It's been a bit of an up and down month for me. From my previous posts you will see that I did some renovations. I also updated my make-up collection and bought a new vanity. I will add some more reviews on the make up I bought as I have had a chance to trial it all.
Besides that I have been feeling a bit flat. I have kept up with my Zumba classes twice a week to give myself time out, a chance to exercise and speak to other women. ( As I like to call it running away from home for an hour ).
But I have just been feeling blah. Normally in Winter I am very upbeat and happy. Cool weather excites me. Most people are either hibernating or hiding this time of year. I actually like to go out and find I am most active when it's freezing. Heat takes the life out of me, so its a bit surprising I have been feeling this way. I'm putting it down to hormones. Since I have had my daughter I have felt a bit unbalanced. I may take a trip to my GP to have a check up and see what I can do.
I think most of us have at one time or another not felt quite right for whatever reason. I think it's helpful to have someone to talk to or be aware and find a way to rectify the issue at hand. It could just be simply something is out of balance in your system, you may be feeling uninspired or maybe your just taking time out from the world.
Whatever it is be sure to take care of yourself as much as possible. Often mother's with small children under 4 ( or young children in general ) do not get enough sleep, tend to skip meals and not have enough time out. Get your husbands/partner's to help you out as much as you can and if it all gets too much then give yourself a break. After all none of us are Superhuman even if we try to be. I put a lot of pressure on myself to have everything organized and sorted. Most times these days I am failing in that department. But I have to tell myself that there is only one of me and if I can't finish something it's not the end of the world. As long as we are all happy and healthy then everything else will fall into place.
Here are some of the things I have bought and trialled this month. Below I have added my finished Vanity, chair and draws. Hopefully you find something that you may like for yourself or for someone you know. Or maybe I have given you some great ideas.
This is the top of my Vanity with the draw pulled out. I bought dividers from Howard's storage and Ikea to organize everything you see in the draws. On my table I have makeup palette's which are in mail and napkin organizers from Office Works and Ikea. Make up brushes are in plant pots which I bought from Ikea as well. I keep my Ear buds (Q tips), makeup wipes, tweezers and spare eyeshadow applicators in small lollie jars which cost me about $2 from Cheap as Chips. I also hold all my creams and lotions on a small cake stand I bought from a Home ware store. The lipstick holders I bought online at Ebay and Target. The Zebra print coaster I bought from a gift store. It came in a pack of 4. I think the place I bought it from is called Orange Story. Finally there is a small acrylic 3 draw holder which I use to keep my lipglosses and that cost me about $8.00 from K-mart.
My vanity is from Ikea. Its called the Malm Dresser draw. Its not too big or long so fits perfectly in the bedroom.
This is the chair I decorated. I bought a chair from Ikea and just covered it with a chair cover and Zebra sash both from ebay. I couldn't find a chair I liked to complement my room décor so this was the most cost effective way to do it. Next to my vanity in the back I have 9 draws also from Ikea which are called the Alex draws. These fit all my extra bits and pieces and looks great with the vanity.
I am just glad that I can have something organized to my liking. No go zone for the kids. Although they have snuck in there a couple of times and enjoyed touching everything!! Argh!!
Now for some make up reviews.
I have been using this primer for a while now and it's very good. It corrects my skin tone, gives me a brighter look and covers a few of my less then perfect area's. Very good to wear under foundation. I find this is one of the better primers and I bought it off the TVSN shopping chanel. They have a website which I will link below if you want to look at any of their other products or if you want to buy this primer!
I have always liked physicians formula. For years I wore their baked eye shadow trios. Good quality and pigmentation. The blusher here looks very bright but actually is a nice light colour on skin. Its not muddy and has a bit of a shimmer to it. This would be great in summer over a BB or CC cream or light foundation. The powder on the right is great if you just want to set your foundation and not use anything too over the top. Gives your skin a nice glow. You can also use parts of it to highlight your cheekbones, nose and cupids bow. All in all if your looking for something light with a bit of a glow then I would recommend these. Reasonably priced.
I have never been a fan of cream eyeshadows I never thought they lasted long and I didn't think they suited me. Well I finally found one's that last and that suit my complexion . I saw these recommended by a lot of women on youtube. So I thought I'd try them. These do last all day. I haven't tried them for 24 hours ( I don't think I'd last that long ). However, I can see they have staying power. They make a great base to other eyeshadows too. I got them while they were on sale for about $9.00 each. I also think that if you couldn't be bothered or didn't have time to put on too much eye make up then this is for you. Literally smooth one or two shades with your finger add some mascara and eyeliner and your good to go.
On the left is Nars Hungry heart duo and on the right is Elf Contouring blush and bronzing powder in St .Lucia.
Hungry Heart by Nars are great highlighters that can be worn along the cheek bone, down the bridge of your nose, cupids bow or anywhere you want the light to reflect. The price tag is a bit steep anywhere between $50 - $60. If you have the money then why not. But on the other hand for about $6.00 to $12.00 depending on where you buy this from Elf have a bronzing, blush duo which is absolutely worth the money. The bronzer is fantastic for contouring your face just under your cheeks, sides of forehead, sides of nose and under your chin. The blush is a very soft nice peachy pink shade with some shimmer in it which also gives you a nice glow. I have been enjoying these the last week or so. I don't use them both at the same time but I mix and match with other makeup. Elf also has a highlighting blush, similar in colour to Hungry heart. So if you do not want to part with a lot of money then buy this!! If you are new to make up I would definitely recommend Elf. Very affordable and great quality.
The colours from left to right are: Summer breeze, Holistic, Forbidden (which is the only matte shade), Aurora, Elusive, Enchanting, Glory, Lotus.
Please see links to websites to buy the above products:
For furniture, homewares, décor and knick knacks: www.ikea.com
Target online: Nyx Makeup www.target.com.au
Nyx you also can buy at Cherry Culture online www.cherryculture.com
For anything you can't find elsewhere try Ebay: www.ebay.com
For Elf makeup: ( Also at K-Mart) www.iherb.com
Physicians Formula and Maybelline: Priceline Stores: www.pricline.com.au
TVSN Shopping channel 14: www.tvsn.com.au
For my U.S friends Ulta and Walgreens will have most of the makeup I have on here.
Hope you enjoyed my reviews. Until next time I leave you with this:
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
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