Maddieslifestyle: 2014

Hello All,

I hope you are all well and you are enjoying this gorgeous Spring weather (well here in Australia at least). Today I thought I'd bring you all a foundation review because I am always, always on the hunt for the perfect foundation and I know a lot of you are too.

This month Australis brought out their new Mix It - Colour Correcting Foundation. This foundation claims to conceal dark circles, correct dull skin and neutralise redness. It does this by using three different coloured pigments. The first being yellow pigments to hide dark circles, the second being mauve pigments to correct dull, lifeless skin and the third being of course the green coloured pigments to correct and hide pesky red skin. This foundation sure does claim to do a lot (a lot of fantastic things may I add) so I definitely had to put this to the test.

This foundation comes in three different shades. None of these shades have names however because what Australis essentially want you to be able to do is to mix and max the colours to create your own perfect shade. I went ahead a trailed the lightest shade available because of my very fair skin.

The colour match on my skin really didn't turn out too badly! Yes, of course it was still slightly dark for me, but with my skin colour that is always, always going to be the case, no matter what foundation I use. I was incredibly impressed with the ease of application with this foundation, it seemed to glide on to my skin seamlessly. As this foundation claims on the bottle, it did give me a natural satin finish, however, I would not say this foundation is a medium to full coverage foundation, that is one thing I don't quite agree with. I would say this foundation give you a light coverage and can be built up if required by the individual.

I took a very awkward looking selfie, un-edited and in natural light to show you guys what Australis looks like on my skin. As you can see, my dark circles are gone! I have no redness and my skin looks fairly bright and awake. Of course, as I said previously, you can still see my freckles (which I don't mind) but it does convey the fact that the foundation doesn't seem to be medium to full converge like it claims.

PROS:
Light wight, creamy application and coverage.
Contains hydrating Argan oil.
Can be built up.
Makes your skin look awake.
Contains SPF 25 which is a MUST in every foundation. MASSIVE thumbs up from me!
Not tested on animals.
Smells actually quite pleasant.

CONS:

Not medium to full coverage.
Can get oily and slip throughout the day.
I did have to powder like crazy as this is a satin finish and can appear quite shiny!
Colour selection isn't great but you can obviously mix and match.

Let me know in the comments below if this review helped you. Would you like more foundation reviews?

Speak to you all soon!

Maddie xx

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Hello there,

Today I'm doing another lifestyle post (I guess it is also fashion if you like to really match your wardrobe). If you watch me on Youtube or follow me on Instagram, you will know that I recently had a quick business-esk trip to Sydney for the weekend. I attended IMATS, had a quick visit to Benefit HQ and drinks with Benefit Australia's amazing social media manager and of course, I did a spot shopping.

It's always a struggle to pack for just a few days away, especially for us girls (come on, I know you agree). I've actually never travelled domestically by myself either in Australia or back in the UK so I've never just had hand luggage to take with me. I found the thought of packing a minimal amount in a tiny, tacky bag found in the back of my wardrobe a bit off putting, so I did some research and found Antler Luggage.

Antler Luggage is a UK luggage brand and is highly, highly regarded. When my mum found out I was getting an Antler Luggage suitcase for my travels she was incredibly jealous and impressed! Of course being British I still do have to support UK businesses as well as supporting Aussie ones.

The suitcase I settled on was the Tiber Cabin Suitcase in Silver. Antler in Australia still don't have the full range like the UK has, but they still have a fantastic array of gorgeous luggage, I found it so hard to finally settle on the Tiber.

I felt so incredibly fancy walking around Sydney airport with my quality sliver Tiber suitcase. I definitely think I was the envy of many travellers.

PROS:

Perfect for a business trip
Great for a weekend away
Small and versatile
Lightweight
360 degrees wheels giving you effortless control

CONS:

The sleek design is gorgeous but after just one trip is is incredibly damaged. The material makes it very noticeable unfortunately.

Finally, one thing I must mention before signing off is the fantastic security system. I've never come across anything like it. The zip ends click into the coded padlock system and can only be removed by putting in your private code and pushing the lock. No more hassle with having to find out the smallest key on earth from your handbag to unlock the padlock. It is truly innovative!

To conclude, if you're in search for the best cabin appropriate suitcase to take on your next trip away, look no further. I'm blown away by the quality of Antler Luggage and the Tiber Suitcase.

As always,

Maddie x

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Hello all,

Finally I have gotten round to posting about Thursday's Group Show! I've had so many technical difficulties and yes.. a vlog is still coming, but it will be posted on my new vlog channel. How exciting is that?! I know you have all seen my usual micro blogging posts on Instagram, but you all asked for more. So without further a do, here is what I have to say about the Thursday Mercedes Benz Group Show.

I adored Thursday night, I viewed the cat walk from the other side on Thursday night and it actually made a huge difference so I got a lot more pictures for you guys. The designers and labels included Pistols at Dawn, George Wu, Jack Sullivan, Michelangelo, Chetcuti, Urbbana and my personal favourite Talulah.

The stand out for me had to be George Wu.. a week later and I am still dreaming about those drop dead gorgeous dresses. The models looked gracious and almost Princess like as they walked down the catwalk. It just goes to show how breathtaking the collection was, because it is STILL imbedded in my mind.

This stunning dress had to be my favourite of the night and I have been lusting after it ever since. No guesses as to why I fell in love with it, one word: DAISES! I adore the intricate detail of this dress and the flattering shape, it screams Spring.

Want to see more from George Wu?
http://www.georgewu.com.au/index.php/en/ - this link here will take you to all things George Wu and you can lust after his stunning gowns until your hearts are content.

This dress was another one of my favourites from all of the items presented on the night! The pleated skirt is bang on trend and pairing it with a lace top is just genius. It's the prefect dress for the 'Silly Season' in my eyes. Its by Jack Sullivan and you can find more here:
http://www.jacksullivanbridal.com

Thank you once again to Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane for having me. It was seriously a week to remember.

Head to the MBFF website where you can actually view the gallery and even purchase the items shown on the catwalk: http://www.mbff.com.au/own-it.html how amazing is that?

I think I might have to do a bit of window shopping myself.

Thank you for reading guys, I hope you enjoyed seeing what it was like through my eyes. It was an incredibly well organised event and everyone should be praised for their hard work and efforts.

Love you all xx

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