| BENEFIT | Brow Bar Opening Night | Myer Adelaide City |

It is finally here! Adelaide NOW has its very own Benefit Brow Bar in Myer, Adelaide City!

I was lucky enough to receive an invite to the Benefit Brow Bar opening night & it did not disappoint. 

Come along with me on the night and see Benefit's new digs here in Adelaide. Welcome Benefit!

  

Photo credit : Benefit Australia

Beautiful cupcakes were in abundance. Well done Benefit, you know the way to a girls heart :)

I enjoyed a fun pink cupcake filled evening chatting all things beauty with the girls from Benefit. 

Below, a picture of some of the Adelaide beauty, fashion, and lifestyle blogger ladies in attendance. All smiles :)

  

L-R: Myself, Sarah A Beautiful Story, Susan Fashion Adventurer, & Ammy Ammyranth

Fellow blogger Monnie looking stunning whilst having her makeup applied by beautiful Miss Kitty, Myer Benefit Counter Manager and Adelaide beauty blogger extraordinaire (I am loving Kitty's mermaid-esqe blue hair).

Photo credit: Benefit Australia

I have heard much about Benefit Brow bars from friends and interstate beauty bloggers and was interested to learn more. The hallmark of the evening was an insightful brow makeover by brow artist Jess. Jess gave us the best tips to achieve the perfect brow.

In the photos below you will see the process of a Benefit brow makeover, taking you from now to WOW! :)

STEP 1: First step is to measure where the eyebrow starts, deciding where the arch should be, and deciding where the eyebrow ends. These measurements are key to shaping the perfect brows for you individually.

STEP 2: Tinting the brows. After deciding which colour most compliments your complexion & hair colouring, a tint is mixed and applied. Tints usually last 2-3 weeks.

STEP 3: Once the brows have been tinted they are then waxed and tweezed to your desired shape. The 3 step process is quick (approx 20 minutes) & could easily be completed during your lunch break. Benefit makes brows easy!

Below - Jess can be seen applying the brow tint to Rachel's brows. The achieved brow look was beautiful on Rachel. A small amount of Benefit brow powder was used to subtly extend the tail of the brow. It's amazing how a manicured brow can contribute to a more polished appearance.

  

Photo credit: Benefit Australia

At the end of the evening Benefit kindly gifted attendees with a gorgeous 'goodie-bag' full of Benefit products to try & an invite to experience our very own Benefit Brow Makeover. I have already enjoyed my Benefit brow make over and can't wait to share it with you!

Thank you to the amazing Benefit team who are always so much fun!

 I wish you all the best at your fabulous new Adelaide counter. 

Photo credit: Benefit Australia

L-R: Jen | Steph | myself | Mayanthi | Amy.

Thank you for joining me at the Benefit Brow bar launch night. I hope you will pop into Benefit Myer Adelaide City counter to have a play with the beautiful products and meet the gorgeous & welcoming Benefit girls. 

My NEXT post will feature my Benefit Brow Bar experience as well as a look at what was in my Benefit 'goodie bag' :)

Have you visited the Benefit Brow Bar at Myer in Adelaide's CBD yet?

What are your favourite products from Benefit?

x.k

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| Birthday Week | Part 4 | SPINOFF FESTIVAL Adelaide | Food Adventures | Onyx Dessert Lounge |

Hi everyone,

Well and truly by now you would know it was my BIRTHDAY recently, and with that I wanted to share the fun I had! This is the FINAL Part 4. I hope you have enjoyed a look into what I got up to for my birthday!

Mr W and I attended the SPINOFF FESTIVAL in Adelaide. What a wonderful present!

It was a HUGE day for us (especially me, the biggest newbie to festivals!) We got there at 3:30pm and it finished up around 11:30pm with Of Monsters & Men as the final act of the night. It was an amazing day!

Below, Of Monsters & Men all the way from Iceland to Adelaide, South Australia!

The aftermath of the dirty alcohol sodden and messy floor at Thebarton Theater. Snakadaktal, another band of young Australian singers that were some of my favourites of the festival! Their music is so chilled and ethereal. Mr W and I with an impressive shot taken in almost darkness :)

After being so indecisive about what to do for my birthday with friends this year, I finally decided upon a dessert lounge. There definitely is NO lack of choice for dessert bars in Adelaide of late. 

I made a booking for 12 of my favourite people at Onyx Dessert Lounge in North Adelaide on O'Connell Street. 

The lounges decor was relaxing, with pops of colour and subtle lighting. On the night Amy Whinehouse tunes filled the lounge, creating a chilled atmosphere for coffee, cocktails and desserts. 

The menu's were presented on a nifty tablet that we passed around our group of 12 (it would have been to have a few more though) Apart from that, it was a fun, creative, and interactive talking point for all. 

I ordered a latte that arrived in a unique gold cup, cube of brown sugar and tasty gooey centered chocolate included. Costing $5 I thought this was great!

Dessert time!

Chocolate Peanut Fondant with Salted Caramel Ice cream

A mouth-watering and intense chocolate experience to say the very least. Almost half of our group chose this dessert, as it came highly recommended by our waiter.

My favourite aspects of the dessert were the crunchy roasted peanuts and salted caramel crumb that lay beneath the ice-cream. I highly recommned this dessert when visiting Onyx Dessert Lounge. Cost $17. 

The Espresso Martini is also worth trying if you're a coffee lover! Cost $18.

My initial reaction to realising it was nearing my birthday this year was something like this!

BUT..........

I can honestly say that my birthday this year was one of my most special in memory! 

I am gradually coming to terms with getting another year older the wiser. 

Putting any negativity aside now :) What do MOST love about Birthdays?


Thank you for hanging in there & sharing in my FINAL Birthday Week Part 4 post! 

Take care,

x.k

| Birthday Week | Part 3 | Balloons + Birthday Dinner & more Cake |

Hi everyone,

LIFE UPDATE! It is obvious from my inundation of BIRTHDAY posts of late, that it was recently my birthday on August 1st. I really wanted to share with you the fun I got up to in my stretched out, week-long celebrations! :) So, here is Part 3.

Don't fret though, I have an number of beauty posts ready to go up too!

I really do have the sweetest housemate that ever lived. This is the scene I woke up to on the morning of my birthday, I was smiling from ear to ear :)

She already knows my obsession with cupcakes, chocolate and bright colours.

I adored the colour of these flowers! I love the vibrant coral of the petals.

I had been craving a delicious juicy steak for a while now, so I lashed out getting a Scotch Fillet with Mushroom Sauce! Of course it helped that it was 1/2 price steak night. Yes! Mr W agreed, the fries were pure perfection, super-crunchy on the outer and fluffy on the inside. 

What is a birthday without cake? I just couldn't resist sharing a piece of Lemon Cheesecake! I am known for not having the sweetest tooth, but a tarty Lemon Cheesecake is my idea of heaven in dessert. We even got the first slice from the cake, so it was super moist yummy! (I dislike that word).

His, hot chocolate. Hers, latte.

A perfect slice!

Thanks for sharing in my Birthday Week Part 3 post! 

What are your food indulgences?

Take care,

x.k

| Birthday Week | Part 1 | Road-trip & Murray Sunset Country National Park |

Hi everyone,

LIFE UPDATE! It was my BIRTHDAY last week on August 1st (the horse's birthday) I really wanted to share with you the fun I got up to in my week-long celebrations! This is Part 1 of 4. Hope you like it! 

A road-trip to the Riverland (where I was born & my family still resides) was organised over a 4 day long weekend with Mr W! It's not often we both get to spend time with my family in the country, so it was a special treat to relax and recharge together. Taking in the fresh country air....inhale....exhale.... :)

Our trip to the Riverland takes about 2.5-3 hours from Adelaide, so I like to take time for little breaks along the way. We stopped at the sleepy town of Truro as it has one of the BEST country bakeries in my opinion. We got there just at the right time, a newly stocked oven of yummy pastries were waiting for us to devour. 

Here's what we got! I chose the traditional Steak & Mushroom Pie / Chocolate Donut & Iced Coffee whilst Mr W picked out a tasty Chicken & Vegetable Pie / Sprinkle Donut & Lemonade. Perfect!

Mr W and I also stopped at our favourite lookout over the beautiful Murray River near Blanchetown. The cliffs were a stunning orange on the day, and so high that you are eye-level with the eagles soaring along the cliffs. The views were so beautiful, we took a good 20 minutes soaking up the sun and beauty.

On the Sunday my family and I decided to venture to the outback, Murray Sunset National Park, just over the Victorian border. It is one of the few remaining semi-arid regions in the world where the environment is relatively untouched. Murray Sunset National Park is Victoria's second largest national park, covering almost 1 million hectares! WOW!

The 4WD was fully laden with supplies, as you have to prepare for anything in the isolated outback. We found a beautiful spot to stop for lunch, sandwiches, and sausages in bread. So much fun cooking on the fire!

Then it was time for the sweeties! 

Mum made her famous Vanilla Slice. Can you spot the sneaky fly in the picture? It wouldn't be the outback without flies.

I made Jam Drop Biscuits using Blackberry and Apricot Jam as well as a few macadamia ones. 

These went down a treat!

Gumtrees swaying in the breeze.

It was so peaceful and quiet, all you could hear was the wind in the trees. Serene.

We found a little enclosure made to protect an endangered marsupial.

I wore my Grandpa's 50 year old Akubra. Grandpa would be so proud.

Montage of a perfect day spent with my loved ones.

Thanks for sharing in my Birthday Week Part 1 post! 

What are your favourite places to visit that help recharge your batteries?

I would love to know :)

Take care,

x.k

| Flashback Friday | ABBM Christmas Meet @ Violet's Hair with Paul Penders & EVO Haircare |

Hi everyone,

Can you believe we are halfway through 2013 already?! Eeeep!

I had been meaning to publish this post for quite some time but it kept getting pushed further onto the back-burner. 

Thus, it is now a Flashback Friday post! 

When I look back on 2012 it was a fantastic year of change and growth. I have met so many fantastic and inspiring people from blogging and I am amazed whenever I reflect upon this fact. So far, 2013 has brought many exciting opportunities for my confidence to grow, and to step out of my comfort zone. You never know what good might come from it! Carpe Diem and all that.....

At the Christmas ABBM Meet we were treated to a demonstration by Anna Lisa from Violet's Hair of the great products on offer by my FAVOURITE hair care line, EVO HAIR. We were also given an informative presentation by Calvin and Bee from natural skincare and cosmetics company Paul Penders who travelled all the way from Perth to visit us!

Come along with me to the December ABBM Adelaide Beauty Blogger Meet which was held at Violet's Hair in Adelaide's CBD. 

FOOD. CHIT-CHAT. COMPETITIONS. PRIZES. SWATCHING. CUPCAKES. FESTIVE XMAS FUN!

| PHOTO HEAVY POST |

There is a fantastic range of EVO hair care products at Violet's Hair

I loved the vintage feel & look of Violet's Hair salon!

Here, Anna Lisa is styling blogger Monnie's hair. Creating volume with curls

I am new to the world of Paul Penders, but I am loving what I have tried so far!

Simple packaging and perfect for travel size product lovers

......all the pretty colours of the rainbow & MORE!

Something for everyone

MUA Kitty from Miss Kitty Charms applies a festive smokey gold eye look to Monnie from Vanilla Silence.Teamed with a dark lip it is very striking! Don't you think?

It's all about precision when applying a dark lipstick. Make sure you use a lip brush to prevent feathering.

5 Minute Makeup Challenge! I teamed up with my friend Kate from Seduced By Beauty for some makeup mayhem.

Here I am applying Kate's makeup using a range of products from Paul Penders. So much fun!

Kate's Look: Paul Penders Mineral Eyeshadow in 'Spring Glamour' a champagne coral to make her blue eyes pop! Paired with Raspberry lipstick which complemented her skin tone.

I had to put in my classic "derp" face. I think I am explaining to the judges Kate's look and the products I used from Paul Penders.

THE WINNERS! Bee, myself,& Kate with the lovely prize pack that we won courtesy of Paul Penders. We divided up the goodie bag between us. 

Christmas Cracker Fun!

Miniature Oreo Cookie Cupcakes

Amazing night with happy smiles all around!

I had such a fantastic evening with Violet's Hair, Paul Penders, EVO and of course all the ABBM beauties!

What are your favourites things about Christmas time?

Mine would be decorating my home with Christmas cheer, gift-giving & over-indulging in chocolates!

Take care & love from my home to yours,

x. k

***ALL photo credits to Johanis (Official ABBM Photographer)