little white truths

I was reluctant to write this post (lord knows why ; ) ), but then remembered: this blog is about life and being human - and being human includes our obsessions. So here goes... My beauty code I use up

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This CC cream is an oldie but a goodie and I've been through two tubes at least. Shade 85 Bronze is a little dark for me but the shade down is too pale and I'd rather go warmer than paler,

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As my husband N said after we'd eaten last night - thank god our planet contains so many different countries and cultures. Otherwise, where would food be? We'd be eating the same boring meals all the time. In Melbourne we're

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First, thanks LHI for changing your shipping arrangements - previously I'd been getting my box a week later (sometimes more) than others, so it's nice that there are only two shipments now (even though I of course wish I was

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We received this full-sized nail polish in a previous Violet Box and I've been meaning to try it for ages. It's been sitting on my dresser waiting for me, and since I'm not a massive fan of the colour, I've

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In our April Lust Have It women's boxes we were given a choice of a Glamourflage primer or lip/cheek stain. I can't rave enough about LHI's brilliant idea to let us choose a product each month - not only is

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Well I'm home from my meeting so I can write a proper post - and I must say it was such a rubbish meeting that I'd have much preferred to stay home and take a good look at my goodies.

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I've reviewed the first half of this sample pack previously. For Part 1 of this review, please see here. To re-hash briefly: Eslor was kind enough to send me a beautiful booklet containing nine samples of their products. Eslor stands out

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Just a short review today. I received Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure in 546 'Get Juiced' in a Priceline goodies bag and used it a couple of days ago for the first time. Details 14.7 ml Shelf-life 30 months RRP

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This bronzer showed up in one of Lust Have It's boxes this year. I've given it a good test run and wanted to review it. The LHI product came in a 'special edition' for subscribers. RRP $29.95 and 3g in

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What a surprise to receive this today! I wasn't expecting to get it until next week, and I'm thrilled that it arrived. Before going on to look at the products for the July 2014 ('American Beauty') Bellabox, I wanted to

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I don't know when it became normal to learn about the engagements/pregnancies/career changes/#[insert major life events] of your friends on Facebook. But it did. I find myself going to functions sometimes and seeing friends whom I haven't seen for a

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I received a ModelCo Party Proof cream lipstick in Incognito (a deep plum/oxblood colour) in my March 2014 Bellabox. I bought the Splendourful colour (vibrant orange) in the Bellabox shop later on, mainly because it was on sale and I

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