Hello all my beautiful readers! It's been under 0 degrees most mornings on my way to work. It's absolutely freezing in Canberra right now - winter is well and truly here!Although I hate the cold and really don't like winter, I do love the accessories that come out at this time of year. I particularly … Continue reading Winter Essentials – Bargain Buys at Forever New and The Body Shop
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Denim, Pink and Sand
I love going to the beach. The relaxing sound of the waves, the smell of salt in the air, the sand between my toes... even when the temperature is cold, I will still head down to the beach. It makes me feel relaxed and happy. During my recent trip back to hometown to see my … Continue reading Denim, Pink and Sand
Summer Makeup Looks
Summer is here in Australia! Well, with this terrible, cold and stormy weather we are experiencing on the east coast, you would think we've gone back to winter! Nonetheless, it's party season - Christmas parties, end of year functions, weddings, New Years, and plenty of summer BBQs. Trips to the beach/pool/lake/cool water spot are on … Continue reading Summer Makeup Looks
Coastal Chills
I think I'm cursed. Every time I go to the coast it rains. I live just over 2 hours from Batemans Bay and 3 hrs from Merimbula, both on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It's nice to get a little getaway for the weekend to visit family. But it is nice to … Continue reading Coastal Chills
Springtime Ballerina
I did ballet as a kid. I loved dancing. But my feet point in and my knees are weirdly shaped, so I could never fully pursue it. I always liked dressing up like a ballerina though. They are poised and elegant and beautiful. Everything a lady should be. So when I put on this outfit … Continue reading Springtime Ballerina
Vintage Sunday Lemonade
I've been a bit naughty... I am not supposed to be shopping as I'm trying to use items from my capsule wardrobe. But when I began my shift at Forever New on Saturday I decided I was sick of my white tee and really didn't like how it looked with my lemon coloured midi skirt. … Continue reading Vintage Sunday Lemonade
My Travel Beauty Essentials
A little while ago I created a set on Polyvore about my travel beauty essentials. Here is what I came up with: Travel beauty essentials by vintagebarbie17 featuring The Body Shop H M black hair accessory, 2.70 AUD / Bobbi Brown Cosmetics sparkle eye shadow, 56 AUD / MAC Cosmetics matte finish foundation, 39 … Continue reading My Travel Beauty Essentials
Product Review – Napoleon Perdis Eyeshadow Palette + Free Gift Bag
A little while ago I had my makeup done at the Napoleon Perdis makeup counter in Myer for a photo shoot I did with Jessica Rue. When I was getting my makeup done I noticed that there was a promotion ending that weekend, where you got a free bag of goodies when you buy over … Continue reading Product Review – Napoleon Perdis Eyeshadow Palette + Free Gift Bag
