Melbourne Haul :: Part 1

Hello! I'm back from Melbourne. I had a great time, and the Miley concert was great (review to come).

It was great seeing my friend again, we had heaps of fun shopping, going out to eat etc. (Most of my photos are of food at restaurants!)

Of course a lot of shopping was done, so here are some things I got (all $ is Australian):

It wasn't actually until I was editing this photo that I realised it was scented! I applied it yesterday, and when I realised it was scented and smelt it, it still has a cotton candy scent.

This cost me $5 (very cheap considering they're $20ish here). I don't like the application of this, and probably won't use it very often. but I didn't use a base coat like I normally do, which may have made a difference.

This lipgloss is from Sports girl. It's a pretty colour and I like it, but it has absolutely no staying power. Within 15 minutes it was gone. I also don't think there is a lot of product in the tube. $9.

My Mariah Carey perfume is almost run out, so it was time to get a new one. My mum told me to try out Flower Princess, as she thought I would like it, but I looked at Duty Free in Christchurch, and the tester had smashed in one of the earthquakes we had recently. I couldn't find it anywhere else!

I found a cheap perfume/makeup shop in Melbourne and got Avril Lavigne's 'Black Star' for $30 (may have been $40).

I've been looking for a blue eyeliner for a long time. Every one I test out is really subtle, I was looking for bright. Finally I found it! This GOSH eyeliner goes on so well! Review to come. $15

I bought a perfume, so got this atomiser for $5. I have no idea how to use it. Anyone? She said I spray the perfume into it. But I must have to spray a lot in there to be able to use it? May have to google it!

I finally got Maybelline 'falsies' mascara! $12 at Victoria Markets. I really love the length and volume this mascara gives, but find it is easily smudged.

We don't have NYX here, which is sad, and I think we should. I bought this palette for $16.

The colours are nicely pigmented! (Note: I don't have scaly skin, it's goosebumps haha). Looking forward to doing an EOTD with these colours!

There was a bargain bin at David Jones and I got some more BareMinerals powder foundation, as my starter kit ones were running out. Forgot how much I love this stuff! $29.50

I went to Melbourne airport quite early so I could spend the last of my money on duty free stuff. I was excited to find MAC there. I ended up getting a lipstick and an eyeshadow.

I was deciding between Snob and Angel. In the end I went with Angel, but now I wish I had gotten Snob! Still a nice colour though. $29

I've been looking for a bright purple eyeshadow for so long. I found a nice one at MAC, but they didn't have any left. Then I found this one, a mineral eyeshadow called 'Odd Couple'. I don't know if I'll use the gold, but I love the purple. It was $32, but I got it for $25.

Wearing Odd Couple and Angel. So sunny yesterday!

Clothes haul (didn't buy too much) to come tomorrow.

Any good blog posts you're read in the last 5 days, that I've missed (even if it's yours!) I feel like I've been away for so long!

Haul :: Auckland Holiday

We went shopping most days while in Auckland, and I bought a few things.

As mentioned in this morning's post, I got Studio Fix Fluid (NC15) and the OPI Katy Perry black shatter polish.

I bought two nail polishs from Cotton On - Purple Haze and Disco Nights. I haven't tried them out yet, so NOTD's are to come. They were only $5 each.

I bought this dress (far right) from Valley Girl, it's quite different to my normal style but I really like it! I also got a baggy t-shirt (my fave style) (Middle). Altogether these tops were $62 (NZD).

I nearly didn't buy this top from Dotti (Left and below), as it was $60, and I had to buy a singlet to wear underneath it. But in the end I decided to. It's very comfy, I wore it to work today.

I also got a top for work from Cotton On (the first time I've ever bought something from there!) There were lots of colours to choose from, and it was only $20, but I went with black. I bought it to wear to work, and black seemed like the best option. I couldn't take a photo of it, as the purchase below leaked through my suit case a little bit (nothing too major).
I made my first ever Lush purchase - a hair mask. I can't wait to try this out! I have a friend who has bought something from Lush every payday! It was $20.

Amazingly I didn't buy any makeup other than the Studio Fix Fluid and nail polish! I really want to buy the Coquette Lipstick from Lime Crime, as it is now listed as a Limited time product. But I can't justify buying it right now! Although I did get module 8 back from my tutor...and I got an A+...you know what they say about celebrating your achievements!

Here's a quick photo off my phone of the stage (curtains closed!) at Katy Perry. My review will be coming later this week!

Lipgloss Storage + EOTD

Last night I cleaned out my Sephora Train Make-up case, and made quite a bit more room for new products!

I found an old box from Japan that I will use to store my lipglosses/lipsticks in for now, but ultimately I want something a bit nicer.

2 of my most used products are in my sephora case. (MAC Creme d'nude and Nivea Care Gloss).

This morning I decided to go with blue eyeshadow.

I quite like the way it turned out. But I think I need a few more shades in there.

Wearing:

A blue roll on eyeshadow that I've had since I was about 13. I have no idea what the brand is.
#8 Loose Dust - Napoleon Perdis
Black Claire's Eyeshadow
Black Mascara - Tina Tarantino (seriously love this mascara, I know I go on about it all the time, but I don't know what I'm going to do when it runs out! It's not available here)
Blackest Black Eyeliner - Australis

I went for my first run in over a month yesterday. And it went so well! I ran the whole way (14 minutes) without stopping or even feeling like stopping. My legs are sore today...I can't imagine what it's like for marathon runners!
I've just found out I'm going to Melbourne in June! My friend who lives there booked tickets to a concert there in June, and I can't wait. I've only been to Melbourne once before, and that was just for 1 night. I'm going for 3 or 4 nights this time! It's going to be awesome :)