Collective Hauls: Spa & Beauty Expo + Jewellery

So on Sunday I was invited by Katrina from Symbol PR to the Sydney International Spa & Beauty Expo at the Sydney Convention Centre at Darling Harbour with my sister. Originally, my friend Shela was suppose to be there to accompany me but she couldn't make it.

We had some sister time (which we never really do) at the city. We had Pepper Lunch... for lunch! To those who don't know what Pepper Lunch is... it's freaking amazing (I'll explain briefly down below). I know they're only avaliable in Sydney so far but hopefully they will franchise out to the rest of Australia. It's my favourite spot to eat at the city.

We then headed towards Darling Harbour with the guidance of my stupid iPhone GPS leading us to a weird direction. Long story short, we had a wonderful time and also I snagged up some goodies (not only from the expo but also our trip to the city) to bring home only to hurt my poor credit card once again. Anywho here are some pictures to do most of the talking...

My Media Pass to the Spa & Beauty Expo!

My Salmon & Cut Steak at Pepper Lunch with my sister. 

Basically, for those who don't know what Pepper Lunch is... it is japanese orientated 'fast food' that is 'healthy'. You get a dish (meat or fish) along with rice and vegetables (whatever, according to the menu) and basically they're placed on a hot plate and you cook it to the way you like it! 

CitiSuper Macaroons for $1 - $10 for 10 + 2 free Macaroons. 

Their range isn't that great with a few limited flavours but their macaroons are pretty mediocre. Obviously they're more homemade and petite and hence why they're so cheap. 

Now...

Here are the goooooodies! 

Domokun Slippers - $5 - My sister & I snagged at the Morning Glory Stand at Market City

Make Up Forever HD Foundation - $42 (Normally $58AU) at PM Studio (On the day of the Expo) - Unfortunately I have to exchange this shade as it's too dark on my NC25 skin (will do a review on it once I get my right shade)

OPI Nail Polish in The 'IT' Color - $10 (from the Expo), Normally $19.95 RRP in Aus. 

Magnetix's Nail Polishes in Blue & Pink - $10 (from the Expo), Not 100% sure how much they would usually be here with AU RRP's. 

Real Technique's Blush Brush - $13 (from the Expo), $22.99 AU RRP 

Secret Star Girl False Lashes (Korean Branded) - $4  (from the Expo) - comes with two glue tubes and inexpensive for a pack of good quality natural looking lashes for going out. 

Various Free Samples from Pelactiv from the Expo. 

Overall I'll be doing reviews on the nail polishes, the RT brush & obviously the MUFE Foundation! Stay Tuned!

For some odd reason when I tried this shade at the expo it was alright. I went to a friends house who happened to have the same shade as well as other similar shades and found that N128 made me look like I had a really bad tan. I emailed PM Studio today and they said they will allow me to exchange it :) 

This shade was in N128, I need to get something between 120-123 :( Since I haven't really opened the physical packaging I'm going to exchange it for another shade.

Daiso Clear Lash Glue & Bobbi Pins from CitiSuper 

Also, these came in the mail today. Jewellery that I bought from eBay as well as (not pictured) my Ksubi Brenda Blue Jeans (here) which I've been lusting since my trip to Melbourne. Right now I'm loving my new pair of Ksubi's!!!

Here I bought a collar pin for my collared Mink Pink top. Can't wait to try it out! As well as a 4 Coloured Triangle Bracelet & braided pink bracelet to accessorise with my Michael Kors watch (sadly it looks weird as a combination so I might set it aside and wear it separately another day). Also a collared gold choker which I've been wanting for a while, so glad I got it for real cheap on eBay :)

Also, due to my busy schedule my posts will be a bit more scarce cause I'm still catching up with heaps of Uni work. You understand right? I miss my beloved blog and blogging occasionally. Please bare with me.

Have you got any good buys lately?

Love, J 

Uni Life, Anniversary, Mail & Nail Therapy.

So I have my Stats Exam on this week and thank heavens it is an open book exam. I haven't been going to my past 5 lectures and tutorials and it's because I'm utterly lazy due to the fact that it's not complusory, most of my friends don't go and most of the time I am napping. So I'm sort of doomed...ish.

Also, after my mid-semester break from Uni I've been spending a lot. I've recently purchased my first Sigma Brush Kits along with a pair of Sigmax HD Brushes, so I can't wait for those to arrive and all. As well as the occasional outings I've been having with the close friends and as well, today - celebrating my eight month anniversary with my boyfriend! I don't know why out of all the other anniversaries but today was probably so exciting - maybe it's the fact that 'eight' is my favourite number or alternatively when flipped sideways it signifies an infinite sign...... What the hell did I just say (that was utterly corny and shiz - I will hold my peace now).

This morning before leaving the house to Cabramatta with the boyfriend and friends to have brunch and prepare of Phong's Getty/BBQ for ANZAC Day - I got mail! Just 3 things from eBay!

So I'm going to cut to the chase and get onto some needed (unnecessary) retail therapy 'session' I had today.

I headed to my local Big W to grab these polishes knowingly that they are on special. Maxfactor ($5 off) Napoleon (3 for 2), Face of Australia ($3 off) & of course Australis ($3 off?) was on sale. The sale is til 2 May as I asked the shop assistant there - so you got a week or so left! Cosmetics are running out quick because nearly every Big W I went to, it was sort of demolished... Anywho, these are the things I got!

Presents from the boyfriend. 

My Long awaited Dusk Candle in Lychee & Black Tea. SMELLS AMAZING. 

Story behind this is that, when we went to Dusk I was madly in love with this scent. I was broke since it cost $27 for that candle so I was like... I'll wait when I have more money and get it. 

Yesterday the boyfriend went out and got it for me! As well as a cute card (in which I'm not going to show because it's image is super corny and embarrassing LOL) but the card is super adorable!

As well as the lip butters he got me before but today I managed to swap my Cotton Candy Lip Butter for Tutti Frutti! (Will do a post one that soon!) 

In the mail today I finally got my Shu Uemura Mini Eyelash Curler and also my supposedly 'Shiseido' Eyebrow Razors LOL. 

I'm still adjusting on how to use it without pulling out my little lashes, but basically the mini eyelash curler works better than a normal eyelash curler (supposingly) as it grabs each lash for a better curl?! 

 My Mini & Original Size Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers

So what's the hype behind these lash curlers?! I shall do a blog post about these lash curlers soon! They're not just ordinary lash curlers, they cater... (that's shall be all I will say!) I want to make a separate post for these. 

So...

The things I actually bought! 3 of the nail polishes I bought a few days ago but I thought I'll add them in! 

These retail for $4.95 each

and ended up $1.95 each after the ($3 off)

I shall be giving this one away... 

and going to give these babies away! 

And perhaps this whole set below, there's 2 Ivory, 2 Sunny Pink's

These were $5 off and usually they're $5.48 so... I got them for 48 cents each! But they have limited colours and by the time I got there, they were ALL gone. So I got the last ones. 

If you can see, I kinda got lazy and didn't put my watermark on these images. It's time consuming but I'm just going to rush through and get my study on asap. 

My giveaway will be in 2 days! So if you're eager to score yourself some nail polishes, ENTER!

Love, J.