It's been a while since my last entry. 3 weeks if not more. Sorry about that. Sometimes life becomes quite hectic. I have had my daughter's Christening and the preparations that went with it all. I have had interstate visitors to entertain and my God sister is here from Europe.
I now have Z's birthday to organize and my son's. So hopefully when all that is done I can sit down and have a breather.
Amongst all of this I have been de-cluttering and re-organizing things in the home. Well the study to be exact. I spend a lot of my time there. Whether its on the computer or paying bills or just doing some personal stuff. I started to feel it was all falling on top of me so I've been cleaning it out, redecorating and adding a few nice little knick knacks. Mind you I could have had it done in a couple of days. But I'm working it around the kids and the busy life I'm leading.
I have enjoyed going to our Home Maker stores and picking out a few little things. I love IKEA. They have so many practical but nice things you can buy and it doesn't cost you the Earth. I bought a stack of draws and its amazing how nine draws can clear up half a room.
I've been throwing out all my old make up and brushes and I've invested in some brand new stuff. I love makeup. I love wearing it and buying it. I love someone buying it for me. I love perusing make up counters. I have been watching you tube videos to to see which products are rating well in reviews. I never buy anything without researching it first. Call me pedantic or whatever but I will read the written reviews and I will watch the video demonstrations. Then I will make a decision.
While I was there, I thought I would look at some tutorials on make up application, which brush is used for what, etc.
WELL!!! Let me tell you. I always fancied myself as a bit of an expert in make up application. I don't know what I've been doing all these years, some how I've pulled it off. BUT I've been doing it wrong! Some of the ways I have been applying my make up hasn't been too bad, however, after watching these tutorials I see now how I can improve the way I do things.
I decided I seriously needed to re-think the products I'm using and the way I'm putting it on.
I started by buying some good brushes. I have yet to receive them. I've also invested in some new Eyeshadow/Blush pallets, foundation, lipstick, liners, primers and concealers. Some are a bit pricey but some are extremely affordable. I am always out for a bargain. But I like good quality products. So even if its cheap I won't buy it if its rubbish.
When I receive all the products I have ordered and tested them I will write up my own review. I think its important to know these things. Its not World changing, but if, like me, you want to do things the right way and use the right products then this is for you.
Three straight nights of watching make up reviews and tutorials has really opened my eyes up. Some of the people on these Video Blogs have more make up then I will ever use in a lifetime ( and I thought I had a lot) but to them its a hobby and a passion. I have enjoyed watching and some of them have fantastic storage and organization skills. I am happy they shared all of this because I've picked up some fabulous ideas of my own.
I can't wait to try everything and to finally have my study neat and tidy!! It's half done and I see great promise!! I am excited. I will finally have a great room to retreat to!
That's it from me for this time round. Enjoy the weekend. Hope your all well. I will be back soon!
I leave you with this:
Everything is theoretically impossible until its done!! Robert A Heinlein
( Bit like my study really)
