Elizabeth Arden | Wild Winterberry Lipstick

I have recently discovered the joys of Elizabeth Arden beauty products. 

This specific lipstick: Wild Winterberry - is wonderfully soft and moist on the lips and when I tried it out I was instantly hooked. 

It is long-lasting, moist and a beautiful shade to compliment you no matter where you are going. It is so versatile that you could wear it anywhere, whether it be to the cinema or out to a night club - this nifty tube of lipstick will definitely become your Go To product!!! 

The actual casing is also really classy and feminine as well. :  

Have you found any new makeup products lately? 

♥

Long Hair with Fringe

I have decided to do a Jessica Biel on everyone:

Everyone that knows me is well aware that I get bored far too easily. I'm in constant need of change and exploration, all things new. 

In 2012 alone I must have been at least six different hair colours, (some of which were not my catastrophe I might add!)

My hair is pretty damaged at this point and so I made an appointment at a local hair salon in town, one I have not yet been to (eek!) called Hair by Elaine of London. At first I just wanted to get a trim, as my hair has finally started to become a reasonable length again after making the decision to chop it all off a few years ago; but then I got the urge for a more drastic change.

She was my main inspiration for this latest decision but after a bit of research I discovered the following celebs were too:

Mischa Barton Hair Inspiration

Mischa Barton Fringe

Kate Moss Hair Inspiration

Kate Moss Fringe

Random Pinspiration 

Last time I had a fringe was probably back in 2008 and this is what it looked like:

It appears to be the season for change.

Have you guys done anything new?

My appointment is at 11h30 tomorrow morning - wish me luck! 

New year - New start.

♥

Day Two

Day 2 of residing back with the family:

A certain calmness has washed over me compared to last night. 

The first day of the year was a bundle of sickened nerves, heartbreak and anger combined into this big shaken up cocktail of emotions. 

Today I have woken and the sickened nerves have been vanquished thanks to my adoring father who just stretches his arms wide open every time we bump into each other in the passageway. 

The anger and the heartbreak are still present, but its true what they say: The first day is always the worst.  

The worst is now over and the important thing is that I have taken that gigantic first step forwards and I have begun the process of beginning my new chapter, my new life. 

My dad made us all a proper English breakfast this morning while I began to temporarily pack away my 74kg's of clothing (as my dad likes to put it,) into cupboards. I say temporarily because the house that I spent my youth in has now been sold and my parents have bought a new place just a little bit further up town. We will all be beginning this fresh start together within the following month and so on that note, none of this could really have happened at a better time. 

I get a brand new house, a new bedroom to make new and improved memories in... the whole idea seems somewhat too refreshing to me. 

Things are already looking up. 

I'm sure not all days will be quite as positive as today seems to be but the fact that I'm trying says it all. I even had my first laugh of 2013 this morning! 

I'll carry on keeping you all updated on the situation. 

Thank you to all who have shown me an abundant amount of support throughout this whole ordeal. 

♥

Working Through the Pain of a Breakup

Well one of my New Years Resolutions was implemented pretty fast. 

Right now I am spending my first night back under my parents roof, 2 cats and a sausage dog curled up beside me on this massive bed I used to call home.

It's the oddest sensation to move back after having a place of my own for a good while. It's demeaning almost; as though I failed in adulthood. 

I moved back for many reasons, my recent single status clearly taking the cake. Moving out was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I had to divide the family I created consisting of two beautiful kittens, three gorgeous dogs and my ex who, beyond all of our constant bickering, is a pretty great person. 

He knew me better than anyone and became my rock through all of 2012's hurdles. I honestly don't know how I'm going to get by without him but right now I need to try. He's angry and hurt that I up and left this morning... but he took the first step forward to move on to better things. I couldn't stay with him after knowing that, it would have been far too awkward. Many of our friends and family are surprised we made it through so long living together after our breakup. I don't know how we did it, but I really hope that some of that strength can reflect into a good, stable friendship at some stage. As cliche as that sounds, I really do want to remain close with him. 

I love you to absolute bits, he's a fantastic, warm-hearted, caring person and any woman will be lucky to end up with him. He's going to make someone an extremely happy lady. After everything him and I have been through together, I hope he can see the bigger picture. I hope he can find it in his heart to keep a friendship with me.

It will be killer hard to see him with someone else, but I know that day is inevitable. 

I need to be strong. I need to keep it together.

I can do this - and for anyone who is going through a similar situation (like I know a few of my friends are,) then you can do it too. 

The Very Best of 2012

2012 was a tough year for everyone it would seem, but below are some of the good moments I have decoumented to attempt a smile when I look back on the year.
Please note that these photo's are not in order, I wanted them to be scattered like a scrap book of sorts. I don't want to remember the year page after page like a story-book but more so a museum of memories; a collage of great and infamous moments all merged together.

Enjoy:

I caught the bouqet at Nikki Leske's Wedding - Nov' 12

Wine Tasting at Fairview Wine Estate

Got my certificates from the Beauty Therapy Institute!

I decided to go blonde for a while

Met Justin Serrao

The most beautiful sunset of the year

Countless girls nights out

Roasting marshmellows - reliving my childhood camping on the beach :) - Feb'12

Did the Cango Caves

Competed in the Ross Taylor Surf Contest

Reconnecting with old friends

Some beautiful family moments

Meeting Elvis Blue

Meeting Jason Hartman

First yacht ride

At a flapper party

Started painting again

Cheese at Fairview Wine Estate

My first pair of Guess Heels

Sight seeing in my own town - beautiful isn't it?

Reunited with one of my best friends



Started working at Pezula Spa & Gym. Now known as Conrad Pezula Resort & Spa



Up The Creek Music Festival