tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54703226777067681602024-03-06T16:13:55.876+11:00it's happy daysitshappydayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06154028229481633679noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470322677706768160.post-60929896107452812812014-09-21T14:04:00.002+10:002014-09-21T14:10:18.036+10:00First beauty/make up haul! (Chemist Warehouse)<div style="text-align: justify;">
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It's been so long...but I'm alive and well =)</div>
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Chemist Warehouse is currently having 50% off cosmetics from Rimmel, Maybelline, Sally Hansen and Revlon. During these sales I usually gravitate towards all of the nail polishes but for some reason I have recently been obsessed with lipsticks.</div>
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Here are the things that I ended up purchasing =) (And this is definitely not sponsored btw!)</div>
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I definitely wanted to pick up a concealer because I have really bad dark circles. After reading many good reviews I decided to buy the <b>Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser</b>. I ended up picking out 2 of the 3 colours that were available: <i>110 fair/clair</i> and <i>120 light/pale</i>. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><i>110 fair/clair</i> has a pink undertone that is slightly lighter than my skin colour so I thought it would be good for highlighting but also for covering dark circles. <i>120 light/pale</i> has a yellow undertone which is closer to my skin colour but slightly darker. This product has medium coverage (but buildable) and although it didn't completely cover my dark circles, it definitely made me look more awake than I ever have!</span></div>
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This is what they look like blended out:</div>
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I've also heard some really good things about the <b>Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder </b>so I decided to try it out. I picked out the colour<i> 04 Sandstorm</i>. ($6.48)</div>
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Next is the lipstick craze hehe. From left to right:</div>
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- <b>Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipstick</b> in <i>530 Fatal Red </i>($8.48)</div>
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This is a true red which is very buildable. The formula is moisturising but has a short lasting power.</div>
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- <b>Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick</b> in <i>150 Piccadilly Pink </i>($6.98)</div>
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This lipstick is very moisturising and feels very nice on the lips. It is a very wearable baby pink colour with a slight</div>
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purple undertone. This one is my favourite out of the bunch =)</div>
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- <b>Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick</b> in <i>423 Pink Velvet</i> ($10.98)</div>
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This lipstick is pretty moisturising as well and is a fun pink colour that would be perfect for evenings out =)</div>
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- <b>Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick</b> in the colour <i>05 </i>($5.98)</div>
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This colour is similar to Piccadilly Pink but is much more bright and not as moisturising.</div>
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- <b>Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick</b> in <i>077 Asia</i> ($4.98)</div>
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Out of all of the lipsticks, this colour is the most natural. When put on my lips, it looks like my lip colour but better.</div>
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It is the perfect everyday lipstick. However the formula is a little drying, although I can't really complain because of the price!</div>
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On Instagram, I saw a girl with this nail polish and it looked really pretty. It's the <b>Rimmel Nail Enamel Rita Ora 60 seconds</b> in the colour <i>573 Breakfast in Bed </i>which is a really nice mint green colour (although it looks more blue in the photo).</div>
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Last but not least is the <b>Maybelline Eyestudio Master Sleek Brow Mascara</b> in the colour<i> Dark Brown</i>. ($6.48) Again, I saw this product all over Instagram so I thought that I would give it a go. I've already used it and I really like it! I have naturally thick eyebrows but this product helps them stay in place. The slight tint also gives them a natural look. However if you have really light eyebrows you will probably need to fill them in before using this product.</div>
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So those are all of the products that I bought. I definitely bought more things than I had intended to but I'm really excited to start using them! If you have any product recommendations please let me know as I am quite a newbie in this department aha..</div>
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The sale ends on the 28th of September so you can still pick these items at the prices I listed if you're interested =)</div>
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Also don't forget to check out my Instagram here to see my daily outfit posts for #thehundredproject (which I have almost completed!) and other random pictures =)</div>
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itshappydayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06154028229481633679noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470322677706768160.post-70537761803864440052014-05-24T12:20:00.000+10:002014-05-24T12:26:12.381+10:00Review: Urbanoutfitters.comHappy Saturday! =)<br />
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Recently I made my first ever Urban Outfitters order online (the American one not the UK one). I only bought 2 items but here is a mini review:</div>
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<b>Packaging:</b> My order came in a pretty big box. To my surprise there was no tissue paper or bubble wrap involved but rather these recyclable air filled bags which I thought was a clever idea. My item arrived in very good condition with only minor dents on the edges of the boxes but the items themselves were in perfect condition.</div>
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<b>Products purchased:</b><br />
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<b>Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Women's High-Top Sneaker </b>available <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=21497888&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS" target="_blank">here</a>:</div>
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If you saw my <a href="http://itshappydays.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/spring-fashion-wishlist.html" target="_blank">Spring wishlist</a> last year you may know that I have been wanting a pair of white low-top Converse for the longest time. Unfortunately I have given up on those because they are always sold out in my size! However, I am so glad I bought these ones because they literally go with everything and they are extremely comfortable (although you will need to break them in). They have become my everyday shoes despite seeing at least 10 other people at uni wearing the exact same pair! </div>
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<b>Eva NYC Celestial Ceramic Styling Tool</b> available <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=31790785&parentid=SUGGESTIVE+SEARCH+RESULTS" target="_blank">here</a>:</div>
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This item may sort of look familiar if you saw my <a href="http://itshappydays.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/wishlist-bit-of-everything.html" target="_blank">latest wishlist</a>. I decided to skip on the floral one since it was a travel size and I thought this full size one would be better quality and easier to use. It is so so pretty! The pictures don't do it justice.<br />
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P.S. Aussies, you will need to buy an adapter.</div>
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<b>Price:</b> Both items were $50 each which is a lot cheaper compared to other places. I also had a coupon for $25 off $100 so my order came down to $75. After all the conversions and credit card fees my order came to AU $80.02. </div>
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<b>Shipping:</b> Shipping to Australia is free for orders over $50 and was a lot faster then expected. It only took around a week (6 working days) to get here. However, even though the package said <i>"signature on delivery",</i> it was left on my doorstep even though I was at home.</div>
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<b>Customer Service: </b>Urban Outfitters has a <i>"live chat"</i> function on their website where you can directly talk to a staff member and ask them questions. However, sometimes it's not as useful as you would think:</div>
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I didn't notice this until after I had placed my order but the straighter I purchased said <i><u>ceramic</u> styling tool</i> in the title but had an image of a <i><u>titanium</u> straightener</i>! When I asked the lady on the live chat, she told me that I had to email them. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I have no idea why she couldn't answer my question on the live chat though)</span> I got an email shortly after saying <i><span style="font-size: small;">"<span style="font-family: Arial;">Thank you for your recent inquiry. I am
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with the information requested as soon as possible." </span></span></i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">She never got back to me. =( Luckily the straightener turned out to be the ceramic one which is the one that I wanted.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>Payment:</b> For some reason when I was checking out, Urban Outfitters would not accept my Paypal payment and said that I had <i>"insufficient funds"</i> in my account even though I had more than enough to cover my order! I tried different browsers, cleared my cookies etc and it still didn't work which was so so stressful as my coupon was about to expire. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Yes I left it until the last day to use it lol)</span> I ended up having to use my mum's credit card which unfortunately includes extra charges when you purchase things internationally =(</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Overall, despite a few bumps along the way, I'm happy with my purchase from Urban outfitters. Shipping was fast and there were no errors in the products I had purchased. I probably won't regularly shop at Urban Outfitters but it's a nice website to browse once in a while =)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Anyways, finals are coming up soon so I won't be posting much on this blog but I will be posting semi-frequently on <a href="http://instagram.com/itshappydays#" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! I have decided to take part in <i>the Hundred Project</i> where you post 100 different uni outfits to receive 25% off ASOS for an entire year! Are any of you guys doing the Hundred Project? =)</span></span></div>
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Happy Easter! =) </div>
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I can't believe it's been 2 months since I last blogged but hiiiii, I am still alive =)</div>
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Uni has been so busy but I am so glad that we have a small break for Easter. </div>
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In celebration of the Easter holiday I thought it would be the perfect time to share this nail polish that I recently picked up, Essie - Fun in the Gondola, which is a gorgeous mauve-y pink colour.</div>
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To achieve these swatches I used:</div>
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- Base coat: <i>Essence Studio Nails 24/7 Nail Base </i></div>
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- 2 coats of <i>Essie Fun in the Gondola</i></div>
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- Top coat: <i>Revlon Extra Life No Chip Top Coat</i></div>
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Indoor under direct sunlight (no filter):</div>
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Outdoors in the afternoon (no filter):</div>
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Outdoors in the early morning (no filter): </div>
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<i>Cost:</i> Essie polishes retail for $16.95 at Priceline here in Australia. However, I managed to get it for around $8 since I had a voucher.</div>
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<i>Mani life:</i> The polish lasted 4 days before slightly chipping.</div>
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Overall, I really really like this colour. I love that it's not so bright and in your face and how it's not your typical baby pink colour.</div>
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This is the first Essie polish that I have used on my nails (you may have seen the one I posted on my Instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/p/la7_fbIUHl/" target="_blank">here</a> but I haven't tried it out yet!). I didn't find the formula to be anything special and for the price that they are in Australia, I don't think that they are worth it seeing as they don't last that long (compared to the Revlon one I reviewed <a href="http://itshappydays.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/mani-monday-revlon-320-ocean-breeze.html" target="_blank">here</a> which was much cheaper). You can also see that even with 2 coats it wasn't completely opaque (3rd photo). I also find the brush a bit too short even though I have tiny fingers. However, I really like Essie's colour selection but I would only repurchase if they were to go on sale (i.e. less than $10).</div>
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Lately, I have been reevaluating my closet and have been on a mission to only buy things that I <i>love. </i>I have departed with a handful of items and as a result have been longing for some new ones<i>. </i>Like they say,<i>"Out with the old, in with the new"</i></div>
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In my <a href="http://itshappydays.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/holiday-sales-haul-sportsgirl-dotti.html" target="_blank">last post</a> I mentioned that I was saving up for <i>a few things</i>. This, along with everything that's on my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/itshappydays/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, is my definition of <i>a few things</i>. =)</div>
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<a name='more'></a>1. Forever New - <a href="http://www.forevernew.com.au/womens-clothing-jackets-coats/ellie-fit-and-flare-coat-219909?___SID=U&colour=oatmeal" target="_blank">Ellie fit and flare coat</a><br />
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2. Eva NYC - <a href="http://eva-nyc.com/product/vintage-floral-mini-travel-set/" target="_blank">Vintage Floral Mini Travel Set</a> </div>
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3. Bkr - <a href="http://www.mybkr.com/item.asp?ID=1" target="_blank">500mL Glass bottle</a></div>
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4. Prada - <a href="http://store.prada.com/en/AP/woman/wallets/document-holders/1M1290_QWA_F0002" target="_blank">Saffiano Chain Crossbody Wallet</a> </div>
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5. Tiffany & Co - <a href="http://www.tiffany.com.au/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=27513786&mcat=&cid=&search_params=p+1-n+10000-c+-s+1-r+-t+diamonds%20by%20the%20yard-ni+1-x+-lr+-hr+-ri+-mi+-pp+4175+6&search=1&origin=search&searchkeyword=diamonds%20by%20the%20yard" target="_blank">Diamonds by the Yard Pendant</a><br />
6. Chanel - Logo Stud Earrings<br />
7. Nina Armando - <a href="http://www.theiconic.com.au/Tiffany-131170.html" target="_blank">Tiffany</a></div>
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8. Kate Spade - <a href="http://www.katespade.com/things-we-love-coffee-table-book/PSRU1142,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Things We Love Coffee Table Book</a><br />
9. Aldo - <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/handbags/crossbody-messenger-bags/product/98678310-atma/95?cm_mmc=Affiliate-_-LS1-_-10-_-UBAokkJVcos&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=linkshare&siteID=UBAokkJVcos-XghpXBnxugYw2QXzHAcabw&cm_mmc=Affiliate-_-LS2-_-15-_-QFGLnEolOWg&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=linkshare&siteID=QFGLnEolOWg-fzhZAj_fG.V.iwM02iHjkQ" target="_blank">Atma</a> </div>
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I'm so sorry for neglecting this blog for the past month! I have been super busy and now that the holidays are almost over I am starting to panic and I feel like I have so much to do ><</div>
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Anyways, I have been meaning to post a haul for quite some time but I feel like I don't have enough things to do a collective haul. I didn't really find much from the Boxing Day/Holiday Day sales but nonetheless, here is what I purchased at the end of December and throughout January:</div>
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Dotti Pink shorts - $15.00</div>
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Cotton On Polka dot skirt - $5.00</div>
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Trade Secret Christmas charm - $1.00</div>
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Forever New Orelia Earrings - $7.95 each</div>
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Bed Bath N' Table Crystal charm - $2.50<br />
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eBay leather boots - $70 (photo take from my <a href="http://instagram.com/p/i6In8MoUMD/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>)</div>
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As of this year I haven't been shopping much at all and that's probably because of my recent splurge on my <a href="http://itshappydays.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/louis-vuitton-neverfull-mm-monogram.html" target="_blank">Louis Vuitton Neverfull</a>. I'm also saving up for a few things which I may share in a future wishlist =)<br />
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Hi! Today I will be doing my first ever Empties post which I am weirdly excited about. These posts will feature me showcasing
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When reading this review you should take into account that I have <i>very oily skin</i> so these reviews will be based on my skin type.</div>
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The products I will be talking about are:</div>
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1. <b>Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion</b></div>
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<u>Pros:</u></div>
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- Inexpensive</div>
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- Easily accessible; available at most pharmacies/supermarkets</div>
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- Can be used on face and body</div>
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- Can be used on all skin types. I have very sensitive skin and this did not break me out</div>
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- Very mositurising</div>
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- Doesn't leave a residue/film on your skin</div>
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- Absorbs relatively quickly</div>
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- Not sticky</div>
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- Fragrance free</div>
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<u>Cons:</u></div>
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- Opaque packaging means you cannot see how much product you have left</div>
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- Does not contain SPF</div>
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I <b>will</b> repurchase this product. I think this is a great basic moisturiser that works on all skin types. However I will only use this at night because it doesn't contain any SPF in it.<br />
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2. <b>Shiseido The Skincare Day Moisture Protection SPF 15</b></div>
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<u>Pros:</u><br />
- Moisturises and includes SPF<br />
- Even though it includes SPF, it does not leave a white cast on your face<br />
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- The product is very runny<br />
- There is no pump and it's hard to get the product out especially when there's not much left<br />
- Opaque packaging means you cannot see how much product you have left<br />
- Expensive <br />
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I <b>will not </b>repurchase this product. I think that for the price there are much better moisturisers out there and I also wasn't a fan of the packaging.<br />
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3. <b>Shiseido Pureness Matifying Moisturiser</b></div>
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<u>Pros:</u><br />
- Moisturises and matifies your skin<br />
- Absorbs very quickly<br />
- Makes your skin feel soft and silky<br />
- Oil-free<br />
- Transparent packing so you can see how much product is left<br />
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<u>Cons:</u><br />
- Expensive<br />
- Does not contain SPF <br />
- Packaging is made out of glass and there is no pump, making it hard to get the product out<br />
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I <b>will not </b>repurchase this product (unless it goes on sale). I really like this moisturiser and I think it is great especially for those with oily skin but I really cannot justify the price. If you are wondering how I could justify the price in the first place, my mum actually got this from a Shiseido warehouse sale a while back =)<br />
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4. <b>Sebamed Moisturising Body Lotion </b></div>
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- Absorbs very quicky<br />
- Leaves the skin feeling very soft<br />
- Inexpensive<br />
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- Not widely available - may be hard to find<br />
- Opaque packaging means you cannot see how much product you have left<br />
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I <b>might</b> repurchase this product. The tube pictured above is actually a sample size of the product I used up a while back. I remember loving it and wanting to purchase the full size but instead I bought the Antibacterial Cleansing Foam which is the reason I am now suffering with Eczema =(<br />
Just a bad experience with the brand makes me unsure to approach them again if ya know what I mean ><<br />
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Anyways, those are all the products I have for my Empties #1 which I hope was helpful to someone out there..=)<br />
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Yep, I bought the Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM in the Monogram Canvas and the pictures definitely do not do it justice. This is by far the biggest splurge I've ever made but the most exciting one yet.</div>
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To be honest, I was never a very big fan of the Monogram print and I always associated it as the <i>grandma print</i>. Something about the colours and the flowers of the print just screamed <i>old. </i>That's what I thought anyway until I actually started trying on different bags. You know those dresses that don't look so great on the hanger but when you give it a chance, try it on and end up <i>loving it</i>?<i> </i>That's how I felt about this bag.</div>
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I love the casual but classic look of the Monogram print on the Neverfull. The design of the bag is also very practical and suits my style as I love to carry my life in my bag. I can also see myself using this bag for a long time as it is such a basic yet classic piece.<br />
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If you are interested in buying a Louis Vuitton handbag (or any bag really), I would suggest trying on a few different styles in the store. Try on something that you don't think you'll like, you might be surprised to see what you end up getting =)</div>
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Today I'll be talking about Revlon - 320 Ocean Breeze which is a gorgeous blue/green shimmery colour. <br />
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In the next few photos I used:<br />
- Base coat: Revlon Extra Life No Chip Top Coat<br />
- 2 coats of Revlon Ocean Breeze<br />
- Top coat: Revlon Extra Life No Chip Top Coat<br />
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Indoor lighting (no filter): </div>
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Outdoor lighting with sunlight (no filter): </div>
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<i>Cost:</i> I bought it for $4 from Gloss (on sale)<br />
<i>Mani life:</i> The polish lasted 7 days without chipping which is amazing!<br />
<i>Scent:</i> This is a scented polish and it did remind me of "ocean breeze". The scent doesn't last very long (1-2 days?) but that doesn't bother me.<br />
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Overall, I love love love this colour! It is really beautiful in real life and lasts a decent amount of time, especially for the price. If you see this in your local store I would definitely recommend picking it up if you life the colour =)<br />
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First off, Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had an amazing New Year and wish you all the best for 2014 =)<br />
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Believe it or not, exactly one year ago today I launched this blog! I just wanted to make a quick post to thank everyone that has taken the time to visit this blog and also for all your lovely comments.<br />
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itshappydayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06154028229481633679noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470322677706768160.post-42190526545413847252013-12-23T17:52:00.000+11:002014-01-20T18:17:33.055+11:00Review and haul: The IconicHi! Today I am back with a website review for <a href="http://theiconic.com.au/">theiconic.com.au</a> which is an Australian online shopping website for both men and women.<br />
I made my first ever purchase around two weeks ago and wanted to share my thoughts.<br />
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My package came in a very big padded bag which looked like this:<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.theiconic.com.au/Allegra-Criss-Cross-Sandals-122705.html" target="_blank">Allegra Criss Cross Sandals</a> by Atmosphere - $62.97 (on sale)</div>
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These sandals are casual and comfortable, perfect for Summer. They are made out of leather and run true to size. The slight chunky heel is the perfect height in terms of comfort. However, if you are on the shorter side these may not be too flattering as they cut you off at the ankles. Some of you guys may think that these look granny-ish but I cannot walk in stillettos for the life of me. They were also nicely wrapped in a sturdy shoebox.<br />
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The only problem I have with these is that the holes on the strap is so small that it's hard to pull it through the buckle. Other than that I think that they are a great pair of sandals. <br />
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2. <a href="http://www.theiconic.com.au/Jakko-109490.html" target="_blank">Jakko</a> by Ted Baker - $44.95 </div>
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I have wanted this makeup bag for the longest time so I was pleasantly surprised when I saw it on The Iconic. I'll admit that it's pricey for the a makeup bag but...it is so pretty! I don't actually wear makeup but this bag is perfect for putting those miscellaneous items that you have in your purse. While the outside is made out of a plastic material, the interior is gorgeously lined with a satin-like fabric. </div>
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3. <a href="http://www.theiconic.com.au/Daisy-Diamond-Ring-121557.html" target="_blank">Daisy Diamond Ring</a> by Karen Walker - $69.30 (on sale) </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I made my order on Friday night and it arrived at around 7:15am on the following Tuesday. If I had made my order on Monday I'm pretty sure it would have also arrived on Tuesday but because the makeup bag and the ring were low in stock I put my order in on Friday.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">For the most part, the customer service is pretty good. I used the Live Chat option and they replied pretty quickly. The only issue I had was one of the staff members told me that the ring had a 5cm diameter which is impossible...and kept telling me that he was right. However, he did a double-check and gave me the correct details shortly after.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">In my opinion, the products on The Iconic are reasonably priced, especially for designer products. They also have coupons that are readily available; if you are a student you can get 15% off through Unidays/Student Edge which is what I used. I also used the Australian cashback website called Starthere which I talked about in my post <a href="http://itshappydays.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/review-river-island-watch-from-asoscom.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Overall, I'm pretty happy with my purchase from the Iconic and I would repurchase from them again.</span></span></div>
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itshappydayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06154028229481633679noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470322677706768160.post-71586402067971212422013-11-28T18:15:00.001+11:002014-01-20T18:17:58.282+11:002014 kikki.K Diary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The holidays are finally here and I can't believe there's only about a month of 2013 left!</div>
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Although I'm not quite ready for 2014, I managed to pick out my 2014 diary which I am super excited about so I thought I would share it with you guys =)</div>
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The diary that I bought is from kikki.K which is a Swedish stationery company that sells the prettiest stationery. I believe they have stores around the world and they also ship worldwide.</div>
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The diary I bought is called the 2014 A6 Weekly Leather Diary in the colour Mint which is available on their website <a href="http://www.kikki-k.com/2014-a6-weekly-leather-diary-mint" target="_blank">here</a>. It was $29.95. I love the gold lettering on the cover as well as the pastel blue colour (although I wish that it came in a pastel pink). The diary also comes in a pastel yellow, a fucshia and a black. There is also a monthly and daily version, and they also come in bigger sizes. Personally, I like to carry my diary around with me pretty much everywhere I go
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The main element of this diary that made me buy it was the weekly view. Typically, most weekly diaries have each week on one page whereas this diary has each week spread over two pages which gives you more space to write in. Each day also has the same amount of writing space - you make notice that some diaries have less space for Saturday/Sunday.<br />
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Something that I only discovered after I bought the diary was that on each weekly page, there is an inspiring quote at the bottom of page. How cool is that!! =)<br />
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The diary also comes with two ribbons attached to it so you can easily flip to the current page/date.<br />
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Attached to the inner back cover is a pocket where you can keep miscellaneous things such as receipts, notes etc.<br />
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When you purchase the diary, it also comes with these stickers and this card which comes placed inside the pocket shown in the previous pic.<br />
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Here is what the back cover looks like- just plain and simple =)</div>
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Towards the end of the diary, there are also some pages where you can write in you friends' addresses/contact details, a wish list, websites etc.<br />
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The diary also starts from DEC 2013 and goes to JAN 2015 which means I can start using it in a few days =) <br />
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Overall, I really like this diary and highly recommend it. The only negative thing I can think of is that there isn't a place to put your pen which might be inconvenient for some people.<br />
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I know that $29.95 for a diary isn't the cheapest option but a diary lasts an entire year so I feel like it's not too bad. If you are looking for a more affordable option, Typo has a very similar version <a href="http://shop.cottonon.com/shop/product/2014-buffalo-diary-dtp-a6-blue/" target="_blank">here</a> for only $9.95.<br />
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itshappydayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06154028229481633679noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470322677706768160.post-26015378356574198732013-11-17T15:29:00.000+11:002014-01-20T18:21:20.967+11:00Wishlist: Boots, shoes, sandalsChristmas is next month and instead of studying for my exams, I have been browsing chunky boots, oxfords and sandals =P<br />
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Someone once told me, <i>"You can tell everything about a girl just by looking at their shoes."</i> Is this why girls are so obsessed with shoes?<br />
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Anyways, I have been browsing Ebay so much lately - they have so much stuff! I have never bought shoes from Ebay though so I can't comment on any experience. However, some of the shoes are also available from more reputable websites (although, more expensive) which I will link below. Here are a few pairs of shoes that I have had my eyes on: <br />
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1. Black lace-up ankle boots from Romwe (link <a href="http://www.romwe.com/tied-black-platform-ankle-boots-p-69520.html" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
2. Black buckle ankle boots from Chicwish (link <a href="http://www.chicwish.com/black-leather-buckle-ankle-boots.html" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
3. Floral print lace-up flats from Oasap (link <a href="http://www.oasap.com/flats/27641-floral-print-lace-up-flats.html" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
4. Brown/apricot oxfords similar from Romwe (link <a href="http://www.romwe.com/hollow-carved-tied-apricot-flat-shoes-p-69505.html" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
5. Gladiator sandals<br />
6. Platform sandals<br />
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I really want (1) and (6) and (2) the most!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(I don't want to link to possible dodgy ebay sellers which is why I haven't linked where I found these on ebay.)</span><br />
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What's on your current wishlist/ what do you want for Christmas?? =)itshappydayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06154028229481633679noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470322677706768160.post-55582047190424499532013-11-06T18:23:00.001+11:002014-01-20T18:19:17.509+11:00Birkenhead Point Review/Haul/AdventureHello! =)<br />
I cannot believe that it's already November, Christmas is next month!<br />
However in the mean time, it's exam month =(<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Today I will be reviewing an outlet shopping centre called Birkenhead Point as well as sharing a few pieces that I purchased while I was there last month. </span></span><br />
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Birkenhead Point is located in Drummoyne and it's right next to the water so this is what you may see on the way there:<br />
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I've been there a few times before but it is quite far from where I live so I don't go there too often. It's a 10 minute bus ride from Town Hall station and there are a lot of buses you can catch to get there so it's not too bad!<br />
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When you get off the bus, this is what you'll see (if you are coming from the city):<br />
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You'll need to walk for maybe 5 or so minutes until you reach the entrance. Pretty much cross those traffic lights that you see in the pic above, keep walking straight then turn right then walk then turn left then go straight then on your left you'll see this: <br />
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So here is a mini review on a few of the stores: <br />
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<u><b>Forever New</b></u><br />
Forever New is the main reason I go to Birkenhead Point but their outlet store here is kind of a hit or a miss. The store is pretty small and it's in quite a hidden location. They carry a lot of the old season stock which is nice as sometimes I
come across things that I didn't get a chance to see at my local store. They also have samples and some faulty items that they sell for a cheaper price. I haven't had much luck at this store though as I've never managed to buy a piece of clothing from this outlet store. However, I feel like they have quite a nice range of accessories.<br />
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As for the pricing, sometimes the prices will be the same as regular stores although other times they do have sales. Last month they were having 50% off all accessories and some items were being further reduced by 50%.<br />
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The only thing I bought were these adorable bow earrings from the Orelia collection. They are sooo cute hehe<br />
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<i><a href="http://www.forevernew.com.au/Orelia-Bow-Stud-Earrings.aspx?p54802&cr=054213" target="_blank">Orelia Bow Stud Earrings</a> - $5</i></div>
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<u><b>City Beach</b></u><br />
I don't usually shop at City Beach but this store in particular is quite big. They have an extensive selection of clothing, swimwear, shoes and accessories for both guys and girls. I think that the entire store is made up of their sale section from their website. If you're not familiar with City Beach, they have a section for girls, boys, men and women. One thing I want to point out is that the girls and women section wasn't really sorted out distinctly.<br />
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<i>Side story:</i> There was a wall of shorts that consisted of both girls and womens shorts which I did not know at the time. I found these cute white scalloped shorts which I found in a size 10, 12 and 14 so I was pretty bummed that they didn't have my size (I'm usually a size 6-8). Nonetheless I still wanted to try them on and when I did, the size 10 fit me perfectly. Then I saw a tiny tag that said KIDS.<br />
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Another thing I wanted to point out is that a lot of the clothes don't have any tags on it which can be annoying, especially if you are looking for the price. Also, if you see an item that isn't on sale then don't be afraid to ask for the price at the counter because the chances are it probably is on sale but it hasn't been tagged.<br />
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I ended up buying the white scalloped shorts and a wine coloured skater skirt. The quality of the skirt is really nice but I would recommend going up a size as they are quite short. They also had a lot of other colours as well.<br />
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<i><a href="http://www.citybeach.com.au/shop/ProductDisplay?urlRequestType=Base&catalogId=10051&categoryId=50159&productId=336016&errorViewName=ProductDisplayErrorView&urlLangId=-1&langId=-1&top_category=50159&parent_category_rn=50159&storeId=10201" target="_blank">Mooloola Sally Scalloped Short</a> - $15 (photo taken from my instagram </i><i><a href="http://instagram.com/p/fZCqvOIULb/" target="_blank">here</a></i><i>)<a href="http://instagram.com/p/fZCqvOIULb/" target="_blank"><br /></a></i></div>
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I think the store with the best deals would have the be Cotton On. Every time I go to Birkenhead Point I always manage to find something from Cotton On. The prices start at $1 for accessories and clothes start at $2! <span style="font-size: x-small;">(from what I've seen)</span><br />
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The store is really big but the only thing I don't like is that there are only two change rooms with mirrors, although there are these other kind of temporary change rooms with curtains, no mirrors though. They also carry have kids clothes, shoes and bras/underwear. <br />
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I managed to buy this cardigan for $10! The material is pretty nice however I haven't put it in the wash yet so I'm not sure how it's going to hold up. It also came in a few other colours.<br />
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<i><a href="http://shop.cottonon.com/shop/product/pangie-cardi-zebra-grey-marle/black/" target="_blank">Cotton on Pangie Cardi </a>- $10</i></div>
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<u><b>Cotton On Body</b></u><br />
The Cotton On Body store is a separate store from the normal Cotton On store although they are relatively close to each other. Last month when I was there, Cotton On Body had a <i>"nothing over $10"</i> sale where all the bras were $5 and they had PJs for $10. I'm not sure if they still have the sale on atm but it is definitely worth checking out. The bras are pretty good quality in my opinion and they have a decent and extensive range. They also had bralettes, underwear and lounge wear.<br />
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I managed to buy 2 strapless bras for $5 each which is such a good deal as strapless bras are usually around $30 each. They were also having a deal where you could buy these fuzzy socks for $2 with any purchase and of course I could not resist. They're so soft, they're pink and they have pom poms on them haha.<br />
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<u><b>Valleygirl</b></u><br />
In all honesty, if you have a local Valleygirl near you I wouldn't bother going into this one. The Valleygirl at Birkenhead Point is not an outlet store (unfortunately). Although, the clothing at Valleygirl is pretty affordable clothing to begin with so I guess it's not too bad. However, I feel like they usually don't have many small sizes in the sale section. <br />
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<u><b>David Jones Warehouse</b></u><br />
This place is literally a mess. I really wouldn't bother unless you can really be bothered going through everything. They have racks and racks of clothes but the way that they have been organised just looks unappealing. The shoes are sectioned out by size but a lot of them aren't placed back in the correct spots and I feel like the quality of the shoes weren't that great. They also have a lot of handbags and I think there were some appliances and home-related things. I didn't notice any particularly good deals here but then again I didn't really look at everything.<br />
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<u><b>Oroton</b></u><br />
Oroton is a pretty well known Australian brand and I think that if you really like their products then definitely check this place out. Last month they were offering 70% off RRP, storewide which is pretty insane. However, I still found the products to be quite pricey...but hey, I'm a student so $30 for a keyring is expensive to me.<br />
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The Jeanswest here was quite cheap actually. They had jeans for $10 and a bunch of clothes that were really afforable. However, they only had the large sizes left. ><<br />
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<u><b>Kookai</b></u><br />
The Kookai store is pretty small. The prices are quite good though, especially compared to the normal stores. They do have a section of "samples" which were considerably cheaper - around the $15-$20 mark. Most of the other clothes that weren't samples were around $35-$50 from what I saw. If you like shopping at Kookai I think you would like their store here. <br />
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<u><b>Mimco</b></u><br />
The Mimco stores carries all of their sale items so if you're after something from the sale section of their website then this is the place to be. They carry a lot of shoes, jewellery and accessories. <br />
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<u><b>Bonds</b></u><br />
I didn't find the Bonds store to be that great. The bras were still $50+. They also had socks and underwear for both men and women but overall I found it to be quite pricey. Although, last month when I was there they were having a 40% off storewide so the prices weren't too bad.<br />
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So that concludes the end of my review, let me know if this was helpful and if you have any questions feel free to ask my in the comments section below.<br />
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I also just wanted to say that these were all my own opinions on each store so of course feel free to check out any store that you would like! =)<br />
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Hi! If you live in Sydney then you might be familiar with the restaurant <i>"Pancakes on the rocks"</i>. They have a few locations in Sydney and are quite popular. Today<b> </b>I'll be sharing a few dishes that I have tried and talk a bit about my experience =)<br />
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<b>Strawberry Patch </b>-<b> </b>$13.95</div>
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<i>Buttermilk pancakes with fresh strawberries, cream, vanilla ice cream and strawberry coulis</i></div>
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I'm a really big fan of strawberries (if you didn't know already) so this pancake was a must to try on my list. I really enjoyed this one minus the cream since I don't like cream, but if you love strawberries I think you would really like this one!<br />
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<i>Our original chocolate pancakes with cream and chocolate ice cream, smothered in chocolate sauce</i></div>
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Sorry for the blurry pic, I must have been too excited to eat it lol. This pancake pretty much tasted like chocolate cake. It was pretty sweet and a must if you love chocolate. Think of it as chocolate goodness on a plate =)</div>
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<i>Buttermilk pancakes with grilled banana and home made butterscotch sauce, topped with cream and vanilla ice cream</i></div>
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How perfect does this pic look? This isn't my favourite flavour that I have tried but if you like bananas and walnuts then this might be the one for you =)</div>
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<b>Vanilla & Choc Suprise</b> - $10.95</div>
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<i>One of each buttermilk and chocolate pancakes, with vanilla and chocolate ice creams, drizzled with chocolate sauce</i><br />
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Nonetheless, this is one of my favourite flavours and I would definitely recommend. You get a mix of both types of pancakes which is nice. Although, it is pretty sweet if you just order this dish on it's own!<b><br /></b>
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<b>Short Stack</b> - $7.95</div>
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<i>Two Pancakes served with ice cream and maple syrup</i></div>
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If you are looking for some plain pancakes then I would definitely recommend these. You can get just one pancake or go up to even 4 pancakes. I would suggest maybe ordering this as a side or possibly a main for a light eater.</div>
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If you didn't know, the pancakes on the rocks also serves other things apart from pancakes, one of them being pizza. I really like this pizza!<i> </i>The flavours just go really well together. However I do think that it's pretty overpriced as the pizza is pretty thin!</div>
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Another thing about the Pancakes on the Rocks is that it's always crowded. Sometimes it takes a really long time for the food to come, although other times it's pretty decent. I have had a bad experience where I had to ask the lady for water 3 times until she bothered to bring me some. Each time I asked her she would say "okay" then would start cleaning another table or serving other people! </div>
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As for the pancakes, taste wise, I would say that they are <i>amazing </i>or <i>to-die-for. </i>Rather, they are <i>really nice. </i>Size wise, I think would be too much for one person but too little for two people. I would suggest ordering one sweet and one savoury dish to share between 2-3 people. Although this depends on how much you eat I guess.</div>
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I have only been to the restaurant at Darling Harbour and The Rocks. I do prefer the one at Darling Harbour more as it's location friendly and more spacious. The one at The Rocks has two levels, is pretty much in the middle of no where and it was quite dim upstairs. They also put way too much sugar icing on my pancake (see the 6th photo). However, I've only been to the one at The Rocks once.</div>
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Overall, I would recommend the Pancakes on the Rocks if you've never been. They do have quite an extensive menu offering both sweet and savoury dishes. Just keep in mind that there might be a wait and the food isn't super cheap but not super expensive. A great place with friends and/or family! =)</div>
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itshappydayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06154028229481633679noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470322677706768160.post-69131164315236777282013-10-04T21:51:00.000+10:002013-12-31T16:13:46.156+11:005 Simple ways to incorporate physical activity into your everyday lifeHi! Today I'll be doing my first ever fitness post. This may be somewhat random but nonetheless...<br />
Although I'm definitely no expert, I've been really trying to improve my overall health these days. Most of you may already know but Australia isn't exactly the healthiest country out there, in fact obesity rates have doubled in the past 20 years!<br />
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No matter what age or what size you are, physical activity is essential to your general well-being. Many of us don't exercise because we are <i>too busy</i>, <i>don't have time </i>or are simply <i>too lazy</i> so today I'm going to share 5 ways that you can incorporate physical activity into your life by doing everyday activities.<br />
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1. <b>Take the stairs instead of the escalators</b>. Although it doesn't sound like it will make a difference, trust me it will add up in the long run.<br />
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2. <b>Park your car at spot furthest away from the entrance of the shopping centre.</b> Many of us fight for that parking spot that's right next to the entrance of our local shopping centre but why not park as far away as possible and incorporate some physical activity?<br />
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3. If you use public transport, <b>get off at the bus stop before yours</b> and do that extra little walk. Of course, this might not apply to everyone!<br />
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4. <b>Shop in-stores rather than online.</b> Trust me, when Carrie Bradshaw said that shopping was her cardio, she wasn't joking. Walking around the shopping centre with all of your shopping bags is a actually pretty good work out; it's tiring but fun =P<br />
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5. <b>Exercise in front of the TV.</b> Instead of sitting on the couch, you can do some stretches or simple exercises such a squats.<br />
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I hope that these points were helpful! If you have any tips feel free to leave them in the comments below =)itshappydayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06154028229481633679noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470322677706768160.post-951392400459951052013-09-27T20:56:00.002+10:002014-01-20T18:20:26.311+11:00Collective Haul: Dotti, Trade Secret, Valleygirl, Sportsgirl, Quirky Circus, ZaraHi! I'm back with another haul...this time a collective haul =)<br />
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Firstly, I wanted to share my purchases from Trade Secret. If you're not familiar with this store, it's basically a store that sells a lot of branded goods for a much lower price. The store itself reminds me of Kmart/Target due to their red and white logo and brightly lit store BUT it is 100x better! They sell clothing, accessories, beauty items (like OPI nail polish!) home goods and branded handbags including Micheal Kors and Versace!<br />
Anyways, you may have seen this picture floating on my instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/itshappydays#" target="_blank">here</a> but I thought that I would give the details in this post.<br />
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Black blouse from Milk and Honey - $16.95 (RRP $109)</div>
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Printed tee from Guess - $19.95 (RRP $39.95)</div>
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New balance sportsbra - $14.95 (RRP $24.95)</div>
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Love belt - $12.95 (RRP $24.95)</div>
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As you can see from the prices, they sell their items at a much lower price<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">so I was really happy with my purchases =)</span></span> You may not be able to find the two shirts in stores anymore since I bought those a while ago but the sportsbra and love belt might be there. Though, the stuff at Trade Secret tends to sell out pretty fast!<br />
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The next few items are from Dotti. I don't usually purchase a ton of stuff from Dotti because they do seem to be more on the pricey side compared to stores like Valleygirl...BUT I discovered their sale/outlet section and just went a little crazy and now I am kind of obsessed with this store. Btw, these are somewhat recent purchases so you should be able to find them in stores if you are interested!<br />
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Peter pan collar top - $9.95</div>
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Pastel jeans - $15 each</div>
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Striped crop top - $9.95</div>
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Belts - $2 each</div>
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Last but not least is a miscellaneous assortment of pieces from some of my favourite stores. These pieces are all very Spring-est =)</div>
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Pink striped shirt from Zara - $14.95</div>
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Blue and black sweater from Sportsgirl - $29.95 <span style="font-size: x-small;">(This is the same one as the one from my Spring wishlist <a href="http://itshappydays.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/spring-fashion-wishlist.html" target="_blank">here</a> but in a different colour)</span></div>
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Skirt from Quirky Circus purchased from Myer - $10 </div>
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Floral jeans from Valleygirl - $19.95</div>
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And that concludes my collective haul. Did you guys notice that I didn't take a separate photo for each piece- do you guys prefer it this way or would you prefer individual pics? Individual pics seem to take an extremely long time so I feel like this way I would be able to post my hauls on time instead of months later so that the pieces would still be available.</div>
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Anyways, I have been trying to cut down on my shopping, especially for clothes but I have now moved on to accessories and shoes ahh...someone help me...it really is a problem.</div>
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Hi! Today I'm finally posting my Forever New haul which I mentioned some time ago. It's not a very big haul but none the less, here is everything I purchased:</div>
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Anyways, the first item I got is definitely my favourite! I was seriously eying this bag for the longest time and desperately waiting for it to go on sale...which it did after a month or so! The bag is called the "Ava Grace Small Bag") and I got it for $34? (RRP $49.99) I love how you can wear it two ways, either holding the top handle or as a cross-body. The strap is also detachable and despite the chain detailing the bag is not heavy at all! =)<br />
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The next few items are all earrings.<br />
I honestly can't remember the prices of these but the first pair were around $10 and the rest were less than $5 =)<br />
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Last but not least is this lace tank top. I love the blush colour and the scallop detailing on the hem. This top is called the "Emmaline lace front swing tank" and was $17.50 (RRP $39.99).<br />
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I am definitely trying to shop less these days as I have way too much stuff in my closet. Ironically, I have another haul coming up but after that...hopefully I can control myself. I pretty much have all my summer clothes that I need <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(although I am after a white pair of shorts + maybe some converse...and shoes)</span> so um...good luck to me =)</div>
itshappydayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06154028229481633679noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470322677706768160.post-51018511411460357222013-09-12T18:53:00.001+10:002014-03-09T18:21:10.805+11:00Review: River Island watch from asos.com using starthere.com.auBack in May, I made my first ever purchase from <i>asos.com</i> (surprise surprise!). I had been eying this watch for the longest time and was patiently waiting for it to go on sale. Unfortunately that never happened but after discovering a cashback website - <i>starthere.com</i>, I somewhat justified the price and bought the watch! More details below =)<br />
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I ordered the watch on the 13th of May (Monday night) and received it on the 17th (Friday) which I thought was a pretty fast delivery service. The watch was $39.86 but I used the 10% off student discount so it came down to $35.88 which seemed like a decent price for a nice watch. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(More details below on how I achieved further cashback)</span><br />
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However, when my ASOS package was delivered, no one was at home. Usually when this happens, the postman will leave a note on the doorstep or in the letter box stating where the package is (i.e. "front porch" or "post office"). However, my package was delivered and left behind the bin located to the side of my house - in a very hidden spot. Luckily my dad found it while he was taking out the bins. However, he could have easily mistook it for rubbish as it was just a light cardboard box! But apart from that I'm pretty happy with the watch itself.<br />
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The watch is called the River Island Laugh Love Life Wrap Watch. Link <a href="http://www.asos.com/River-Island/River-Island-Laugh-Love-Life-Wrap-Watch/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2710562&WT.ac=rec_viewed&xr=1&mk=VOID&r=3" target="_blank">here</a> in case they ever restock (seems like the price went up as well ><)<br />
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This is my first and only wrap watch. I really like the pink with the rose gold detailing.</div>
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I also love the simplicity of the face of the watch and the subtle bow detailing =)</div>
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The words "laugh love life.." are also engraved on a rose gold plate on the band of the watch which I thought was a nice touch.</div>
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The only bad thing about the watch was that it was actually too small for me. I have pretty tiny wrists but lucky I was able to use a needle to poke some more holes into the band and now it fits me perfectly =)<br />
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<u><b>Starthere.com.au </b></u><br />
I honestly can't remember how I came across this website but starthere.com.au is basically an Australian cashback website. The way it works is that you just sign up (free), log in and then there will be a list of online shops that you can click and browse like you normally would. By taking the route via starthere.com, they will give you a certain % of cashback that they display on their website. They also display any coupons that the website is offering.<br />
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Having never heard of this website before, I was a little hesitant at first but decided to give it a go. Unfortunately there were a few glitches in my order but in the end it did it all worked out fine. Basically what happened was that my transaction was missing (which apparently rarely happens). However after I contacted them, a lady helped me fix up my order and I ended up receiving my cash back at the end of June. (I think they pay out their cashback at the end of each month)<br />
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The cashback rate for my order was 3.85% so I was able to get $1.38 cash back and they payed this by depositing it into my bank account. So in the end I paid $34.50 for the watch =)<br />
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Hopefully that somewhat made sense. Pretty much starthere.com.au does work but I think it takes a while for you to recieve your payment. I would recommend it though as technically it's free money...<br />
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Anyways I hope to get back into blogging soon. Life has been so hectic lately, how <br />
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P.S. I have also been really into pinterest for some reason. Feel free to check out my pinterest <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/itshappydays/" target="_blank">here</a>. Do any of you guys use pinterest? Leave your link below and I'll be sure to check it out hehe itshappydayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06154028229481633679noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470322677706768160.post-12807649492484279622013-09-06T17:54:00.000+10:002014-02-20T19:20:17.188+11:00Wishlist: Spring fashionHappy Spring everyone! <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I'm a tad late but nonetheless...)</span><br />
I can't believe it's finally Spring here in Sydney and it actually feels like it. The weather has been so nice lately which has been a pleasant surprise.<br />
Today I wanted to share my Spring wishlist in celebration of the new season =)<br />
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1. Quirky Circus - Girly lace skirt (link <a href="http://www.myer.com.au/shop/mystore/au-women-miss-shop-c-51/au-women-miss-shop-skirts-s-521/quirky-circus-by-mink-pink-girly-lace-skirt#&panel1-1" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
2. Ally - Chiffon back blazer (link <a href="http://www.allyfashion.com/store/new-arrivals/31341-ot0176-1s.html" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
3. Clear clutch- ebay/etsy should have some<br />
4. Converse - Chuck Taylor All Start Low in white (link <a href="http://www.converse.com.au/17652-optical" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
5. Forever New - Charlie Floral Sunglasses (link <a href="http://www.forevernew.com.au/Charlie-Floral-Sunglasses.aspx?p46784&cr=043448" target="_blank">here</a>) <br />
6. T By Bettina Liano - Shadow floral skirt (link <a href="http://www.myer.com.au/shop/mystore/au-women-miss-shop-c-51/au-women-miss-shop-skirts-s-521/t-by-bettina-liano-shadow-floral-skirt#&panel1-1" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
7. Forever New - Lena lace overlayed shorts (link <a href="http://www.forevernew.com.au/Lena-lace-overlayed-shorts.aspx?p50037&cr=045630" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
8. Sportsgirl - Zip back pullover (link <a href="https://shop.sportsgirl.com.au/index.html?utm_source=eDM&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Week46&cid=pc20110616&sid=&key=&area=shop&dept=sale&category=clothing" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
9. Zara - Mini skort (link <a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/skirts/mini-skort-c269188p1370015.html" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
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Unfornately the sweater (8) is "no longer available" in my size and I haven't been able to find the shorts (7) in stores in my size either! <span style="font-size: x-small;">(and I've been to 4 stores already...and it's part of their new collection...and they're not even cheap!)</span> =(<br />
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Nonetheless, who actually gets everything on their wishlist anyway? haha<br />
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What's on your current wishlist? I'd love to know! <br />
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I hope you are all having a lovely day. Hopefully I'll have some more posts up soon!itshappydayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06154028229481633679noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470322677706768160.post-26403962536817163552013-08-31T17:27:00.004+10:002013-12-31T15:52:55.691+11:00Food adventures at the Grounds of AlexandriaLast month I finally got the chance to go to the Grounds of Alexandria which is a pretty well-known cafe/bakery in Sydney. I had heard many great things about this place but never really had the chance to go there since it is kind of in the middle of no where. Nonetheless, I finally settled a day with a few of my friends and off we went. So today I'll be sharing my experience at the Grounds of Alexandria =)<br />
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Upon arrival, we were greeted by this sign and behind it was an old truck/car filled with stacks of hay (as shown below). I'm guessing this is some sort of decoration which is cool-ish? lol haha<br />
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Anyways, after we walked in, we could see that there were already a lot of people there. It was around 11:00am on a Monday morning. It wasn't the school holidays or anything, just a normal Monday morning. We were told that there was a 20 minute wait for our table which was actually surprising as I had read other blog reviews saying that the wait was around 50 minutes and "no matter what time of the day you go, there will always be a wait". <br />
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The man took down our name + phone number and gave us this buzzer thingo and told us that it would buzz when our table was ready.<br />
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During our wait we decided to explore the place which we all enjoyed. There was a pig, chickens, a flower shop and plenty of outside seating. Here are some pictures:<br />
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The timing was actually pretty accurate and we were seated around 20 minutes later. At the front of the restaurant was the bakery with so many tempting sweets! We didn't end up trying any though as we were all too full after our meal.</div>
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After we were seated it was almost 11:30am which was when their breakfast menu ended. The waiter told us that we only had a few minutes to order or else we would have to wait under 12pm which was when their lunch menu would be open.<br />
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Here is what the menu looked like:<br />
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I was pretty hungry at the time but I wasn't drawn to any of the
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So here are what the drinks looked like: </div>
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Mocha - $3.50</div>
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Apple, pear and mint juice - $7</div>
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Orange juice - $7 </div>
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The orange juice tasted really fresh and was definitely delicious. However, I don't think it was really worth $7 >< <span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(This may have been the most money I have ever spent on a drink oops)</span></div>
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Breakfast dishes:</div>
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Poached eggs on toast - $10.00</div>
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The chicken pot pie was the dish that I ordered. The presentation was pretty cute but if you think about it, $17.50 for a pie and some chips is pretty pricey. However, it's much more worth it than the Breakfast platter I had at Orto <a href="http://itshappydays.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/food-adventures-at-orto-trading-co.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I guess we have to keep in mind that cafes are usually on the pricey side anyway.<br />
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The pie had chicken, peas, carrot. It tasted OK, nothing special though (probably because I don't like peas). The descriptions of the dishes weren't too detailed (as with most cafes) and there wasn't too many dishes to choose from.<br />
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Pros:<br />
- nice and unique environment + ambience<br />
- catered for all ages (they had a playground for the kids)<br />
- food is nicely presented and fresh (apparently they make everything themselves? i.e. there was a pig so I wonder where the bacon came from...) <br />
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- crowded so you don't know when you'll get a table, therefore won't know if you can get the lunch menu or breakfast menu<br />
- pricey<br />
- limited range of food<br />
- location isn't convenient to get to <br />
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So overall I would give it a 3.5/5. I'm not sure if I would go back again just because I don't usually spend that much money on food and I would also have to travel a long way to get there. However, I think the Grounds of Alexandria is a nice cafe with a unique setting - it's not exactly your "typical cafe" and it's a nice place to dine. <br />
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Anyways, I hope you are all having a great day. =)<br />
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I typically don't go to the beach as I'm not really a <i>beach person. </i>However, a few weeks ago a relative came to Sydney so we went to Bondi to explore and of course, no visit would be complete without taking a visit to Bondi beach. It was quite empty when we went as it was actually raining, although you probably won't be able to notice in the pictures.</div>
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The first item I bought was this navy and white striped tank top from Quirky Circus. I got it from the House of Quirky sample sale (I promise this is the last time I will mention that sale haha, I think I have mentioned it in my previous 2 hauls so apologies for the repetition ><) and it was only $10 and I think it will be a nice Summer staple to have =)<br />
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Another tank top I got from the sale was this sparkly silver one. It's also from the brand Quirky Circus and was also $10. It has a nice high-low hem to it and would look really nice in the Summer with some denim shorts.<br />
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My favourite item in this haul would have to be this anorak which is also from Quirky Circus. I love the blush colour as it's not the typical army green colour and how it's lined with polka dots on the inside! It also has a draw string to cinch in your waist which makes it really flattering. I got it from Myer for $70. (RRP $99.95)<br />
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The next few items are from Valleygirl. The first thing I bought was this gray cardigan for $14.95 (full price). I know it doesn't look too flattering on the hanger but it pretty much goes with all of my outfits. It is seriously the softest cardigan I own and I have worn this non stop since I bought it! It works all year round- you can wear it alone in the Summer or use it as a layering piece in the Winter =) <br />
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I also bought this thin navy and white striped jacket from Valleygirl for $9.95 (RRP $19.95)<br />
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Another Summer piece I bought was this lace tank top from Jay Jays which I got on sale for $10 =)<b> </b><br />
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At the Motel Rocks sample sale I managed to find this black acid washed denim jacket and the material is so soft and stretchy which makes it very comfortable. At $30, this was definitely a bargain!<br />
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Another Winter-ish item I bought was this cream sparkly sweater from Paper Scissors for $25.20 (RRP $35.99). I thought the black tie in the back was pretty cute =) <br />
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So that concludes the end of this haul...sorry for the bombardment of hauls lately. I bought a bunch of things back in June during the mid year sales and haven't had a chance to take pics and all until now! Watch out for a Forever New haul coming up and many food posts =)<br />
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I have always had extremely oily skin so a good toner and cleanser is essential to my skin care regimen. My skin is also very sensitive and acne prone and I am allergic to a lot of products which makes trying out different products a little difficult.</div>
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A few months ago I was out of my toner so I decided to buy a new one. I ending up buying the Formula 10.0.6 So Totally Clean everyday cleanser in the sensitive formula. It is actually a toner and cleanser in one and the "sensitive formula" sounded promising for my sensitive skin.</div>
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If you aren't familiar with the brand Formula 10.0.6, they are an Australian company and their products are sold globally. I have tried a few of their clay masks before and none of them broke me out so I wasn't surprised that this cleanser/toner didn't break me out either.</div>
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I use this product every morning; I apply a generous amount to a cotton pad then sweep it all over my face. I wait a while before I apply my moisturiser. </div>
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I find that the cucumber really cools my face while the sea kelp will helps clean out my pores. Even though I don't wear any makeup, I can see the residue left on the cotton pad which shows that it really removes all the dirt and oil that has accumulated on my face during my sleep!</div>
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Although it is a cleanser, you don't need to wash it off which is what I really like about this product. I'm always in a hurry in the morning so this really helps cut down the time I spend washing my face.</div>
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It was around $8 for a 200ml bottle and I've been using every morning for a few months now and I'm not even half way through the bottle!</div>
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One thing that a lot of people complained about was the packaging. The lid of the bottle is actually one that you have to twist in order to open as opposed to some other toners where you merely just have to pop open the lid. I guess this might be annoying for some people but I really haven't had any problems with it and I find that it makes the bottle cap more sturdy so that it's less likely to spill. I also like how the bottle is transparent so you can see how much product is left in the bottle.<br />
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I would highly recommend this toner as it is very affordable and works wonderfully. I have extremely sensitive skin and this product did not give me any pimples or trigger my eczema. However, I feel like this toner takes a longer time to sink into my skin compared to some other toners that I have tried. I would also only recommend using this toner once a day. I think using it more than this may potentially strip your face of its natural oils. </div>
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Overall I would give it an 8/10.</div>
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Hi! Today I have a collective denim haul to share with you guys. I pretty much wear jeans year round so I have quite a collection of them and have really been loving coloured jeans lately! Below is a collection of the jeans I have accumulated over the last few months (some I bought back in April!).<br />
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From left to right, top to bottom: <br />
Cobalt blue jeans - Cotton On - $10 (RRP $39.95) Still available <a href="http://shop.cottonon.com/shop/product/ritchie-skinny-leg-jean-deep-cobalt/" target="_blank">here</a><br />
Plum jeans - Sportsgirl - $29.95 (RRP $79.95)<br />
Blush jeans - Dotti - $29.95(RRP $69.95)<br />
sass & bide jeans - DSA - $50<br />
Mint jeans - minkpink - $20 (from House of Quirky sample sale)<br />
Lime jeans - Sportsgirl - $13.97 (RRP $79.95)<br />
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The next two items are denim shorts! Despite it being Winter now, I am pretty much set for Summer in terms of my wardrobe haha ><<br />
Winter here in Sydney has also been quite sunny which is nice =) <br />
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I have been on the hunt for some high-waisted shorts for a while now and
didn't really find any that I liked until I saw these ones at
Valleygirl. They were also on sale for $14.95 (RRP $24.95) which is a
bonus! <br />
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Last but not least, at
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since I have been on the hunt for shorts like these for a while. They
are by the brand Somedays lovin and retail for around $80.<br />
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Anyways I hope you're having a wonderful day and until next time...enjoy the start of August =)itshappydayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06154028229481633679noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470322677706768160.post-64105781968046274822013-07-28T23:51:00.001+10:002014-02-20T19:20:00.936+11:00Wishlist: Perfumes<div style="text-align: left;">
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A few weeks ago I obviously had too much time on my hands so I compiled this perfume wishlist =) Whenever I'm in a department store, I tend to be drawn to the pretty packaging of all the perfumes and end up smelling a few that I end up really liking!</div>
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I definitely have an unhealthy obsession with perfumes...they are just so pretty and feel so luxurious! Trust me guys, they all smell so good!</div>
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1. Marc Jacobs - <i>Eau So Fresh Sunshine</i></div>
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2. Salvatore Ferragamo - <i>Signorina</i></div>
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3. Marc Jacobs - <i>Dot</i></div>
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4. Dolce & Gabbana - <i>Light Blue</i></div>
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5. Burberry - <i>Brit Sheer</i></div>
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6. Chanel - <i>Chance</i></div>
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7. Benefit - <i>Laugh with me Lee Lee</i></div>
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8. Juicy Couture - <i>Couture La La</i></div>
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9. Marc Jacobs -<i> Oh Lola Sunshine</i></div>
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10. Marc Jacobs - <i>Daisy Sunshine</i></div>
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11. Yves Saint Laurent - <i>Baby Doll </i></div>
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I actually ended up getting the Marc Jacobs - <i>Eau So Fresh Sunshine </i>perfume last week for my birthday. It's such a fresh and fruity scent! =)<br />
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What's on your perfume wishlist?</div>
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