YSL LIPSTICKS

YSL LIPSTICKS!! 

We have never really splurged when it comes to lipsticks, These lipsticks from YSL cost a pricy 50 - $55, but I mean look at that packaging, they just look so luxurious. These lipsticks are the only really high end lipsticks we own, they were all presents given to us by our beautiful friends and our big sister.

If you are thinking about buying a YSL lipstick and aren't sure we think GO FOR IT, honestly even if you get one whether it be your perfect red, bright pink, or nude colour. These lipsticks are stunning, the quality is amazing super creamy and pigmented, and I mean the packaging is so so beautiful! We only have 3 but want to slowly build up a collection, see swatches and details below.. 

 So working left to right on the left there is the "rouge pur cotoure'' collection in the shade 07, it is a stunning bright pink, super creamy and pigmented, it leaves a nice sheen on the lips so you don't even need to add gloss, this is a very Maree colour, all black outfit with a bright pink lip can't go wrong. In the middle is the newest part of our collection our big sister got it for us when she was overseas, is is the different packaging because it is part of the ''rouge volupte'' collection in the shade 9. It is a beautiful pink colour, almost a brighter baby pink, this is also super pigmented and creamy we have been obsessed with this colour even every day with simple makeup. Then on the right is another "rouge pur cotoure'' collection lipstick in number 11. This is an Ebony shade the perfect nude pink lip its not too brown or pink which makes it perfect on our skin tone, this one has more of a sheen almost a bit frosted but it does not come off on the lips, it just looks more glossy. 

Well these are our 3 YSL lipsticks, you can buy them from 

http://www.myer.com.au/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchDisplay?searchTermScope=&searchType=1000&filterTerm=&orderBy=0&maxPrice=&showResultsPage=true&langId=-1&beginIndex=0&sType=SimpleSearch&metaData=&pageSize=12&manufacturer=&resultCatEntryType=&catalogId=10051&pageView=image&searchTerm=&facet=mfName_ntk_cs%253AYves%2BSaint%2BLaurent&minPrice=&categoryId=18180&showFacet=Y&storeId=10251

We have nothing bad to say about these lipsticks, they are so beautiful and in our collection they are our pride and joy. So if you are looking for a high end lipstick we have mac lipsticks as well and we choose the YSL lipsticks any day the formula has a much bigger lasting power, as the mac lipsticks are almost too creamy that they slide right off the lips. Hope this helped! 

Sincerely Ebony and Maree xo

OOTN

SATURDAY NIGHT OOTN 

(CLUBBING)

Ebony and I have not been out on a Saturday night in AGES, but our favourite place to go has reopened, and we went to the opening night (of course) I was so excited to get all dressed up, standard me decided I wanted to wear all black because I LOVE wearing all black, it was a perfect excuse to put my new Zachary the Label top to good use, I paired it with this simple black slip skirt, and by connecting the 2 with the string it looked like the pieces really went together, I decided to do no accessories because accessories tend to be annoying when you are out dancing with friends they can get in the way. I just paired the look with a comfy pair of heels which is always important when you are going to be out all night. But the best advice I can give when it comes to what to wear out clubbing, have fun with it, use it as an excuse to really doll yourself up and look your absolute best! (excuse the photo of me being a loser)

Sincerely Maree xo

Outfit Details:

Top: Zachary The Label (link in previous post)

Skirt: Supre 

Heels: Famous Footwear

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SATURDAY NIGHT OOTN 

(CLUBBING)

So as Maree said Saturday night was our first Saturday out in a long long time, and I was super excited as well to get to wear my Zachary top that I am obsessed with! from the front its looks nice and conservative with just side cut outs but then the back is completely open which I find super sexy at the same time, I paired my new top with a skirt that I love just a simple body con skirt that would go with the top, this top I LOVE but keep in mind, you need to be careful what you pair it with because it is a bodysuit so the lines of the bodysuit will show up if you wear a thin skirt, I paired this with my favourite nude heels. I agree with what Maree wrote when going clubbing have fun with what you wear, doll yourself up and have a great night out!

Sincerely Ebony xo


Outfit Details:

Top: Zachary the Label
Skirt: Paper kites (generic store skirt)
Shoes: Lipstick

PICK OF THE MONTH!

ZACHARY THE LABEL 

This month it was super easy to pick our brand of the month, it is a new brand it is around 10 months old, it is called 'ZACHARY THE LABEL' it is fair to say we are obsessed, now the clothes are a bit pricier but it is worth it, the clothes are made on site and with great material and the quality is flawless, the brands direction in our point of view is very classy, nice pieces that are very versatile with dresses that are able to be worn many different ways, all the skirts are longer, with lots of high neck pieces with very low backs which we love. Here are our favourites from the brand.

going through each column:

1. Kandice bodysuit: We own this is black. It is the same as the bodysuit Kendell Jenner has worn recently at the AMA's.

2. Extreme T-Bar dress:  I mean we cannot fault this dress it is stunning, it was a must that we make it part of our collection, we love the back very different from anything we own.

3.  Metropolitan Dress: we don't own this as it is sold out at the moment, it is a beautiful dress that can be worn so many different ways by changing what you do with the string, we love the versatility as it means you can get a lot more wears out of the dress. 

1. On the top is the Belize Crop in black, this was our first Zachary purchase for only $40 for such a beautifully made versatile top, for us this is a Zachary much have! The top is super versatile as you can change what you do with the strings making it look like a new top each time. 

2. Below that you have the long sleeve Belize Crop, which is also stunning paired with another favourite of ours the asymmetric skirt, we loved this skirt so much we have to buy it in charcoal and black, what we love about this skirt is the material is so flattering and with the added length it is very flattering on a females body, however the asymmetric cut keeps it young and still sexy.  

We cannot say enough good things about Zachary The Label, the designs are great, great quality and different from anything else out at the moment, 10/10 in our eyes, go check it out for yourself!! You wont be disappointed. 

http://www.zacharythelabel.com/new-arrivals--13

Sincerely Ebony and Maree xo

ootn

AUSTRALIA DAY EVENT OUTFIT

I went to an event at Motel for Australia day. I wore a standard LBD with a bit of a twist because of the cut out details. This dress was brought online off www.tobi.com, when you sign up for the website you get your first offer for 50% so the dress only cost about $40, plus currently free shipping to Australia on all orders. The dress is available in a burgundy and a taupe colour with sizes XS, S, M and L. I then matched the dress with criss-crossed shoes that kind of mirror the detailing on the dress. I purchased an XS from the site and I am a size 6 for anyone wondering This dress was good quality but I have brought another dress off the site and was not happy with it which is a risk with any online shopping. I think this dress would be great to add to your collection as everyone needs a LBD in their life.

Sincerely Ebony xo

Outfit details:

Venetian Bodycon Dress (Black) from Tobi

http://www.tobi.com/product/51630-tobi-venetian-bodycon-dress?color_id=69814 

favourite makeup product of 2013

KAT VON D LOCK IT TATTOO FOUNDATION

This foundation has to be my favourite beauty product of 2013. This foundation is proper full coverage, it will cover any imperfections on your face. For the girls with perfect skin this may not be completely necessary but for girls like me with scaring or problem skin a full coverage foundation is an essential part of my make up collection. This foundation will cover up any imperfections and provides a flawless canvas for the rest of  your makeup. 

The foundation is extremely pigmented, it is made up of 21% pigment and it claims to have 24 hour wear. After going out clubbing one night and wearing it I fell asleep in my makeup which is pretty terrible for my skin and it was not until 24 hours later I purchased makeup wipes that I could take it off. It may of not looked as flawless as the time I put it on but it definitely stayed on my skin. This is one of the only foundations I can wear out clubbing or from the morning to night with it actually not moving and breaking up on my face. 

The foundation has not broken me out at all but my skin is not extremely sensitive. I would recommend the foundation for girls with more oily to normal skin as opposed to dry because the finish is matte/velvet and I would be concerned the thick texture would cling to dry patches on the face. There is 14 shades which is fantastic with a range of undertones that will suit all kinds of skin colours. I am in shade medium 54 for those who are medium complexion with yellow/beige undertones.

The bottle has a pump which is fantastic and helps not waste as much product, the pump dispenses a small amount of product so you do not feel as though you are wasting product. A little bit of the foundation goes a long way as the foundation is quite thick it is best to work fast and blend well. 

Personally I prefer to use my sigma flat top Kabuki brush to apply this foundation for the best results.

In summary I love this foundation, the full coverage and long wear is great for girls who need their makeup to last through a night out or full day and it is perfect for girls who are self conscious about their skin and want to go out feeling confident with a flawless face or even girls with perfect skin who just want a full coverage foundation. 

This foundation is not available from stores in Australia. I purchased mine on eBay and I think it cost roughly $50 which included shipping to get it to Australia from a seller called shmack-1975  a link to the item page is listed bellow. The seller was very helpful and fast to respond to my questions.

purchased from:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/301010741830

Sincerely Ebony xo

New found fashion love..

KOOKAI!

Growing up Kookai was never ever a store I even went into I thought it was for older mature women. Even after I turned 18 it was never a store I turned to. But I have noticed in the last couple of months Kookai has gotten a lot of hype for having very simple but excellent quality clothes. I can say honestly there is hype for a reason I love that Kookais collection of clothes are always simple never anything crazy just simple flattering cuts of dresses, skirts and tops in so many nice colours and all excellent quality. 

Boxing day Kookai was the most packed store in the whole shopping centre not only because they have great clothes but because while most stores had 15-20% off Kookai had 50% off selected items, when I walked into the store so many things were on sale, and the dresses I have had my eye on the last couple of months went from over $100 to only $55-$65 which for the quality of dresses is a great deal.

This is one of the dresses I got on boxing day, I will show the other couple of dresses as I wear them.

I love this T-shirt cut dress how it gathered all up the top you can make the v neck as high or as low as you want which means the dress can be changed from classy to sexy and casual to a night out instantly.

I love the colour, and I love that Kookai may have a couple of styles of dresses and then they make them in 7-8 colours which means if you like the style of dress you can find it in the colour that best suits you, I chose this light bluish green colour because I knew it would compliment my tan and my dark hair.

I highly recommend Kookai if you have not already checked it out, have a look at the link below...

http://www.kookai.com.au

Sincerely Maree xo

Hair extensions before&after + review

BELLAMI HAIR EXTENSIONS

before & after

We were not all blessed with long and thick hair. My hair as seen in the photo on the left has been recently cut quite short because I didn't get a hair cut for over a year and my hair was left dead and split.  So my hair is now short but healthy. I love the look of long thick hair and anyone can achieve this look simply but adding in clip in extension. Clip in extensions are a lot more versatile than permanent hair extensions as you can customise the length depending on where you put them and depending on the style you are going for having this flexibility will give the nicest result in my opinion.

I use the Bellami extensions which can be purchased at:

www.bellamihair.com

I have the Bambina 160g 20' extensions.

But there are shorter, longer and thicker options available.

 My extension colour was done my a professional hair dresser so it's not one of the colours Bellami offers.

If you wish to colour your hair extensions my hairdresser recommended buying a dirty blonde set of hair extensions as it is easier to darken hair extensions than lighten them as they have already been processed by quite a bit of colouring products.

Bellami extension review

The extensions are double drawn meaning they are as thick at the top of the weft as they are at the bottom. This for me separates Bellami from all the other extensions I have purchased over the 3  years I have been wearing extensions. I have brought extensions off eBay for $60-80 and they have been stringy and thin at the ends. This will make it very noticeable that you are wearing extensions, and will not have any longevity. Since I have been wearing Bellami extensions I will constantly be told my hair is so thick and long and people are always surprised when I tell them that it is not my hair, but it is extensions. Bellami's feel amazing and do not need to be washed as often as other pairs I have owned. The team at Bellami are also very quick at responding to emails and also very friendly which makes being a customer a whole lot easier.

My extensions were $159.99 and although it may seem like a lot of money compared to prices on eBay it is really worth the money. It is important to invest in a quality set of hair extensions if you want them to look natural and last a long time.

I have tried multiple brands of hair extensions and nothing I have ever tried even comes close to Bellami. 

Sincerely Ebony xo

FASHION FAVOURITE OF THE MONTH.....

BANDAGE SKIRTS!!

My fashion pick of the month would have to be these V cut bandage skirts, I have accumulated 5 of them in the past couple of months with my pics being: Black, Silver, Hot pink, Lime Green and Red. 

These bandage skirts can be brought at many different stores and are usually the brand 'show pony' these are high quality bandage skirts, so they look expensive and will flatter your body. The skirts have a V cut at the front which makes them different to the average bandage skirt, I also love how these bandage skirts have the exposed zipper at the back. These skirts with a simple cropped top is perfect for a night out clubbing , or you could even chuck add a dressy top for a dinner date. I love how the skirts look on the body and the bright ones are sure to grab attention. I usually buy mine online as it is cheaper, usually $30-$40 when you would usually pay around $60+ in store. I love these bandage skirts rather then the typical bandage dress which you can only get one wear out of ( let's be honest ladies) I love that you can wear the skirts more then once by changing up the top, shoes and accessories. These bandage skirts are definitely my pick for the month, obsessed at the moment!! 

Sincerely Maree xo

Places to look: 

Search bandage skirt on the following...

Ebay

Gumtree 

OOTN

OUTFIT OF THE NIGHT (CLUBBING)

You don't always need to wear tight clothes out clubbing,
Sometimes it's nice to change it up and go for something soft and flowy.

A jumpsuit is so much more comfortable to wear out, this colour will catch the light and move around, and I absolutely love the open back on this one :)

Sincerely Ebony xo

outfit details:

Jumpsuit: Paper Hearts

Belt: Bardot
Watch: Marc Jacobs
Shoes: Famous footwear



Welcome

WELCOME TO OUR BLOG

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to our very first blog!

This blog will be dedicated to all things beauty, fashion and everything in between.

Just a quick introduction, we are 18 years old, and we are from Melbourne, Australia.
We are identical twins, Ebony is older by 2 minutes. We have just finished year 12 and wanted a project we could get creative with now that we have all this time on our hands.

We love everything fashion and beauty related, and can't wait to get this blog up and running.

Hope you enjoy,

Sincerely Ebony and Maree

xo