March Loves and Loathes 2014

Well it has been a whirlwind of a March! Customary I-can’t-believe-how-quickly-it-has-gone. Only two more months of the awkward transitional season of autumn and we arrive at my favourite month - Winter. Winter is coming guys.

Side-stepping that pun, here are the things I have loved and loathed this wonderful season. 

I’ll start with the things that I have loved.

Loreal Base Magique Primer

I have a few primers - in fact primers are one of the things I hoard. But this has to be the best of the drugstore. It is all on them pores like I am on cake. 

It has a powdery feel and a matte or satin finish. I have been absolutely loving this and using this product nearly everyday (if you can’t tell by the huge dent I created)

Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner in Nude and Black

It took me ages to find these. Every time I went to Priceline the Nude would be sold out. Well I finally found it at the Priceline 40% off sale and both black and nude is amazing. Once it has set, it really does stay. Which is amazing for me as I have never found a liner that stays on my tight line and waterline like these (or without turning into a panda).

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Diva, Vintage Pink and In Love with Ginger

I have four of these thanks to Priceline’s Rimmel sale. Diva is a dark 20’s red, Vintage Pink is a stunning mauve and In Love with Ginger is a wearable orange. I do have Ringa Ringa Rosie, but I’m not a huge fan of the colour 

Come back on Wednesday for a review of this product.

Arizona Tea

I absolu-tea love this tea (so puny :3 ). I can only find this in Woolworth's, so Coles -get your act together. It’s refreshing and slightly sweet, which is good because March has been warm. 

House of Cards

I finished this season in a few days. I am obsessed. I really don’t want to give the ending away but I can tell you PLOT TWIST.

My favourite character is Claire, Francis’s wife, and I while I use to love Zoe, my second favourite is now Linda, the Secretary of State. Watch this if you like political dramas such as Scandal and Homeland.

I already own Season 2.

Wolf Mother’s new Album.

This will give you shivering, strong, eargasms. I’ve always been a Wolfmother fan, but after what seems an eternity (five years since Cosmic Egg? Really guys?) they have finally released ‘New Crown’ viva leg stealth mode. Sneaky Sneaky.

It sounds like Led Zepplin, with strong but mystical (really? can I use that as an adjective?) riffs, rising and falling vocals and overall 70’s goodness. I actually am aiming to pick up the physical album, which I never do.

Jack Links Beef Jerky in Original and Teryiaki

This sounds gross, and people always give me weird looks when I’m studying and tucking in to a bag. But seriously guys - chewy, meaty goodness? Why isn’t everyone else on the wagon?

There is only one I have absolutely loathed this month, so not too bad.

Olay Fresh and Flawless BB Cream

No coverage, strong fragrance and doesn’t even feel moisturising. What else is to say about this other then it is not worth your time. Which is sad as this is the first BB cream I have ever tested, so any recommendations on BB cream will be much loved.

So these are my favourites. Please comment below on what you think and recommend products you have been loving this March.

Want more March goodness? Check out Heather’s March Favourites 

Wanna have more updates on what I’m wearing and trying, check out my Instagram: @shaydoesthething.

'What’s in my Make-up Draw Friday' #1: Lip Products: Nudes, Reds and Darks.

Hey Guys! I’ve decided to start this friday series called What’s in my Make-up Draw Friday. Why? What better way to get to know someone then to see what they paint their face with? So lets start with my favourite and most prized collection - lipsticks. I did lip swatches at the behest of Heather Faye, and oh my do my lips hurt. Someone get the lip balm.

I’ve decided to create this in two parts. Part A are my nudes, reds and dark colours, part B will be Pinks, purples and Oranges. If you don't want to read the whole post and just want to skip over to my favourites, I bolded them for you :)

So lets get cracking!

 Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipsticks by Kate Moss in “03” 

This shade is one of my favourite nude as it has a brownish pink tone. The formula is wonderful, but not long lasting as the name implies. I wish they had named this line.

Face Of Australia Lip Quench SPF30+ Lipstick - 'Lychee Crush'

The colour is a beautiful nude pink with a slight peach. However, it smell as tastes like chemicals and accentuated dry patches.  While I do wear it for the beautiful colour I do kinda regret it.

Avon Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick in ‘Skin’ 

Can we all have a moment for Avon lipstick packaging. Apparently they have or are replacing the shape of the lipstick bullet. This is sad because this is all I really like about the lipstick.

Maybeline Colour Sensational in ‘Nearly There’

I love the colour and formula of this lipstick. It is almost a perfect copy of Rimmel’s Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in’03’, except for the finish. Which is, unfortunately, frost.

Revlon Just Kissable Balm Stain in ‘Honey’

A medium mauve colour thats absolutely stunning. Unfortunately not that long lasting. It does have a minty smell that I like, but you may find it annoying.

Max Factor Lasting Colour in Truely Toffee

This a caramel toned nude that is creamy and nice on the lips. I actually don’t wear this much, but it is pretty.

Natio in Eden

This is another one of my favourite lipsticks of all time. Me and my mum are known to share it when we go out. While it doesn’t look like it in the picture, it is a brownish mauveish nude that is gorgeous. The formula is amazing, but touch ups are required. And often.

Rimmel Colour Show Off in Red Fever

This is such a bright and intense red. It has blue undertones. Unfortunately as it is

matte, the formula is extremely drying. I actually stole this one off Heather Faye, and

used it when I first cut my hair off. It began my lipstick passion.

Coral Colour Cosmetics in ‘Classic Red’

Another blue toned red! I can’t get away. The formula is creamy and

moisturising and it does not stain my lips. Hail the lipstick Gods!

C-II in Lady Danger

There is a little shop located in the Westfield's closest to me. In it are copies of mac lipsticks. I’m not sure if they are dupes, but the colour is nice and the formula is creamy. This is an orange toned red.

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in ‘Diva’

While these don’t last long on the lips, just oh my this colour! This colour is a deep raspberry red and I am in love. Maybe this will become my signature red? 

Rimmel Lasting Finish lipstick in Starry-eyed

This is a hard colour to describe. It is a dark berry, plum, maroon colour. Perhaps an ox-blood? I absolutely love this for autumn and it is actually the lip colour I was wearing when I met my current boyfriend. Memories.

What are your favourite lipsticks in this post and your own collection? What lipsticks should I try and what have I made you want to try? Also link me to your lipstick posts on instagram (@shaydoesthething) or Tumblr (http://shaydoesthething.tumblr.com).

Have a good day lovelies :)