Thursday 28 April 2016

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2016

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2016 - Sweetaholic Beauty

Mother's Day is just around the corner. Mother's Day is all about celebrating your mum, your nanna or another special woman in your life. I'll be celebrating my mum, and my sister who has become a mum just two months ago.

I've put together a little guide - just a few different items that you could consider picking up mum. My mother is notoriously difficult to buy for. She doesn't particularly love makeup or cosmetics, she's not a huge jewellery person - she really just loves spending time with my sister and I, and so we usually opt for experiences. However most of the things I've included in this gift guide should cover the basics at least.


Mother's Day Gift Guide 2016 - Sweetaholic Beauty

Personal grooming is always a popular gift choice, as it's always needed and can often be expensive; thus a perfect big ticket item for that someone special. My personal favourite is hair care products - I've included three gorgeous products from Remington. My favourite hair dryer ever, the Remington Euro 800* is the perfect gift for mum as it has anti-static technology and dries hair in a flash. I also included the Remington Shine Revival Straightener.* My mum loves straightening her hair, so this is the perfect gift for her. This device also has Moroccan Argan Oil infused ceramic plates, and surprisingly can be used on damp hair. Winning!

My mum doesn't do much to her hair aside from straightening, but I've also included the Remington Perfect Curls 2 in 1* which has been a favourite of mine for some time. This is one of the easiest curling devices available, so perfect for those who are just getting started. But the perfect big ticket for mum this year is the Homedics Duo Pro*. This hair removal system is super easy to use and will save your mum many trips to the salon. It's also a lot easier to use than most IPL devices as it's so compact and fits right in your hand. It's also really cost effective at only $550 - those long term savings, though!


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Tuesday 26 April 2016

Hair Care Essentials

Hair Care Essentials - Sweetaholic Beauty

If you're anything like me, you wash your hair, dry it and then... well, that's kind of it. Unless I have a day off, or am on holidays, I usually leave my hair alone and don't bother styling it much. Although I do love styling, I just don't have the time every day. But there are still a few simple things you can do to make your hair look gorgeous on a day to day basis.

Hair Care Essentials - Sweetaholic Beauty

Just a few of my hair care essentials for every day. 
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Monday 25 April 2016

Benefit Cosmetics World Famous Neutrals Easiest Nudes Ever Eyeshadow Kit

Benefit Cosmetics World Famous Neutrals Easiest Nudes Ever Eyeshadow Kit Review & Swatches - Sweetaholic Beauty

I've always been a huge fan of Benefit Cosmetics. Since my love affair with cosmetics began, Benefit Cosmetics was always on my wishlist. The packaging alone is drool-worthy. For a while now I've had my eye on the World Famous Neutrals Easiest Nudes Ever Eyeshadow Kit; and so now that it's finally made it's way into my collection, I thought I would share my thoughts.

Benefit Cosmetics World Famous Neutrals Easiest Nudes Ever Eyeshadow Kit Review & Swatches - Sweetaholic Beauty

The packaging is just gorgeous. The box itself is rather small but compact, meaning it'll be easy to travel with if need be. The box opens like a book, but does not contain a mirror.  It does contain four longwear powder shadow, and two creaseless cream shadows.
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Tuesday 19 April 2016

Handbag Lipstick Faves

Handbag Lipstick Faves - Sweetaholic Beauty

This past weekend, I took a few days off and travelled to Brisbane with my mum. We had a lot of fun, but when packing, I realised how many lipsticks I was keeping in my handbag. I usually keep my handbag lipstick stash pretty tidy, but recently I've let it slide a little and my small collection is growing. So time to tidy it out - I thought I would share the lipsticks I've been loving lately.

Handbag Lipstick Faves - Sweetaholic Beauty

As you can probably tell, I've really been drawn to nudes and neutral shades. I've been trying to branch out and wear more daring shades however, which is how the Covergirl shade has sneaked its way into my rotation.
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Monday 18 April 2016

Colour Theory Nordic Light Collection*

Colour Theory Nordic Light Collection First Impression & Swatches - Sweetaholic Beauty

Now that the seasons are changing - so are the cosmetic collections. New Autumn/Winter collections are beginning to hit our shelves - with the new Colour Theory Nordic Light Collection being one of them. I was lucky enough to receive the collection, so I thought I would run through and show you the products as well as a bit of a first impressions. 

Colour Theory Nordic Light Collection First Impression & Swatches - Sweetaholic Beauty

The collection draws inspiration from the stunning Scandinavian evenings, which is a truly unique take on Autumn/Winter collections. We are usually seeing deep blues and burgundy shades, rather than soft tones - but I have to say this is a refreshing change. The collection also includes the Plump Mascara, which is in fact not a new product and not shown above.
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Wednesday 13 April 2016

Irresistible Me Ruby Auto-Rotating Curling Iron*

Irresistible Me Ruby Auto-Rotating Curling Iron Trialled & Tested - Sweetaholic Beauty

If you know me, then you'll know I love playing with my hair. I'm always dying it, cutting it and styling it. But doing different styles takes a lot of work, and unless I'm on holidays, I'll usually just leave my hair natural. Having my hair curly is one of my favourites, so when I was offered the chance to try out the Irresistible Me Ruby Auto-Rotating Curling Iron, I found it a bit too hard to resist. 

Irresistible Me Ruby Auto-Rotating Curling Iron Trialled & Tested - Sweetaholic Beauty

The Ruby comes in a chic black box including the device itself, as well as any important information and safety information. I was pretty excited to receive this, as it looks so elegant. 

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Tuesday 12 April 2016

March Favourites

March Favourites - Sweetaholic Beauty

Wow what a month. Unfortunately, March was not filled with as much joy as February was, but it was still a jam-packed month. My partner spent some extended time in hospital for testing, and I got to spend a lot of time with my new nephew and get to know him a bit better. (He's starting to smile and almost laugh now.) I was also lucky enough to attend Salon Melbourne and snag myself some beauty bargains.

March Favourites - Sweetaholic Beauty

A few goodies I've been loving this past month. I'm keeping in trend with including at least one non-beauty thing. It's a lot of fun hearing people's opinions and suggestions, too.
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Monday 11 April 2016

Face of Australia Naked Eyeshadow Palette

Face of Australia Naked Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches - Sweetaholic Beauty

I'm such a huge fan of Aussie brands; particularly Face of Australia. It has been one of my favourite local brands since I started loving beauty, and they have really grown since then. One of their newer releases captured my eye - the Face of Australia Naked Eyeshadow Palette. Since the Australian release of Urban Decay, our country has seen an influx of cost effective dupes of the cult brand's most popular product - the Naked palette.

Face of Australia Naked Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches - Sweetaholic Beauty

This palette is smaller in shape, but actually includes fifteen shades. I'm not sure if this is supposed to be a dupe, or if it's just inspired, but either way I was excited to try. I do like the packaging itself - chic black whilst although difficult to keep clean, looks darn good in photos. This is also a pretty handy one to travel with as it contains so many shades.
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Thursday 7 April 2016

NOTD: Autumn Nails

NOTD: Autumn Nails - Sweetaholic Beauty

For anyone who lives in Melbourne, you'll know that Autumn has officially hit our city. Our evenings are getting darker earlier, and the idea of snuggling under a big blanket with a cup of tea is much more appealing than it was a month ago. I haven't had a chance to do my nails in a while as my partner has been so unwell lately (so frustrating as he was doing really good up until a week ago) but I've found a few spare moments and came up with a simple and easy to recreate autumn manicure.

NOTD: Autumn Nails - Sweetaholic Beauty

I basically just painted my nails a nice neutral shade to start with. Since I don't have square or rounded nails, I was at a bit of a loss as to what to do next. I decided to try something a bit different and ended up with slanted tips on my three middle fingers. I thought it might look more interesting to just do a few fingers, rather than all of them. 
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Wednesday 6 April 2016

Top Instagram Tips

Top Instagram Tips - Sweetaholic Beauty

With Instagram threatening changes to the feed algorithm, I thought I might share some of my top Instagram tips. I've had a few people ask me how I take my photos, when I upload and what kind of hashtags I use.

Top Instagram Tips - Sweetaholic Beauty

Ensure you only upload clear and bright photos. At the end of the day, this is the most important thing you can do. It doesn't matter what time of the day you post, or what kind of hashtags you use - if you are uploading good quality photos, you will certainly start getting attention. Personally I use my DSLR and then edit my photographs slightly on Photoshop. Whilst this is a lot of work, I've found the quality of my photographs has really increased. If you are using a smart phone, there are a lot of different apps you can download to help tweak the lighting and quality of your pictures.
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Tuesday 5 April 2016

Dusty Girls Brand Focus - Review & Swatches*

Dusty Girls Brand Focus Review & Swatches - Sweetaholic Beauty

Mid last year, I was contacted by Aussie brand Dusty Girls and asked to try out their products. I tried out two of their complexion products and have reviewed them, but have now been offered the opportunity to try out a few other products. I was sent two eyeshadows and two lipsticks, so I thought I would share my thoughts. 


Dusty Girls Brand Focus Review & Swatches - Sweetaholic Beauty

In my previous post, I talked a little bit about Dusty Girls' ethics and ingredients, so I won't repeat myself but long story short, they are amazing. I'm always incredibly proud to feature ethically produced, natural products that have come from right here in Australia.
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Monday 4 April 2016

March Empties

March Empties - Sweetaholic Beauty

It's that time again - time for empties. It's been a full on month for me, I've had so much going on it's not even funny. I've struggled with my blogging the past week just because of how busy I've been. I'll be honest, this month I haven't finished up a lot of products this past month, but I still wanted to share them.

March Empties - Sweetaholic Beauty

All the products. Whilst not many, still a few favourites.
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Thursday 28 April 2016

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2016

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2016 - Sweetaholic Beauty

Mother's Day is just around the corner. Mother's Day is all about celebrating your mum, your nanna or another special woman in your life. I'll be celebrating my mum, and my sister who has become a mum just two months ago.

I've put together a little guide - just a few different items that you could consider picking up mum. My mother is notoriously difficult to buy for. She doesn't particularly love makeup or cosmetics, she's not a huge jewellery person - she really just loves spending time with my sister and I, and so we usually opt for experiences. However most of the things I've included in this gift guide should cover the basics at least.


Mother's Day Gift Guide 2016 - Sweetaholic Beauty

Personal grooming is always a popular gift choice, as it's always needed and can often be expensive; thus a perfect big ticket item for that someone special. My personal favourite is hair care products - I've included three gorgeous products from Remington. My favourite hair dryer ever, the Remington Euro 800* is the perfect gift for mum as it has anti-static technology and dries hair in a flash. I also included the Remington Shine Revival Straightener.* My mum loves straightening her hair, so this is the perfect gift for her. This device also has Moroccan Argan Oil infused ceramic plates, and surprisingly can be used on damp hair. Winning!

My mum doesn't do much to her hair aside from straightening, but I've also included the Remington Perfect Curls 2 in 1* which has been a favourite of mine for some time. This is one of the easiest curling devices available, so perfect for those who are just getting started. But the perfect big ticket for mum this year is the Homedics Duo Pro*. This hair removal system is super easy to use and will save your mum many trips to the salon. It's also a lot easier to use than most IPL devices as it's so compact and fits right in your hand. It's also really cost effective at only $550 - those long term savings, though!


Tuesday 26 April 2016

Hair Care Essentials

Hair Care Essentials - Sweetaholic Beauty

If you're anything like me, you wash your hair, dry it and then... well, that's kind of it. Unless I have a day off, or am on holidays, I usually leave my hair alone and don't bother styling it much. Although I do love styling, I just don't have the time every day. But there are still a few simple things you can do to make your hair look gorgeous on a day to day basis.

Hair Care Essentials - Sweetaholic Beauty

Just a few of my hair care essentials for every day. 

Monday 25 April 2016

Benefit Cosmetics World Famous Neutrals Easiest Nudes Ever Eyeshadow Kit

Benefit Cosmetics World Famous Neutrals Easiest Nudes Ever Eyeshadow Kit Review & Swatches - Sweetaholic Beauty

I've always been a huge fan of Benefit Cosmetics. Since my love affair with cosmetics began, Benefit Cosmetics was always on my wishlist. The packaging alone is drool-worthy. For a while now I've had my eye on the World Famous Neutrals Easiest Nudes Ever Eyeshadow Kit; and so now that it's finally made it's way into my collection, I thought I would share my thoughts.

Benefit Cosmetics World Famous Neutrals Easiest Nudes Ever Eyeshadow Kit Review & Swatches - Sweetaholic Beauty

The packaging is just gorgeous. The box itself is rather small but compact, meaning it'll be easy to travel with if need be. The box opens like a book, but does not contain a mirror.  It does contain four longwear powder shadow, and two creaseless cream shadows.

Tuesday 19 April 2016

Handbag Lipstick Faves

Handbag Lipstick Faves - Sweetaholic Beauty

This past weekend, I took a few days off and travelled to Brisbane with my mum. We had a lot of fun, but when packing, I realised how many lipsticks I was keeping in my handbag. I usually keep my handbag lipstick stash pretty tidy, but recently I've let it slide a little and my small collection is growing. So time to tidy it out - I thought I would share the lipsticks I've been loving lately.

Handbag Lipstick Faves - Sweetaholic Beauty

As you can probably tell, I've really been drawn to nudes and neutral shades. I've been trying to branch out and wear more daring shades however, which is how the Covergirl shade has sneaked its way into my rotation.

Monday 18 April 2016

Colour Theory Nordic Light Collection*

Colour Theory Nordic Light Collection First Impression & Swatches - Sweetaholic Beauty

Now that the seasons are changing - so are the cosmetic collections. New Autumn/Winter collections are beginning to hit our shelves - with the new Colour Theory Nordic Light Collection being one of them. I was lucky enough to receive the collection, so I thought I would run through and show you the products as well as a bit of a first impressions. 

Colour Theory Nordic Light Collection First Impression & Swatches - Sweetaholic Beauty

The collection draws inspiration from the stunning Scandinavian evenings, which is a truly unique take on Autumn/Winter collections. We are usually seeing deep blues and burgundy shades, rather than soft tones - but I have to say this is a refreshing change. The collection also includes the Plump Mascara, which is in fact not a new product and not shown above.

Wednesday 13 April 2016

Irresistible Me Ruby Auto-Rotating Curling Iron*

Irresistible Me Ruby Auto-Rotating Curling Iron Trialled & Tested - Sweetaholic Beauty

If you know me, then you'll know I love playing with my hair. I'm always dying it, cutting it and styling it. But doing different styles takes a lot of work, and unless I'm on holidays, I'll usually just leave my hair natural. Having my hair curly is one of my favourites, so when I was offered the chance to try out the Irresistible Me Ruby Auto-Rotating Curling Iron, I found it a bit too hard to resist. 

Irresistible Me Ruby Auto-Rotating Curling Iron Trialled & Tested - Sweetaholic Beauty

The Ruby comes in a chic black box including the device itself, as well as any important information and safety information. I was pretty excited to receive this, as it looks so elegant. 

Tuesday 12 April 2016

March Favourites

March Favourites - Sweetaholic Beauty

Wow what a month. Unfortunately, March was not filled with as much joy as February was, but it was still a jam-packed month. My partner spent some extended time in hospital for testing, and I got to spend a lot of time with my new nephew and get to know him a bit better. (He's starting to smile and almost laugh now.) I was also lucky enough to attend Salon Melbourne and snag myself some beauty bargains.

March Favourites - Sweetaholic Beauty

A few goodies I've been loving this past month. I'm keeping in trend with including at least one non-beauty thing. It's a lot of fun hearing people's opinions and suggestions, too.

Monday 11 April 2016

Face of Australia Naked Eyeshadow Palette

Face of Australia Naked Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches - Sweetaholic Beauty

I'm such a huge fan of Aussie brands; particularly Face of Australia. It has been one of my favourite local brands since I started loving beauty, and they have really grown since then. One of their newer releases captured my eye - the Face of Australia Naked Eyeshadow Palette. Since the Australian release of Urban Decay, our country has seen an influx of cost effective dupes of the cult brand's most popular product - the Naked palette.

Face of Australia Naked Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches - Sweetaholic Beauty

This palette is smaller in shape, but actually includes fifteen shades. I'm not sure if this is supposed to be a dupe, or if it's just inspired, but either way I was excited to try. I do like the packaging itself - chic black whilst although difficult to keep clean, looks darn good in photos. This is also a pretty handy one to travel with as it contains so many shades.

Thursday 7 April 2016

NOTD: Autumn Nails

NOTD: Autumn Nails - Sweetaholic Beauty

For anyone who lives in Melbourne, you'll know that Autumn has officially hit our city. Our evenings are getting darker earlier, and the idea of snuggling under a big blanket with a cup of tea is much more appealing than it was a month ago. I haven't had a chance to do my nails in a while as my partner has been so unwell lately (so frustrating as he was doing really good up until a week ago) but I've found a few spare moments and came up with a simple and easy to recreate autumn manicure.

NOTD: Autumn Nails - Sweetaholic Beauty

I basically just painted my nails a nice neutral shade to start with. Since I don't have square or rounded nails, I was at a bit of a loss as to what to do next. I decided to try something a bit different and ended up with slanted tips on my three middle fingers. I thought it might look more interesting to just do a few fingers, rather than all of them. 

Wednesday 6 April 2016

Top Instagram Tips

Top Instagram Tips - Sweetaholic Beauty

With Instagram threatening changes to the feed algorithm, I thought I might share some of my top Instagram tips. I've had a few people ask me how I take my photos, when I upload and what kind of hashtags I use.

Top Instagram Tips - Sweetaholic Beauty

Ensure you only upload clear and bright photos. At the end of the day, this is the most important thing you can do. It doesn't matter what time of the day you post, or what kind of hashtags you use - if you are uploading good quality photos, you will certainly start getting attention. Personally I use my DSLR and then edit my photographs slightly on Photoshop. Whilst this is a lot of work, I've found the quality of my photographs has really increased. If you are using a smart phone, there are a lot of different apps you can download to help tweak the lighting and quality of your pictures.

Tuesday 5 April 2016

Dusty Girls Brand Focus - Review & Swatches*

Dusty Girls Brand Focus Review & Swatches - Sweetaholic Beauty

Mid last year, I was contacted by Aussie brand Dusty Girls and asked to try out their products. I tried out two of their complexion products and have reviewed them, but have now been offered the opportunity to try out a few other products. I was sent two eyeshadows and two lipsticks, so I thought I would share my thoughts. 


Dusty Girls Brand Focus Review & Swatches - Sweetaholic Beauty

In my previous post, I talked a little bit about Dusty Girls' ethics and ingredients, so I won't repeat myself but long story short, they are amazing. I'm always incredibly proud to feature ethically produced, natural products that have come from right here in Australia.

Monday 4 April 2016

March Empties

March Empties - Sweetaholic Beauty

It's that time again - time for empties. It's been a full on month for me, I've had so much going on it's not even funny. I've struggled with my blogging the past week just because of how busy I've been. I'll be honest, this month I haven't finished up a lot of products this past month, but I still wanted to share them.

March Empties - Sweetaholic Beauty

All the products. Whilst not many, still a few favourites.

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