Maybelline Colour Drama Lipsticks

 Maybelline is one of the most popular drugstore brands, bringing us goodies like the Master Precise and Hyper Glossy Liquid Liners, Fit Me Foundations and the ever-popular Baby Lips AND they've been around for 100 years this year! There's a new offering from Maybelline on the market and it's another winner! The Colour Drama Lipsticks launched earlier this year and have gone down very well indeed in the beauty world.

The Product - Maybelline Colour Drama Lipstick ($9.95)

This baby combines the colour payoff of a traditional lipstick with the convenience of a lip crayon, all in one pint-sized package of goodness. While these may look like a regular old crayon, the colour payoff is amazing, giving a bold pop of colour with a semi-matte finish. Colour Drama comes in ten shades from Nude Perfection (my favourite) to Fab Orange (oh so fab!) to Pink So Chic (berry pink indeed). The only downside I've found so far is that because you have to sharpen them, you do end up wasting some product as you go, which is a bit of a bummer. That's really the only downside for me though, otherwise they apply well, come in a great range of colours, last well and are super-convenient to carry around and use.

Maybelline Colour Drama Pencils (lL-R) Nude Perfection, Fab Orange and Pink So Chic

Maybelline Colour Drama Pencils (bottom to top) Nude Perfection, Fab Orange and Pink So Chic

KaBOOM! Cosmetics gives the Maybelline Colour Drama Lipsticks:

Have you tried the new Colour Drama lippies yet?

Dani xx

Taking Out the Trash - LUSH

Today's Taking Out the Trash video has a little twist, it's LUSH themed! In case you haven't caught on, LUSH is one of my favourite brands and I could talk about them all day long. Hope you enjoy the video and don't forget to subscribe while you're there.

Dani xx

8 Ways to Stick It to Life

Maybe you're feeling under the weather? Maybe you've had some bad news? Maybe it's that time of the month? Or maybe you're just plain old having a bad day? Here are some sure fire ways to stick it to life and come out the other side with a smile.

1. Take a bath - a nice, hot bath, some pretty candles and a bath bomb from LUSH always make me feel better on the not-so-good days. Bonus points for popping on a face mask (check out some favourites here).

2. Cuddle a fur-baby - I'm the first to admit that my fur-baby (Earl), hates all living creatures (typical cat), me especially BUT he will tolerate a snuggle every now and it always makes me feel better, even if he hates it. PS - You can follow Earl on Instagram at @earlthefatcat

3. Lose yourself in a good book - When my life gets me down, I like to escape into someone else's. Whether it's re-reading my favourite series (Harry Potter, A Song of Ice and Fire, Earth's Children) or finding something completely new, nothing beats a good book.

4. Binge watch Netflix - I am a firm believer that every so often, you need a day to do nothing but curl up under your doona and watch every episode of Orange is the New Black in a row! Netflix will even play the next episode automatically so all you need to do is sit back and relax.

5. Eat your favourite foods - I don't really do diets, so I pretty much each what I want to anyway BUT when you're feeling miserable, nothing beats the pleasure of a big bowl of gooey Mac & Cheese, a nice greasy pizza or a hearty serving of Ben & Jerry's. Bad feelings, BE GONE!

Image from benandjerrys.com

6. Exercise - Exercise = endorphins = feeling good! Head to your local yoga class to chill or better yet, head to a kickboxing class to beat the crap out imaginary foes, it's very therapeutic!

Image via Flickr

7. Call your mum/bestie - the number of times I've called my mum in a blubbering mess is scarily high but she never fails to explain exactly how it's all going to turn out fine.

8. Shop - I am definitely guilty of turning to retail therapy more often that I should but hey, it works! Whether it's a little splurge on a new lippie or finally buying the one thing you've been coveting for weeks, a little retail therapy is good for the soul!

My latest bi of retail therapy resulted in this baby. Image from net-a-porter.com

What are your favourite pick-me-ups?

Dani xx

Harbour Day Spa aka A Day in Heaven

If you follow any of the Brisbane beauty bloggers (which you should because they're all amazing!) then you may have noticed a few posts about Harbour Day Spa recently. That's because the team at Harbour Day Spa were kind enough to extend an invitation to a whole lot of the Brisbane girls so that we could try out some of the treatments they have on offer. So yes, everything you are about to read about was provided as a complimentary service BUT I wouldn't be writing about any of this if I didn't enjoy myself. And if the title of this post isn't enough of a giveaway, IT WAS AMAZING!

Updated Favourites

I'm pretty impressed that I actually managed to film a whole 2 videos this month! It might not seem like much but for me, it's a nice little change from blogging, it's fun and I get to ramble on endlessly about cosmetics and beauty products. Honestly, what's not to love?

Today's video is an updated favourites featuring some of my current loves.

Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel AND if you do subscribe, you can earn an extra entry into my 2K + Bloggiversary Giveaway.

Dani xx

Ace Yo' Base #3 - The Primer Edit

You may remember a small segment I started called Ace Yo' Base. Well it's back for the Primer Edit! I love primers, which might seem like a weird makeup prodcut to love because it's not like they're pretty or anything but I do love them. I think it's because without them, my skin can very easily become an oil slick. Here are some of my top primer picks.

Rimmel Apocalips Matte

 I love a good matte lip colour so I was really excited to hear about this new release from Rimmel. The original Apocalips line was very popular, although I wasn't really a fan because I found the formula quite liquidy and hard to work with. Here's what I thought of the new addition to the Apocalips line.

Happy Bloggiversary!

Last week, a momentous moment occurred when I reached 2K followers on Instagram (cue fanfare). It's also been just over a year since I started blogging so this giveaway is going to be a combined 2K/Bloggiversary Giveaway. 

I spent a long time racking my brains, trying to figure out what to come up with for a good giveaway idea. I read through some old posts in an effort to come up with some giveaway inspiration when I remembered this post on RY.com.au. I thought, what better gift could I give than the gift of choosing your own gift from a huge selection of skincare, cosmetics and haircare goodies? So, in collaboration with RY.com.au, I'm giving you the chance to win $100 to spend on the RY.com.au website (CUE MORE FANFARE!).

To enter, simply fill in the Rafflecopter form below. It's that simple! Make sure you take a look at the terms & conditions below before entering and GOOD LUCK!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Terms & Conditions:

1. The giveaway is open internationally. 
2. You must be 18 or older to enter.
3. One entry per person, no giveaway accounts - any double entries or giveaway accounts will automatically be disqualified. 
4.  Anyone who unfollows immediately after the giveaway has been announced will be banned from future giveaways.
5.  As the giveaway is in collaboration with RY.com.au, your e-mail address only will be provided to them and you may receive promotional e-mails.
6. The winner has 48 hours to respond after which, a new winner will be drawn.
7. Giveaway ends 15 May 2015 at 12AM AEST.

Dani xo

Shop My Stash #2

You might remember that one of my goals for this year was to use up more of the things I have and spend a little less. I have been semi-successful with that and have been trying really hard to keep shopping my stash, rather than spending on things I don't need. It's been pretty useful to see what I actually have and like using and what I'm just hoarding for the sake of it. Here's what I've been trying to use more of lately.

Hourglass Modernist Palette in Obscura

I have been dying to write this post since I picked up this palette about a month ago, along with the new Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation. I have since returned the foundation but the Hourglass palette will never leave my hands again! Possibly a slight exaggeration but I do really like this palette. Here's the lowdown on Obscura.

Addicted to Blush Tag

I have finally (FINALLY) managed to film another video, it's the Addicted to Blush tag! The tag was started by Kat from Kitsch Snitch, a girl who knows and loves her blushes. Head on over to YouTube to watch me do the tag and don't forget to subscribe while you're there.

 Dani xo

Top 3 Mascaras of the Moment

It's confession time and I have to admit that I....am a mascara hoarder! I love mascaras and have drawers of them but given how short their shelf life usually is, I do have trouble using them all up. I have been trying to pick a few and use them before they dry up. To that end, I've picked my Top 3 Mascaras of the Moment to share with you.