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Hey guys, I'm now available on Bloglovin. For those who don't know yet it's a site that lets your wrap all the blogs you read into a nice little package. I'm new to it myself so I'm not the best person to ask, but check it out, it might be just the thing you're looking for to organise your blogs.

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Tip of the day: Prime your eyeshadow

Does anyone else end up with their eyeshadow sinking into their creases and looking awful after even just a few hours wear? Mine start heading that way by early afternoon and by the time I sign off from work they're set in greasy little lines on my lids. Ick.
Well at least they used to.
A trick I've heard of people using is to too a base of concealer on their eyelids, this will only work if the concealer is silicon based. Don't have one of these? Or your fave concealer is not something you're willing to change? I have the solution.
I bought a large container of this from eBay at the start of the year and it has been awesome. No more creases, just eye makeup that stays perfectly in place all day.

Eyeshadow Primer Potion by Urban Decay.

I bought mine in Sin, which is a pale shimmery flesh colour that can barely be noticed, but does a great job of evening out your eye colour. mine naturally are quite dark and uneven so this helps a lot.
The biggest problem with this product is getting your hands on it, as there are no official Australian stockists of the brand. (email them at info@urbandecay.com and tell them you want them is Aus!) I bought mine on eBay from these guys.
To use it you get get a little on your finger (ring works best, it's gentler then your middle and index) or the wand provided with some packages, and pat it over your eyelid with your finger, leave to set for a minute, and then do your eye make up as normal.

Hurray Shopbop for free worldwide shipping!

Just came across this little gem of info and thought to share it. Shopbop are now doing free worldwide shipping to most countries in three days or less with purchases over $100. With our dollar as great as it is at them moment this isn't a hard ask. Lets have a look shall we?

First of all, they have a massive array of designers from all corners of the world, and though I know it sound counter intuitive, it can be worth buying Australian overseas. Why? Because they're cheaper! Particularly when they're on sale. This works in our favour again because their summer stock goes on sale before our summer.

Speaking of summer, this Bikini is a classic style but not something you'd see everyday, I love the white edges that will make your (fake) tan pop

Nantucket Bikini  by Red Carter Available here and here.

I'm a total sucker for Gwen Stefani, anyone who can look that great at that age and with two kids earns respect. Her designer style can be quite eclectic but wearable. Take this dress. Could be worn on a casual Friday to work, a wedding or a catch up on the weekend. effortless.

Dress by L.A.M.B. available here.

I need gumboots, and have been dying for a pair of Hunter wellington boots for years. Love this quirky design, also comes in green.

Watling Lace Up Matte Boots Available here.

Loving this week: Carven, Have you met Miss Jones and Topshop

Trawling the internet for gorgeous things, I found this designer, who by no means is new but new to me, Carven. (watch the awe inspiring catwalk show on the French homepage here.) Totally in love with the cut of this skirt, I'd dress it down with a pastel singlet and sling handbag, or wear it to work with a crisp shirt and sleek blazer.

Available at Net-a-Porter

Up next is this cute and quirky vase from Have you met miss Jones, Certainly something to talk about, I want to stick it in the middle of my dining room table with some large blooms.

Available from Have you met Miss Jones

Topshop have a trend that's right up my alley at the moment, Prim and Polished. Blair Waldorf would approve. I wish I could wear playsuits, but I'm just too tall from shoulder to crotch. Kinda gross to say but true, I have a loooooong torso, so I was incredibly cut when I saw this adorable playsuit and knew it would just never work for me, but perhaps for you?

Available at Topshop

Topknots, Ugh!

Sometimes fashion will throw a curveball to the world. When it's particularly awful it doesn't normally get picked up, sometimes it works and you get those awesome statement shoulders from a few years back. And sometimes you get the topknot.

That bundle of hair that you wore for dance recitals when you were eight, and want to burn all evidence of ... Is in fashion?
I just had three girls  walk past me in succession with their hair all piled up on top of their heads in increasing ridiculous manners, and it took all my effort not to both laugh and grimace in distaste.
Buns are flattering anywhere from the crown of your head down, so about halfway between where your hair on your forehead starts, and finishes on the nape if your neck.
Even a cute little bun behind your ear works! But when it looks like your hair coordinated guinea pig nested and fell asleep on top of your head? No dice.