How to clean your Makeup Brushes!!!

Lets be honest we don't do it enough!!! But theres nothing better than sitting down at my vanity to do my makeup using clean brushes. You think this feeling would actually make me clean them more. 

Check out my latest video to see how I clean them using a great tool I got off Ebay for $2.00

How to clean your makeup brushes

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!

 

 

OOTD

I thought I would share one of my outfits from the other day! It was a beautiful sunny day in Perth, I had organised a lunch for Nathan’s Birthday with both of our families. We went to a restaurant at the boat harbour so it was semi dressy but not extremely. So I opted in for my go to outfit, pencil skirt and a peplum top. This has become an absolute staple in my wardrobe, as I feel most comfortable wearing it.

The main thing about my style is that it is quiet basic. I love to wear a plain top but then add a statement necklace to than give it life and extra colour. My accessories on this day however where very basic as it was a during the day  event and along the beach, I opted out of big feels and a statement necklace this time as I thought it would be a little to OTT.

 

 

 

Top from Ladaka

Skirt from Kmart

Jewellery from Diva, Colette and Sportsgirl

 

To curl my hair i used the Remington hot wand

 

Makeup use

Victoria Secret- Primer

Mac - Foundation liquid and powder

Nars- Blush

BH Cosmetics- 120 Palette

Rimel- Eye liner bottom

Mac- Eyeliner top

Sigma- Brow Palette

Chanel - Mascara

Nyx- Lipstick

 

Thanks everyone for viewing! If you have any questions please leave me a message.

 

 

Suzie

 xoxox

New Products for the Month

So this month I have been making too many purchase of makeup and beauty items. To say the least I have spent many hours online looking at products or rushing into Priceline for yet another sale! Hello my name is Suzie and I am addicted to Makeup!!! I feel at the moment that my life is consumed of makeup and beauty and I cannot get enough. If only I was this passionate about deciding on a house plan. The problem is when I find something that I love I want it in every colour to add to my growing collection.

Some of the items I did purchase I have been looking at for a while now and finally purchased them such as the Sigma products I’ll talk about below. See I really do have problems!  Justifying the reason why I purchased makeup lol. Its growing harder and harder to watch TV, purchase magazines or go on social media these days as all I see is sales or discounts on makeup and I can simply not resist. Clearly I have no willpower when it comes to makeup.

With that said I am super happy with the purchases made!!! These products would probably be some of my favourite of the YEAR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



I cannot wait to try and use all of these products, especially playing around with the BH cosmetics palette. I bought this palette as I need more colour on my eyes. I do my favourite and go to emerald eye look but wanting to have fun with some bright colours.

Also if you can’t tell I am currently reading Lauren Conrad’s book “Style”.

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Brushes

Unfortunatley my poor brushes have been neglected lately, since having my Sigma brushes i am ashamed to say that they have not had a propper cleaning until today! I have watched many beauty guru's video's on how they clean there brushes and what they use to clean them ect.

 

Today even though i just got back from America, and have done all my shopping for the next 5 years lol, I still couldn't resist going to my favourite shopping centre Karrinyup. I have missed that place, wow i have a problem. anyways of course I went into Priceline ( Priceline is a drugstore to buy makeup, beauty, medicine ect ). There i was looking at all the brush cleaners, to my surprise when i smelt them i was shocked. I knew it wouldn't smell like roses but i couldn't stand the smell and was no way going to even put that on my brushes to which they than go onto my face!!!! I was talking to the lady at the counter who said that she uses Johnston's Johnston Baby Wash. I had heard of this before as it is much more gentle and didn't smell like paint remover. I decided to purchase the baby wash which was amazing. Keep in mind I hadn't washed my brushes in about 2 months ( I know it pains my to say it) all the makeup came off quiet easy, leaving the brushes back in there original form but smelling amazing. I would highly suggest to try this before using anything which has such harsh chemicals in it.

 

Before

Warm Water and Baby wash

 

 

 

  After

  

 

Make sure you dont leave your brushes as long as i did. Hopefully this post will help keep your brushes clean.

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