Sunday

Perfect lashes. I love how full my lashes are with these two, and the base you can wear over night as a lash treatment!!

Saturday

Beauty News: Discounts in your department store!

I thought I would post when I have seen what's on special at the moment, it comes when my sister in law asked me to look out for her daughter for Napoleon Perdis going on special.

So at the moment in David Jones, there is a 30% off some stock of Lancome, and Estee Lauder have a gift with purchase promo.

Chanel have their new Spring colours about to launch and are taking bookings to experience them!

Also David Jones were selling these for about $80 I had to have one!
I am using it for my personal make up collection as I have my train case for work.



If you spot any brands on special please let me know!

Spotted by Beauty Bargain Queen a Shu Umeru special!!


Next time your asked to host a party...


I saw this and had to share it, it's so true!  I always consider doing it or at least attending if it is something that interests me. :)

Healthy Skin Appearance Products

Ok, so you're feeling a bit rough around the edges and have to go out or get your photo taken?

Here are some products to magic you back to fabulous!

Prep the skin with the SKII LXP Ultimate Revival Serum.


Use the Bourjois Healthy mix Serum in the colour matched to your skin as a base.

Either mix your foundation of choice with the Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel Illuminating Fluid or just use after your base is complete on your cheeks and upper lip for the je n'aise ce que why her skin looks so fab!





Monday

Things I will try:





Saw these in the Nutrimetics latest catalogue and I figure they are worth a shot for the price!

Wednesday

Other online beauty catalogue

Always some bargains found here Nutrimetics Sale.

Other goodies
http://jodiguarino.myarbonne.com.au/
jodiguarino.com for makeup supplies

Saturday

Gotta problem (skin?) want questions answered. Tips and tricks. You'll thank me!

*This post contains NO PR promoted or paid reviews, just real life experience*

 Ok so this week I have found that my skin is flawless no bumps or lumps but I do still have pigmentation and scaring from pimples.

 When I use Arbonne Cellular renewal it really does help this problem I have and removes all the old skin and build up of makeup.

 Once I put on foundation my skin looks perfect because the tone is even all over. I am sure I will build on this over the years but here is an essential guide for staples in your every day skin regime albeit skin care or make up - all skin types listen up! Cleanse skin with your Favourite skin care regime.

 I really can't go past products that contain AHA a natural ingredient that breaks down dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and renews the skin. For young people detox of the skin happens within days of starting a new skin care regime, like a break out of pimples basically it is a good sign to break out when you start a regime because it's the products working and getting rid of your old product.

 For older skin this process can take 2-3 weeks before these signs begin because the skins cycle is slower and production of collagen is slowed after the age of 30.

 That moment when you're in conversation with someone and their skin glows... You wonder, what do they use on their skin? That radiance, glow to people's face. What is that? Lots of water? Exercise or sleep? You've tried them all and they don't work right!?

 There are products out there to help you! They are called secrets and no one wants you to know it! Preparing the skin is key I always say this but good skin care goes a long way.
 Then there are quick fixes with make up products to give you radiance, quickest and easieset guide! Highlighters, face illuminators and bases under foundation are you instants.

 My absolute Favourite has to be the sheer illuminator fluid by Chanel, it's only $67 and lasts forever, you only need to use a cotton bud tip worth and this also extends the life Of your product because  unless you dip the cotton bud back into the product, you will prevent bacteria and dead skin cells going back into the product and contaminating it.

 You can mix it with your liquid foundation or just apply it, or similar products to it or apply it just to your cheeks, it's sheer and translucent do you can still apply blushes and bronzer on top.

 You will glow!
 Especially if you're dehydrated or tired! Skin care step, serums. Serum breaks down the skin, usually a peptide ingredient, so it helps the nutrients of your moisturizers and cleaners be absorbed correctly and efficiently.

 Hydrating serums are fantastic right before a primer or base before makeup as it keeps the skin hydrated the entire day, the primer locks moisturer in and leaves something for your makeup to be applied to.

 I go white in photos!

 Ok I have to say this!

You will not get by on just one foundation.

Sorry!

 Invest in your make up! Your skin is different colors in summer and winter.

You may get a spray tan and guess what, you'll need to get a foundation that matches that tan. SPF, Mica, Silica are ingredients in your foundations that help keep harmful UV at bay, and absorb oil on skin, however they don't like the flash of a camera.

 Your choice of moisturizer that you use before you apply your makeup also will factor in to your white face in photos. If it contains SPF there's your problem!

 So for every day use be safe and use your SPF products. For night time and special events, or you know you'll be updating your Facebook photos!

Use very low - no SPF moisturizer and foundation. Shiny and oily Keep a pack of blotting paper, tissues or Rizzler papers.

With the tissues all you need to do is separate the plys apart. Use one ply to apply to the face it will absorb the oil. Other wise you can use the other alternatives or your powder to touch up.

 You can also buy mattiffying powders and Matt orientated moisturizers and skin care, usually oil free Laura Mercier offer a great oil free skin care set.

You can also use matte foundations, oil free and to still get the dewy look use an illuminator.

 Stumpy lashes You need mascara base Can't go past Chanel's was released in May 2011 and works!

 Separates lashes and extends them before you even apply the mascara!!

 I promise you will be impressed!

 Any other skin questions?? Ask me!

Friday

I Love Water BIG Giveaway

Hydration!

A girls best friend!  Great skin, detox the body and rejuvenate the mind.

What do you drink? Tap or bottled?

The guys over at I Love Water have asked me to share their amazing competition and discount incentive running at the moment, the more people that like their Facebook and Twitter pages the more discount they are offering on the sponsor Cullingan Ecoflow's water filtration products.

They are also giving away a fully installed under-sink water filter with designer tap and chiller!!

SO head over to

https://www.facebook.com/LoveYourWater/?source=BO

For your discount and a chance to WIN!

Tuesday

How to: get a job in makeup and beauty industry

In reflection of http://katesinmelbourne.blogspot.com/2011/12/working-mum-v-stay-at-home-mum-how.html post I wanted to share my experiences and advice in working in makeup and beauty. Freelancing is great when the kids are still at home full time.

 It's something you can set up from home or mobile around you family's lifestyle. Doing all types of work and getting volunteers to practice on helps expand your experience in skin types, skin quality and unusual things that can happen on a face like facial hair, wrinkles, excess skin, dehydration, irritable eyes, dry lips Sometimes this, before spending a few hundred/thousand on a course will really help your learning. Networking with people in the industry is a great way to get new gigs but credibility can be questioned. As Dr Phil once advised on his show to a lady that really wanted a particular job in an industry she'd chosen, she was qualified but she had no experience and Dr Phil questioned her, well if you wanted to be taken seriously, why don't you work for free, get an internship, do anything you can by giving up your time to get the experience, then people will notice and give you credit because you're there because you want to be, voluntarily!

 This stuck in my head and I have been working my ass off, voluntarily and paid. Start your prices low to get a solid customer base. Then you can increase your charge as the years go on and the more experience you have. A professional portfolio is an investment in your business and future, and spend the money on a quality and credible photographer. This is what you'll need for future jobs and also entrance in to some makeup schools and makeup companies like MAC.

 Cosmetics counter roles Allow a few days for the interview process With MAC it's a whole day group trial and interview process. With other companies that run out of David Jones and Myer you will meet with the brand, then either of the department stores HR, then a second interview with the floor supervisor/sales manager and then a full day orientation process to learn the registers, OH&S etc.

 This process can be up to two weeks. So a bit tricky when you are already employed but if you are stay at home/self employed/casual it's "do able" once it's done then it makes changing brands and career advancement a bit easier.

 I am going through all of this because the future career opportunities with these companies is huge and I have some goals I have set for by the time I'm 30. If you want an option to work from home there are plenty of makeup and skin are companies that allow you to sell makeup and skin care from home, use as home salon products, and these companies also include training so can be a great starter to learn about skin and makeup types and talking to product developers.

 Hope this helps any one looking into this field on work!

Monday

UNO!

Ok so there are TWO things I love when it comes to my inner child and having my own children.

1 MATTEL
2 UNO!

UNO always always reminds me of a holiday I went on when I was 12 to Tenerife an island off Spain and every evening we'd play it on the balcony of the hotel that looked out up to the volcano.

UNO is a game you can play if you are ANY age or speak ANY language!

BUT WAIT they've now made this game even more awesome by developing personalised UNO cards!


Now I am a big personalised/customised fan, I made my hubby a custom bobble head for our anniversary this year.

What you do is go to http://myunocards.com.au/ or unocards.com.nz download the software to your computer and upload your favourites photos then for $19.95 (by Paypal so it's safe) you'll get your custom pack of UNO cards mailed to you!!

How cool! Perfect for Christmas, maybe class photos etc or wedding bombineres! haha! Just awesome so go check it out.

Thanks to Mattel for letting me know about this as I can then share it with my readers!

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