The 411 on my dresser :-)

Hey pretty girls,

I have decided to start posting a weekly pic on what is on my dresser for the week... Basically products I have picked up more than once this week!!

Some products include: Chanel soleil de tan in both liquid and gel, Mac penultimate, ysl rouge volupte in 1, nars duo blush in orgasm and angelika!!


If anyone would like in depth reviews feel free to ask

Xx
Pemily

How I achieved a clear smooth face!

Hey Guys,
I thought the above title would get your attention :)

For the past 6 months my skin has been absolutely hay wire!
Gone from an oil slick to all out dry and cracking and a ridiculous amount of pimples constantly.
I was referred (by a friend) to a spa that would be able to help me determine why my skin was giving me so much grief and also why I had so many small lumps all over my face predominantly on my cheeks. When ever I was to apply foundation, highlight or blush they would stand out so much people would actually comment. I have been exfoliating my face constantly but they never ever go away?!?!?

The cause Milia.

The easiest definition I could find of Milia is as follows: Milia or superficial keratinous cysts are small, white, sometimes pale yellow, spots that usually appear around the eyes, on the cheeks, and on the eyelids in all ages, from infants to adults. These are an accumulation of sloughed cells that cannot escape through the top layer of skin, and so get trapped underneath and become firm, rather like pebbles under the skin. Milia do not respond to most squeezing and picking.

What?!?!?! So all that exfoliation was a waste of time! you don't say.

I had tonnes removed and let me say I am absolutely ecstatic with the result. I don't usually go to spa's as I feel I have spent so much money on products that I can have the same affect at home, I even bought the Milia tool but just made my face bleed! nothing was removed!! I won't list here what I paid for the treatment but let me tell you it is honestly not even 1/5 of what I believed the results were worth!

I have chosen to include an after for you guys to see... I don't usually do this as I am not too keen on taking pictures of myself, I didn't  take a before shot because I was really embarrassed. I can honestly say that this is the best my skin has ever ever been.



XO Pemily

I Love This Box Australia - December

I Love This Box Australia - December addition

This is how the box came (unsealed which I thought was a bit odd)

New Sample box in Australia - Beauty Basket

Hey Ladies,

Their is a new kid in town :)

Beauty Basket, just thought I would share this info and the link is below.

I will add this to the information regarding sample boxes in australia xx

http://www.beautybasket.com.au/

xo

Pemily

Christmas Wish List

Christmas Wish List

Hey Ladies,

I thought It would be nice to post our Christmas Wish List on here :)

You never know who may see it :)

If anyone would like me to forward their list to someone special please p/m me and I would be happy to do so

I will start with my list!

• Nars cactus flower cream blush
• Nars portobello duo eyeshadow 
• Nars Laguna illuminator
• Nars Portofino multiple
• Nars Palm beach multiple
• Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel Bronzing Makeup Base
• Chanel bronzer universal
• Chanel Eyeshadow Duo Noir-Ivorie
• Book: Amazing face by Zoe Foster
• Inglot empty 40 palette
• Louise young palette
• Ysl touché éclat no. 3
• Samantha Chapman kabuki & core collection
• Lush cupcake mask

Just so you all know I am not a spoilt brat and I don't expect to get all these things, rather I will use the money to hopefully purchase some and save for the rest.

What  is on your Christmas wish list?

xo
Pemily



My MAC Blush Collection

Hey Ladies, Like my attempt at a Christmas tree? LOL

Today I thought I would show you my MAC blush collection. Please note I do have non-Mac blushes but that is coming in a later post so stay tuned :)
I will break the swatches and reviews up into categories in order to keep it simple xx

New Features

Hey Lovely Ladies,
I have decided to add a feature inclusive of celebrity makeup to this blog.
I love to know what products celebrities use!!
If anyone has a celebrity they find utterly gorgeous and would love a feature on them please email me or post down below.

xo

Pemily

My Foundation Collection

Hey Ladies,
I thought it would be fun to show you my Foundation collection today. Given the time of year I am sure we are all getting dolled up and hopefully here I can help some people in making decisions when it comes to what foundation they are wanting to purchase.

Bourjois Haul

Hey Guys,
As promised I have started to get out of my "Mac rut" and explore new options :)
I decided to pick up some Bourjois products after seeing some reviews from the PixiWoo sisters and then researched further to see that they are quite loved. Once I found out that the the company was owned by Chanel and that some of the products were manufactured in the same facility I went straight out and picked up these goodies :)

Lust Have It - December Box

Hey Ladies,

It's that time of the month again... I must say this Box has been my favourite to date :)
3 full size item's! And I am a huge cosmetics fan so this makes me REALLY happy :)
Let's get straight into it.

Surprises to come :-) + giveaway

Hey chickies,

Been busy hauling!!
Have heaps to show in the next few weeks!!!

One huge review to come is epic!!!
I'll give you a clue...

Get ready to STRIP!!!

If any one can guess what it is I will be sending you a little goodie :-)

Makeup sale!!! Yippee!!!! :-)

Hey ladies!!!
I have decided to sell off some of my unused Mac in order to be able to afford new requested beauty products to review for you guys :-)

I'm currently listing on eBay

Username: *pemily*

If anyone is looking for any Mac in particular please email me and I will probably have or be able to get at a fraction of the retail price

Xo

Pemily

November Birch Box (U.S)

Hey Ladies,

Today I received my US Birch Box.

First off, let me say that I am disappointed. I feel that our Aussie sampling boxes are much better that what I received with this US Version.

First up, we have a Mineralogie cream concealer... as you can see there is barely any concealer in the jar (I dabbed a little on my face and this is way too light for me) I understand that not every makeup product is going to match everyone so this will be given away.
3ml of this product is $16 US.

Next we gave an Avene cleanance soap free facial gel cleanser, this product claims to use thermal spring water to soothe and soften skin. 6.76fl Oz retails for $18 US

Thirdly, a Zoya nail polish. This colour is great for Christmas, however it is not a shade I would wear on my hands or feet, another gift!

Next up we have a LaRocca champagne shimmer supreme creme which is a Shea butter body cream, sample size is quite small so I doubt this will go far. Full size 6.76fl Oz retails for $35US (You would want this product to be amazing!)

Finally, we have the gift - two paper dolls coasters, a set if 6 retails for $15. These coasters are made of thin cardboard.

Just reading this post back, I seem to be very negative, Is this an example of what we will expect to see in the months to come from Aussie sample boxes, there is a murmur out there of boxes being fantastic for a few months and then losing their touch, lets hope not.

I would love to hear about what products you haven't been happy with from your sampling boxes.

Pemily.

XO

What Sample boxes do we have here in Australia?

Hey Ladies,

I have been asked quite a few times for an updated list of what beauty sample boxes are available in Australia at the moment, as it does keep "chopping and changing".

Here is the up to date information.

Lust Have It - Lust Have it is still operating as usual, they were the first in Aus. I love their products and have yet to be disappointed by a box I have received. www.lusthaveit.com.au

Glossy Box - Previously known as Beauty Box (information found on the net claims the two companies are now partners). I do not believe we will receive the same goods as the UK Version as both websites do contain different brand partners. Glossy Box is not all High end brands which may or may not suit some people. www.glossybox.com.au

Bella Box - Another box in which I have not purchased myself is Bella Box. This box has now been running for two months and consensus out their is that it is of high quality. The OCC Lip tars included seem to be making waves as these items are well loved in the states. http://www.bellabox.com.au/

I Love this box - Another newbie is I love this Box, I too haven't yet purchased this (where do you start and where do you stop!) November was the first installment, The products seem to be quite makeup orientated which I think is fantastic so this may well be the next on my list http://www.ilovethisbox.com.au/

Beauty Basket - Beauty Basket's first launch in in December. There has not been a lot of info other than the December contents of this package, the website only lists the up to the minute brands. http://www.beautybasket.com.au/
If anyone has any more info to share please do so :)

What boxes have you subscribed too?

XO

Pemily.

Your Holy Grail Makeup / Beauty related items

Hey Ladies I'm Back :)

To kick start my return I would LOVE to hear about your favourite Beauty Items, specifically makeup as I find skin care to be very tailored.

Once finished I will purchase some of the items you guys consecutively recommend and I will review. I will also tell you my faves ;)

xo

Pemily

Quick link October lust have it box

Hey ladies,
Head over to YouTube and check out . Nicci from lust have it has a vid up of the October lust have it box

Xo
Pemily

Mac Fall Colour Collection Haul

Hey Ladies!
It feels like I have hauled a LOT lately but the person I blame for this is MAC :) Why so many collections (I love it)

Keep reading to see what I Hauled from The Fall colour collection (aka Cindy Sherman)

First off, I received a Fluidline in Ash Violet.
This is a beautiful colour that is very very creamy (much more so then most of my Fluidlines). I like to wear Fluidlines all over the lid blended out and due to the fast drying nature of most, it is not always possible to blend well.

Next, the much hyped about Lightscapade MSF!
This is not a colour I would usually look twice at, however due to the hype I decided to purchase and at the moment I have been loving cheek highlights.
It appears to be a pearl cream duochhrome.

Next, we have the Porcelain Pink MSF (apologies on the pic quality). This was the item  I was most excited to receive.
This looks like an eyeshadow when applied to skin. It is a baby pink pearl colour, much more pink than Lightscapade. It seems to be coming off a little chalky and looks like it is sitting on the skins surface as apposed to blending in. Once I have used this product I will report back.

The quad! I purchased the Angel Flame quad because the Angel Flame quad caught my eye :) what a pretty colour! This quad consists of: Chamomile (satin), Angel Flame (frost), Feather Pink (satin) and Gravel (matte).
Chamomile reminds me a lot of Brule, I will compare tonight.
Angel flame is a duochrome (which I love) off gold and peach, it appears to be more gold than Paradisco which is an all time favourite of mine.
Feather pink is a true bubblegum pink colour which appears to have poor colour pay off when swatched, will need to use to confirm this.

Gravel is not anything to write home about, great payoff and texture but almost a standard black.

Next up, this pretty pink lipglass.

The shade is Pink fade, this colour is such a pretty bubblegum pink  shade. More info once I wear it :)

Last but NOT least :)

My back up Feline eye Khol. Although this eye pencil does smudge it is the blackest of blacks!!

fantastic! I just use a brush to overcoat with a matte black eyeshadow.

Guys I will have swatches of the products up asap

what did you haul?

xo Pemily

Mac Posh Paradise - Part Haul

Hey Hey Lovely Ladies!
Here is the first part of my Posh Paradise Haul!
In this part I received 4 paint pots and 1 Mattene Lipstick

The Paint Pots I received were: Half Wild, Nubile, Pure Creation and Hyperviolet.
The Mattene was: Naked Bliss.

Unboxed Items :)

Half-Wild was Uber smooth, lovely creamy finish and a beautiful mid tone purple.

Hyperviolet pulled and tugged a little in order to swatch (as you will see in the pic below) this color has quite a strong red base.

Nubile reminds me of a pink version of painterly I am super excited to try this as it seems like a great every day color, this color was very easy to spread also, much easier than painterly.

Pure creation is way out of my comfort zone :)

the first blue anything I have purchased!! This color is reminiscent of the mega metal eye shadows, I can definitely see the frost finish. I think I will try this under a purple eyeshadow.

Last but not least is my Mattene :)
This color is so so wearable!! it is a beautiful natural color that is not dry like regular matte lipsticks.

swatches :)
top, then L-R
Pure creation p/p, Hyperviolet p/p, Half Wild p/p, Nubile p/p, Naked Bliss.

What did you haul from Posh Paradise?

xo
Pemily

Birch Box - America's Sampling Box

Hey Ladies,

My lovely friend In America ordered me a Birch Box to try out. Birch Box is the American version of Lust Have it or Beauty Box.
I thought it would be nice to show you all a comparison of theirs and ours :)

The Box contains the following:
*Minimalist colorscience pro mineral powder
*Inoco Adventurous Nail polish Applique
*Jouer Lip enhancer
*Jurlique hand cream
*Salvatore Ferragamo perfume
*Friendship bracelet

The Jurlique Rose hand cream is quite a decent size!! (15ml) the product smells exactly like real roses its amazing! No fake smell... will review this with the other products once I have tried and tested.

I Personally have never heard of the cosmetic Brand minimalist. So I will be sure to include a review of this mineral powder once used. It claims to be a sunscreen and mattifier in one.

Next up we have the Salvatore Ferragamo perfume called Attimo. This, to me smells a lot like many of the Elizabeth Arden perfumes. The product claims to be "A fresh Bouquet with a heart of Bulgarian Rose".

Next up, the item I am probably most excited for!! the Inoco nail stickers!! I got Zebra print!! YAY!!! can't wait to try these, will be sure to show you!

Next, we got a friendship bracelet. This was to mark Birch Box's 1 year anniversary I thought it was sweet!

Finally, a Jouer lip enhancer (very small!!) This claims to hydrate, plump and condition all in one.

So how does this Box size up to our Aussie ones???

Pemily's top six You Tube Guru's

Hey Ladies,

Today I decided to give you guys some info and direction in regards to Makeup Guru's on youtube.
There are plenty more out there but here are my top 6 :) xo

(In no particular order...)

JLovesMac1 - Don't expect a great deal in the way of information but there is enough and it is simple but darn! this girl is HILARIOUS!!

emilynoel83 - Emily is such a sweet heart, she is a News Anchor by day so she speaks very clearly and well and her advice is always fantastic! she isn't only into high end brands so she can give you some great insight to cheaper alternatives.

Pixiwoo - The Pixiwoo sisters are probably my fave :) Nic and Sam are makeup artists so they really know what they are talking about! their tutorials are filmed very clearly and really easy to learn from!

Kickingeese - This girl is so real and funny, once again not a great deal of content but she will make you laugh with her attitude.

Allthatglitters21 - This young lady's career is actually You tube, her and her sister work together on a lot of projects. I find that Allthatglitters21 has great haul videos and speaker well.

missglamorazzi - I love Ingrid :) another fave!! shes so sweet!! I mostly like to watch Ingrid's haul videos she is very passionate.

Who are your fave????