NYX Doll Eye Mascara - Volume and Long Lash

After reading rave reviews on Makeup Alley, I gave NYX Doll Eye Mascara a try. I bought both formulations, Volume and Long Lash for $7.95 USD each online.

Both looks exactly the same with the packaging and brush. As you can see in the picture, the brush is tapered and thicker at the ends.

Tried the Volume mascara first and I was'nt thrilled. It was a dry formula so I had to swipe quite a few times for any effect on my lashes. It did'nt give a noticeable lengthening or volumizing look. Towards the end of the day, tiny flakes would fall under my eyes. The only plus was that it did'nt clump.

The Long Lash formulation was definitely better. Again, it was a dry formula but after two coats, my lashes were noticeably fatter and longer. I can see the tiny fibers which build up the lashes. The product is very black so it made my lashes POP which is exactly the effect I'm after. It stayed on all day without flaking and does'nt clump as long as you apply no more than two thin coats.

While it's already good value for money, I would only buy the Long Lash again if it was on sale. It's not perfect as I've had better results with Diorshow. I'll keep looking for the perfect mascara!

Vintage Spotted Sun Dress

A magnificent find at the op shop, even if I say so myself!

I was pecking around for a colourful girly dress. It will be for an upcoming trip to Singapore where it's hot hot hot!

Narrowed it down to two dresses, one from Dotti and one vintage.

Put them side by side and examined for faults. Found a hole in the Dotti dress and was missing it's belt. The vintage dress looked like a hospital gown. Both went back on the rack.

Disheartened, I scoured the dresses one more time in case I overlooked any gems.

Lo and behold, I found a pretty sundress and best of all, it was vintage! Could'nt believe my luck. The dress is made of heavy duty cotton and is well constructed. It stood against the test of time, especially compared to the Dotti dress.

I could tell it was vintage by the pattern and fabric. It has an old skool silver zipper. It was smocked at the back.

You could imagine Charlotte from Sex And The City wearing it.

Very pleased to have found a vintage dress which was'nt grandma-esque for $3 AUD!

Target Velvet Military Cropped Jacket

No, this is'nt a well dressed chair. However I received a nice compliment while wearing the jacket.

A random woman told me she "loves it".

Screened for sarcasm and drunkenness (since I was in a bar) and it was clean. Don't do this normally but was surprised since the jacket only cost $2 AUD!

It's from Target and I wear it alot. Not only is it warm and soft, it's fitted and cropped which is suited for shorties like me.

Its girls size 12 so it was luck that I found it in the op shop and can fit in it too. What a great purchase.

NYC Nail Colour - Bo Peep

Dress code at work is mufti (casual) this week so it was the perfect time to break out the Bo Peep from NYC.

I'm loving creme colours on nails. They make a bolder statement on nails than frosts and shimmers, even if they are pale. Bo Peep is a bright fuchsia which really makes nails POP!

This NYC Nail Colour was purchased from the same bin as the Ulta3 nail polishes so cheap as chips-$2 AUD.

Not bad for wear. My manicure lasted for 5 days without noticeable chipping.

Ulta3 Nail Polish - Allure 2

For those born in the late 70s, do you remember this video clip?

It's Transvision Vamp, I Want Your Love. I was an impressionable young thing when this was in the charts. I adored the lead singer Wendy James' baby pink outfit, especially her matching lipstick.

While I don't have the skin tone to carry off this lip colour, I managed to find a similar shade in the form of nail polish by Ulta3.

What a find and for less than the cost of a cup of coffee! Seriously girls, if you want a little pick-me-up, this is the stuff!

I've been looking for a pale nude and this is even prettier because it's creamy white with a smidgen of pink. It's almost the same colour as my pink Nintendo DS!

Surprisingly, this colour is also called Allure, according to it's bottle. (Check out my previous post on the other Allure by Ulta3.) The nail polish is great quality for a cheapie. Excellent colour saturation and staying power. It can be a bit streaky though. If you were patient and applied it evenly, this would'nt be a problem.

Ulta3 nail polishes are building up nicely in my collection. Stay tuned for more posts on these!

Op Shop Haul

HALF PRICE SALE AT ST VINNIES!

All priced in AUD. Starting from the top, left to right:

Wicked Sista Aqua Toiletry Bag - Brand new with tag. I need a bathroom bag for an upcoming trip to Melbourne. The best feature is the detachable clear zip bag inside which you can carry in handbags. $1

Vintage Grey Leather Handbag - Retro design with adjustable strap so you can wear it long or short. Oddly has Russian words in gold print inside. I wonder who the original owner was? $2.50

Plaid Scarf - Classic print and super soft. $1

Striped Boatneck Top - I said no to this last week but at half price, I NEED it! $2

Satin Animal Print Cosmetic Case - Brand new with tag and the print is so damn cute. Could not resist for only 50c!

Rebecca Davies Designer Top - Desperately needing more warm clothes for work. This top is embellished with pretty lace and satin roses. $3.50

Awesome haul for $10.50!

Black and White Plaid Skirt

While it's hard to say no to a bargain, I'm painfully picky when it comes to buying from op shops. I check for flaws, make sure it fits perfectly and that I would actually wear more than once. 

One morning I said "no" the above plaid skirt. Went window shopping at Parramatta Westfield afterwards. Plaid was everywhere. 

I'm alarmed actually. Do people not worry about looking like bogans when they wear plaid hooded jackets?

Realised that I should have bought the skirt at the op shop since similar ones in the retail stores cost ten times as much.

I rushed back before the op shop closed to rescue my $4 AUD bargain. A fully lined, fitted skirt for winter. How could the original owner part with it? 

The design is cute and the plaid is timeless. Did'nt realise until I wore it in public, that the front slit was too revealing. Wish I knew how to add another buttonhole but I made do by sewing up the gap. 

This is now my favourite work skirt!