First up today an update on the Bunny store. Unfortunately I’ve had to push the launch back a while as currently the shipping quotes I’ve gotten are quite high. Aus Post have quoted $11.55 for non-registered overseas airmail which I think is quite high when you add that to the cost of the little Bergamots. So I’m looking at other options and possibly having them made somewhere else and shipped there to keep the costs down. I’m not sure at the moment but I’m still working on it and looking into other options because I don’t think there’s much point putting them up if most of you guys can’t afford them *_* So short story is that the launch will be pushed back into the new year but will still be happening! Let me know if you have any suggestions.
In the mean time here’s a hair tutorial.
Ages ago I did a little video tutorial on making a faux bob hair style for long hair, I promised a follow up photo version and here it is!
Here’s the video version too incase you missed it…You need:
Hair ties
Brush
Bobby pins
Hair spray
Brush out and separate your hair into two sections.
Tie them with the hair bands around half way down.
Pull each ponytail backwards so the hair slips through a bit. This will make the front parts in the end result longer in the front than the back.
Curl the ends of the ponytail into a little loop.
Keep rolling upwards until you can’t go any further and you should have something like this:
From the side it will bow out and form a nice finish underneath.
From the front it looks like a curl.
So now you need to pin it in place. You should try to pin through the hair band to give it extra strength. Make sure you’re pinning it as close to the scalp as possible.
Repeat on the other side too.
Now you need to take care of the back, right now it looks terrible.
Take your brush and gently coax the divide together so it hides the gap. You can use your fingers and a few extra bobby pins at the bottom to keep it all in place.
This version isn’t so great but you can get the general idea…
Now you just need to style your fringe and any layers around your face. The style works better with layers around the face because they create an illusion of being the ends of the hair.
Taadaa!
Short hair without a major chop 😀
Hope this was helpful, let me know if you have any questions!
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I tried this out in a fairly large sample size. I can’t say I’m the target market for body firming cream but I figured it can’t hurt to give it a try. In the sample version there was enough for me to do my legs for around 2 and a half weeks.
It’s a medium thick white cream. The smell is a little bit more intense than the other Guinot products I’ve tried and a little goes a long way. It leaves a very silky feeling which is almost kind of velvety. My skin did actually feel firmer which surprised me a bit. I don’t know if it was a temporary or if my skin was actually getting in better condition long term but it did work in the short term.
The price is on the luxury end but if I was going to treat myself I would definitely consider this.
Would I buy Australis Make-Up Finishing Spray again: Firming isn’t something I’m concerned with at the moment but if I was and I had the money I would buy it again.
Disclaimer: All reviews are my honest opinions whether product was provided for review or bought. I am not an expert, just a girl who likes beauty products. Click here to read about my personal preferences or for more information on “Currently Using” mini review posts. Click here for my Editorial and Ethics Policy.
I got this from the MBBE swap meet and I picked it up because the packaging was pretty cute. It’s a clear liner with white glitter inside. It has an odd smell, like something foodish but I can’t quite put my finger on what it is, the smell is only right up close though and I didn’t notice it when I was actually wearing it.
The little thin brush inside makes it very easy to apply and you can vary the thickness of the line well. It takes a little while to dry but once it’s on it lasted all day. The glitter was packed in quite well so you don’t need several coats to get a decent coverage but it does dry bumpy so I found it hard to apply other things eg. black liquid liner over the top. Overall I think it’s not bad, good for those who want a little bit of sparkle without going too over the top.
Would I buy Tiffa Silver Glitter Eyeliner again: Yes.
Disclaimer: All reviews are my honest opinions whether product was provided for review or bought. I am not an expert, just a girl who likes beauty products. Click here to read about my personal preferences or for more information on “Currently Using” mini review posts. Click here for my Editorial and Ethics Policy.
Here I was thinking my handbag rotation of lip glosses was completely full and I didn’t need anymore. WRONG. This colour is epic, I don’t have anything else like it. It’s a sheer coral colour packed with multi tonal shimmer. Pink, red, orange, silver, very yummy. It’s a nice smell and it tastes like those old school Lip Smackers I had when I was a kid haha.
It is sticky though, that’s the only major problem I have with it, this is the kind of sticky that will stay on your lips all day but also catch any stray piece of dirt or hair that blows your way… On the plus side you’ll have awesomely pretty pouty lips all day 😀 worth it! Bottom line, this is my new go to every day lip gloss that’s how much I love it,
Would I buy Mirenesse Viva Eternal Lip Gloss again: Pricey but yes.
Disclaimer: All reviews are my honest opinions whether product was provided for review or bought. I am not an expert, just a girl who likes beauty products. Click here to read about my personal preferences or for more information on “Currently Using” mini review posts. Click here for my Editorial and Ethics Policy.
Let’s start with some make up, this was what I wore to the Melbourne Youtube Partners meeting. I have lots of photos from that for the next snapshots post and it was so interesting getting to know some of the other Australian Youtubers.
I’ve been loving having my hair curled like this and I’m completely obsessed with usamimis again.
Better shots of the make up…
This next one was the outfit I wore to the Topshop opening here, I’m super classy so I took the photos at McDonalds afterwards 😉
Dress: Jesus Diamante
Stockings: Ambra
Cardigan: Myer
Shoes: Mini Maos
My favorite part is the shoes 😀
Now some of the outfits I wore while we were in Queensland! This was the only photo I got before the humidity destroyed my curls. I can’t believe I didn’t notice until now that I have my phone stuffed down my top >_< I was waiting for James to call me while trying to pack my bags and apparently I thought that was a good time to take photos, so much fail at multi tasking!
Outfit:
Dress: Infanta
Scarf: Can’t remember
Jumper: Femme Connection
Stockings: Myer leggings I changed to stockings
Shoes: Gift
Hair accessory: made my me
You know one of the best parts of staying at James’ parents house? Gigantic well lit mirror to take photos in front of!
Shirt: Savers
Shorts: Modified from Femme Connection
Usamimi- Junk store
And the mini styling wand obsession continues with this outfit XD
Dress: Ice Outlet store.
I really wish I’d remembered to take hairspray to QLD because the heat just killed any styling I tried to do after around 20 minutes! Next time ^_^
Have you guys got anything cool planned for the holidays this year?
Long time no round up! I didn’t even realise it was Christmas this weekend, where on earth has December gone?! I haven’t even started getting presents yet… FAIL! Lots of crafting this week though to make up for it 😀
And I’ve almost finished making the basic hime gyaru dress for the tutorial you guys have been asking about for years now… so hurrah!
A lot of people have asked if I will be selling the little Bergamot bunnies. The answer is YES. I am hand sewing the first few batches and that takes time. The first lot will go up for sale on Wednesday (my time) and there will be 11 of them. So if you want one keep an eye out for the announcement here. They take quite a bit of time to make so I’m not sure how long it will be between batches at the moment.
Obviously I won’t be able to post them in time for Christmas (unless you’re in Melbourne and want to arrange pick up) but this lot will come with a downloadable form which you can print and give on Christmas if you’re buying as a present for someone.
Depending on the demand I may open a pre-ordering system for the next batch but I’m not sure on that yet, any suggestions or requests are welcome!
Even though I haven’t been updating daily here (which is going to change now we’ve got the net back) I have been doing my daily V-Logs. I have 18 days up and running so far, I think we left off last time at day 5 so here’s the rest so far including lots of scenic views of our trip to Queensland! Hopefully you guys enjoy James and I arguing and making fun of each other because there’s a lot of that!
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Also here are all of the beauty reviews that went up while I was away:
Right! I think that’s enough from me for now, I have to run to the post office and see if I can express some presents *_* I may just give up and send them all next week so I have more time to make them thoughtful.
Illustrator. Strong tea, knitting, watercolours, and making a video game called Moonlight in Garland. Living with her adorable husband Jimmy, fluffy puppy Miss Lottie and Bergamot Bunny in Melbourne, Australia.
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