Summer Fragrances

With summer just around the corner i thought it was time to dust off my fragrances and get them ready for another year. I don't own many fragrances but when i decide to buy one i like to purchase them based on quality and lasting power. So lets get into my three fragrances for this summer.

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle: This one was given to me by my lovely mother as a gift. I haven't used it to often but i do really like the smell of this. I do find that i will usually reach for the other two out of the three however. The main notes of this incorporate patchouli, rose and bergamot as well as a vanilla scent.

Jo Malone Peony and Blush Suede: This is by far my favourite Jo Malone fragrance. Jo Malone is my go to fragrance brand. Their products are long lasting, great quality, well priced and the scents they have are incredible. This one in particular is very floral. I don't find any notes stand out in this, it blends in together nicely and sits well on the skin.

Tom Ford Velvet Orchid: Let's be honest and admit that anything Tom Ford does is going to be pure luxury. This fragrance is quite pricy but it is amazing. I treated myself to this last christmas and still love it. I only need to use one spray and i can still smell it hours later. It's another strong floral scent but isn't overwhelming, it's actually quite natural. It has notes of black orchid, honey, rum and spices which you can definitely smell throughout the day. This fragrance ticks all the boxes as well as the Tom Ford Black Orchid one which i do sometimes use from my partners collection.

First Impressions: Hourglass Hyaluronic Skin Tint

I decided it was time to buy a new foundation today. I usually wear the Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser or the Estee Lauder double wear foundation if i'm wanting a little more coverage, usually for a night out or a more important trip out. My skin is not liking me at the moment so i thought it was time to get that in between foundation. Something light but still has a medium coverage and long lasting power. I decided Mecca Cosmetica would be the perfect place to find one. Now before i get into the foundation let's just take a moment of silence to appreciate the shopping bags they provide.

Alright, on to the foundation. Now technically this isn't a foundation, it's more of a tinted moisturiser but they could of fooled me. The coverage on this is incredible and acts just like a foundation without actually being one. It comes in this plastic tube which is very travel friendly and in my case a lot easier to store away without taking up so much space.

The Skin Tint has SPF 15 which is great since we're coming into summer in Perth and it actually sits really well. I have oily skin with a lot of dry patches and this glides right over them and hides them away from the world. I got the colour Ivory which is perfect for my skin tone and really brightens my face. I've been wearing it for 4 hours today and it's still going strong. So far this is a must have.

Thrifting Finds #3

Here we go once again. This week has been a great week in terms on thrifting finds and i'm so excited to share everything i got with you all. I did pick up a couple more items but didn't manage to photograph them. Next thrift shopping trip is this Sunday. Perhaps a #4?

First of all, i picked up these gorgeous Sergio Rossi ankle boots with a bow on the side from a consignment store. It's not technically a thrift shop but this consignment store is super generous with their prices so i picked these up for $75.

I got the next two sweaters from the same thrift store. It's honestly become one of my favourite places to shop, it makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. The one is from Thakoon, retails for $450 and i got it for $50.79.

I could not pass on this one. I immediately knew i'd seen it somewhere and needed it in my life. Turns out Lily Aldridge and Blake Lively have been spotted wearing it which is super exciting! This is the Isabel Marant Etoile 'Candelia' sweater, retails for $520 and i picked it up for $70.58. Absolute bargain considering i saw one on Ebay go for $430. 

This one is from Manning Cartell which i got for $40. I think i'll be reselling this item though. I went into the store 10 minutes before closing so i couldn't try anything on, saw this, thought it was gorgeous so i bought it. Turns out it isn't a cut that's right for me.

These turn my eyes into love hearts i swear. They're Valentino rock stud platform heels which i got for $250. I was so excited to see Valentino sitting on the shelfs and over the moon when i realised they were in my exact size! I couldn't leave them no matter what. For $250 i thought that was a steal.

This is a pure cashmere sweater by Jack + Jac. I love the colour of this one and because of this sweater, i'm now actually looking for tees in this kind of colour to go with black jeans. I picked this one up for $45 and they usually retail for $200+.

This is a Tommy Hilfiger khaki military jacket which i actually picked up on a recent road trip. On one of the days we were in a town and spotted a few thrift stores. We thought it'd be fun to have a look and i thought nothing of it then found this number. I've worn this so much already, i've found it to be perfect during the winter season here in Perth. I got this one for $8.

Last but not least is the J.W. Anderson X Topshop 'Argyle' knitted top. I found this from the sunday markets for $10 with the original tags still attached. I'm 100% obsessed with the tassels along the bottom of the top, it's really sparked a love for them inside of me. This is the cutest top ever though, it just reminds me of sitting at my grandparents with a tea and biscuit looking out into the green scenery. Just me?

Spring Inspiration

It is now officially the second day of spring and it's still unfortunately cold but warmer weather is well on the way which made me want to create a little spring inspiration for not only myself but for all of you readers.

CLOTHING: Dressing for spring can sometimes be a little tricky as it's transitioning from cold to hot so you can't quite get away with dressing in summery clothes yet. My tip is to pair a summer item with a winter item. For example; a pair of distressed jeans with a summer top, a maxi dress with a cardigan. That way you won't feel the cold breeze as much but you'll still be in the high spirits summer gives you.

MAKEUP: I love to keep it minimal in spring/summer so when spring does come along, i love it to be more about the eyes than anything else so a slightly darker eye with very bare lips and cheeks. Gold and light brown colours look great on the eyes with a good black mascara then use a bronzer and nude lipstick or even a bit of lip balm and your ready to go.

Another makeup tip i have is to invest in a good tinted moisturiser. They are my everyday favourites in spring/summer. Theres nothing worse than sweating in a full face of makeup. With tinted moisturiser you even out your skin tone, cover the redness and adds a little colour to your face. My favourite tinted moisturisers are by Laura Mercier but this year i'm hoping to test out a few new ones so get ready for some reviews.

HAIR: Messy, beachy and out of my face. Exactly what i look for this time of year when it comes to my hair. You'll always see me in a slick ponytail, top knot or half up/half down. Hair shouldn't be much of a concern in summer, it's good to just spray in a little product to ensure it doesn't go frizzy and chuck it into an easy hairstyle.

Reflecting

**All images taken from my tumblr**

I've been thinking a lot lately and not just about one particular thing, just everything in general. I get overwhelmed with things very easily and it can really stress me out sometimes so i've been trying to figure out ways to reduce that. One thing i love to do that really helps me is to write things down. I like to make to do lists, plan out my day on paper and write down thoughts. I find that it keeps my head cleaner which then helps me think properly and i don't get stressed. Another tip i have that helps me is when you do get stressed, to just take one step back and think about what you need to be doing or focusing on in that moment. Don't worry about tomorrow or next week. What do you need to do now. Instead of becoming stressed about everything you need to do i think a good thing to try learn is to only focus on the day your living right now. Living in the moment. I'm slowly getting there.

Thrifting Finds #2

It's that time of the week again. I went to the Sunday markets bright and early yesterday and now i'm here to share with you all my purchases so enjoy!

I got this one along with quite a few other pieces from one particular girl. She was selling the most gorgeous clothing, some a little pricey for me though. But this one looks amazing and i picked it up for $20. This retails for around $140. 

My next find from the same girl was this mini skirt from Aje. I got this one for $25. Aje skirts usually retail anywhere from $250 to $600.

This one was an exciting find! I hardly ever find Comme Des Garçons at the sunday markets. Let alone for $5, so this one was definitely coming home with me. 

This was one i thought i'd buy for my mother as it's a little to big for me. It's the Diane Von Furstenberg 'Boye Deux' blouse and i bought it for $30. This retails for $210 on Shopbop.

I just love the print of this dress! It's from Friend of mine and i got it for $30. I found it online retailing for $349.

This is my first Mara Hoffman thrifting find which is super exciting! It's this cute romper, perfect for Australian summers. This retails for $190 and she sold it to me for $20.

My last thrifting find was this Zimmermann silk drape maxi dress. It's a gorgeous pink colour with a tie up waist. I have no clue when i'll wear this so i might end up selling it but i couldn't pass it up. Zimmermann maxi dresses retail anywhere from $400 to $800. The lady sold this to me for only $20.

New In: Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent Cat Booties - Sold Out (similar here, here and here)

Shoes are something i find very difficult to purchase for myself. I've been wearing 3 different pairs of Toms for the past 3 years because i can't manage to buy myself new ones but this year it all changes. As you saw in a previous blog post i bought myself some new summer sandals but i also managed to buy myself some booties! I have never owned a pair of boots. I was desperately looking around on Ebay trying to find some deals when i came across an Australian run consignment store based on Ebay and Instagram. I was looking through and spotted these gorgeous Saint Laurent booties. I was uncertain about them and at the time they were $395 so i left it, then the next day checked back and they had dropped the price to $295. I immediately purchased them and thought if i didn't like them i'll just resell them, but theres no need for that. I love these so much. These ones are the suede version, i know the leather version has been seen on Vogue editors and a few different bloggers which is amazing as it gives me a little insight on how to style them. But for now, i'm just super happy i've found myself a pair of boots and finally growing my shoe collection a little larger than 3 pairs of Toms.