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OOTD: 14.11.14

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Technically this is yesterday's outfit but I didn't get a chance to upload it till today. I was out with Kate & Claudia for a spot of lunch. Kate decided to shoot my outfit on the middle of some random pathway, so I thought I might as well share it! I got this dress last week and I love it. I've been into a lot of dress and skirt lately, which is definitely unusual for me! I tend to pair my dress with boots, I just think it adds a bit of edge to it as it's a bit different to wearing heels at night or sandals in the morning.

Dress-Finders Keepers

Bag-Longchamp

Boots-Kurt Geiger

Hope you likes this outfit!

Lots of Love,

Tanya

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Make up Mondays: Maybelline Big Eyes Mascara

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I didn't think I could love any other Maybelline mascara as much as I love my Maybelline falsies! But after I tried this, it has become my go to Maybelline mascara since I got it. It has two sides to it, one for your upper lashes and the other for your lower lashes. I tend to use the lower lash on my top lashes which I think gives it more volume then got over it with the top lashes. You can most definitely use the lower lash formula for your lower lashes as well, I just prefer to use it on the top. It's around the same price as the other maybelline mascara and you get a dual usage. It's very wearable and stays on my lashes and doesn't smudge, which is always good!

Lots of love,

Tanya.

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Manicure Monday's:Barry M Gelly Hi Shine in Blueberry

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This is gonna be a seriously quick post a I really to be studying. I had this on my nails last week and I was amazed by how long it lasted. It was one of those polishes I brought when I was in the UK last year, but the colours I brought were pastel, spring type colours so I haven't worn them in while. Since it's Spring, I thought 'what a perfect time to bring them out again'. This blue one is called Blueberry, it's a baby blue. The packaging I think is quite sleek for a drugstore polish. I've also put up a pic of my nails after 1 week of it on my nails. As you can see there are chips but honestly I don't think there been many polishes that stay on my nails for that long (which is why I've never put up an after pic). I took it off the next day after I took that picture, but I probably could have gone a extra day, but some people could have left it on for longer, depends how much chipping you can tolerate (I can't tolerate much). Little note, I went about my normal routine when I had this on, I didn't do anything differently like wash my hands less or whatever. It also applies very smoothly and it does give you a thicker consistency than normal nail polish. The only thing that I hate about it, is that it isn't available in Australia instores!!!

Just applied:

7 days later:

Has anyone seen these in Australia in store? Let me know!

Lots of Love,

Tanya

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October Wrap up:Photo Diary

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This week I've be super busy studying, exactly week one week till I'm free for the summer! Since it's the end of October I thought I'd do a monthly wrap up (sorry didn't have time to do a favourites or ootd). It was suppose to be a quite month before I go into exams but it ended up being quite a busy one, not sure that's the way to go! It ended up being a lot of food thing, sorry if it makes you hungry! (they've got little captions under them if you want to find out more about it)

This was the start of october, pizza and pasta, with a side of wedges (my fave).
NO, this wasn't a meal for myself, it was shared among my family.

Cute little impromptu tea party with some friends.

Ball pics! Super fun! If you want to know about my make up or outfit click the links!

Amazing dinner at Alfred and Constance with Kate

Forever21 is finally in Australia!!! WOOHOO! This was their grand opening launch!
I waited a while to get in! Super cool pieces, at amazing prices! They also had a Photo Booth!!

Lots of Love,

Tanya

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Formal Event: Bronze to the bone!

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As I said in my last post, I would post an outfit shot of the Uni ball! My first one as well! Uni balls are always a bit of a fun, glam, crazy night! It's a night that you mark in your calendars, although there are several a year! It's just so fun to get dressed up and do your makeup and just have a good night.

A few little tips I have for an event like this is:

1. Leave yourself enough time! It took me maybe 2-3hrs to get ready in a nice pace. Got my hair done, chilled, did my make up and then put on my dress, got some picture. You don't want to be rushing cos thats when you forget everything and you will a feel a little overwhelmed.

2. Do your hair and makeup before to trial it, I got my hair done so I didn't have to think about that. But if I was to do my hair myself, I'd do it myself once before I tried to attempt it on the night, same goes for my makeup, especially if you're putting on false lashes (that's the hardest)!

3. Have a good night, but know your limits! You're in a gorgeous dress and you don't want to ruin it (that's all I'm gonna say)!

4. Depending what type of spender you are, you may want to set yourself a budget on something like this. Events like this can add up, the ticket, dress, accessories, hair, makeup..... the list seems to be endless. Maybe borrow a dress from a friend then maybe you can get your hair done, things like this can help you save a bit. Maybe you have some accessories that you can wear with it instead of buying new ones.

If you want to know what I was wearing here's the list:

Dress: Esther Boutique (I had to get this taken up!)

Earrings: Lovisa

Cuff: Collette

Shoes: Tony Bianco

Clutch: Portmans

If you want to know how I did my make up it's here

If you want to know how I did my hair-sorry can't help ya! But try a hair donut, it gives a similar effect!

You can't go to one of these event a not go to the Photo Booth, if there is one!

Lots of Love,

Tanya

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Make-up Monday's:Formal Event

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This make-up look was inspired by Tanya Burr's Cheryl make-up tutorial. I loved that make up look and though it just went so well with the dress I had. It's going to be quite a long post, so grab a coffee and have a read! Just a little side note, I'm no makeup artist, so everything I did may not be 'correct' according to makeup artist's! If you want to know what products I used look for the Bold words.

Prep & Prime

I started off with all the prep and that. Primed my face with Shiseido Refining Primer I just used my hands for this, then primed my eyes with Too Faced Shadow Insurance once again used my fingers. For the lips I put on Nivea's repair & protect lip balm just to moisturise it. To top it of it I sprayed the Urban Decay De-slick Make Setting Spray. This just helps keen the makeup on a bit longer.

The Base (Face)

My foundation I used was Nars Sheer Matte in Stromboli, I applied this with my Real Techniques buffing brush. I then used the Maybelline Age Rewind in Medium on the bridge of my nose, on the side of the nose, under my eyes, cupids bow and on my chin, and blended it out with the buffing brush. To conceal spots I popped on some Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in 4, blended that in with the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. If you didn't have the brush, using a sponge to apply foundation also works and gives a flawless complexion! Then I used the Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat under my eye again, under my brows and just on top of my nose and cupid bow. I used my ring fingers to blend that all out under my eyes and the buffing brush on the other areas.

Brows

For the brows I used the Rimmel Eye Brow Pencil in Black Brown then just set it with the Maybelline Brow Drama in Dark Brown. Just do some small strokes if your drawing in your eyebrows with a pencil and comb it through with a spooli. Draw it in lightly for both brows have a look then drawing then keep drawing if need be.

Eyes:

I started with applying eyeshadow first. I took Trick from Naked Palette 3 and applied that over my eyes with the brush they gave me, the pop the Mac Bronzer in Medium Deep over it. I just thought that gave it a nice shimmery look then on the corner I applied Factory and blended that in with the eyeshadow brush from Real Techniques. I took Trick underneath my eyes as well with the Real Techniques Delicate Brush. I also used the Rimmel Scandal eyes in Bronze in the bottom waterline, just to make it more defined. Curled my lashes with the Shu Uemura Curler (sorry forgot to photograph it), then applied the lower lash mascara from Maybelline Big Eyes to both the top and bottom lashes. The bottom lash mascara just define my lashes a bit more which I why I use it on the top and bottom. Then I went over my top lashes with the Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Faux Cils. I then used the Stila Stay all Day Liquid Liner just to draw in a bit of a winged liner so when I put on my lashes it isn't obvious! Then the tricky part, False Lashes! Surprisingly it took me one go but I had been practicing a couple of times over the week and trust me the first time I did it, it took me four go's!! Followed the instructions then used a tweezer, held the lashes in the middle and put them in place with my fingers.

Cheeks

I used the Mac Bronzer in Medium Deep to contour, just mainly under the cheek bones. So just sucked in and used my Real Techniques contouring brush and applied to the hollows of my cheek. Then using the blush brush applied the pink tone from the Sugar Sleek Palette on the apples of my cheek.

Setting it

To set it all, I used the Nars Translucent Powder with the Real Techniques Powder Brush, just applied that all over my face. Then sprayed the Urban Decay De-slick in an X across my face.

In my bag

I didn't forget about my Lips! I put on the Butter Gloss from NYX in Tiramisu. In my bag, I also pop in my Sheseido Blotting Paper to keep me shine-free throughout the night.

Hope you like this look! Look out for my next post on what I wore, it will be out later in the week!

Lots of Love,

Tanya

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Fashion

Spring Races Outfit

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Spring is blossoming over here, which only means one thing on the social calendar. Spring Races! Race days are always fun, drinks are flowing being in the sun surrounded by friends. I went to the races a couple of weeks (maybe months ago), even though it wasn't spring, I thought I'd share some tips and outfit ideas with you.

Outfits: Keep it somewhat classy, depending on the type of races you may need to look for something more formal than others. But think smart casual to semi-formal not clubbing attire. For the races a skin tight body con probably isn't the right attire.

Hats/Headwear: Although some races you may not need it, it's a bit of fun. The races gives you a reason to wear it, SO WHY NOT? It can be a floppy hat, fascinator or even a head chain. I've been loving the head chain, it a bit different and I'd never get a chance to wear it otherwise.

Heels: Go for something you know you can walk or stand all day in. Shoes with a chunkier heel is probably your best bet (no pun intended). It would be more comfortable to walk in and prevent blister that lasts for days. Also if you're going to be in grassed area, stilettos may sink into the ground they're probably no the best idea.

Sunglasses: JUST DON'T FORGET THEM! Especially if you're outside, if you're in a marque you may not need them.

Here's two pics from that day!