| Priceline | 40% off Skincare Haul |

Hi everyone,

As most of you would know, Priceline recently held one of their amazing 40% off sales during the Christmas/Boxing Day period. 
It just so happened I needed a few beauty items.

Here is what I purchased.

• x2 Eau Thermale Avène Cleanance Masque  $21.99  On Clearance for $10

• Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream and 8 Hour Cream Lip Balm $24.99  paid $14.99

• Elizabeth Arden All Gone Eye & Lip Makeup Remover $19.99 paid $11.23

• Limited Edition Batiste Summer Trio Pack with BONUS Sleep Mask $9.95 paid $6.99

On my adventures into Priceline I like to be organised. Okay, let's not kid, I always like to be organised. On most days I do have running lists of 'To Do's' & 'To Buys'. So before venturing to Priceline I had a look online to see what skincare products I might like to try. I was leaning toward higher-end brands as I thought, why not? I am going to save 40%, this is the perfect opportunity to try different brands. Top of my list was La-Roche Posay. You can imagine my dismay upon realisation the rural Priceline (as I was staying with family at the time) DID NOT STOCK La Roche Posay! *cries* After double-checking with staff, it was confirmed. Instead, they mentioned Avène & so I indulged.

Eau Thermale Avène Cleanance Masque

Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream including 8 Hour Cream Lip Balm

This products has been on my must try list for some time now. 

Have you tried it? Is it worth all the hype? 

Elizabeth Arden All Gone Eye & Lip Makeup Remover

I am close to finishing my last bottle of the Maybelline Total Clean Express Makeup Remover for eyes & lips and I am hoping this product will work just as well. I am quite a fan of the activated makeup removers on the market at the moment, it's fun to shake it up!

Limited Edition Batiste Summer Trio Pack with BONUS Sleep Mask

I do love Batiste. I have tried many dry shampoos and when I use Batiste is does feel noticeably better in my hair. What does this mean? I'm not sure, but it keeps me coming back to this product. This pack contains 3 minis in varying scents. 

Perfect for on the go in my handbag!

Did you pick anything up in the Priceline sales? 

What is your ultimate repurchased beauty item?

Hope you are all having a beautiful week!

x.k 

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* These products were purchased with my own money. All thoughts and opinions are completely my own, and are always 100% honest & unbiased. Thank you!

| LUSH | Post Christmas Haul |

Hi everyone,

I know Christmas is long over, but I am still in love with the beautiful products LUSH released for the festive time. 

When I think of luxurious body products that make a perfect Christmas gift for friends and family, I think LUSH. Therefore, after buying many-a-Christmas-present in LUSH before Christmas I decided to return post-Christmas and pick up a few goodies to last me throughout the year! Here is a quick little haul that I hope might give you gift ideas for Christmas 2014! 

Are any of your LUSH favourites featured in this picture?

This is what I picked up at LUSH:

LUSH Honey I Washed the Kids Shower Gel 

LUSH Snow Fairy Shower Gel

LUSH Ghost Shower Gel

LUSH Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter

LUSH Snowman Invasion

LUSH Luxury Pud

LUSH Mr Frosty

LUSH Mrs Frosty

LUSH Honey I Washed the Kids Shower Gel 250g $13.50

"The forecast is calling for showers, but leave your umbrella at home! Lather up with this sweet honey-toffee shower gel to soothe and hydrate skin and soften moods."

LUSH Snow Fairy Limited Edition Shower Gel 250g $16.50

"No bathroom would be complete without a bottle of Lush's fruity, sugary and sparkly Snow Fairy shower gel. Candyfloss pink and with a sweet, magical scent of soothing and comforting vanilla, the flecks of blue glitter leave you shimmering, Wash your hair and body with this sparkling seasonal must-have."

LUSH Ghost Limited Edition Shower Gel 250g $13.50

"Ghost brings with it the haunting aroma of lilies, jasmine, ylang ylang and neroli. It’s made with rose water and dove orchid infusion, a beautiful combination that’s mild and gentle on the skin. Pure white and carrying a subtle shimmer, this is one phantom you won’t want to exorcise."

LUSH Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter $16.50

"This lemony balm brightens and hydrates, setting hearts aflutter. Just massage into dry cuticles and you'll see! Lemons, shea butter and beeswax soothe dry cracked skin and brightens skin and nails."

LUSH Snowman Invasion $11.95

"With softening cocoa butter and warming essential oils, these two bath bombs together are the perfect winter gift (even though it's summer here in Australia). The gift box contains; Cinders bath bomb that crackles like and open fire, and the Snowman."

LUSH Luxury Pud $6.75

"For a soothing and calming bath, this year LUSH Pud has gone all luxury with colourful polka dots that float to the surface making pastel islands in the water. A relaxing bath treat made with the comforting lavender and ylang ylang scent of Twilight - perfect for a bath before bedtime."

LUSH Mr Frosty $16.95

"Each Frosty contains x3 bath products for Him & Her. Warming Cinders, relaxing Big Blue and grounding Blue Skies take you to a happy place. Both Frosties are wrapped in a 100% organic cotton re-useable wraps."

LUSH Mrs Frosty $16.95

"Sweet and soothing bath time treats for her! A wonderful trio of indulgent bath products including; Butterball bath bomb, The Comforter bubble bar (mini), and So White bath bomb."

Did you buy or were you given any LUSH Christmas goodies this Christmas?

What are your most lusted for LUSH products?

Enjoy your weekend!

x.k 

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| Welcome to 2014! |

Hi everyone,

Welcome to 2014!!!!! The past few weeks have just flown for me! How about you? I feel like I am still back in Christmas. How are we halfway through January ALREADY (seriously?!). Therefore, I thought a quick catchup was in order. They do say, a picture tells a thousand words :) so here is a pictorial overview of the last few weeks. Christmas, New Years Eve, and all that runs between. 

• The first few photographs capture the Christmas table this year. Abundant, enjoyable and very thankful for the special time with my family. Mr W's Gran was so kind to make my family a gorgeous Christmas Cake which served as our table centrepiece! 
• My brother and I made a giant jug of PIMMS cocktails with fruit. 
• I got a singing and dancing GIZMO from Mr W for Christmas love love love! 
• Ate too many Fruit Loops (childhood favourite) and played LEGO Lord of the Rings on PS2.
• Fireworks in Adelaide on New Year's Eve. 
• Made Lemon Melting Moments Cookies. 
• Road trip to my parents for a week of fresh country air with Mr W. Travelled across the Murray River on a ferry. A delicious lunch at Renmark on the riverfront of the Murray River.
• Visited a friends Apple Orchard for an afternoon of catchups with my high school girlfriends. So much fun reminiscing, sharing food, and laughing together!

If you would like to keep in touch, you can find me on Instagram @profound_feline 

How did you celebrate your Christmas & New Years?

I hope you are all having a beautiful start to the year & week :)

Stay tuned this week for a HUGE post Christmas LUSH HAUL!

x.k

| The Christmas Tag |

Hi everyone,

Happy Holidays! Only one more sleep until Christmas Day! I hope you are all now enjoying a well earned break over this festive time of year. I was tagged by Melissa from Melissa Bubbles Beauty Fashion & Life to do the Christmas Tag! As we are very near to Christmas day I thought why not give it a go?

What's your favourite holiday movie?
Love Actually. I watched it on Sunday night with a cup of tea in one hand and homemade fruit mince pie in the other. Perfect! 

What's your favourite Christmas colour?

I am a bit traditional when it comes to decorating my Christmas Tree. I love the look of gold, green, red and anything sparkly, of course.

Do you open your presents Christmas Eve or morning?
Christmas morning with my family. Although, last night Mr W and I exchanged our Christmas gifts as we won't be seeing each other on the day. YES for early presents! :D

What's your favourite winter fragrance?

Lolita Lempicka - my ALL time classic scent. I repurchase this one again, and again!

Favourite Christmas smell?

Warm Christmas Pudding or Cinnamon Cookies fresh out of the oven. To be consumed with copious amounts of cold milk from a tall glass mmmmm.

What's your favourite holiday drink?

I was lucky to try one of the ever-so-popular 'Christmas Holiday Inspired Coffee's' at Gloria Jeans a few weeks ago. I really enjoyed my Maple Latte for a mid afternoon pick-me-up. Have you tried it? On Christmas day, each year my family and I make a different cocktail to enjoy. Last year it was Pina Colada, this year, Pimm's. I can't wait to enjoy it on the day!

Candy cane or gingerbread men?
Both for sure! How can you choose?

Favourite Christmas song?
Dean Martin's "Let it snow"

Have you ever made a snowman?

No I haven't. I would love too!

What is most important to you about the holidays?
Definitely the spirit of giving and love. Spending quality time with family and loved ones is most important to me! 

I Tag

ALL OF YOU!!! 

Merry Christmas!

I would love to hear from you! Comment in the comments section below and tell me 

What you will be doing on Christmas Day?

Christmas wishes to you all,

.k

| Christmas Gift Guide | For Her | 2013 |

The countdown till Christmas is officially on! Only 9 days and counting..... so here is hoping you're on the home straight with your Christmas list, and "checking it twice". 

If you are struggling to find that special something for a girlfriend, sister, mother-in-law, or are errrrrr just wanting to treat yourself! I have put together a list of beauty and home lust haves to add to your Christmas shopping list. Just for you! 

Happy shopping!

Philosophy the Cookbook

Deliciously festive scents reminiscent of a traditional Christmas! Cinnamon buns, gingerbread cookies & wait for it ......red velvet cake. The pack features four of the most scrumptious shower gels you’ve ever seen or smelled. These multi-tasking 3-in-1 shower gels will save you time in the morning rush and can be used to cleanse and condition your skin AND HAIR! Or why not create a fragrant bubble bath and emerge smelling like a sugar coated treat yourself!  

RRP AUD $60

For the crazy Christmas candle lovers like me.........

Rituelle Shine So Bright Soy Wax Candle

Adorn your home in warm, shimmering light & fruity festive scents with this highly fragrant, premium soy wax candle from Rituelle. Shine So Bright is inspired by the magical aromas of the festive season, fresh fig delicately sweetened with sun-ripened plum. Savour the joy every day of the year & fall under the spell of this truly irresistible fragrant candle. Burn time is up to 40 hours.  

RRP AUD $25.95

  

Glasshouse Night Before Christmas Candle

Glasshouse candles are known for rich fragrance, and a glorious luxury look. Their Christmas scented, Night Before Christmas candle smells of Dancing Sugar Plums. If sugar plums could dance I think they would smell just as heavenly as this product! You cannot go past a candle that’s scented with all the juicy, delicious notes that go hand in hand with the festive season. Luxuriously packaged to fill your home with the warming scent of blackcurrant, plum, lemon and lavender. 

RRP AUD $42.95

                      

Ecoya - Madison Fresh Pine Needles Jar Candle

Ecoya is a proudly-Australian company, who make beautiful scented home furnishing products using the finest fragrances and essential oils. Each Ecoya product is made in Australia with care.

If you adore the lush, earthy scent of a bed of pine needles within a forest, then you’ll in turn adore the Fresh Pine Needles candle. A sultry woods aroma, with citrus and a hint of rosewood, this candle will fill your home with an irresistible fragrance. 

 RRP AUD $39.95

Madison Jar Candle features:

• Handmade in Australia by Ecoya’s team of master candlemakers.
• Made from hand-poured soy wax – a natural alternative to paraffin (petroleum) candles.
• Wick made from pure lead-free cotton.
• Candle is poured into an opaque glass jar, with a shiny chrome rim and matching lid.
• Up to 80 hours of burn time.

                     

Ecoya - Madison Caramelised Plum Pudding Jar Candle

If you can’t get enough of decadent, sweet scents, then you’ll fall in love with Caramelised Plum Pudding Candle from Ecoya. It’s rich and warm, with the sweetness you’d expect from caramelised sugar, with spicy hints of dried fruits.  

RRP AUD $39.95

            

Clinique Party Favours Set

Question – who doesn’t like receiving make-up on Christmas? 

Must be a trick question, right? Yep, because the answer is no one!

The Clinique Party Favours makeup and polish set is full to the brim with beautiful beauty products. First, you’ve got the All About Eyes mini, which will help prepare the skin around the eyes by reducing dark circles and puffiness. Then, a NEW limited edition All About Shadow Quad, a High Impact Mascara in Black, and a Quickliner for Eyes Intense in the new shade of Intense Black Honey. The cherry on top of the pudding is a Chubby Stick Intense Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Roundest Raspberry, and Nail Enamel Mini in the limited edition shade, Cosmo Chic.  

RRP AUD $95

     

Ted Baker Jenika Printed Wash Bag with Bow

Ted Baker Jenika printed vinyl wash bag with bow (large). An oversized wash bag from Ted Baker with a large bow detail and secure zip closure. Perfect for a fun & bold makeup bag.  

RRP AUD $ 69.95

                              

Sukin Body Preparation Pack

Prepare the skin for your summer glow with this collection of body products from Sukin. Embrace the body beautiful with this simple step-by-step trio from Sukin. Start with a gentle, sulphate free body wash and follow with a purifying all over body scrub for a deep cleanse. Finish with a luxurious wellbeing body oil to lock away moisture leaving radiant, health looking skin. 

Inclusions: Botanical Body Wash 250ml / Wellbeing Body Oil 100ml / Purifying Body Scrub 200ml.  

RRP AUD $32.95

  

Davroe Hair Wellness Christmas Packs

Give the gift of hair wellness with Davroe to someone or pamper yourself with this indulgent hair care pack! I am currently using the Blonde Senses Pack and it is divine. I especially love using the Ends Repair leave-in treatment in the lower sections of my hair before heat styling. It works to keep my hair nourished & tangle-free.

Contains:

350ml Shampoo & Conditioner / 200ml Replenish / 125m Ends Repair Special 

RRP  AUD $49.95 Available only for a limited time.

Batiste Cherry Gift Pack

Cherry is for anyone that loves their look sweet, smooth and full of luscious retro flavour! This fun NEW fragrance from Batiste delivers a rich cherry scent as it livens up your locks, and looks just as great on your dressing table. The Batiste Cherry set is a gift pack containing Batiste Cherry Dry Shampoo (200ml) and a cherry shower cap. It makes for a fantastic and functional stocking stuffer this Christmas!  

RRP AUD $9.95

I hope this gift guide has given some inspiration for your last minute Christmas shopping adventures. All the best of luck! 

BUT do remember that amongst ALL the Christmas 'fear-mongering' by media, Christmas is about connections with people and sharing special time with your loved ones. So please take a deep breath, get that turkey in the oven and sit down and relax with a cool cocktail or two or three ;)

Which gift would you most like to receive for Christmas and why?

I hope you have had a fantastic year in 2013 and can look back on it with a smile! :)

Christmas love,

x.k

*This is not a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are completely my own, and are always 100% honest & unbiased. Thank you!