August Favourites

Hello Everybody!

Today I'm sharing my favourites of last month:

Frankie Magazine: 

This is one of my favourite publications around. It's got some great articles, some are comedic, some are artistic, and it covers an amazing range of things. I've been subscribed for almost two years and this months issue was particularly good!

Nars Sheer Glow:

I know how slow I am on the bandwagon, but this foundation has been working amazingly for me. As I have sensitive skin, I'm very particular as to what I put on it, but this really lives up to my expectations. The coverage is awesome, it enhances without masking.

Circa Home Narcissus and Patchouli Candle:

Describing scents is a weak point, but this candle is perfect for burning while doing work and I love it.

Will Grayson, Will Grayson:

This book is amazing! Written by David Levithan and John Green, it's a spectacular read which has shocking highs and lows in the lives of the Will Graysons.

Sonnetanz Song Cover:

This may well be my favourite cover ever. Cara Delevigne and Will Heard's voices gel amazingly, and the the song has been on repeat constantly.

So those are last month's favourites! Comment down below what you think of the post. (and my new blog design!!)

CutiePieMarzia Memebox!

Hello Everybody!

Earlier this month I ordered a beauty box curated by Marzia Bisognin, or CutiePieMarzia, and it came a few days ago!

The box in question is from a Korean company named Memebox. They send out boxes filled with great full size products, and they aren't subscription which is a different to other beauty boxes. There were six products in my box, a combo of makeup and skin care. I haven't used them for long, but here are my first impressions!

First off: Beauty People Eyeliner Kit; Snow White Special Edition Season Two.

Wow. These are amazing. The set comes with 5 eyeliners, Rose Gold, Gold, Beige, Brown and Black, which can also be used as eye shadow crayons. The best part about them? The staying power! I swatched the rose gold when I picked it up from the post office and I noticed it was still there some 12 hours later. Yay!!

Two: Petit Friend Tinted Lip Balm.

This lip balm is adorable! It's a two in one product, with a balm on the outside, and a baby pink tinted-lipstick-thingy. Both of them are very moisturizing and I can't wait to keep using it.

Three: Lvida Nail Polish.

I can't say that I love nail polish, but this is such a lovely colour! It comes out as a peachy orange pink, doesn't chip and I love the packaging. Win, win, win.

Four: Pure Smile Gelee Labo Strawberry.

I thought this was a jam when I first saw it! It's actually a face mask, and I have never seen anything like it before. The consistency is so odd, but hopefully it'll be good to enjoy on a pamper evening sometime soon.

Five: It's Skin Babyface One-Step Base.

This is a primer, and when you first apply it the product is pink! Don't worry, it dries clear and really works well to keep your makeup on. The bottle is absolutely huge compared to other primers, so I'm really glad that this will last me a long time.

Finally: It's Skin Volumer Essence.

My favourite product of the bunch.I was really excited about this, because I had never heard of it before! It works as a skincare product (with some awesome Hyaluronic Acid), but you can also mix it in with your foundation to help with your base. I incorporated it with my skincare routine, after I cleanse and tone.

So that's all for this post! I have another scheduled for late this week, to make up for my hiatus! Also let me know if you've tried Korean beauty things before, I'd love to get more into it.

Marzia's Box (If it's still available)

xxx

Take Time Out For You.

Hello Everyone,

Today I want to talk about looking after yourself and relaxing. I have had the most insane, but amazing week of my life (I was in my first professional show, CATS). But after some seriously long days, I was ready to slow down. To give my skin a break I'm having a no makeup day, save the YSL Rouge Volupte No. 13, because a little bit of lippie makes everyone feel good, non? I used the Lush Let The Good Times Roll Cleanser to refresh my face, and then sat down to read some blogposts, all 146(!)that I had missed this week. Pictured is alittleopulent.com As an extra treat, Connoisseur Ice Cream was thrown in the mix, but I promise I didn't eat the whole thing!

Honestly, I do think that it's really important to take time out for yourself, and not worry about the next thing coming. I love just enjoying the moment, and I'd love to know what you do to relax in the comments.

Emilie xx

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Little Lemon Cake

Hello Everybody!

Today I thought I'd share one of my favourite recipes ever, Lemon Cake! It tastes the best and it's so easy!

Ingredients:
2 Lemons
1 1/4 Cups Caster Sugar
125g Butter, Softened
2 Eggs, Separated
1 Cup Self Raising Flour
2 Tablespoons Milk

Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C, and grease a 6 hole muffin pan or cake tin before you start.

Cake:

1. Grate 2 teaspoons rind from 1 lemon. Juice remaining lemons. Using an electric
 mixer, beat butter, 1/2 cup sugar and lemon rind until light and fluffy. Add egg
yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Wash and dry beaters. Whisk
egg whites in another bowl until stiff peaks form.


2. Sift flour over butter mixture. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and milk. Stir until
 just combined. Using a large metal spoon, gently fold egg whites into butter mixture.
 Divide mixture between prepared pan holes. Smooth top. Bake for 20 minutes or
until golden and a skewer inserted in centre of 1 cake comes out clean. Stand in
pan for 10 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack over a baking tray.

Syrupy Glaze

3. Meanwhile, place remaining sugar and 1/3 cup lemon juice in a saucepan

 over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes or until sugar dissolves. 

Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until thick and syrupy.

 Spoon the syrup over cakes. Cool for 5 minutes.

 Serve cakes warm, and share 'em round to spread the love!

Thanks so much for reading. I have some beauty and fashion posts on their way, stay tuned for that! If you try the recipe out, tweet it to me @emiliecharlie and i'll see you next week! 

xxx

Beauty Wishlist

Hello Everybody!

As everyone interested in the world of Makeup, Skincare, Haircare etc. I have an  increasingly large wishlist of products that have been recommended by other bloggers. So today I thought that I would share with you the top 7 items on my wishlist!

1. Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist

Recommended by: ETC LLYMLRS

I love Jurlique, it's one of my favourite skincare brands. When I saw Lily's post about this, I knew it'd be heading straight onto my wishlist. It's made of natural ingredients and the best part is the pump, no more searching for cotton pads for toner!

2. Too Faced Natural Eyes Palette

Recommended by: Sprinkle of Glitter (YT)

Too Faced facts: One, its packaging is top notch. Two, its colour payoff and quality is amazing. Win Win! Definitely, want to get my hands on and use that baby soon!

3. Nars Matte Eyeshadow in Abyssinia

Recommended by: (Me, I saw it in Mecca Cosmetica)

I love both mattes and shimmer eyeshadow, but there was something about this one over the shimmers that made me fall in love. Most likely the beautiful colour, but also the description 'Delicate pearl sheen' I mean, Wow.

4. Nars Sheer Glow Foundation

Recommended by: Vivianna Does Makeup

After reading countless reviews, swatching in store and watching tutorials with it, I can certainly say that I that this could be one of the best foundations one could ever own. I just have to get around to, you know, owning it.

5. Laura Mercier Foundation Primer 

Mentioned by: From Roses

The last primer I used was a sample of Benefit's Porefessional, which was great, but this primer gets some great reviews, and the radiance one has caught my eye.

6. Urban Decay Naked Palette

Recommended by: Everyone

I don't know how I call myself a beauty blogger without owning a Naked Palette. Also considering I am an eyeshadow freak, (3rd eyeshadow mention in this post, can you tell?) it's obvious I love the look of this palette. I've heard they're the best of the best, the neutrals look amazing, but so tricky to get a hold of in Australia.

7. Zoeva Brushes

Recommended by: Lily Pebbles

Zoeva looked gorgeous and amazing before, and then they brought in a Rose Gold Collection. They look stunning.  I don't own a whole lot of brushes, and apparently they are great quality, and a good dupe for M.A.C., so why not add them to your wishlist?

So that's the end of  this week's post. Thank you for reading, follow me on twitter, and bloglovin', and i'll see you soon.

What's on your wishlist?

xx