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ELF vs NARS

I have always wanted to do one of these on my blog so when I saw that Elf had come out with a perfect dupe for the Nars duo in Laguna and Orgasim I thought it would be perfect for my first one.

Obviosuly from the brands there is a very big price difference between the two. My overall opinion is that the Elf blush and bronzer is just as good as the Nars so if you can not afford to try out the Nars please dont miss out and try the Elf.

Left is Elf Right is Nars 

The bronzers are nearly assact. I cant even tell the difference of which one I prefer. The colours are almost the same the texture and the way it looks on my skin is flawless with both. The only little difference is that I think the Nars one does stay on my skin a little longer.

With the blushes the organisgm is a little deeper in colour but there is not to much of a difference. On this skin they both look incrediable applying the most perfect blushy pink colour. Both blushes are super pigmented and apply beautifully on the skin. Again like the bronzer if we are getting really picky the Nars one stays on longer than the Elf. The blush from Elf also has a little more glitter in it so if this isnt your thing than go with Nars

I find myself using the elf one on a daily basis, especially the bronzer, with a price point of under $15.00 it doesnt matter if you go through it.

If you are picticular with packaging like I am I bet your thinking that the Elf wouldn't be as nice! But in fact there are both the same in my opinion.

Overall if your on a price crunch than defitiley try out the Elf one but if you like to splurge on a quality product than the Nars is for you!

Christmas Gift Sets

I love this time of year the weather is getting warmer, its time for parties, Sunday afternoon drinks and its almost time for Christmas! I love the spirit of Christmas, the time spent with family and friends, the decorations, gift buying and the overall festivities.

 

When it comes to beauty this would be one of my favourite times of the year I love the beauty packs that each brand launch every year. This packs are not only great value for money but there normally the best of there products for the year, in the best packaging but my favourite part is that you can buy the gift sets that are mini's or sample sizes so that you can try without having to buy the full size not knowing wether or not you will like it. I did this last year with the benefit gift pack I loved it ! It was $36.00 and had around 10 to 12 travel size items. I had never used many Benefit products before so this was perfect for me to try and than buy the ones I wanted from there.

I have seen some of the Tarte collection and I think they look amazing! I really want to get my hands on some of that. Also Mac do a great Holiday Collection so hopefully I can try some of those.

Today in the mail I recieved a Mecca catolgue which got me even more excited for the upcomming season.

The Nars limited edition Fashion Tech Gloss looks perfect for me you get 4 in the pack for $52.00

Another Nars gift set is the Laser cut cheek eye and lip set which gives you 3 eye shaddows, A blush and bronzer and a miniutre lipgloss for $79.00
 

Lastly from Nars is the Hi def lip colour pencils - you get 5 for $65.00

 

 

 

I have always wanted to try out the Mecca brand of skin care however it has been on the pricy side and have also bought cheaper but again they have created a great travel size pack with 7 travel size skincare products for $70.00 which has everything you need to trial out there skincare before buying the full size.

The most excited limited edition gift set of this year would be the Glam Glow gift set for $92.00 which comes with the full size Thirstymud hydrating treatment and smaller size of the supermud and youthmud.

Now by no means is this all of the gift sets available honestly this year Nars has got so many amazing gift sets that I believe are the perfect presents.

If the above ones are too expensive Bare Minerals have some great stocking stuffers. The first one is a lipgloss and mascara for $19.00 and the second 2 lipglosses for $26.00.

 

 

 

 

Hopefully that helps you for some great ideas. All in one shop!!!
 Happy shopping !!!

Sydney IMATS 2014

Sydney Imats 2014

The getting ready mess! 

 

 

 

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So as I announced many times now I recently went to Imats Sydney and let me start off by saying what an amazing time I had. The whole trade show was an great experience and I only wish I can go again. I didn' really know what to expect when walking through the doors, but before I had even walked through the gates I must have showed up at the most perfect time because my taxi driver dropped me off right on 11.10 right infront of the beautiful Karissa from Satnightsalrite. I have had the pleasure of meeting her before but I was shocked to see her there with her boyfriend and a massive group of fans standing around her. I was shocked when  I was handed a cute little bag with 2 pairs of her lashes in it. How lovely was that!!!  

 

 

Than I walked in, straight in front was Mac to which I made my way over immediatley. The Mac line and counter was busy, now that I think of it I don't think it was as busy as I had first imagined. But it was a bit of a snatch and grab job. Some advice for people going is to have a list! Mine list considered of 3 items which where favourites and also sold out! Therefore I was just looking and grabbing and maybe not making the best decisions, however now I am happy with everything I bought. There was 20% off Mac which I thought was a really good deal as we all know Mac never has sales so I took advantage, but now thinking of it I should have bought more. One thing I can not believe I didnt buy was Lipsticks. I didnt buy one I think the reason for this was that it was 3 people deep and was'nt going to take the risk of getting an elbow in the eye lol Just joking but seriously it was a bit hard. The line actually wasnt to bad for Mac I probably waited around 30 mins to which while standing there I added another 2 things to my basket. Overall with my discount I only spent $138.00 as it was my first stop I didnt want to spend all my money.  

 

 

 

While waiting in the checkout queues you can watch everyone walk by with there bags. I than spotted a hot pink and black bag...... It was Sigma! I died I had been looking at the exhibitors list for weeks and they were not on there. It turns out there came under a company that brings them to Imats which is why we didnt know. So of course I b lined it through the crouds past other booths to find Sigma. I found it!!! It only had about 7 people deep around it the whole time lol but I had a voucher from work which was a prepaid credit card for $250.00 so I knew that was going to be spent on Sigma. We all know I am a massive fan of Sigma and have really needed some more brushes so this was perfect.
 

 

So after Mac and Sigma I had time to wander around and just spend time exploring through the booths and exploring some new brands I had never heard of before. I was excited to buy some new products and stock up on some lashes. I find it so funny that I went to Imats and did NOT BUY ONE LIPSTICK!...  What it wrong with me? lol I have been loving my lipsticks latley but I just didnt! So weird.

By this time it was about 2.00 I hadnt really looked to see who would be speaking but I was so happy to go sit down when I did becuase I watched the most incredible Mackeup artist to which I could not walk away from. I literally looked at my watched after listening to her it was 3.30 she was so good time just flew. Her name is Nicole Thompson a senior artist for Mac - she works mostly now in Editorial such as Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Shop til you drop, Cosmo and Womans Day to name a few. Not only does she work in editorial but also devotes most of her time in televsion on shows such as The Voice, Australian Next top Model, The today show and today tonight. I found everything she said to be so usefull and informative. I loved how she explained everything in a way that anyone would understand and after her coaching and tips be able to do. I loved her attention to detail with the priming and the preporation of the face. We all want our makeup to stay on longer, to look dewer or to stay matte!  however I now realised that most of us dont give it the time it needs to make sure that the foundation to your makeup stays on to therefore prolong your makeup. The time she spent on the model on the face alone was crazy. Now I defitley dont have the time to do this everyone morning before work, but I do relaise it takes a little more than a face moisturer and primer to make your makeup stay on. If you get the chance check her out honeslty I learned so much I was really in a trance and couldnt take my eyes off.
 

Her website is www.nicolethompson.com.au
 

 

After watching the amazingly talented Nicole I went for a wonder through all the other exhibitors I stumbled across a both that sold Makeup Forever! I was so excited to try out some of there products I had never bought anything from this brand before so was excited to try it out!!! By this time I had spent way to much money but could'nt pass up on this. From what I have used of this brand so far the products I purchased are incrediable. They last all day when I wear them without making my skin greasy. For me this isn't always easy finding products that stay all day but they do. I ended up purchasing 1 concealer, 1 bronzer and a pressed powder. I really wanted the HD foundation however Icould not find a colour to match.

 

These minx lashes by Egyptian Queen are bananas!!!

 

 

By this stage it was around 4 pm and my feet where getting sore :) so I decided to call it a day I had gone to all the exhibitors, meet and witnessed some talented and amazing people . Imats was honestly amazing I can't wait to go again. My word of advice is to save all year because once you get there you won't be able to stop!

I hope you enjoyed this post my Imats haul video will be up in the next couple of days so make sure you check that out!

 

 

Imats Sydney 2014

Imats Sydney

Wow I have been planning this trip for months and cannot believe it is only days away! I am so excited to be going to Imats Sydney this year.  I am so excited to look at the exhibitors, buy makeup and meet other beauty insiders and bloggers. Like I said I have planned this holiday months ago so it doesn’t seem real that it is nearly here. I am going with  my boyfriend Nathan ( Nathan won’t be coming to Imats though, I couldn’t do that to him lol ) So we will be leaving on Thursday night and arriving around 8.00am on Friday morning. Imats is on Saturday and Sunday at this stage I have tickets for both but not sure if I’ll go both days but I do have tickets for both.

For anyone who doesn’t know Imats is a International makeup and trade show. Imats is hosted all over the world from Sydney, London, LA and New York. With amazing exhibitors of all the hottest brands of makeup and anything beauty related. Not only is the best makeup there but also the best Makeup artists and makeup professionals hence my excitement to go and meet some incredible people in the industry.

I would love to meet any of you so please let me know if your going!

Make sure you go check out the site www.imats.net

Stay tuned for lots and lots of pictures, hauls, videos and blog posts coming your way!!!

New video's up NOW!!!

 

 

Hi everyone

So I believe an apology is in order I have been neglecting my blog posts lately as I have been putting all my time and effort into my videos. Wow you wouldn’t believe how much goes into each and every video and makes me have a new found respect for major beauty gurus! With that said I would love for you all to check out some of my latest videos if you haven’t already. I am waiting to get to a certain amount of subscribers and I will be doing a GIVEAWAY so make sure you subscribed to my channel to see when that comes up!

 

Everyday Makeup Routine-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu6Q-JZfHBM

Drugstore Haul -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUYxq3MJykQ

Maybelline Color Whispers-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8DQvPKIiMc

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you to everyone for all your kind words it means the world!!

 

xoxo

 

 

 

 



Birthday Festivities

So as the title suggest I just had a birthday! I am a birthday lover. I love celebrating, mine, friends and family no matter who I cant help but celebrating with them. This may not be a shock for some people but I am a Pisces, we are renowned for being very passionate about birthdays.  As long as I can remember Birthdays have been special for me, definitely more than any other holidays or celebrations in the year. I feel that with other celebrations there not as individual, as most people are celebrating them with you and it’s not so special. Don’t get me wrong I love Christmas and Easter but there something so more special and personalised about birthdays, a day just for you.  

So not like we need an excuse to get together, but I did organised a night out for my friends and I. As I haven’t been going out that much lately I wanted to go to a cocktail bar and just relax, have a dance and some delicious drinks with my dearest friends.

When it came to my outfit I went shopping with an open mind, surprise,surprise though I ended up with a black dress. When I tried on this dress I knew straight away that this was what I was wearing. I literally said to my friends Kate and Pauline this is it from the changing rooms happy with excitement. 

 

Now we know I am not shy from some dramatic, statement costume jewellery.  So my friends helped me pick out a beautiful necklace that had some gorgeous bright blue stones on it. I loved how it looked with the dress. I added some blue into my eye shadow to enhance and make the colour from my necklace pop.

I hope you loved this post please check out my Youtube Channel and subscribe!

Suzie

xoxoxo
 

 

Lip stains

Ok so let me first say these have been a statement and a must have for me for the past year! I first stumbled across these on my trip to America and they have literally changed my life. I can not say enough good things about this product.........

 

 

The Loreal lip stains

Colours

188 Coral tattoo

184 Rose on and on

 

　

Honestly you must try these! I am a girl who touches up her lipstick twice a day, so adding this product underneath my fav lipsticks has been incredible. I don't know if this is just my but I feel that my lipsticks don't stay on that long, no matter what brand I try. However by adding these underneath or even just by themselves for more of a natural,effortless look there perfect. I also love these stains by themselves for the perfect hint of colour without going cray!

Do yourselves a favour and go try them out!!!! let me know what you thought!

OOTD Emerald Statement

 

I love statement pieces whether it’s a bold piece of jewellery and colourful handbag or an exciting item of clothing. I love how it transforms the look and personalises it into what you bought off the rack to a outfit that defines your own style. This to me is a great piece of clothing; I am all about buying items that when I see them I create the look then and there. I think of what you can wear with it and what will compliment from my own wardrobe.

I have spoken about this skirt before when I first purchased it and I love it! I love the bold sparkly emerald green colour and paired with a basic top it becomes my statement pieces.

 

 

xoxo

 

 



Lip srcubs

Hi everyone so I have just posted a video on my Youtube Channel for DIY edible Lip Scrubs! These are not only for your lips but you can use this all over your body to get rid of any rough or cracked skin. I have noticed since using it how much longer my fake tan stays on for  but surprisingly how much longer my lipsticks stay on! I don't think I noticed how dry my lips where until I started wearing darker shades of lipsticks, now that I am wearing reds and darker pinks my lip scrub is a staple before applying.

 

Make sure you go check it out!!

 

 

oxoxoxxo

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valentine's Look

So it’s that time of year again. The month of Romance! I don’t 100% get valentine’s day and kind of believe it’s just another way for retailers to make money.  You should show your love ones you love them all the time and not just on one day of the year and be forced to show it! Never less I wanted to create this look for your sexy, romantic dinner dates. My partner and I went out for dinner which was amazing! Of course ate way too much food! But it wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without a little indulgent dessert!

I hope you enjoy this video! It’s a kind of two in one because if you do not want to add the black eye shadow,  than you don’t have too and its automatically  makes it a more dressed down day look.

Spoilt by Nathan!

 

This look is now up on my channel! Thumbs up if you would like to see more tutorials!