Handmade hair accessories review | Bowtiful Hair Accessories

Hello lovelies!

I just wanted to let you all know about these awesome handmade hair accessories.

Bowtiful Hair Accessories!  They sell on Facebook and Ebay and have a great range!

Fascinators for spring racing carnivals!

Made to order for weddings and special events!

Lots of amazing Christmas stock coming out soon!

It's run by a family friend and it would be great if you guys could support her to get started!

I assure you they are beautiful and amazingly priced!

She does adults, kids and babies.

Great for Christmas presents and perfect for spring and summer!!

Until next time :) xx

**NB: I was not asked to write this post. I was not sponsored for this post. They are actually amazing! :)

September Her Fashion Box!

Last week I received my very first Her Fashion Box.

Her Fashion Box is a new Australian subscription service. It costs $39.95 per month and you receive three fashion items and at least four deluxe beauty samples.

You also get the choice of three style profiles to suite your tastes: Classic, Trendy and Feminine.

There is also a smaller version, the boxette which costs $24.95 per month.

The theme of the September box was "clutch on" and I chose the feminine box.

What's inside??

1. Her Fashion Box Glamour Glimmer clutch: Gorgeous little clutch bag covered in navy blue sequins. Dark metal hardware and strap. RRP: $39.95

2. Her Fashion Box Warm Glow ID Bracelet: This was probably my favourite item in this box. It's rose gold. really chunky and very trendy at the moment. RRP: $29.95

3. Her Fashion Box Kiss From a Rose Ring: This is also gorgeous. Rose gold, adorable heart pattern with diamontes. It bends to suit different size fingers. RRP: $24.95

4. Maybelline Colour Show nail varnish in Coral Crush: Great colour for spring. RRP: $5.95

5. Maybelline Colour Show nail varnish in Blue Freeze: a navy blue polish with specks of glitter through it. RRP: $5.95

6. Designer Brands Chubby Lipstick Crayon in Kiss & Tell Red: I actually really love this colour and the formula seems really nice, which is a surprise for DB cosmetics. RRP: $7.99

7. Designer Brands Kohl eye pencil in Black: I've tried these before and actually don't like them very much so that was a little disappointing. But I guess that's kind of the point of these subscription boxes - to try different products etc. RRP: $4.99.

8. C2 Collagen firming & moisturising facial mask: I LOVE facial masks so I'm excited to try this one out soon! RRP: $29 for five masks

9. PureTAN Pure Moisture Coconut Body Creme Body Scrub (12ml sample): This smells really good and I've never heard of this brand before so I'm looking forward to trying this soon as well. It has the perfect scent for summer! RRP: $12.95 (65ml) or $27.95 (125ml)

Overall I was a little disappointed with this box. It was great value because it contained 9 products, which is really good for a subscription service however, I think it would have been better with fewer, better quality products. I'm not a huge fan of Designer Brands, who were the beauty sponsor this month.

I also don't think it was particularly feminine in nature. The navy blue clutch isn't something I would normally choose and wasn't really what I was expecting.

I am going to give it another go though, and I'm hoping it will be better next month!

If you want to sign up to get the October box you can do so here. 

Until next time :) xx

September Lust Have It FaB box!!!!

I just received my September Lust Have It Fashion and Beauty box in the mail and just had to show you all!!

I've written about Lust Have It's beauty boxes before but they have recently introduced a new subscription box, which comprises both fashion and beauty items.

It costs $35 a month and you get 5 fashion or beauty items and an exclusive tote bag delivered to your door. The September box was the introductory box and has now sold out, but you can still sign up to receive the October box here!!!

What's inside??

This month the box was sponsored by DURI and contained the following AMAZEBALLS spring fashion items!!

1. Lust Have It limited edition tote bag: This one has a pale pink, blue and green design (perfect for spring) and says "love your style". RRP: $12.95

2. FaB Aztec print scarf: Gorgeous orange, green, blue, red Aztec print, very trendy and perfect for spring and summer. RRP: $24.95

3. DURI nail enamel in 599 Call Me Maybe: This nail polish is a gorgeous neon peach colour, which will, once again be perfect for spring! RRP: $18 (15ml)

4. DURI nail enamel in 112S Pie in the Sky Green: another gorgeous spring colour - mint green. I can't wait to combine these two nail colours and create some really pretty designs! RRP: $18 (15ml)

5. FaB Tassel necklace: This is a gorgeous, long statement necklace in gold and pink. RRP: $19.95

6. FaB Mint green watch (Geneva watches): I absolutely love this watch. It's a beautiful mint green colour with rose gold hardware. So pretty!! RRP: $29.95

Overall all I am so impressed with this box and have already subscribed to continue receiving them! The items are all gorgeous and perfect for spring and it is definitely worth the $35!!! Amazing value!
I would definitely recommend this fashion and beauty box!

Until next time :) xx

**I was not sponsored for this post, I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned and everything was bought with my own money. 

Shameless Advertising | I have an Etsy Shop!!

So I recently opened an Etsy shop and I wanted to let you all know about it!

I make one-of-a-kind fashion jewellery and sell it at very affordable prices!

I am also working on some knitted projects which should be listed soon! 

If you like the look of the above items, please check out my store because I have HEAPS more items to list in the coming weeks!!

CLICK HERE!!! 

Until next time :) xx

Christmas Nails!

Christmas Series #4

I've been embracing the Christmas spirit on my nails lately and thought I would share some of the different combinations I've been trying recently.
So far I've kept it pretty simple, just colour and a glitter top coat but I think through the week I will give something a little more detailed a try!!

This first one in Loreal's Lady Luck and Revlon's Sparkle. 

Please ignore the terrible photo and excess polish. I don't know what I was thinking haha!

And this one is China Glaze 866 Four leaf Clover with Revlon's sparkle and NYX 166 Grand Royal. 

My Instagram skills have improved in the last week and I cleaned up the polish before I took the picture!!

Let me know if you have done or seen any great christmas nail tutorials I could try out!! 

Follow me on Instagram: fashionprincess_1545

Until next time :) xx

Nail Polish Haul Australia!!!!

So I've been online shopping again! (Surprise!! haha) This time I bought a few nail polishes from the website mbeautylounge.com. It's an America website that has a huge variety of nail polish brands, many of which are very difficult, if not impossible to find in Australia, at seriously discounted prices!

It's a great website, the only downsides are that shipping can be quite expensive and it also takes several weeks because nail polishes cannot be sent via airmail because they are flammable. But it is totally worth it for the massive savings and incredible range!

So here's what I bought:



China Glaze 866 Four Leaf Clover 
This is a gorgeous green colour, perfect for the holiday season!
Price: $4.85

China Glaze 955 Sunset Sail 
A lovely peachy nude colour, great for a more sophisticated summer look.
Price: $4.99

Essie 783 Play Date 
A lovely light purple.
Price: $7.10

Zoya ZP625 Zuza 
A gorgeous green with gold and silver sparkles through it, once again this will be an amazing colour for the holiday season!
Price: $6.60

Zoya ZP555 Keiko
A lovely deep purple which will be great for the cooler months.
Price: $6.40

Shipping cost: $18.98

I definitely recommend you head over to the website and check it out, they have a massive range of international nail polish brands really cheap, and new collections are added all the time!!

Where do you like to buy nail polish??

Until next time :) xxx


**I am not affiliated with any of the products or service mentioned in any way. I am not being paid to review these products/services.**

Target Make-up Haul!!

I was in Target today to get some new leggings and thought I would just stop quickly by the cosmetics section. 
I'm glad I did because they have some really fantastic sales on at the moment!

This weekend only (10-11 November, Australia) all Revlon lip, cheek and eye products are 40% off!!!! 40 PERCENT!!!! How good is that?

So I FINALLY picked up a revlon lip butter. I know, a tad behind the eight ball there, but there was NO WAY I was going to pay $21.95 for a lip balm. However, with the 40% off I got it for just $13.50. While that is still more than I would normally pay for a lip balm I have heard amazing things about the Revlon Lip Butters and have wanted to try them for quite sometime, so I thought I would bite the bullet so to speak and just go for it.
I decided on the colour 055 Cupcake, which is a gorgeous pastel pink colour that I thought would be lovely during the summer when I don't really want to wear a full lipstick.

As part of this weeks catalogue sale Target also has a great deal on Rimmel cosmetics. All foundation, blush and powder products are 2 for $20. Depending on which products you choose, that pretty much works out to be buy one get one free, which I think is AMAZING!

I have been looking at the Rimmel Match Perfection blush since it came out and have always wanted to try a BB cream, given all the hype they've received lately.
So I decided to go ahead and get the Rimmel BB Cream, 9-in-1 Skin Perfecting Super Makeup in the shade Light, and the Rimmel Match Perfection blush in the shade 001 Light.

I am really excited to try out all of these products and definitely think any of my Australian readers should get down to Target first thing tomorrow if your after any new makeup and love a great deal!!!

I'll try to have a review up on all of these products soon!

Until next time xxx :)

October Bellabox: Pretty in Pink Party!!!

Yep it's that time again!! My Bellabox just arrived and this months box is AMAZING!!!!
The theme for the October box is Pretty in pink party. To celebrate Bellabox's first birthday, $1 from the sale of each box is being donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The box also contains a range of pink themed beauty products from brands that support a variety of worthy causes and charities!! So cool!
They even included a Chocolatier pink heart chocolate... YUMMY!

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
1. 5ml sample Estee Lauder Resilience lift skin treatment: instantly lift and firm your skin wherever, whenever you need it. Boosts collagen production and elastin retention in the skin. Can even be used over makeup. 30ml RRP$100

2. 7ml sample Clinique turnaround concentrate radiance renewer: instantly creates a luminous-from-within radiance, reveals skin's finest texture, oil free. 30ml RRP$74

3. Full size, Sally Hansen insta-dri fast dry nail colour in Sonic Bloom (260): gorgeous hot pink/coral colour, 60 second manicure nail colour. RRP$13.95

4. 1.5ml sample DKNY fresh blossom eau so intense perfume: the classic DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom scent gets an intense makeover; delicate florals, citrus, and a crisp apple blossom accord combine for a feminine and sensual scent. 100ml RRP$135

5. Full size, Cedel blow dry faster heat protector spray: reduces hair drying time and protects hair from the heat, leaves your hair looking and feeling smooth and super shiny. RRP$9.99

6. Full size, Elf hyper shine gloss in Flirt: twist tube with brush, gorgeous pale pink colour.

7. Full size, Carmex moisture plus lip balm in pink sheer tint: ultra hydrating lip balm, Vitamin E and Aloe moisturising protection, SPF 15; leaves a great subtle pink colour on the lips and is super hydrating and soft. **this product was not listed on the card so I don't know how much it normally is.

Can't wait to see what they come up with next month!!! To subscribe go to www.bellabox.com.au
See what was in last months box click here 

Until next time :) xxx

** I am not sponsored by, nor am I affiliated with any of the brands/services mentioned, all opinions are genuine and my own 

Essence Stay With Me Lipgloss REVIEW!

I have really been loving Essence's Stay with me long lasting lipgloss' and I wanted to tell you all about them!
They are available in Target and Priceline in Australia and retail for only $3.95 each!!

I have four shades:
09 Hottest Pink
03 Candy Bar
01 Me & My Ice-cream
08 Deep Rose

I absolutely love all the colours, the applicator is amazing, the lip gloss goes on quickly, one coat and stays on for hours.
They have great colour pay off, it actually looks like really shiny lipstick, but it doesn't dry out your lips.
And A new colour has just been released (hottest pink) which is perfect for the upcoming summer season. As the name suggests, it is literally the hottest pink. Haha! But it looks awesome on!

Australian Makeup and Nail Polish Haul

Online Shopping Series, #2

Guess who has been indulging in a bit of Online Shopping again??? haha It's becoming a bit of a problem, my makeup collection is overflowing!!

Makeup Brand(s): 

Maybelline
Loreal
Revlon

Website:

www.buyinvite.com.au

Number of orders:

2

Shipping cost:

$18.00 total ($9.00 X 2)

Shipping Time:

2 weeks

Total Spend (less shipping):

$49.00

Number of Products:

8

The products!

1. Revlon nail enamel in 115 Peach Petal
A gorgeous pale, pastel pink nail polish, perfect for spring/summer

2. Revlon nail enamel in 902 Craving Coral
Bright coral pinkish-orange nail polish.

3. Revlon Nail Enamel in 285 Oh My Magenta
Bright hot pink nail polish

4. Revlon Mini Enamel 3 pack #1: Butterfly, Moss, Tulip
A pack of three mini (7.5ml) nail polishes. Butterfly is bright orange, moss is a khaki green and tulip is a hot pink.

5. Revlon Mini Enamel 3 pack #2: Waterfall, Sparkle, Garden
Another pack of three mini (7.5ml) nail polishes. Waterfall is a pale blue with specks of blue glitter, Sparkle is a clear polish with both large and small specks of silver glitter and Garden is a bright green.

6. Loreal Nail Polish in 400 Trust Fund Baby
This is one of the prettiest pink nail polishes I have come across it is a gorgeous light-medium barbie pink!

7. Maybelline Express Finish 50 second nail colour in 648 Lilac Luster
A very pretty shiny lilac nail polish.

8. Loreal HIP high intensity pigments, shine struck Liquid Lipcolour in Euphoric
A highly pigmented bright pink lipgloss. Smells amazing and feels great on the lips.

9. Maybelline Expert Wear blush in 95 Potpourri
A lovely dark pink pressed powder blush.

10. Maybelline Mousse Blush in 10 Pink Frosting
A pretty pale pink mousse blush.

The Website!

www.buyinvite.com.au is another 'members only' sales website. While they have fewer sales than BransExclusive, their shipping time is generally faster and the discounts do tend to be greater. Once again they have a great variety of products and brands on sales. women's, mens and kids clothing, home wares, technology, accessories, shoes, makeup etc. They add new sales everyday and each sales event usually lasts a few days to a week. The savings can be huge up to about 80% off.

I have never had a problem with this service, I always receive all the items I ordered in perfect condition within a couple of weeks. The website is very easy to use. Shipping is $9.00 for the majority of sale events, although it would obviously be more for larger items.

Items are bubble wrapped and shipped in a specially marked box. Makeup items always have 'fragile' stickers on them.

They ship through Australia Post and signature is required on delivery. There are a limited number of memberships available and once the maximum is reached, membership will be by invite only.
BuyInvite is part of the APAC sales group and has sister sites in New Zealand (nzsale.co.nz) Singapore (singsale.com.sg) and Malaysia (mysale.my).

**I am not being paid by any of the organisations mentioned. I am in no way affiliated with any of the brands mentioned. All opinions are honest and my own. 


Until next time :) xx

Maybelline Makeup Haul!!

Online Shopping Series, #1

I have been going makeup crazy online lately and I thought I would do a series of 'haul' posts to let you guys see some of the products I've been getting, my first impressions and also a review of the websites I buy from.
So here is the first post.

Makeup Brand(s):

Maybelline

Website:

www.brandsexclusive.com.au 

Shipping cost:

$9.90

Shipping time:

2 weeks, 6 days

Total spend (less shipping):

$39.93

Number of products purchased:

7

The products!

1. Colour Sensational lip colour #025 Pink Please

Swatches: Pink freeze, Plink Please, Fluffy Cloud, Twilight Pink

I absolutely adore these lipsticks! This one is lovely and creamy and a very natural, not quite nude subtle pink colour. The shade is perfect with a bright eye or stand-out blush.

2. Colour Sensational high shine lip colour #805 Pink Freeze

This is actually I re-purchase I first bought this shade from a similar sale a few months ago and have worn it almost everyday. It is a super bright pink that really stands out. I don't understand why they say it's 'high shine' because it's actually quite matte, but I like to put a pale pink or clear lip gloss over it and that looks really nice. It's the perfect shade for spring/summer to really make your lips POP!

Silver Stunner and Purple Pearl

3. Eye Studio Cream Duo #107 Silver stunner

I had never tried these eyeshadow duos before but the colours looked real pretty, so I thought I would give them a try. I used this shade today and it wasn't quite what I was expecting. In the pan it looks quite pink, but on the lids it comes out more of a grey-ish purple. It is very long lasting though and easy to apply.

4. Eye Studio Cream Duo #109 Purple pearl

I haven't used this one yet, but from swatching it, I don't know that the colour is going to be all that different from the shade above. Although it looks purple in the pan.

5. Unstoppable eyeliner in Fluffy Cloud

This is a lovely white eye liner. I have loves the unstoppable eyeliners for a couple of years now and this is no exception. It glides on easy and stays on all day. What I love about it is that unlike many white eyeliners, you actually get a really good colour pay off. Great to brighten up your eyes.

6. Unstoppable eyeliner in Twilight Pink

This is a gorgeous baby pink colour and is great just like above!

7. Xxl Curl mascara #532 Very Black, waterproof

Another re-purchase. My mum got me the non-waterproof version of this for Christmas and I am almost all out. I have been loving the way it lengthens, thickens and curls my lashes and lasts all day. I am very keen to try the waterproof version, especially considering how long the non waterproof version lasts!

The Website:

Brands Exclusive has long been a favourite of mine. It is a sale website which releases new products/brands a couple of times every day. Sales usually last about a week or until stocks run out. They have a great range of products; men's, women's and children's clothing, home wares, electronics, makeup, pyjamas, underwear, toys, books and pretty much everything under the sun. They have also recently started up another branch, Living Exclusive, which is all stuff for the home, including appliances etc.

Shipping is flat rate at $9.90 but extra charges apply for bulky items. You can't combine shipping of products bought in different sales, but you only pay the flat rate once per order, regardless of the number of items purchased (unless otherwise stated).

It is a membership based service but membership is free and there are no obligations to purchase.

They always pack the items very well with bubble wrap and pink tissue paper, in a specially marked postage box. Packages require signature on delivery.

I have never had any problems with this website, and the discounts can be huge, sometimes as much as 80% off!!! I would recommend this service to everyone.

*They only ship within Australia.

**I am in no way affiliated with any of the brands/services mentioned. All products were purchased with my own money. All opinions are honest and my own.