Freebie Alert! PS-I've Sold Out (Some More)

In a bid to gain new blogger memberships in Australia, Nuffnang is running a competition which ends on Friday 11th of September 2009. If you are a member and inspire new members to sign up, you have a chance in winning a $500 Red Balloon voucher for some serious adventure or culinary indulgence.

Regardless of whether you win or not, if you sign up to Nuffnang before the deadline, you will receive a FREEBIE pack from their sponsors, Coles Group & Myer Gift Cards, Redken, John West, Leggo’s, and Spring Valley.

I've seen pics of the pack (I have yet to receive mine) and it's a generous parcel full of goodies including a $10 Coles/Myer gift card!

I've sold out (even more so) because I've placed Nuffnang ads in this blog in the hope that I will earn a few extra pennies. If you have a blog, you can do this too!

Anyway if the freebie pack is incentive enough for you, by all means sign up to the website and please kindly mention that I send you! ;)

Charles & Keith Grey Satchel Handbag

I was in Singapore recently to attend a friend's wedding.

On my way back to Sydney, I decided to use up my Singaporean currency at Changi airport. Came across a Charles & Keith store and was impressed with their range of shoes and handbags. Their style mimics European designer fashion and their items are affordably priced.

Most of their handbags are made of a synthetic but believeable leather-like material resembling lambskin. It was actually a plus because I needed a bag which can take rough treatment!

This bag is the perfect size to carry everything around in with ease. Hope it gets slouchier with use. It was $56 SGD duty free.

Brunswick and Chapel Streets

I was in Melbourne and managed to sneak in some shopping from my two favorite places of the city.

Could'nt indulge as I'm going to Singapore next week. As a token souvenir, I bought these black chatoyance (has a luminous sheen) faceted drop silver earrings for $2 AUD from Brunswick Street.

The triple strand long necklace was a bargain too. I bought it from Chapel Street, which I thought was for half price. I asked the sales assistant if it was $9 AUD to confirm and she said it was for $5. Whoopee, even better!

The necklace has a strand of chain and glass beads, and two strands of black acrylic beads and ribbon. I untied the ribbon strands so they can be worn separately so it's not too heavy looking for work.

Skin Benefits Anti-Wrinkle Under Eye Gel Patches

I'm hoarding sixteen packets of these.

I was in Newcastle and came across a cosmetic warehouse store in Hunter Street Mall. There were lots of cheap beauty items but the best purchase were these under eye patches. Each box were $1 AUD each. I bought one and after the first use, I got my friend to buy lots more!

A box contains 4 pairs so I'm set for the next two years.

The product is from Skin Benefits. It's from the UK and they sell for £2.50-£6 online.

They are "hydro-gel" patches which you stick under your eyes to moisturise and refresh them.

Advertising says the product "effectively reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while giving a revitalising cooling sensation on contact. Also helps with puffiness and dark circles.

Contains vitamins A & E, Green Tea and Gingseng extract. Ideal for travel, including long haul flights that dehydrate the skin."

These patches work (atleast cosmetically) although I use them differently than instructed. You're supposed to wear them for 15-30 mins whereas I wear them overnight. The next morning the skin under my eyes are moisturised, refreshed and don't crease when I smile. A huge plus!

The patches are comfortable to wear because they are soft and flexible. They certainly feel like they are made of gel.

If I'm tired looking, I'll use these to perk up. They were especially useful during my recent trip to Melbourne where I had long days. Makes me look like I've had sleep when I've actually had very little.

For the price and effectiveness-they are a STEAL! I would buy more but they might not have a shelf life longer than 2 years.

Chiffon Animal Print High Waisted Mini Skirt

Holy cow! A hybrid between a Dalmatian and Friesian.

Can't tell if this skirt is vintage since there is no label. I bought this from the Op shop for $4 AUD.

The side gathered design and high waist sparked my interest even though it had a questionable animal print. Do I dare to wear this skirt to work?

It would look awesome with a black bodysuit, tights, booties. Too bad I don't have booties or a bodysuit so I'll let you use your imagination ;)

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Pupa Diva's Lashes Maxi Volume Mascara

I remember walking down Bond St in London and noticing lots of girls with naturally curly thick eyelashes. So lusciously thick, they looked like black feathers.

I curse at my wispy sparse lashes. I also curse at not finding an affordable mascara that makes me look like the Bond (St) girls.

The only time I got close was when I got a free tube of Christian Dior's Diorshow and it's amazing. On permed lashes, they looked va-va-va-voom!

Sadly I can't afford Diorshow and after a few hours, it smudges. Have not found a mascara that gives the same volume and length until now.

I was at Kmart where all Pupa cosmetics were 50% off. Pupa is a cosmetic range from Italy. Their products are stylishly packaged and they have a gorgeous colour range.

Gave one of their mascaras a try and was majorly impressed with the results.

My lashes were so voluminous, there were practically bushy! Was surprised how well the huge brush (like Diorshow's) separated my lashes.

Unfortunately, the mascara had sold out so I left empty-handed.

However I was so infatuated, the next morning I made myself late for work just to buy the mascara from Priceline.

Not 50% off but still cheaper than Diorshow with even better results! This box set was $24.95 AUD which included a 50ml bottle of eye makeup remover.

Although I started to use the NYX Long Lash mascara, I'm ditching it because Pupa Diva's Lashes is so much better. The huge brush takes a little getting used to but now my lashes are FAT and they don't flake or smudge. Stays on all day until you take it off. Tempted to get my lashes permed now for maximum dolly-eyed effect!

Life's too short for bad mascara.