The perfect smokey eyes with 3 products : Make Up For Ever 'Smokey Lash', Burberry 'Rosewood' & Rimmel Scandal Eyes Shadow Stick 'Blackmail'

Make Up Forever Smoky Lash Mascara $37.00 available from www.mediamakeupstore.com, Burberry Sheer Eye Shadow in Rosewood $45.00 available from www.davidjones.com.au, 

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Shadow Stick in Blackmail available from www.priceline.com.au

Step One:

Apply the soft brown shimmery shadow starting from the base of your lash line on the top and bottom lashes. The intensity of the of shadow needs to be deepest around your lashes so don't hesitate to pack it on. Then using a fluffy brush blend out the shadow so that the transition between the shadow and your skin is undetectable. This is the trick to the effortless feel of a simple smoky eye.

Step Two:

Line your top and bottom water line with a creamy kohl liner, because the Rimmel Scandal Eyes pencil is a large kohl liner it is going to go slightly onto your lower lash line more than the top. Using the same brush which applied the shadow smudge and blend out the liner on your bottom lash line. You can also use a cotton tip for this if you don't want get your brush super sticky.

Step 3:

Apply mascara and do not be stingy, put on as many layers as your lashes can handle just pile it on!

It brings the whole look together. When wearing this slightly grunge take on a smoky you can see I don't wear too much other make up at all because it can go tranny and quickly if contouring and lipstick gets involved.

This has been one of my go to looks for nights out or events lately, try it for a slightly sultry slightly grunge very sassy eye make up look!

xx Nella

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NUXE Merveillance Expert & Nirvanesque range introduction

Merveillance Serum Expert $64.95, Merveillance Enrichie Jour Expert $59.95

Available from September 2014.

Nirvanesque Contour Des Yeux $44.99, Nirvanesque First Expressions Lines $49.99 

Available from www.priceline.com.au

Nuxe is a French skin care brand which fairly recently hit the Australian shelves of Priceline, there has been quite a lot of only hype surrounding the brand so I was excited to try it out for myself.  If you are a lover of French skin care then you are probably already be a fan of Nuxe, and would have tried there cult favrouite Reve De Miel Lip Balm. The chic packaging and botanical ingredients were the first two things I was instantly drawn to, giving the brand a very natural aesthetic and vibe. 

Nirvanesque is the line of first defence anti-aging products from Nuxe aimed at the 30+  market, the products target the first signs of aging from 'expression lines' and if you are like me that is from a lot of laughing. The products are filled with super charged plant botanical ingredients like Mauve Root, Acmelia, Rose Muscat Oil. The packaging is all 100% recyclable and 61% lighter which is great for travelling.

Merviellance will be available from September in Australia as Nuxe's lastest release aimed towards women over the age of 40 with all skin types. The range is packed with dermal proteins to help skin which has already started aging due to time, photo and light damage. Combining the serum which gives skin an instant tightening feeling and lift packed with Hyaluronic Acid to plump skin and the Correcting Cream will help mature skin absorbs moisture and improve texture. I'll be passing these 2 products on to my Mum to test out, and might get her to do a little review on BG.....So stay tuned.

If you have been curious about trying French skin care products then Nuxe is a natural and eco-friendly brand to start with at any age.

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Winter Handbag Essentials feat. Burberry, Rimmel, OPI, Make Up Store & More

Bag from Benah and wallet from Comme Des Garcons

Switching up the make up contents of my bag seasonally is essential for example during cooler months there is no need to carry around a blotting powder to control shine and its all about a dark lip and eye rather than peachy-pink gloss. Here is a sticky beak into my winter handbag and the products that have been on high rotation over Winter.

Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara $37.00

For me the only natural lashes that are acceptable are when you are asleep and wearing no make up at all, for all other times its big lashes or bust. Make Up For Ever smoky lash is the best at giving a false lash effect without being too clumpy.

Available from www.mediamakeupstore.com.au

Burberry Sheer Eye Shadow in Rosewood $45.00

Oh this eyeshadow is heaven, it is so buttery soft to apply with zero fallout. Applied close to to top and bottom lash line when wearing black kohl gives an incredible lived in chic smoky eye look, perfect for a day to night make up transition. 

Available from www.davidjones.com.au

Dr Bronner's Lip Balm $4.95

Tingly lip balms are not for me, this is just a very good inexpensive fuss free lip balm that does the job. Nuff' said.

Available from www.lateralfood.com

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Shadow Stick in Blackmail $12.95

Smudged out and worked into your waterline I love a black kohl lined eye! It is super easy and can be applied anywhere at anytime to give your makeup an extra wow factor.

Available from www.priceline.com.au

Make Up Store Lipstick in Burgandy Cream $41.00

This winter has been all about a slight brownish red 90's lipstick, applied sheer over a lip balm or as a bold statement a'la Drew Barrymore at her wildest of times. I LOVE IT. This lipstick hasn't left my handbag all winter.

Available from www.makeupstore.se

 MAC Cremeblend Blush in Poesy $41.00

Using a cream during winter is a great way to bring a bit of dewiness back to your skin, Poesy is the cutest peachy-flush of colour which is fool proof to apply.

Available from www.maccosmetics.com.au

OPI Nail Polish in Glitzerland $19.95

Gimme metallic nails all winter long, they are far more interesting than the usually wine toned dark reds that we are very easily drawn to over the winter months.

Available from www.davidjones.com.au

Cha Time Loyalty Card

I like my tea all day long, hazelnut milk, matcha green, earl grey hot and cold even a refreshing coconut and Cha Time is my tea of choice. I'm not going to let you know how many loyalty points I've clocked up but its A LOT!

Available from www.chatime.com.au

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Hair Favourites that give short hair va va VOOM volume!

Recently I cut about 20cm of length off my hair taking it from just past my shoulders to a very sassy bob, think Patricia Arquette in True Romance! This dramatic cut meant that it was time to switch up my hair products, I needed mega volume and texture to be able to give ultimate hair flick attitude! 

Here are 4 products which I have been loving and would totally recommend for anyone wanting to pump up you hair game.

Toni and Guy Hair Prep Heat Protection Mist $15.99

Blow drying after washing my hair is a must, its winter and I like to curl the ends of my hair under with a round brush to avoid helmet hair. To save my hair from being completely tortured by this process I always use a heat protection spray, this Toni and Guy prep mist is great because it is undetectable once you have finished blow drying and leaves a weightless finish to your hair ready for the next product.

Available from www.priceline.com

Tangle Teaser Salon Elite in Sweet Lilac $29.95

Ohhhhh pretty baby! This is my new Tangle Teaser which I am crushing out on pretty hard right now. Apart from being so cute, it also is fantastic at getting out any knots and tangles without pulling your hair in the process. I have had much less hair coming out in my brush since using the Tangle Teaser and it's great for travelling or popping in your bag when hitting the gym. 

Available from www.phoenixnationale.com.au

V05 Plump it up! Dry Shampoo $7.99

To be honest I picked up this Dry Shampoo because it was the least expensive on the supermarket shelf but I am super glad I did because it is really good. It is a traditional dry shampoo, the volume comes from removing the oil build up from your roots without leaving a white cast. The scent is pleasant and not too over powering and did I mention its only $7.99!!!!

Available from www.priceline.com.au

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Colour Renew Mousse $15.99

Mousse isn't an on trend product its not a fancy hair oil which costs $90, but this has been my star product in achieving volume without weight. I apply an apple sized amount to wet tangle free hair  (after spraying through the heat protection mist and brushing out any tangles) massage in all over and then blow dry as normal. It gives great soft hold and texture to your hair and wont fall flat half way through the day.

Available from www.priceline.com.au

Hope these product suggestions help and may the hair gods be with you, blessing you with frizz free locks with masses of volume!

xx Nella

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