SEVEN DEADLY SINS OF BEAUTY TAG

As you may know already, I really enjoy these tags  and I've been seeing this particular one around lots and so I thought I would give it a go. Lets hop right in:

GREED: What is your most inexpensive beauty item? What is your most expensive?  My most inexpensive would be the $2 lip glosses from Boe Beauty I got a few years ago... and have on;y used once or twice. Most expensive would have to be my Real Techniques brushes, but they are totally worth the buy!

WRATH: What beauty products do you have a love/hate relationship with? What product has been the hardest to get?

 Maybelline's Pure Dream BB cream has been so controversial for me. I loved it then I hated it, and now I'm loving it again. The secret for me was to use a primer. Now it just stays on and I love the minimal coverage so much! Also, I have had such a struggle in finding the Maybelline Baby lips lip balm in cherry crush. I have the rest but just can't find that one!

GLUTTONY: What are your most delicious beauty products? Delicious? I'm certainly not going around eating my make-up, but I think that the Model and Co lipgloss that I mentioned in this post tastes like strawberries, and I must say, even though I don't like strawberries themselves, that it is very yummy. 

SLOTH: What beauty products do you neglect due to laziness? Well, it may not be for laziness, but I have certainly be neglecting my eye and cheek palette from ULTA3. I really should get onto using it, thanks for the reminder!

PRIDE: What beauty products give you the most self-confidence? Ahhh. The good old classic red lip does the trick every time. My Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in 107 is the one. I just feel so powerful and badass when I wear this and as though I can take over the world (although that may be a slight exaggeration).

LUST: What products are you currently lusting over? The list of products I want at the moment must be un-healthy! I have heard so many good reviews about Maybelline's Lash Sensational mascara so I really want to give that a try, and I also want to get my hands on the eyeshadow quads from Rimmel. I'm going shopping tomorrow (yay!) and I might just pick up both these things.

ENVY: What items would you most like to receive as a gift? Probably the Naked palettes, and out of them I most want number 2. Taupe toned neutrals work so well with my skin tone, and the colours are oh-so swoon worthy!

And that's it for today! I tag any of you who want to do this - and if you do please leave me a link to your post as I would love to read it! :)

Bridget xx

RIMMEL STAY MATTE PRESSED POWDER // REVIEW

Hey lovlies,

Here's what the packaging looks like - ooo very nice!

I love how the product is in the shape of a crown, it adds a really nice finish to the packaging. Over time the crown shape disappears as you use more of the product.

I have this product in translucent, but if I buy it again I think I will buy it in a darker colour, maybe 003, as the translucent shade made my face quite white (or maybe I was just using too much...).

The first time I bought this was maybe two years ago, and I've been using it ever since. I had heard many beauty youtubers talk about this product, so I though I'd buy it too to join in and see what the hype was about.

The Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder aims to keep your make-up in place for up to 5 hours, which isnt actually a very long time. I wear it to school. and as my school lasts for 6 hours I am very shiny by the end of the day (it doesn't help that I have naturally very oily skin.... *sad face*).

Overall, I really like this product if I am just going out for a few hours, as for me the shine control only lasts for 2 or 3 hours. A bit disappointing, but definitely worth they buy if you have dry, normal or combination skin.

What's your favourite powder?

Bridget xx

MINI TOPSHOP HAUL

So recently I went to Topshop! (actually that was pretty obvious) I think that Topshop may be one of my favourite stores EVER. It is filled with high quality clothes, makeup and accessories (which are all a little pricey, to say the least), and I can never stop my self from going in when I walk past. Here's what I got:

Excuse the chipped nail polish

I chose two lip varnishes, in purple and pink. I know, I know, this purple does look a little bit extreme, but I swatched it in the shop and to my surprise, when applied thinly, it appears a gorgeous fuchsia colour! I've worn it quite a few times already and I still love it so much. Plus - look at the packaging! Topshop always does this really cool thing where the lid is matte in one part and shiny in another! I tried to show you in this picture (do you see how the light shines of the center of the black lid? That's the shiny bit, and the rest is matte.) If you don't understand, just by some for yourself! :)

Also, I'm really very excited to try out these eye shadows.

I hope you enjoyed this little haul of mine, I quite like doing these - I actually have another coming soon, so watch out for that!

Have you tried any of these prods? I'd love to know what you think!

Bridget xx

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15th BIRTHDAY // OUTFIT + DIARY

Hi everyone,

So, two days ago it was my 15th Birthday! I had such an amazing day. If you missed the post I did about turning 15 and my goals for the year, check it out here.

To start off the day I opened presents - yay! (also, a haul coming soon), and then we went out for breakfast.

We went to the Dome, where I had a bacon and eggs on toast with hash browns, mushrooms, baked beans, and avocado.

OOTD:

This is probably one of my favourite outfits for the autumn/winter season. I love the leather jacket so much, plus ripped jeans are my fave!

Jumper: Dotti

Leather Jacket: Dotti

Jeans: Lee Cooper

Shoes: Converse

Necklace: Thomas Sabo

We found this really cool wall by the restaurant, so I had to take the opportunity to take some really cool pictures! Let me know if you would like to see a tutorial on how I did my make-up, recently I have been using new products which I would love to share with you! 

Also, I recently got twitter! Follow me @westcoasttstyle, for updates, re-tweets and lots of fun stuff!

Bridget xx

15

I'm 15 today.

Wow. Another year gone... and still so many to come. 

Right now, I'm in the middle of my teen years, as and these are the best years of our lives, I want to go about this year with no regrets, and so I can look back on this year and think of all the great times I had. However small they are, these are some of the things I'd like to achieve or do while being 15.

1 // Going to a music festival. A proper one, not an outdoor concert.

2 // Staying fit and healthy.

3 // Getting a part-time job in retail.

4 // Growing my hair out to my waist. Right now my hair sits a bit below my shoulders, and when straightened it reaches the top of my boobs, but I'd really like to grow it as far as I can, while keeping it in a really healthy condition.

5 // Making a bunch of new friends. I've always been kinda shy, and so I want to go out of my comfort zone to meet new people, and hopefully make some friends!

6 // As well as making new friends, I'd like to stay in contact with old friends.

6 // Being as fashionably put together as possible. Because fashion is always important. Obviously.

This was a bit of a short post today, but I'm posting my Birthday ootd and a birthday haul, so stay tuned for that coming later this week! Hope you enjoyed this post :)

Bridget xx

ULTA 3 COLOUR ME PRETTY LIPSTICK CRAYONS // REVIEW

Hey everyone,

Today I'm reviewing a pack of Ulta 3 Colour Me Pretty Lipstick Crayons. I've used them a few times already and so far I'm loving them!

The colours in the pack are pretty peach, pink flamingo, and pretty affair. They are all so beautiful, I can't pick a favourite! 

They claim to be smooth, moisturising and fragrance free with a non-sticky texture, and you will be pleased to know that everything they say is true! The lipstick crayons have a dewy/matte finish, which is great as my hair does not stick to my lips when I go out on windy days, but my lips still feel moisturised. They also glide on easily when applying.

The colours (pretty peach, pink flamingo, and pretty affair) are absolutely gorgeous. Sometimes I even mix two of them together to achieve a different colour. I think the one I have used the most is Pretty Peach, as it was recently summer. Now as it is Autumn I think I will be using Pretty Affair a lot more than the others.

I really like the name "lipstick crayons' - It's very fitting as they are not matte like lipsticks, and not dewy like crayons - they are a mixture of both!

Overall, this pack of lipstick crayons by Ulta 3 have been amazing - definitely worth the buy!

What do you guys think? Would you buy these lipstick crayons?

Bridget xx

ONE LOVELY BLOG AWARD

Late last month I was nominated by Alice, from ohjustalice.blogspot.com, to do this: the One Lovely Blog Award. Thank you for the nomination!

How this works:
1 // Thank and link the person who nominated you.
2 // Add the 'One Lovely Blog Award' logo to your post
3 // Share 7 facts about yourself.
4 // Nominate 7 bloggers you admire and link them.

7 Facts About Me:
1 // I'm always reading. Magazines, novels, blogs - anything I can get my hands on!
2 // I'm just about to turn 15
3 // I love shopping!
4 // My favourite sports are ice-skating and swimming (I also have a pool!)
5 // I love Harry Potter!
6 // My favourite shops are Cotton On and Topshop
7 // I'm learning Japanese at school, and I'm really enjoying it

My nominees:
http://chloeexjane.blogspot.com.au/
http://bellaswindow.blogspot.com.au/
http://raspberri-sorbet.blogspot.com.au/
http://Oliviarose-bud.blogspot.com.au
http://freckleclub.blogspot

http://yaysugar.blogspot.com

http://sassandsum.com

I can't wait to see your answers!

Bridget xx

P.S. If you liked this post, you may be interested in reading about another award I was nominated for! Check it out here: westcoasttstyle.blogspot.com.au/2015/03/the-leibster-award

TINTED LOVE // NUDE BY NATURE

Hi gurls!

Today I have for you a review of the Tinted Love gift pack from Nude By Nature.

Lets get started!

Here's the box, closed (okay captain obvious).

And now the box, but opened. Inside the lid it has instructions to tell you how to apply the make-up in the kit. Rather clever, and extremely useful.

The first product in the gift box is not actually a make-up product - it's a make-up bag! This bag is actually quite small so would only fit smaller products. I tried to fit a powder and a powder brush in it and it didn't go down well.

I've used this brush a few times already and I've found it does the job really well, plus it's so soft! And the design is gorgeous, too.

  

I've used the Airbrush Mineral Primer only once so far, and both times it has worked well for me.

[UPDATE 28/3/15

OH MY GOD. This is my holy grail primer - without it my face goes super shiny after only 2 or 3 hours. Seriously CANNOT live without it.]

This is the Natural Mineral Cover. I'm not sure how this works as I haven't tried it yet, but I assume it is like a foundation with a much more natural finish.

[UPDATE: 28/3/15

After using this a few time, I do agree with my past self. It is like a foundation with a much more natural finish - as in it does not look cakey or crease in the lines on my face. Great product, especially for school as it is much less obvious than a bb-cream or foundation. Although I haven't figured out whether I should put on concealer before or after applying the mineral cover.]

The Mineral Bronzer, which I haven't tried yet either.

[UPDATE: 28/3/15

Wow - this product is amazing! Such a good bronzer, and can also double as a contour depending on the brush you use! Love this prod.]

This is the Mineral Finishing Veil, which is what you use at the end of applying your make-up to keep your make-up on all day. I haven't tried this product yet, but I'm looking forward to using it!

[UPDATE: 28/3/15
This is generally good product. Not outstanding, but does the job well, especially when paired with the other products in this pack.]

The gift pack also came with a cheek tint. I don't normally wear cheek products so I haven't tried this yet. I probably never will, but you never know.

The last thing in the box is the Nude Intense Moisturiser. Like many of the other products in this box, I haven't used the moisturiser yet.

[UPDATE: 28/3/15

Like most other moisturisers, this hydrates my face and doesn't feel oily when or after applied. Overall, an average, but good product.]

And this is everything that came in the Tinted Love gift box! You can find out more info and even buy this gift pack here.

I hope you enjoyed this review, I know I certainly did. I love taking the pictures and editing them, it's so much fun!

Have you bought anything from Nude by Nature? If so, let me know in the comments below. :)

Bridget xx

P.S. If you liked this post, you might also be interested in one very similar to this... click here for an exciting read!

AUTUMN WISH-LIST 2015

It's Autumn!

So... here's my fashion and beauty wishlist for Autumn 2015!

Red berry lip - Sportsgirl

A-line denim skirt - Dotti

Maroon jumper - Sportsgirl

Black heeled boots - Dotti

Leather jacket - Cotton On

Grey speckled top - Cotton On

Tartan scarf - Cotton On

Grey speckled top - Cotton On

Tartan dress - Cotton On

Wide brimmed floppy hat - Forever 21

I'm so inspired by all the burgundy hues and the tartan prints... plus the denim and leather combos are a must for this season. I can't wait to go shopping! And as you can see there are a lot of things from Cotton On... the clothes in there are on-point at the moment!

What are you looking forward to wearing this season?

Bridget xx

THE LEIBSTER AWARD

Hey!

Just last month I was nominated by the gorgeous Cait from Beyond the Beauty Bag (beyondthebeautybag.blogspot.com) to do the Leibster award. Thanks you so much for that! 

If you didn't know, the Leibster award is a chance for bloggers to help get other small blogs noticed, which I think is such a cute idea!

Rules:
- Acknowledge the person who nominated you.
- Answer the questions given by the person who nominated you.
- Nominate 11 bloggers (if you can) and notify them. 
- Give them 11 questions to answer

My Questions:
1 // Why did you start blogging?
I've always love beauty, fashion and hairstyles, and one random day, over a year a go, I had an idea - I wanted to start a blog.

2// Where do you see yourself in ten years?
I'd love to be married, working at a teen fashion magazine (preferably DOLLY) or at a retail store. I'd also try pursuing a career in science, but I don't really know what options are out there. And obviously I'd love to continue blogging as that is my main passion, but overall I think my main goal is to be happy. :)

3 // High heels or flats?
Depends on the occasion! I love both too much ahah.

4 // What is your favourite thing to do to unwind?
Watching the latest episode of Arrow, reading a book or watching youtube

5 // Read the book or watch the movie?
Both! I'm one of those people who will almost always read the book before the movie, but then definitely go and see the movie afterward! The only time I wouldn't read the book first is if the library doesn't have it available fast enough (I get most of my books from the library as actually buying then is quite expensive as much as I love them).

6 // Which country would you love to visit?
Mykonos, Greece! It looks absolutely beautiful. Ad of course I would love to go back to France and England... I love them so much (and I've been there multiple times).

7// Favourite food?
I can't choose... but I think sushi, hot chips, and chocolate moose - they are AMAZING

8 // What's the one thing you cant live without? 
My phone... how would I contact anyone without it?

9 // If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be? 
Wow - I have no idea! I've always loved white tigers... maybe a baby one of those.

10 // Favorite makeup brand? 
Maybelline... I love it so much! Most of my make-up is from there ahah.


11 // Winter or Summer?
This is probably the hardest question in the whole universe... I love both! Summer is so awesome because dresses and crop tops and BIKINIS... but you get hot and sweaty and the humidity makes my hair frizz and my make-up falls off. Winter is gorgeous, and the clothes are so cute, but somedays I have no energy to o anything as the weather is so depressing. I can't decide... sorry!

The blogs I nominate are:
http://www.jeansspaceblog.blogspot.co.nz
http://princesspearle.blogspot.com
http://xhelseamay.wordpress.com/
http://blogxchelsea.wordpress.com
http://isabelleonthemoon.blogspot.com.au
http://lifeolola.blogspot.co.nz/

Your Questions:
1 // Favourite blog?
2 // Favourite youtube channel?
3 // Dream job?
4 // Dream holiday destination?
5 // Newest item of clothing and why you love it?
6 // Newest pair of shoes and why you love them?
7 // Most read book?
8 // Most watched movie?
9 // Go-to outfit?
10 // Go-to hairstyle?
11 // Holy-grail make-up products?

Thanks again to Cait for nominating me, and I hope you enjoyed this post :)

Bridget xx

P.S. I was also nominated for the One Lovely Blog award, which you can read here.

DIY INSPO WALL DECOR

Heyy

Today I have a DIY for you all! Yay! ahah. This is my first DIY with many more to come... lets get started!

I created my inspo wall becuase I was tired of what my old magnet board looked like and I wanted some cute inspirational things up on my wall for me to see to make me smile :)

1 // First, I searched the internet for pics of things I love and printed them out.

2 // Cut out the pictures with scissors or a paper trimmer. I used a paper trimmer (it's my mum's actually) because it's easier and quicker than scissors.

3 // Get all your pictures, magnets and mini posters (mine are from DOLLY Magazine) and choose what you are going to put up (if you have limited space). I also included a newspaper article about TOPSHOP and ZARA coming to Perth City.

4 // I couldn't fit everything on, so I'm going to store the extra pics away for another day when I decide to change up my board again :)

And it's finished! I'm very happy with it - so cute!
Here's what mine looks like:

So that's it - thanks for reading! Leave a comment down below what other DIY's you want me to do in the future. :)

Bridget xx

BACK TO SCHOOL // NATURAL MAKE-UP LOOK

Hi everyone!

As it's time to get in the mood for back to school (which isn't going very well for me at the moment... ahaha), I thought I would create a few posts on make-up, hairstyles and DIYs that will help you get ready for going back to school.

The make-up look that I have created for today is a very natural look, since at most schools (including mine) you are not allowed to wear much make-up - or none at all. All the products I used are from the chemist because those products are much more affordable (and most of the time they work just as well as high-end products do). Lets get started!

PREP // A daily moisturizer ensures that your skin is feeling fresh, clean and smooth, ready for the school day. Before you go to bed the night before, or even when you get up in the morning, apply the Cetaphil moisturisong lotion. {And see if you can spot my cheeky photographer! haha) 

STEP ONE // Apply the Maybelline Dream Pure BB cream evenly all over your face - it has SPF15  to protect your skin (and mine) from the sun, especially as it's summer! Now, although I don't, you can use a concealer as well as a bb cream to cover dark circles and blemishes.

STEP TWO // To keep the BB cream {and concealer, if used} in place all day, use Rimmel's Stay Matte pressed powder.  

STEP THREE // Use Maybelline's superstay 24 hour powder to give yourself a natural glow - it is summer, after all!

STEP FOUR // All I'm doing on my eyes is curilng my lashes, and then applying my Maybelline Great Lash mascara in waterproof. Waterproof mascaras are a great idea if your school requires you to do swimming lessons, or if you know you will sweat lots during the day!

STEP FIVE // Brush through your brows and slightly fill them in using Rimmel's professional brow pencil.

STEP SIX // A final touch - apply Nivea's pearly shine lip balm to give your lips a nice, subtle colour, while also healing them at the same time. We actually didn't get pictures of this - sorry!

And viola! My natural make-up look is complete! It only take 5 minutes and is super easy to do.

Bridget xx

P.S. You know what? I think you just might quite like my previous post. If you're interested (it's fashion related!), then click here.