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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 

brow lightening

HOW TO: LIGHTEN YOUR BROWS

before & after

After I lightened my hair colour I felt as though my eyebrows were too dark and harsh for the warmer toned hair colour. A general rule is for blondes your eyebrows should be two shades darker and for brunettes your eyebrows should be two shades lighter than the hair on your head. In order to defuse the harshness of my eyebrows I lightened them with Sally Hansen creme hair bleach for face.

Product:

Sally Hansen creme hair bleach for face $18.99 from Priceline

What is included in the kit:

The kit should include creme (30ml), activator powder, mixing tray and an applicator 

I would recommend this product because you will get multiple uses out of it as you do not need a lot of product.

Tips for best results:

The instructions are very clear and provided inside the box the product comes in.

It is recommended to leave the mixture on for 8mins however I know personally my hair takes to bleach very quickly and I achieved the results I wanted after only 5mins so it is very important to constantly be checking the progress of your brows as everyones hair reacts to bleach different and at a different rate. 

Also everyones skin has different levels of sensitivity so if you feel any irritation you should remove the mixture immediately and clean off with cold water the product that is on your face. I have some what sensitive skin and did not experience any irritation.

Your natural brow colour will eventually grow through and darker the look of the brow again, I found after about 6 weeks I had to repeat the process of lightening my brows.

Sincerely Ebony xo

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

OOTN

   NEW YEARS EVE OUTFITS

Let's start off with a big HAPPY NEW YEAR! Ebony and I are so excited to get our blog going this year. Ok now onto outfits...No surprise I went with my typical skirt and top combo. This year was my first new years being 18, so I was excited to get to go to an overage event. I wanted to go for my typical combo but amped up for new years eve. I knew red is meant to bring luck for the new year so I thought I would do a red bandage skirt. Like I have mentioned in previous posts I love these bandage skirts, such great quality and so flattering. I went for the ivory top because I would usually do black, and this ivory colour will suit anyone with a tan. This outfit did not need any added accessories I wanted to keep it simple so I just added nude heels. I loved the way the outfit turned out and thought it was a perfect way to start off 2014. All the details down below.... 

Sincerely Maree xo 

Outfit Details:

Top: Kookai

Skirt: Bandage Skirt - Gumtree

Shoes: Famous footwear 

For the NYE event I wanted to do something dressy but different than what I usually go for. I never ever wear pinks, I'm just not drawn to that colour when it comes to clothing, but this dress caught my eye and it was 50% off making it only $55 which in my books is a total bargain. I love that it is a bandage dress which is very flattering on most body types but the cut outs made it a bit different and the purple detailing pulls to look together. The dress also had an open back which I am a total sucker for. This dress would look great on a tan and the colours and cut just needs a simple pair of nude heels to tie it all together. I think the dress was very new years appropriate and made me feel very comfortable and confident to bring on 2014. 

Sincerely Ebony xo

Outfit Details:

Dress: Nikk Clothing (search on facebook)

Shoes: Tony Bianco

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