Nails of the Week - Savvy by DB in Mint Julep

This week I have been sporting this pretty pastel blue polish from Savvy by DB.

I picked this polish up the last time I was at Priceline because it just looked so nice in the bottle and I really love how it looks on the nails.

I have put two coats of this polish on in these photos with a top coat. I did find the polish to be a bit on the thick side which made application a little difficult and meant that I had to go slow and steady otherwise it ended up being a bit streaky. You could almost get away with only having one coat of this polish on because of how thick and opaque it is if you are very careful at applying it.

 This is the first Savvy by DB polish I've tried and I may give another one a go next time I see a colour I like.

Has anyone else tried this polish before?

Michelle xx

September Lust Have It

So, first up I want to apologise for being absent for the past week. Our whole household has been sick with the flu for almost two weeks now which has made everything difficult in general plus to top everything off my laptop decided to die on me! I am now very behind in everything so am trying to catch up as soon as possible.

Last Friday I received my September Lust Have It box (bag?) which came in another cosmetic bag, this time in silver.

Here were the contents of the box for this month:

1) Mirenesse Icon Sealer 24hr Concealer in Ice (1.5gm sample, RRP $35.00 for 4.5gm) - The card states that this is an anti-ageing concealer, eyeshadow base and line minimiser all in one. I'm definitely looking forward to trying this out as I've always been super impressed with every other Mirenesse product I've tried.

2) Morrissey Body Balm (40ml, RRP $29.50 for 500ml) - This contains Australian essential oils of Blood Orange and Desert Lime Extracts. It smells delicious so will definitely get used very soon.

3) Davroe Colour Senses Ends Repair (50ml, RRP $19.95 for 125ml) - This is a leave in treatment formulated to repair and seal split ends. I have absolutely loved all of the other Davroe hair care products I've received to try in the past so am looking forward to trying this one out too.

4) Aum Gentle Facial Foam Cleanser (20ml, RRP $19.95 for 125ml) - This is a lightweight foam cleanser with anti-ageing properties and is certified organic. I am definitely looking forward to trying this out also.

5) YSL Opium Vapeurs De Parfum (1.5ml sample, RRP $165.00 for 125ml) - I used to love Opium years ago but haven't used it in a very long time. I'll be interested to see how I feel about this fragrance now that I'm a bit older and my tastes have changed.

I was also lucky enough to receive some really pretty pearl earrings from Style Rocks for being a member since the launch of Lust Have It plus a voucher to receive 25% off any other customised piece of jewellery:

There were also several other vouchers included in the pack this month, one where you could redeem a Cat Eyes Liner from Mirenesse's facebook page, the chance to claim a free Davroe styling product by going to their website, an offer for a complimentary makeover at your nearest Yves Saint Laurent counter, plus $10 off any Aum product when you purchase any two or more products from Myer.

Overall I'm pretty pleased with the contents this month and will get use out of everything.

What did you think of the Lust Have It pack for this month?

Michelle xx

Bellabox Haul

The other night I was playing around on the internet and I realised that I had accumulated a heap of reward points on the Bellabox website from the monthly subscription boxes I get from them that I hadn't yet spent. Of course, this meant that I just had to have a look at what I could get for my points and then spend them!

Here is what I ended up ordering:

1) Savoir Faire Mini Lipstick in Showgirl - I have two other Savoir Faire lipsticks and absolutely love them. This one is a really bright pink that I think looks quite good against my pale skintone. I really like the mini lipstick idea as I've never finished a regular sized lipstick in my life so at least a mini one gives me some kind of hope that I might finish it one day...... It's also the perfect size for my cosmetic purse in my handbag without taking up too much room.

2) Savoir Faire Lipgloss in Fierce - I decided to try one of their lipglosses as I haven't had the chance to yet and I'm really happy with the colour of this one. It's a red/orange shade that is nice and opaque for a gloss. It's also got quite a strong cinammon flavour.

3) Silk Oil of Morocco Lip Gloss in Sunrise - I decided to try one of these because they looked really nice and it was a brand I've never tried anything in before. It's a pretty nude/coral kind of shade.

4) Mode Nail Enamel in Cool As - This is a really pretty spearmint kind of shade that I can't wait to try.

(Left to Right: Silk Oil of Morocco Lip Gloss in Sunrise, Savoir Faire Lipstick in Showgirl, Savoir Faire Lipgloss in Fierce)

 

In my order there were also a few samples included as follows:

1) Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Scrub
2) Pangea Organics Eye Cream & Facial Cream
3) Avene Ystheal Creme

Overall I'm pretty happy with my order and the best part was that I had over 400 rewards points saved up which equated to $40 so I only paid around $30 for everything. Considering that's the price of the Oil of Morocco Lip Gloss on it's own I'm pretty pleased with my efforts.

Has anyone else placed an order from Bellabox yet other than the monthly subscription boxes?

Michelle xx

Nails of The Week - Nails Inc London in We Love Ita

I picked up this polish with the August issue of Cleo and even though it looked very similar to my Orly polish in Orange Punch this one seems to have a bit more of a coral or peach undertone rather than being truely orange.

I've never tried a Nails Inc. polish before and I'm not sure if they are all the same but this one is a very matte formula and I haven't put on a top coat in these photos. If you want a more shiny polish it would definitely need a top coat applied.

I have applied two coats in these photos but if I'd had the time to wait for it to dry I would have added a third coat as I can still see my nail bed underneath in some places and I think a third coat would have been perfect coverage.

Here are some more photos. The first one is using a flash which seems to bring out the yellow undertones in the polish and the other one is in direct sunlight:

(With flash)

(In direct sunlight)

I'm not super impressed with this formula but may try others in the range if given the chance.

Has anyone else used one of these polishes before?

Michelle xx

September Bellabox

I received my September Bellabox yesterday and was pleasantly surprised this month:

Here are the contents:

1) Bioderma Sebium Foaming Gel (10ml, RRP $24.95 for 200ml) - This is a cleanser which claims to purify the skin with a soap-free, alcohol-free formula. I'll be interested to see how this performs on my sensitive skin.

2) Bioderma Sebium Purifying Corrective Care (5ml, RRP $24.95 for 30ml) - This moisturiser claims to aid in the elimination of blemishes and blackheads and contains gentle exfoliating agents to help keep pores clear by reducing sebum in the skin.

3) You, Me & Everybody Sumptuous Skin Mousse (75ml Full size, RRP $13.99) - This fragrance free moisturiser comes out exactly like a hair mousse and I found out the hard way that a little goes a very long way. It seems to absorb quickly though which I like.

4) Australis Lash TLC Conditioning Mascara (Full size, RRP $14.95) - I haven't used an Australis mascara in years so am interested in trying this one to see what it's like.

5) USPA Beehold (30ml, RRP $32.00 for 150ml) - This is a multi purpose product that creates body in fine hair, curl retention in wavy hair and thermal protection and humidity resistance. I have fine and curly hair so I'm definitely interested to see if this works for me.

6) Guerlain L'Or Radiance Concentrate with Pure Gold Makeup Base (5ml, RRP $14.00 for 30ml) - This is one of the coolest products I have seen in a while. It's a face primer that has tiny pure gold particles suspended in it to illuminate the skin. It's almost a 'too pretty to use' product although I can't wait to see how it works.

There was also a voucher included for $15 off at The Iconic with a minimum spend of $69 before the end of December. I haven't bought anything from this site yet but may have to have a look. Maybe some more shoes could be in order.......

So, that's what I received in the September Bellabox. Overall I was really happy with this box and will get good use out of every product.

What do you think of the Bellabox this month?

Michelle xx