5 Ways to Stay Motivated in 2015

As we begin a new year we hear a lot of this "New year New me" sort of thing as people make resolutions that only last a couple of days before they are completely abandoned.
I've done it, I'm sure we all have at one stage.
We start off the year with all this enthusiasm to be different, to be better but somehow we lose that motivation further on. How do we avoid this?
Well here are some tips on how to make this year your best year yet.

1. Declutter your space, declutter your life
I am an abysmally messy person, I admit. If I clean my room I guarantee it won't last longer than a week. What I've found though is that if I do clean my room and for the time that it stays that way, I feel almost encouraged to use that space. Whatever room it is that you spend the most time in; a study, bedroom or whatever else, I guarantee that cleaning it will make you want to spend more time there. Even if it just organizing your desk and letting all that nice natural light get in, it will make you feel so much better about using that space.

2. Set small goals to accomplish
Often when we set a goal, we tend to be discouraged after a while once we realize the small progress we've made when compared to the massive goal we have just set. Instead, why don't you set up a timeline? Set small goals and a deadline by which to accomplish each. Maybe even set up a reward once you reach a certain one. Whatever it is that you want to accomplish remember that success is a process that takes time.

3. Go outside
Sometimes everything can just me a little too much for us to handle and we get overwhelmed. The stress can often be overwhelming and we need to escape from it. The answer is not to go online or on your phone. It won't help. Going outside even if it's just for 15 mins to get a breath of fresh air and forget about whatever it is that is stressing you out. This will help to clear your mind and help you find a solution quicker.

4. Get off the couch
It has been repeated to us over and over again that exercise will help make you feel good. BUT IT'S HARD. I admit it. Getting up and deciding to go to the gym or going for a jog around the block is difficult especially when you would much rather sit and watch the next episode of Friends. Once you get past that initial laziness and you finish your run or your workout, it is the best feeling ever. Yes, you hated having to do it but the feeling of accomplishment is worth the struggle.

5. Find a buddy
Anything that you set out to do will be much easier with someone by your side. Choose someone who will encourage you to continue even when you don't want to anymore. Whether your goal is to be fitter, get better grades in school or even just to be happier this year, the support of someone you care about is the key to achieving it.

So guys, here's to 2015 and let's hope this year is a good one.
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Review: Nude by Nature Makeup Brushes

I received the set of makeup brushes by Nude by Nature from one of my friends. I was so excited to try these out and I have a few things to say about these brushes. 

1. Kabuki Brush

The first brush in this set is the Kabuki Brush. I am a big fan of this brush. The first time I used it, it gave my foundation such a nice smooth finish without me having to spend too much time trying to blend my makeup in. The bristles are soft so they're not harsh on the skin like some brushes can be.

2. Defining Blush/Powder Brush

This brush is also quite good and you can use it to apply any sort of powder. It is useful to contour your face with blush and bronzer as well as helping you to apply a mattefying powder if that's your thing.

3. Eye Shader

This brush is a wider brush that you can use to apply a base colour to your eyelashes. This gives you a nice smooth finish for you to be able to blend in the colour properly and give your eyes a proper finish. It is useful for both large eyelids and for a more petite crease also. 

4. Eye Blending Brush

This brush is smaller than the eye shader and is useful to blend in the different shades in your eyelids. It is good to blend in the smaller sections like the corners of your eyes. The thinner structure of the brush allows you to be more precise with the colours you want to use on your eyes. 

5. Concealer Brush. 
I think this is my least favourite brush of the entire set. The reason for this is that while it serves to physically put the concealer on your face but I didn't find that it blends it into your face very well. It feels a little like the brush just spreads it bust doesn't really help to make your face look normal and flawless. I ultimately resorted to using the kabuki brush to blend concealer in. This actually gives a much nicer effect.

6. Eye Definer and Lip Brush

This is a dual-headed brush and I am absolutely in love with the eye definer.I found that this helps if you want to use a kohl eyeliner to give you a more smoky effect as well as just helping you blending in any colour you want to apply to your lash line. It is indeed very precise and easy to use so you won't screw up (something I am quite proficient in). The lip brush on the other end is also quite useful if you want to apply a gloss over your lip colour or blend in your lip liner. This brush is quite nice to use also. 

7. Precision Sharpener

The last part of the set is a sharpener for any sort of pencil you have i.e eyeliners, lip liners etc. There really isn't much I can say about this. I mean, it's a sharpener. Full stop. 

Overall, I am quite a fan of this brush set. Most of the brushes do what they're supposed to do and give a very smooth, professional finish. I would give this set a 9/10.

Get Ready With Me: Summer shopping!

Hi guys!

So today I wanted to do a get ready with me and I was going out to finish my Christmas shopping. Here in Australia it's summer at the moment not winter, so I went for a very simple, springtime look.

For my outfit I chose to go with black skinny jeans and a floral blouse. 

I paired it with a pair of black sandals.

I decided to go for a very natural look with my makeup. I started with a colour corrector by Australis in gold. I use this mostly for dark circles, which I happen to permanently possess. 

After this, I use Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer.

Foundation goes over this. I used the FitMe Maybelline Foundation in 120.

I finished my foundation with some powder just to mattify my face a little more. I used a simple powder brush to apply and used a stippling motion rather than sweeping. 

After this, I decided to use a Bourjois blush in shade number 48. I used a small powder brush for this also.

I used the Maybelline Colossal Volum Express. This is my absolute favourite mascara at the moment. I really wanted to emphasise my eyes and this mascara makes your eyelashes look really full and long. I applied on my top and bottom lashes. Also, I closed my eyes and applied on the top of my eyelashes to make them look thicker.

I went for a nude lip just to keep my makeup look natural and make my eyes the emphasis. 

I went for the Beyoncé Heat scent as I was feeling very tropical.

So here's the completed look:

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

As I have said in my other posts, I absolutely love Christmas and everything related to Christmas. December is just starting and one thing for me that is the biggest indicator that Christmas is fast approaching is when I put up the Christmas tree. I love doing this and I can get totally obsessive about it. This year I went for gold and red on my tree as last year I did silver and purple.

My favourite part is when it's night and it lights up with fairy lights and pretty things. 

It makes my house feel so much more welcoming and festive along with the decorations if will be putting up outside soon. 

Do these sort of things get you guys excited too or is it just me? Make sure to share below what your favourite things about Christmas are and what makes you excited for it. 

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Your beginners makeup kit!

Getting started with makeup can be daunting and confusing. I wrote this post just to give a little more insight into the basics of makeup. 

1. Every building needs a great foundation

The very first thing you need to start your makeup kit is a good foundation. If it's your first foundation then you don't really need a very expensive one. A good drugstore foundation is the Maybelline Fit Me. 

This foundation has a very nice finish without being too heavy on your skin. I use it in Classic Ivory and it's perfect for everyday makeup.

2. Make those eyes POP

Mascara is also a key essential in any beginners makeup kit. Just get yourself a simple eyelash curler and off you go. One of my favourites is Maybelline's Collosal Volume Express. 

This is very easy to apply and makes your eyelashes look so much longer an thicker. I love this mascara.

3. Conceal, don't feel

I have managed to make staying up late watching tv shows a habit and that means that every morning I have DARK circles under my eyes. Concealer also got me through that awkward phase of breaking out for no apparent reason. 

This is the particular one I'm using at the moment. Another one that's also in my rotation is the Rimmel Wake Me Up concealer.

4. In the nude

Lip colours are abundant. One shade that everyone should have is the easy breezy nude lip colour. Use this if you want to make your eyes stand out more, pairing it with liquid liner and a good mascara. 

This particular one is Maybelline's Rose Glimmer. There are many other nude colours from different brands also. 

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Don't forget to smile!

Today I saw the most amazing quote and I couldn't help but take a photo.

This hits home with me simply because I often tend to forget. Life is so incredibly short. It is far too short to spend it worrying. Worrying has never nor will it ever fix anything. Take action. If there's something on your mind, say it. If you want to do something, do it. Seize the day. You can't afford anything less.

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Christmas time!!

Oh the Christmas season is fast approaching and I have to say I'm very excited. 

Christmas has always been my favourite time of the year. I absolutely love everything Christmas, the lights, music, movies, absolutely EVERYTHING. As we draw closer to this time I hope you guys have a marvellous time with your friends and family. Don't forget to spread that Christmas cheer! 

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