May favourites

Hi Pretties! Hope your well!? I've decided to start a little monthly favourites blog. Basically here you'll see the stuff that's really rocked my socks each month- beauty and otherwise. As my first favourites post I'll do a bit more 'life' than beauty per say so you can continue getting to know me a bit. 
I'd love to know if this is even interesting or if I should zip it- feel free to feedback your comments at the bottom. 

My boys (loves of my life) will always be my top faves, but my partner would hate for me to put a pic of him on the blog. Puppy cuddles have been plentiful around our home in May- our little bear has been such a snuggle bug and I just can't get enough! The weather has been delightful and Pinot sure knows how to catch some morning rays.

Girly catchup have made May heaven, Offspring Nights and a trip to Mudgee have really reminded me of how lucky I am and how important it is to have lady loves of your life. Mine are always armed with wine from pity party to celebration and are always willing to go in for extra scones. With my ladies more is more- in the best possible way. 

 

The cooler weather has really gotten me in the mood for scarves! In May I've pretty much lived in this Witchery grey marle Pom Pom number. It's so lush, big, soft and comforting to wear. I bought it last year but I saw it again in-store so I think its been repeated. You can have a look here.

My next favourite for May is Skechers! If your a 90's kid you might remember the ads with the slogan 'it's the S' for me it's the S, T, U,V, W,X,Y, Z, L, O, V, E! I've pretty much been an unmotivated sloth who'd rather do anything but exercise (ironically when I have gone to the gym I've had smashing sessions- so I really don't know what the problem is). A sure fire way to get myself fired back up is new gym gear & as a shoe lover, trainers do the trick. This pair have memory foam lining and they are awesomely grey marle like a t-shirt. Coming from the Flex Appeal range they move and contour as you walk/ train. They are my new gym buddy: 

In line with my no training, desert has been on the radar! Why is it that being unfit goes hand in hand with noshing deliciously fattening foods? Uh honestly though I've been loving an array of sweet treats- I give you below macarons, sticky date pudding, tart tatin and lemon slice. (Not shown: triple choc brownies, chocolate ice-cream, numerous blocks of Lindt strawberry, birthday cake, scones with the lot & the delicious rose water cupcake I inhaled all before the photo op). May sure has been the sweetest month! 

 

Being mostly a beauty blog I'd better touch upon the skincare & cosmetic products that have been my go-to this month. 

I've become obsessed with my new Mary Kay lipgloss pot that I received in May Lust Have it! So creamy and such a heavenly shade- see obligatory trout pout below: 

Skincare wise I've been loving Korres Milk Cleansing Emulsion- way less stripping & smells amazing.This particular one leaves your skin squeaky clean and feeling soft and fresh.I'm not normally a huge cream cleanser fan but this one changed my mind. I'm a huge Korres fan, infact I'll have to do a Korres post sometime. 

In winter I shower at night to avoid freezing in the morning- Bioderma cleansing water in the mornings has been a godsend- I avoid freezing facet water as much as possible (except of course hand washing!) Basically this stuff is a liquid cleanser that you swipe over with a cotton ball, it's incredibly effective and gentle at the same time- I used a similar Garnier and Clarins one in the past- it definitely measure up and above. 

Finally, I've been trying out a few hair oils/ hair treatments in May after my hairdresser used one on me that I liked- I was finally convinced that it might be OK to put oil in my hair (self confessed greasy-hair-o-phobe) & I can definitely see the benefit. I've sampled a Peter Thomas Roth oil & a Living Proof anti frizz cream and ended up buying a Schwartzkopf 'oil miracle volume amplifier'. It's basically made my hair feel lighter, softer and more manageable- all wins. 

So that's May favourites- (first favourites ever) - let me know what you think! Has anyone else been a sweet toothed fatty?

What made your month of May 2014 bliss?

Something new something old? 

Comment below! 

Lust Have It - May 2014 'face focus'

Lust Have It May 2014 collection is called  'face focus' it should be called 'FULL SIZE FOCUS'!! Every single item in this months box is full sized- pretty damn exciting to open and find that!! 

Lust Have It is a beauty subscription service that costs $19.95 per month- for more info click this link waaalahh!! 

Let me show you what was in my box... 

Looked like this: 

To be honest when I first opened it up I thought it looked daggy- the brown and pink tissue circa 2004... All was forgiven and forgotten when the contents was revealed. 

Every product - FULL SIZED! 

So the theme full faced makes sense when you look at what's inside- 

•Coral Colours Eyeshadow quad 

•Coral Colours Eyebrow Pencil
•Mary Kay Lip Lacquer 

•Cosmetic Kitchen Pure Mineral Blush 

•Premium Spa Face and Body Mask

Of course it comes with a card outlying a product description etc- looks like: 

Also there was a 2nd card: 

Because Lust Have It are waiting on 'new packaging' due to there being a missing cosmetic bag a $20 gift card for a discount on a different Lust Have It service has been given- this is really nice of them a good PR and goodwill. I don't mind if there's no additional bag (they seem to breed in your cupboard when your a beauty junkie).  I might have to do a future post on various ways to use these sort of bags up. For what its worth this box was incredible value and they didnt have to do this- though again, nice they did. 

Now for a little breakdown if you want to see more: 

Coral Colours Eyeshadow quad: this 'quartet' as they call it is named 'Vibrant Forest'. Normally I find cheap (rrp $7.95) eyeshadows to give similar results- so time will tell, I will road test these and report back. They appear to have a nice sheen without being too 'frosty'. Also notable is the texture, it is silkier and more pigmented than I expected. 

Coral Colours Eyebrow Pencil: eyebrows are IN in a big way at the moment- if your not doing something to your brows- your missing a step (not really- just figure of speach). This pencil also rrp $7.95 has good depth of colour and glides on. It is better quality than i assumed it would be. Of course long lasting and transfer/ setting will have to be road tested further than a mere swatch.

swatchyswatch!

Mary Kay Lip Lacquer: I'm in love! The shade is 'chai Latte' and for me it is THE perfect nude. Typically I prefer a stick/tube/ wand form for lip products but I can look past the convienience/ laziness for this fine hue! The formula is uber creamy and the finish is creamy semi opaque glossy nude heaven. I recently went to a Mary Kay party and had mixed feelings on the products-for this reason without a beauty box thrsting this product onto my radar I woouldn't have considered buying it- needless to say I'd have missed out. 
The retractable brush comes with it. rrp $22. This is the highlight for me! I'm going to start a monthly favourite post at end of May- be prepared to see this on the list. 

demo! 

Cosmetic Kitchen Pure Mineral Blush: whos heard of this brand before? Not me. But is seems pretty good. Pigment is decent, texture is nice and the power leaves a lovely luninous highlight too. exceuse the swatch if I dusted with a brush you would really see- so I've given a too generous smear... they boast no talc, nano free, no bismuth & cruelty free. rrp $34.95 

Premium Spa Face and Body Mask: I love a mask, I've said it before and I'll say it again. I like the idea of face and body- like a little day spa at home. All about the pampering I will no doubt do a full body mask with this and really give it a good try. This one clams to be purifying, moisturising and calming- just right for the way my skin is reating to the cool snap. The smell reminds me of a day spa or salon as it has that lovely essential oil scent. ahhh... there-it makes sense; ingredients Bergamont, Geranium, Clary sage, Sandalwood & Rosehip all make an appearance. mmm look forward to using this.  

rrp$14.99. 

So thats Lust Have It May 2014 'face focus' - retailed for $19.95 total value recieved $87.84 

Highlight: Lip Lacquer!! 

Lowlight: gun to head- eyeshadow- but its not really a lowlight

What do you think? 

Did you get this box? 

Do you love the gloss and much as me? 

What was your highlight/lowlight?  

If you do you want to subscribe, you can use code LIDDLE to get $5 off- 

YAY for Pretty Liddle Perks 

xxx E