OOTD: Urban Prep

This weekend was a long weekend here in Australia, so Daniel and i decided to go grab some lunch and do a bit of sneaky shopping in Newtown, Sydney. For those who are unfamiliar with Newtown, it is very similar to San Fransico, California but a lot smaller! Below is the outfit i chose for the day, tell me what you think and if you are a Lookbook member, give it some love!

What i am wearing:
Jacket: Asos
Top: Victorias Secret
Pants: Supre
Shoes: Vintage
Necklace: Tiffany & co
Bag: Myers

Bracelet: Swarovski 

To see how this look came together, watch the video!

Revlon Photo Ready Perfecting Primer Review

Face primers were perviously only a high end product that were exclusive for Celebrities and for wedding. However Revlon saw this as an oppurtiny and released the first drugstore primer. The Revlon Photo Ready Perfecting Primer was something i have had my eye on for a while, but its price (A$40!) had deterred me. Luckily, Priceline were having a 40% of sale and i finally caved.

The packaging is good, easy to use pump, its feels like quality as it is made out of glass. The design on the jar is quite minimalistic which seems to be going for a high end look. I like that the packet is clear, an easy indication of how much is left.

When you pump it out, it is a white colour. Once you rub it into you skin it goes clear. It is very light on the skin, not at all heavy and allows your actual make up to glide on quite smooth. So far i was very impressed. However with primers it is not just how it feels and looks, it is how it preforms!

This photo below was taken just before i attended a friends graduation. This was a prime (see what i did there?!) time to test this primer out because underneath this make up is the worst my skin has ever been, and I was sick with the flu. Definitely putting it to the test!

The photo below was take about 8 hours after the first one. During my time out i had food and drink and keeping in mind i was sick, so constantly touching my face, I was very impressed by the performance. I never did any make up touch ups while out. The only drastically worn off make up product is my eye liner on my bottom lash-line, which is more than likely attributed to my eyes constantly watering. I think under normal circumstances this product would be amazing, especially considering it is a drug store brand.

( Apologies for this photo being taken on the train, it just happened to have better lighting then my house!)

Overall I am very happy that i finally caved and purchased this product. I think i will probably repurchase it in the future, however considering the price i would only use it sparingly, for special occasions.

First look: 'Taylor' by Taylor Swift

The new perfume, Taylor by Taylor Swift, follows in the footsteps of her past scents Wonderstruck and Wonderstruck Enchanted, but focuses more on the singer’s personal style rather than a magical world where chandeliers dangle out of the sky.

“My first two fragrances were more about fairytales,” Taylor told StyleWatch. “But this fragrance is more about my own style, so I wanted the name to be more personal.”

The bottle design is simple and modern, reflecting the singer’s own quirky and retro style, crowned with a ring of pearls. "Pearls are the one the fashion accessories that never seems to go out of style,” she said. “I keep a strand in my purse, and throw them on whenever I need to dress up my outfit."

So what does Swifts new fragrance smell like? The singer calls the perfume “a mix of a lot of things: It’s sweet, it’s sophisticated, it draws you in. It’s really my way of translating classic, yet modern, into a perfume.”

The new scent blends top notes of lychee, sparkling tangerine and magnolia petals, and a base of sandalwood, apricot nectar, and a blend of woods. Does anyone else smell a romantic and whimsical spring picnic?

Taylor by Taylor Swift will hit Ulta and Ulta.com in late June.

Make Up Artist Review: Rachel Elizabeth

So on the 3rd of Dec 2012 Daniel and i were having our engagement photoshoot, So i had my make up done by my wedding make up artist as a trial for the wedding day. I had it done by Rachel Elizabeth.

After graduating with a High Distinction from The Art and Technology of Makeup College Sydney, Rachel went on to work as a certified artist for M.A.C. This gave her the opportunity to transform countless faces of all ages and races. It also enabled her to work with the most esteemed Australian and International makeup artists through various Public Relations events and three consecutive Rosemount Australian Fashion Weeks.

As much as she loved the fashion world, Rachel always found weddings more fulfilling and rewarding.

Getting married recently herself and being bridesmaid three times all in extremely different weather, Rachel has had invaluable insight to what the bridal party (and their hair and makeup) go through on the big day.

Combining all of this experience, Rachel can guarantee that your makeup will look and feel comfortable, fresh and polished all day and through the night.

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Overall i was very impressed with her. She listened to be and asked how i usually wore my make up and then we altered it to make it more wedding appropriate.

I felt i was able to learn a few techniques i would not have normally tried. She was very gentle, my eyes did not water much ( despite them watering if its too windy)

Overall i would definitely recommend her to anyone. She was amazing, i've had my fears about make up artists before, being to orange/ not being listened to, but she matched my skin perfectly.

Let me know what you guys think of my wedding make up!

Here is the video of the OOTD i did for the photo shoot.






Link to Rachels website