Make-up and skin care haul

Is it just me or does everything seem to run out at the same time?
This week I've been doing some re-purchasing of my favourite make-up and skin care items. I'm heading to Sydney this week so definitely "needed" them. Speaking of Sydney I can't wait to head to Sephora and see how it compares with American Sephoras. The exciting life of a make-up addict. 

Kate somerville Goat Milk Moisturiser - Indeed Labs Hydraluron - Ren Clarifying Toner

Stila One Step correct - Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe - Nars foundation pump.

I especially can't live without my Nars foundation. It's so easy to apply and gives great coverage for my skin. I asked to be colour matched again, because the last time I bought the foundation was more than a year ago and I was given punjab. Interestingly the sales assistant at Mecca Cosmetica chose Santa Fe which has pink undertones. I've been out in the sun more this summer and am much more tanned. Hopefully it works out. 

Any way, enough rambling. 

Enjoy your week. I'll try to post when I'm in Sydney, otherwise follow me on instagram or twitter at laurabirch25

Love Laura x

Fit Food Friday

Hello,

I hope you're having a good week. Work has died off for me so that means more time spent around the house cooking. I thought I would start a series of post's every Friday focussing on some of my favourite healthy recipes, or delicious recipes I've discovered.

At the moment I'm besotted with fast, simple, raw recipes.
Perth is ridiculously hot at the moment, so any recipe which means I don't have to turn on the oven is a winner.
I'm a big snacker, with a massive sweet tooth. So anything which can tick these boxes is a plus for me also.

Recently I've being making a lot of raw bliss balls.
Chuck all the ingredients into a food processor and voila, your job is basically done.
The first recipe is super simple. Dates and cacao. You really can't get any easier.

The second recipe requires a few more ingredients.

Almonds, cacao, shredded coconut, coconut oil and dates.
Roll some of the bliss balls in coconut or cacao and you're done.

And lastly even incorporate some fruit into the bliss balls.
2 cups of dates, 1 cup of almonds and throw some fresh blueberries too.

Refrigerate or freeze the bliss balls. I personally like to freeze them so they will keep for longer and are super cool in the hot weather.

Have a lovely weekend!

Laura x

Summer nails

I love the summer months because it means COLOUR. 

Bright, printed clothing, statement accessories, standout lipsticks and for me cute pastel coloured nail polishes. 

Work has died down this past week which means I have much to much time on my hands. And while this means beach days and long lunches we also deserve a bit of pampering. 

On my nails is the pastel purple Essie Lilacism and the silver is Revlon's 860 Metallic. I love to add a statement nail. I love the contrast between a subdued pastel and shiny metallic.

Hope you're enjoying your week!
Laura x

A little haul

Well I haven't had a good shopping day for a while. Since Hawaii I've been a bit poor (Louis Vuitton store...) then Christmas came.. But a few weeks of pay later, some encouragement from some Feel Unique emails (SALE, SALE)  and my lovely Mother, yep I went a-shopping. First on the list was a toner. I've needed a good toner for a while and the online consensus seems to be this lovely Ren clarifying toning lotion. And it does not disappoint. Review to come. Staying on skincare I ran out of my beloved Emma Hardie cleansing balm pre Hawaii. Honestly how have I lasted this long without it. It was welcomed back with open arms and it was on sale. Wooohoo! It's just the most luxurious cleansing balm I've tried which makes my skin feel clean and plump after using it. Another returning love is the Loreal silver shampoo. This is a purple shampoo which does wonders for blonde hair. I defected to the Joico purple shampoo but it really isn't the same. I also picked up the Shiseido Sun Protection Liquid Foundation. I tried out my Mum's earlier in the week and loved it. It stayed put, even through a hot summers bike ride and gave a good, natural coverage. And it has sun protection. Winning. I think its a must buy if you live in Australia or any other sunny climates. And lastly the Real Technique's core collection. Need I say more? My favourite make-up brush brand. I really don't know how I've lasted this long without the buffing brush. Sorry stippling brush there's a new sheriff in town. And it's here to stay. 

Have a great week everyone. I'm heading to Melbourne and Sydney this week, so be prepared for some picture heavy posts when I return. x