yuk! My husband had to take the day off work to look after the boys. Tried to get some icey poles to make me feel better, Woolies totally sold out of anything remotely similar. Had to settle for this Lifesavers thingy.

Happy Easter everyone! Hopefully I'll be feeling better by tomorrow morning, I want my fill of hot cross buns before they disappear for another year.

This and That

Losing my blogging mojo. Working a lot and just can't seem to think of anything to blog about except outfit posts.

 Valley Girl faux leather sleeve tee

Country Road 7/8 spot skinny jeans

Pulp black stud sandals

 Cotton On polka dot blouse

Kmart red skinny jeans

Pulp black stud sandals

 Big W chambray shirt

Country Road white 7/8 skinny jeans

Tony Bianco 'Ajana' heels in white

Equip cluster necklace

 Ally mint pleated blouse

Rusty 'Spiderlegs' light blue skinny jeans
Witchery 'Andy T Bar' sandals in Seafoam

 Kmart white sleeveless blouse

Temt red baroque skater skirt
Witchery 'Andy T Bar' sandals in Rose Gold

 Cotton On leopard print skater dress

Pulp black stud sandals

Colette assorted bangles and bracelets

 Big W cream tee

Big W bird print skirt

Betts platform tan and coral heels

Australis 'Honky Tonk' lipstick

Jay Jays lace trim tee

Temt faux leather panel skirt

Target black peep toe heels

I think half my problem is that it takes me so long to do a blog post. I have slow internet connection so it takes forever to upload photos, and that's when I can even upload at all. If anyone has any suggestions for a blogging app for iphone please let me know!