Orange Crush

Hey everyone, 

I'm loving orange at the moment! I think it's really great for the hot weather. I'm not sure if orange suits me as much as other colours but I love it anyway! Some days I like to steer clear of pink and orange is a perfect substitute.

So here of some or the orangey toned  products I am loving. Some of them are probably more coral toned but for the purpose of this post i'm considering the to be orange :p

Benefit's Sugarbomb, Ulta3 polish in watermelon, Revlon lipstick in 24K orange, OCC lip tar in cha cha, Revlon polish in tropical temptation, Mac peached blush, Mac virgin isle cream colour base, Innoxa lipstick in rockmelon

Occ lip tar in cha cha, Revlon lipstick in 24k orange, Innoxa lipstick in rockmelon, Benefit's sugarbomb (just the orange section), Mac virgin isle cream colour base, Mac peaches blush

 

Without a doubt my favourite product here is Mac peaches blush, after a long search it was one of the first Mac blushes I ever bought and absolutely love the pop colour it adds. 

I'm thinking I might have to invest to Mac Morange lipstick - now that's an orange lippie!

Are you an orange fan?

:)

Here I am again

Hi everyone,

Sorry for the long absence, I have been in Thailand for the last few weeks! I went with my sister and had an amazing time full of sun, beach, cocktails, food, shopping and of course elephant trekking! Here are a few random snaps from my time away…

My lovely sis and I (with crazy beach hair, me anyway!)

Patong beach 

Bangla Road

Phi phi island

and elephant trekking!

Anyway I have been missing everything about blogging and am totally ready to get back into it so real posts coming very soon :)

Imogen
x

Mini Giveaway winner

Hey there everyone, 

So finally here is the winner of my mini giveaway. Sorry it's later than I said I have been so busy. I have finished all my university assignments so hopefully I can graduate in December, I have moved out of the place I was living at and I have been planning a trip to Thailand which is only 7 days away, yay!

I decided to go the old fashioned route and draw them out by hand. It took so much longer than I thought, not that I minded because I'm on holidays! I did take snaps of me drawing out the winner but my camera is not cooperating so this post is photoless :(

Anyway onto the winner . . . 

Congratulations Coco!

I have sent you an email so hope to hear from you soon

Thanks everyone who entered, you're all so sweet. I'm sorry you all couldn't win, maybe if I win the lotto everyone can get a prize (fingers crossed haha)

Real posts coming soon 

x

Hey hey hey

Hey lovely ladies, 

I just finished my final week of university ever! I had my last class ever the other day and now I have three assignments due on Monday so as you can imagine I have bucket loads of work, yuck! I'm so excited about graduating though, let's hope I don't fail any subjects lol.

This is also just a reminder to enter my mini giveaway if you haven't already because you can never have enough nail polish right!? Check it out here.

I''l leave you with this amusing pic I found on my computer

x

Glitter Leopard

I got a bit adventurous with the nails today - Glitter leopard. I have been putting of an assignment I have like crazy and this is what I managed to do instead. Very productive I think :p

The photos don't quite do them justice. The leopard print does stand out more in real life and they are pretty sparkly which you can't quite tell in these pictures.  

Here is what I used to create these babies.

It was super easy, here's what I did it;

♥ I started off by applying my Orly base coat

♥ I then applied 2 coats of Essie's Playa Del Platnium (which is a really nice greige)

♥ I then used my Sally Hansen nail art pen and attempted (very dodgely) to create a leopard print pattern.

♥ Ove the top I applied a cheap glitter polish by BYS in silver over the top. The glitter layer works really well at it sort of disguises the leopard print if you have done a bad job like me, especially on my right hand. Next time I would use glitter with a thinner consistency as it covered up the leopard a bit more than I would have liked.

That's it! I was suprised with the amount of compliments I got about them today.  I want to do gold toned glitter leopard next time. I think that would be awesome.

Not long until the weekend, yay :)

Oh how I love you eBay

I bought this dress the other day on eBay for $15 and I LOVE it for that price. It was a bit of a gamble as my size varies depending on the brand and because i'm quite tall things are often too short but it fits like a glove woo hoo!

Anyway I thought I would show off my bargain (excuse the dodge iphone pic!)

Plus it has a cute bow on the back too!

It will be a perfect dress to wear to the races. My last assignment ever for uni is due in the 1st of November and the Melbourne cup is on the 2nd so I'm considering celebrating at the races. Just need something to wear on my head now. 

I hope you all had a great weekend and it was more productive than mine. I spent the whole time procrastinating, whoops i'll pay for it this week!

Have you got any bargains recently?

Latest Purchase: L'Oreal gloss

Hey girlies

I was watching Tanya/Pixi2woo's Victoria Beckham tutorial (I can't get enough of her videos!) on youtube the other day and saw her use this lipgloss, it looked gorgeous on her so I picked one up.

It's the L'Oreal Glam Shine Liquid lip colour in Sand Crystal 06. I think it's a great name for the gloss,  it is a sandy colour which has lots of crystal shimmer - it just makes sense! I'm usually not so keen of really shimmery glosses but I don't mind this one, maybe because the gloss is quite a neutral colour? I'm not sure why but i really like it.

You can sort of get an idea of the shimmer in it in the above piccies.

I don't really own any other glosses like this one. I own quite a few pink and coral toned ones but nothing quite so gold or beige. As soon as I put it on I loved it. I would probably wear it in the evening as opposed to the day as I usually just wear lipbalm during the day and think it might be a bit OTT for uni! It's the sort of colour that now I own I think I will be reaching for all the time as it goes with most looks.

 

I love the applicator. I recently got Mac dazzleglass in smile so I been wearing it all week and have become used to the small brush applicator they have. This is so much easier I can just whack on even coat really quickly & easily. It has a great consistency too. After wearing smile all week this feels so much smoother and not as sticky, I'm impressed!

 

Here is a swatch on my lips. It definitely doesn't look anywhere near as gold on my lips but the swatch doesn't really capture the beige tone it does have (silly camera). As you can see when it's on it is quite sheer.  

The only downside I have found is that it doesn't last that long and when it wears off you're left with sparkles on your lips. You know what I mean!? I hate that, I think that looks weird but anyway I can handle it as long I remember to reapply. I guess that is one of the downfalls of a gloss which isn't heaps sticky.

Have you tried any L'Oreal glamshine lipglosses? 

Imogen x

 

Ooh la la OCC lip tar

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Here is a post to put some colour in your day - Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics lip tars!

I have been meaning to post about these for yonks but kept forgetting so here it is finally. I have been wanting to get some OCC lip tars for aggggges but I was never sure which colours to get and seeing as they are a bit tricky to get in Australia I never really got around to it. So when I discovered through Ariel's blog a place to buy samples sizes I knew I had to get some too!

I ended up getting samples of 8 different colours which cost US$20 + postage.

Top row: feathered, conquest, hush, memento

Bottom row: chacha, divine, grandma, anime

featured, conquest

chacha, divine

hush, memento

grandma, anime

Seriously these are amazing. I love them! As everyone says they are insanely pigmented and come in such an amazing range of gorgeous colours (I really want some of their new shades now). These samples are a great way of trying them out especially as I had no clue which ones I wanted and didn't want to fork out heaps of money for a whole tube of something I wouldn't use. It doesn't look like there is much in the samples but as I said they are so pigmented you need the teeniest amount.

I have read some reviews which said they are drying and I would have to agree. I get pretty dry lips so I have to make sure my lips are in good condition to wear these. I also pile on the lip balm and let it soak in before applying too. They have peppermint oil in them which feels nice and makes them smell yummy.

I love the whole idea of mixing the different colours too. I haven't been too experimental yet but I'm excited by all the possibilities.

You can get your own samples from Clara, just email her at zhanghuishi@gmail.com. She is so lovely and provides great service I definitely recommend her. 

I'll leave you with a piccy of chacha. It's my favourite at the moment. I love wearing it with mac peaches blush and tons of mascara, Great for the warmer weather!

I made a very naughty Dior purchase which I shouldn't have made seeing as I'm saving but I'm itching to share it so keep an eye out for that post coming soon!

x

Ring a ding ding

Hello beauties :)

I have an unhealthy obsession with rings. I find myself buying them all the time.  They are so easy to wear and I can throw them on without too much thought. I just love them! I have waaay to many so I thought I would share a few of my favourites at the moment.

Diva, Lovisa, Collete, General Pants

Ebay (I have another in silver & they cost like $2, if your interested I got them here), Equip, Lovisa, Diva

 Markets, eBay, can't remember, Equip

Markets, Lovisa (Yes I was inspired by Lisa Eldridge!), Random shop, Sportsgirl

I have my eye on a few at the moment but I am pennyless after booking my trip to Thailand the other day (looking forward to duty free already!)

Trust me this is only the tip of the iceberg, I need more fingers!

Are you a ring junkie? or are bracelets or necklaces more your thing?

 

Mini giveaway!

One of my local department stores cosmetics section recently got a makeover and when I went to check it out I was super excited to see this - wooo essie heaven!

So along with a few other colours I picked up 2 of the Resort Collections, one for my best friend (which i'm tempted to keep for myself) and one for you! I know it's nothing huge but I couldn't resist picking one up to show my love for you all :)

It comes with 4 mini bottles (which are so cute) from the resort collection 2010;

Lapis of luxury - a dreamy ocean blue
Splash of grenadine - a playful magenta pink
Turquoise & caicos - a flirty and pretty tropical aqua
Slaya del platinum - an elegant and sheer sandy gray

I bet they would look super pretty on your finger tips :p

So how to enter...
You know the drill, anyone can enter as long as you are a follower. To enter comment on this post telling me your current favourite nail polish as well as leaving your email address.

You can also get bonus entries by;

♥ Putting a link in your sidebar about the giveaway

♥ Doing a blog post about this giveaway

♥ Following me on twitter (I am just beginning to get into so bear with me!) If you do this, please include your twitter username or a link to your page so I can find you.

♥ Tweeting about the giveaway if you like, please include @immmyj in your tweet so I can see it, and include a link to the tweet in your comment.

Let me know in your comment if you do any of the above to make sure I count your bonus entries, I wouldn't want you to miss out. 

I will randomly choose the winner on 2nd of November.
Good luck everyone!

xx

I want to be a Minx!

I have been lusting over Minx nails for a while now, especially the ones with gold cheetah print, they look so amazing. So I was having a bit if a look on ebay and stumbled across these nail patches by Vivi Nail. They were pretty cheap so I figured I would give them a shot. FYI I got them here.

As you can see they are individual nail shapes which you apply to your nails. Kind of like contact for you fingers! They are not as opaque as I was wanting, as you can see in the above piccy, but I guess that it what to expect for cheap ones on ebay.

The pack came with 20 so you have enough to find the right size for each of your fingers. Once you have found the right size you simply take of the front and back cover and stick it right on. Then you press in into the nail and file off the excess at the tip of the nail. Here is the result;

They look a bit better in real life, my camera just decided not to cooperate.

Loves; 

• Really easy to apply - took me about 3 minutes 
• Not having to wait for them to dry! For someone as impatient as me it's so great not having to wait for them to dry
• Range of colours they come in
• They lasted longer than I find nail polish lasts on me - probably about a week all up
• They were cheap

Hates ;

• One came off within an hour of putting them on & I lost another the day after (later found it stuck on the side of my jeans haha, hope it hadn't been there long)
•  After about 2 days they started to wear down at the tips as you can see in the picture below shows 
• The mess - I was left with heaps of little clear plastic covers which I am still finding all over the place

Here is a random snap of me showing off my new ring. I probably didn't need it as I have thing for rings & it was too cute to resist!

These were alright for cheapies and I got a lot of compliments but they have just made me want to want to get some real Minx ones now, I wish I wasn't watching my pennies saving for Thailand! The brand Incoco look like they have a nice range, I will be checking them out too.

Have you tried adhesive nail strips like these?

Meet Rose!

Hello lovelies, 

Let me introduce you to this little gem - Trilogy's rose hip oil. If you have already heard of it then don't you already looove it?!

I have been using this on & off over the last few months and am impressed. It's an oil which as first I was not sure about but after giving it a whirl I am hooked. 

It contains antioxidants and 80% essential fatty acids to promote the repair and rejuvenation of skin cells and lots of other good stuff. It is also proven to approve the appearance of ;

• scars by up to 41%
• stretch marks by up to 43%
• wrinkles by up to 23%

I generally apply it at night before I go to bed, sometimes I whack my moisturiser over the top depending on how lazy I'm feeling. Occasionally I add some to my moisturiser in the morning but generally don't bother because I don't really want any greasyness during the day.  

It hydrates like nothing else! I have really dry skin, especially in winter but I have found that this stuff really helps out. I have only had this during the cold months so I'm sure if I will use it much in summer, I guess time will tell.

As you can see it's a yellow oil. I put about 5-6 drops on the back of my hand and massage all over my face. It applies really smoothly and sinks in relatively well.  Where I apply the drops on the back of my hand actually feels softer! 

My only gripe is the smell. I'm not a fan which is one of the reasons why I apply it at night so I don't really have to smell it much.

Trilogy products are naturally produced as well as being both ethically and environmentally responsible - bonus!

I totally recommend it especially for those of you who are heading into the colder months, it makes my skin feel so soft and glowy! 

Oh dear Australia's next top model!

You have to watch this!

This was the finale of Australia's Next Top Model which aired tonight. Kelsey was told she was Australia's next top model, confetti poured down and she gave her thank you speech then suddenly Sarah Murdoch announced that she had made a mistake and that Amanda had actually won!

Talk about a stuff up! I do feel sorry for both the girls and Sarah but honestly could not stop laughing - great live tv

A few Mac purchases

Hey there, 

Here are a few Mac items I picked up a while ago and have been meaning to share for ages now so here goes; 

The first think i got was Plink!

 I actually had intended to purchase Hue but when I went in they were sold out. I ended up getting Plink instead. It's a nice pinky colour which is quite sheer. I like the colour but I do find it is quite close to my natural lip colour so it doesn't show up heaps. It's a good everyday lippie but I still want to to get my hands on Hue at some stage.

I also finally got my hands on the ladyblush blushcreme

I have been wanting this for ages but whenever I went to get it they were sold out. As you can see I have already made a complete mess of it but am loving it so far. I do have to be light handed on my pale skin but it's a lovely colour. I think it will be great in summer, especially if I get a bit of colour (this might be wishful thinking, I am always so pale, I can only hope!)

I know you've seen it before but I also got Painterly paint pot

 Nothing new here, it's a great base which as you can see has already got lots of use!

Another one you have no doubt seen before, sable eyeshadow

It's a medium golden brown which is a gorgeous colour. Another neutral for my collection!

I also got eye kohl in Smoulder. Didn't think you need a swatch as it's just a plain black eyeliner.

Have you tried any of this stuff? and what do you think of it?
x

This or that? + NOTD

I saw this on tag Sabrina’s blog aaggeess ago and have been meaning to do it ever since so here goes finally… 

 Makeup
Blusher or bronzer - blusher
Lip gloss or lip stick - lipstick
Eye liner or mascara - mascara
Foundation or concealer - concealer
Neutral or colour eye shadow - neutral
Pressed or loose eye shadow - pressed
Brushes or sponges – brushes

Nails
OPI or china glaze - OPI
Long or short – can I say medium
Acrylic or natural - natural
Bright or darks – a bit of both!

Body
Perfume or body splash - perfume
Lotion or body butter –body lotion
Body wash or soap – body Wash
Lush or other bath company – Lush

 Fashion
Jeans or sweat pants - sweat pants, I think I they are known as tracksuit pants in here. Definitely sweat pants around the house (I love in them in winter) but jeans if I go anywhere
Long sleeve or short - short
Dresses or skirts - dresses
Stripes or plaid - stripes
Flip flops or sandals – flip flops
Scarves or hats - scarves
Studs or dangly earrings –dangly earrings
Necklaces or bracelets - bracelets
Heels or flats – I love heels but normally wear flats because I feel so tall I heels, especially compared to my friends
Cowboy boots or riding boots – riding Boots
Jacket or hoodie - jacket

Hair
Curly or straight - curly
Bun or ponytail – pony tail
Bobby pins or butterfly clips - bobby pins
Hair spray or gel - spray
Long or short - long
Light or dark - both, i like to mix it up!
Side swept bangs or full bangs – full bangs
Up or down - down

Random
Rain or shine - shine
Summer or winter - summer
Autumn or spring – spring
Chocolate or vanilla - choccie

I tag; 
Cait
Beckie
MissKatie
Vicki
Shari 
Katie

but everyone should do this tag! Let me know if you do, I’d love to check out everyone elses answers.

Also just quickly if your in Australia Harpers Bazaar are giving away a free Butter London nail polish with this month magazine. There are 2 to choose from. I got Fash pack which is coincidentally the sort of colour I have been on the look out for.

It's a muddy brown colour which has the faintest amount of gold  through it which shows up more in the bottle than on the nail. It reminds me a bit of OPI's You Don't Know Jacques. I'm impressed with the quality, thinking I might have to get the other colour too.

Hope you're having a great weekend :)