| All that Glitters |

♡ Chi Chi 'Glitteratti'

♡ O.P.I 'Rainbow Connection'

♡ Sally Hansen Gem Crush '03 Big Money'

♡ Revlon '430 Whimsical'

♡ Revlon Top Speed '902 Celestial FX'

♡ Flor Mar True Color '003'

♡ Chi Chi 'Glitteratti' is a flat-hexagonal multi-coloured glitter polish with a subtle pink gloss.

♡ O.P.I 'Rainbow Connection' multi coloured small glitter and multicoloured hex glitter in a clear base.

♡ Sally Hansen Gem Crush '03 Big Money' is a gorgeous rose-gold hue. Created by combining very fine particles of gold with medium flecks of pink. It totally lives up to its name, too. After three coats my fingertips looked coated in crushed jewels.

♡ Revlon '430 Whimsical' A dupe of the popular Deborah Lippmann shade Glitter in the Air. A pale blue, pink and silver sparkles suspended in sheer baby-blue grey base. Sounds like the fabric of a figure skater's costume, right?. While it does have a certain winter-wonderland feel about it, the mix of very small and medium platinum glitter particles makes it sophisticated—and surprisingly unassuming on the nail.

♡ Revlon Top Speed '902 Celestial FX' a mix of holographic & silver stars, moons, and diamonds in a micro holo glitter base gel. 

♡ Flor Mar True Color '003' although it appears the glitter is holo, it is actually a mix of blue and green with some red and yellow tiny square glitters. There isn't a lot of glitter in the clear base, so it is perfect for a more understated glitter nail look.

I have previously featured the Chi Chi 'Glitteratti' nail polish in a St. Valentine's Day nail tutorial that can be seen here.

Do you like wearing glitter nail polish? 

What are your ALL TIME favourites?

Have a beautiful week!

x.k


* These products were purchased with my own money, except O.P.I's 'Rainbow Connection' & Flor Mar True Color '003' which were received in a beauty swap. All thoughts and opinions are completely my own, and are always 100% honest & unbiased. Thank you!

| Pretty in Pink |

Breast Cancer Awareness Products 2013

Statistics tell us that one in eight Australian women will be affected – in some way or another by breast cancer. This is a pretty scary reality, right? 

The question is, how can we help? 

October is National breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a time where anyone and everyone can help show their support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) by fundraising, donating or buying Pink Ribbon products. The NBCF’s hopeful goal is that by 2030 there will be zero deaths caused by breast cancer. 

So girls, if you are like me and beauty products are your guilty pleasure, pick up a product that helps support the NBCF during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 

Here are some of the beautiful products that are available in stores NOW!

Bobbi Brown’s Pink Blush Set has been designed to introduce Breast Cancer Awareness. The limited edition blush set contains a Pink Blush and Brush. Approximately 20 per cent of sales go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

• rrp: $85

Jane Iredale Bright Future Compact is a mirrored compact that features five eye shadow shades and a travel-sized eye shadow brush for touch-ups on the go. The compact is adorned with a rose-coloured Swarovski Crystal. For every Bright Future Compact sold, Jane Iredale will donate $1 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. 

Shades include: Peach Sherbet, Pink Glaze, Red Carpet, Pink Cloud, and Dusk.

• rrp: $36

Clinique Pink with a Purpose is a limited edition lipstick and cosmetic case. The limited edition shade is named Pink Ribbon Honey, and is housed in a pink cosmetic carrying pouch. $5 from every sale goes towards the National Breast Cancer Foundation, while supplies last.

• rrp: $36

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Pink Hope is a pink lipstick shade. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick with LiquidSilk technology evenly unifies pure colour with moisturisers and vitamins. Vitamins A, C and E protect and condition so that colour wears evenly. 

ALL proceeds will be donated to Pink Hope!

• rrp: $21.95

Sukin Limited Edition Certified Organic Rose Hip Oil is a limited-edition rose hip oil. Rose hip oil promotes healthy skin and has been formulated with cold-pressed seeds of wild grown rose hips. It can be used regularly to soothe skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and rosacea and assists in skin renewal to help maintain healthy skin. 

The packaging is pink with a ribbon design to support the McGrath foundation.

• rrp: $19.95 / $32.95
• Pack size: 25mL / 50mL

Clinique Great Skin, Great Cause is a jumbo sized Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion +. The limited edition bottle is nearly twice the size of the original bottle. It has been adorned with a Clinique key ring with a ‘C’ shaped charm in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

• rrp: $75
• Pack size: 200mL

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II is a facial serum that supports the natural night-time anti-ageing purification process. The formula also delivers vital levels of hyaluronic acid to create the optimal conditions that the skin needs to maximise the natural repair process whilst deeply hydrating and comforting the skin. This product is ideal for ALL skin types. Oil- and fragrance-free, non-acnegenic, dermatologically and opthalmologically tested. 

The Night Repair Serum features a Pink Ribbon Bracelet charm in support of the McGrath Foundation.

• rrp: $95 / $140
• Pack size: 30mL/ 50mL

ghd Proud to be Pink is a limited-edition ghd pink diamond set that includes a pink hair straightener and diamond encrusted hair brush. The ghd styler is a versatile styling tool. With a curved barrel it curls hair as easily and effectively as it straightens. Its advanced features include sleep mode, a built-in safety feature which turns the styler off if it is left unattended for 30 minutes, worldwide voltage, innovative digital temperature control and advanced ceramic heaters for a static-free sheen. 

• rrp: $289

Nioxin Hope-Full Hair pink pack is a limited-edition pack that has been created to raise funds for charitable beneficiaries. With each sale of the pink pack $5 will be donated to the McGrath Foundation, while each sale of a blue pack will see a $5 donation go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. I love this product and have been using it for years!

Each NIOXIN kit includes a Cleanser (300mL), Scalp Revitaliser (300mL), Scalp Treatment (40/50mL) and Hair Booster (30mL). Pink packs are available in System 1, System 2, System 3, System 4, System 5 and System 6.

• rrp: $89

Cedel Blow Dry Faster Heat Protector is a heat protecting spray that has been formulated to reduce the time it takes to blow dry hair. The unique formulation contains silk protein to help protect the hair against the heat, leaving it looking and feeling smooth and shiny. 

The packing features a pink ribbon to support breast cancer awareness. ALL Cedel hair products will feature a pink ribbon on the packaging to support Breast Cancer Awareness. Cedel kindly donates $25,000 to the NBCF every year! 

• rrp: $7.99
• Pack size: 165mL

Goldwell Super Hold Hair Lacquer provides mega hold to give lasting control and manageability to any hairstyle. The hair lacquer features a micro-fine spray system that delivers hold effects evenly over the hair. It has a hold factor eight and brushes out easily. 

The packaging is pink to support the McGrath foundation.

• rrp: $7.95

OPI Pink of Heart’s 2013 is a Pink Ribbon gift pack that includes two shades of nail polish, More than a Glimmer, and Pink-ing of You. The pack also includes ten pink ribbon stick-on decals and crystals. So pretty!

• rrp: $24.95

ModelCo & Ecoya Limited Edition Metro Jar is a soy wax candle that is scented with fragrant notes of sweet pea and jasmine. Both brands have combined in a bid to raise awareness and funds for The National Breast Cancer Foundation.

• rrp: $29.95

Have you bought a Breast Cancer Awarenss product that contributes to NBCF?

OR

Do you know of other products I can add to this post?

I would love to hear from you! 

x.k

Birthday Beauty Bag

Hi everyone,

It was one of my good friends birthday's (who is slightly beauty-obsessed like me) recently and I was lucky enough to nominate myself :) to organise a huge birthday beauty bag on behalf of my group of friends. As you can imagine I was in my element with this task and had a fantastic time searching out fun products that I was sure my friend would love.

I got quite a few bigger ticket items to make any beauty-lover smile on their birthday. So, as I was wrapping up all the goodies I thought it might be nice to share with you what's in the birthday beauty bag! Enjoy!

I had to order numerous beauty items from online makeup stores like Beauty Bay and unfortunately some products didn't arrive in time for her birthday :( So the tip I used was to print a high-quality picture of the product onto paper and I then rolled it up and tied with ribbon. At least you can still see what you are getting then, right?! :)

Kittens, kittens, kittens! How adorable is this paper? I love the little balls of yarn drawn onto the paper.

So here are a few ideas for beauty related presents:

• Urban Decay Naked Palette (a versatile eyeshadow palette - great value for money)
• OPI 'Best of the Best' nail polish mini's pack
• OPI Rapid Dry Polish Spray
• Z Palette (excellent for storing MAC shadows)
• Beauty Blender
• Heat-able wheatbag for cold winter nights
• Perfume (try to find out a perfume they already have and get one in a similar scent family)
• Sigma Makeup Brushes

ALSO:

• Gift packs- these are a great way for people to try new products they might not pick up themselves &

• Mini's- mini's (gift with purchase size products) from different brands also allow you to try numerous products in the one gift pack from a brand.

• Gift cards: Find out some stores that your friend loves and get them in-store credit or a gift-card. 

What other great gift-giving ideas do you have? Are some of these items on your birthday wishlist? :)

x.k

Wishlist Wednesday #1

Hi everyone,

I love reading 'Wishlist Wednesday' style posts from my favourite bloggers and thought I might try my hand at it. So here are some products / objects I'm currently lusting after. Although, obtaining some of these items might be a pipe-dream, I'm hoping some will come to fruition. 

Oh well, it's nice to dream isn't it?

I seem to be obsessed with bow rings at the moment! I found one exactly like this in Lovisa (an accessories shop in Australia) but they didn't have it in my size so the hunt continues.....

OPI Rainbow Connection from the Limited Edition Muppets Collection. Isn't it just mesmerizing?!

Maybelline New York Color Tattoo in 'Tough as Taupe'. They haven't released these here in Australia as of yet, but there is always ebay. I haven't given in to buying this product yet, but it's only a matter of time. I've heard the Color Tattoos described as a Paint Pot type of product. I love the fact that this colour is a matte taupe colour. Perfect for a cooler winter eye look, with rich browns.

A hair product that smells like Lemon Meringue - I need this in my life!

My favourite scent of ALL TIME. I think this perfume is greatly under rated in the perfume world. I purchased this on a whim when I was initially attracted by the stunning packaging, I smelt it, and I was sold. I always get compliments when I wear this scent and it's one of my must have repurchase items. It's described as a sensual and feminine scent with notes of licorice flower, amarena, violet, vanilla, and iris.

Silk and skulls - I've seen this in black and also the white. I think this is just precious :)

A friend of mine on Instagram recently posted a picture of this clock on her page and I immediately had to ask where bought this. This vintage style flip clock is just so cute. It definitely reminds me of something that would sit on Mad Men's Don Draper's beside cupboard. It is available throughout Australia at Typo and retails for AUD $19.95. I can't decide between the white or the turquoise though - what do you think?

What's on your wishlist?

x.k.