Australis AC ON TOUR Contouring and Highlighting Kit || REVIEW

Australis AC ON TOUR contouring and highlighting kit || REVIEW 

Hi Beauties!

This christmas I was lucky enough to receive the Australis AC on tour kit, which I have been lusting over since it came out, but just couldn't convince myself to buy. If you're in the same position, I'm here to tell you, yes you should buy it, and yes it is absolutely worth the around $25NZD you will pay for it!

The mini 'palette' if you will, comes in pretty standard packaging- metallic pink lettering against a black case. Once you open it up you are greeted with six different circular powders (the kit does also come in a cream contour option). 

The top row consists of a light, paler powder, a yellow corrections and under-the-eye powder and a orange-red tone highlighter with the gentlest bit of shimmer.

The next row along consists of a soft brown with a  slight hint of grey undertones, the nest another brown powder, perfect for contour with clear grey undertones, and the third a more orange based brown great for bronzing. Neither of these bronze tones contain sparkle which is perfect for contouring-of which they were obviously designed.

There are so many things I love about this kit I'm not sure where to start. first of the shades offer great variety within the palette, are great quality-they feel lovely and dreamy-creamy on the skin, and you get a pretty good amount of product. The smaller size of the kit also means it great for travel, or even popping in your handbag-although it doesn't have a mirror on the inside of the lid. The kit also comes with a sticker on the back which demonstrates how anywhere to highlight and contour, accompanied by written instructions. This is great for first time users, but also those you are a little unsure, or just want to make sure they are using the product correctly. 

However two of my favourite features are yet to come. First off

Australis are cruelty free, which makes this product 100 times better. Secondly the kit comes with such a great range of options. Not only do you receive the choice of powder or cream, but both options come with three ranges to chose from: light, medium or dark. Too often cosmetic brands offer a small and limited colour palette range of which they base upon light toned skins and then have the audacity to name their colour range 'normal' and 'skin toned', as if this was the only option needed. Because of this I am now am even greater supporter of Australis.

Overall, I feel this product is great quality, has a lovely feel to it and has wonderful quality (and ethics) for money.

Hope this helps, and thanks for reading!

Love Becca

xo

Melrose House Outing

Melrose House Outing

Hi beauties!

So today Scott and and I decided to pop in to Melrose Historic House in Nelson, and had the most delicious smoothies; strawberries and cream and Nelson berries.

Anyhow, the original (slightly restored) Victorian house was so beautiful I had to take some photos to share with you! 

Enjoy!

Love,

Becca 

xo

Bedroom Tour | Bedside Table

Bedroom Tour | Bedside Table

Hi Beauties!

So I thought I would try something a wee bit different today, and try out a mini bedroom tour, starting with my bedside table, enjoy!

Itinerary: 

 Bedside table | Harvey Norman

Washed wood triangle | Kmart $10

White Elephant | Acquisitions $50

Photo frames | Antique store $5

Bobbi Brown book | Whitcoulls $10

Black peg photo holder | Typo $5

Blue Flip clock | Typo $30

Copper geometric vase | Kmart $8

Pink agate slate | Urban Outfitters $2

Alexa Chung book | Urban outfitters $15

Eos lip balm | Pharmacy $8

Ray Ban Sunglasses | Sunglasses hut $250

Small pink elephant | Acquisitions $8

Pink and gold candle holder | Eyebright $5

Silver Buddha | $15

Strawberry hand lotion | The body shop $12

Ring Dish |  Ballantynes $15

Marc Jacobs Watch | Ballantynes $500

Thanks for reading,

Love Becca

xo

'Let it glow' Pur Minerals Mini's review | Blush, Bronzer and Highlighter sticks

Pur Mini's review

Hi beauties!

One thing I feel would make a great stocking stuffer for the beauty lovers, or christmas present for those on a budget is the pur mini's set I recently picked up.

I believe the set was around $10, and is great value, including a cream stick blush, bronzer and highlighter, each at 4.8 grams per tube. They make super cute minis, but are also practical because it gives you a chance to use up product before it goes off.

So far I feel these products are great quality, and I love the underlying shimmer they have to them, they are perfect for summer (as is coming up in New Zealand) due to the cream formula that helps to keep skin moisturised. However they are also wearable for winter and fall, with the products falling in a deeper colour range, they would go beautifully with a berry lip.

The packaging is also adorable:

Overall I would really recommend this product as a sweet were stocking filler for christmas, or for yourself! ;)

Thanks for reading, 

Love always,

Becca

xo

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..

Hi Beauties!

Again another small wee collection, this time of my christmas decor so far ( I know it's only November, but I get into the holiday spirit pretty early on!)

 Enjoy!

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Love Becca

xo 

What I brought recently | Mini Haul

What I Brought Recently 

Hi Beauties! 

Here's just a few wee pieces I picked up lately 

Enjoy! 

Heels: Cotton on

Pencils: Whitcoulls

Bobbi Brown book: Whitcoulls

Ring: Pandora

Clutch: Rubi Shoes 

Love Becca 

xo

Christmas Baubles!

Hi Beauties!

So I know it is absolutely super early, but I adore christmas and could not resist picking up these christmas baubles when I spotted them in the shops the other day (all but one are from Ballantynes department store). I love everything christmas and so wanted to share with you the beauties I picked up!

Hope you enjoyed!

Love Becca xo