I hope everyone has a wonderful break, take care of yourselves, and stay safe.
I can't wait to get intovthe sales on my return!
Source: Pusheen
Monday, 24 December 2012
Happy Holidays from Bought by Birdette!
Thursday, 20 December 2012
The Quick Drying Faux Glow Advantage - Le Tan Tanning Gel
Tanning is something I used to do a lot of while I was in Fashion School, I had a strange perception of what was a healthy size back then as the vast (VAST!) majority of classmates were a size 10 or under. I felt huge in my then smaller size 12-14 frame. I used to give myself a little self esteem by at least having a great fake tan. It's something I haven't done in a few years, but at least I have a great array of new products to try!
One of the first I purchased is Le Tan's Tanning Gel in Bronze, being pale skinned and a novice again I didn't want to try the deeper tone. What particularly drew me to this product is that because it's a gel, it dries fast and works better with oily skin. All the better to defeat that icky product coated feel you can get with creams.
It's a clear formula with only a hint of the colour that's to come, This is fantastic when you're trying to keep the colour off your clothes and sheets but very problematic when it comes to knowing where you have applied the Tanning Gel. This can be alleviated with the use of those great application mitts you can usually find right next to the Tan range at most stockists.
My first impression is great as this is certainly one of the better smelling Tanning products on the market, there's a subtle coconut smell that doesn't start to resemble fake tan until a few hours later. If you pop the gel on just before going to bed, you won't even notice it. The products glides on nicely and there's no need to really works with it, just make sure you have applied it evenly before it quickly dries. As you can deepen the colour by applying a second layer once they first one dries. A big positive is that it won't rub off once it has dried the way that some others can, once its set it's pretty much unstoppable.
With one layer the colour is nice and subtle and hard to pick as fake, but I have to recommend you stop there, if you want to go a little deeper you ought to apply a tanning moisturiser over the top. Two layers of the gel was just too much when I gave it a go. Of course to keep the colour looking as good as possible you need to moisturise at least once a day, twice is ideal.
So in summary:
What I liked about it -
The quick drying formula and scent.
What I disliked about it -
Transparent formula.
Have you tried this product? What did you think of it?
Le Tan Tanning Gel in Bronze (Product does not come with mitt)
One of the first I purchased is Le Tan's Tanning Gel in Bronze, being pale skinned and a novice again I didn't want to try the deeper tone. What particularly drew me to this product is that because it's a gel, it dries fast and works better with oily skin. All the better to defeat that icky product coated feel you can get with creams.
It's a clear formula with only a hint of the colour that's to come, This is fantastic when you're trying to keep the colour off your clothes and sheets but very problematic when it comes to knowing where you have applied the Tanning Gel. This can be alleviated with the use of those great application mitts you can usually find right next to the Tan range at most stockists.
My first impression is great as this is certainly one of the better smelling Tanning products on the market, there's a subtle coconut smell that doesn't start to resemble fake tan until a few hours later. If you pop the gel on just before going to bed, you won't even notice it. The products glides on nicely and there's no need to really works with it, just make sure you have applied it evenly before it quickly dries. As you can deepen the colour by applying a second layer once they first one dries. A big positive is that it won't rub off once it has dried the way that some others can, once its set it's pretty much unstoppable.
With one layer the colour is nice and subtle and hard to pick as fake, but I have to recommend you stop there, if you want to go a little deeper you ought to apply a tanning moisturiser over the top. Two layers of the gel was just too much when I gave it a go. Of course to keep the colour looking as good as possible you need to moisturise at least once a day, twice is ideal.
So in summary:
What I liked about it -
The quick drying formula and scent.
What I disliked about it -
Transparent formula.
Have you tried this product? What did you think of it?
Sunday, 16 December 2012
GIft Guide 2012 - Priceline Stocking Stuffers
This is part of a series of gift guides I am putting together and posting up until Christmas. Please be sure to check out the others Here!
We're getting down to the last week now, and it's truly heading towards panic stations. Unfortunately you don't have much chance of receiving anything from overseas in time now, so it's into the shops we go!
Priceline has a great range of stocking stuffers, ideal for tweens, teenagers, women, and the odd surprise for boys and girls too. As far as I'm concerned, to make an gift a good stocking stuffer it has to tick a few boxes:
We're getting down to the last week now, and it's truly heading towards panic stations. Unfortunately you don't have much chance of receiving anything from overseas in time now, so it's into the shops we go!
Priceline has a great range of stocking stuffers, ideal for tweens, teenagers, women, and the odd surprise for boys and girls too. As far as I'm concerned, to make an gift a good stocking stuffer it has to tick a few boxes:
- Bulky - Does it take up a substantial amount of room in the sack?
- Suited to the receiver - Men won't often appreciate a Hello Kitty bathwash.
- Good item to price ratio - Gives you change from a $20? Good. Gives you change from a $10? Perfect.
Here are my current picks from Priceline -
A - Models Prefer Hot Hair Styling Kit
B - Batiste Dry Shampoo Bonus Packs
C - Umberto Giannini Hair Styling Kits
I love how retro glamour is coming back, this curling tool kit will get you well on your way to getting perfect curls. The Batiste packs are awesome, for about the same price as a normal bottle they have released two varieties with useful hair tools: A hair towel and a shower cap. I may have bought a pair just for myself, (I was in the market for a shower cap anyway....)
With the Umberto Giannini packs, I'm not sure if they're available from all Priceline stores as I only spotted them at Carindale. However, if you see one, snap it up. I don't think you will find a cheaper way of purchasing the tools included, hair donuts, tail combs, velcro rollers etc. and last I saw they had buy one get one free ...
Have you nabbed all your presents yet? Who do you still have to shop for?
Monday, 10 December 2012
Gift Guide - Stocking Stuffers
This is part of a series of gift guides I am putting together and posting up until Christmas. Please be sure to check out the others Here!
Admittedly, I've gone a little AWOL on my Christmas gift guides, time is just running out! There's just over two weeks until Christmas and most online shopping retailers are starting to call time on shipping.
However, here's part one of some last minute stocking stuffers to help nudge you over the line!
More coming over the next week!
Admittedly, I've gone a little AWOL on my Christmas gift guides, time is just running out! There's just over two weeks until Christmas and most online shopping retailers are starting to call time on shipping.
However, here's part one of some last minute stocking stuffers to help nudge you over the line!
1 - Soap and Glory Soaper Heroes gift pack available from Mecca Cosmetica
2 - Kit Cosmetics Lip Balm available from Mecca Cosmetica
3 - Whisky Stones Available from Mighty Ape
4 - DIY Party Pom Pom Kit available from Sportsgirl
5 - Wall Mounting Jewellery Rack available from Sportsgirl
More coming over the next week!
Saturday, 8 December 2012
Bought! Sportsgirl Cut Out Boots
So a few weeks ago I posted about some gorgeous Jeffrey Campbell Cut Out Boots that I was in love with, but just couldn't justify on my budget. Hello wallet friendly alternative!
Can you tell I'm in love? You can pick up your own pair from the guys at Sportsgirl, I found them to be a little tight in the width, so make sure you walk about the store a bit in them first, and I certainly had to buy the bigger size my foot size normally falls into.
So Mischa likes the boots too, or the camera, I'm not sure.
Can you tell I'm in love? You can pick up your own pair from the guys at Sportsgirl, I found them to be a little tight in the width, so make sure you walk about the store a bit in them first, and I certainly had to buy the bigger size my foot size normally falls into.
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