Hello beautifuls!
The weather is starting to warm up and it's only just under three weeks until school holidays. So whenever I look at clothes at the moment all I can think is 'Can I wear that on my Spring holiday?'. I will probably just be feeling sleeping by that point, but at least my outfits will look good. This weeks' Finds of the Week definitely reflect my current shopping mood, stunning shades of red, frills and super cute patterns. I had so much trouble trying to decide which was my favourite piece for this week, so I have chosen two. 

Hello beautifuls!
I hope you are having an amazing start to the week. Temperatures have started to drop over here in Australia, but I know for many of you it's right in the middle of the Summer heat. So as a bit of a thank you, I've put together this romantic Summer look.

Hello beautifuls!
I hope you've all had a fabulous week. This week's outfit post is something very special. My sister had her prom this week, and I had the honor of doing her makeup and taking photos. She looked absolutely stunning. A real Belle of the ball. 

​Hello beautifuls,
I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. I’ve been having an excellent time trying some new Colourpop products. Two of these are actually from their Fall Edit, which I was very excited to get my hands on so quickly. 

​Hello beautifuls!
Hope you are all having a fabulous day. During the Christmas season I received a NAYKI Autumn spice vanilla chai coffee scrub from my lovely best friend. I have previously heard and read some wonderful reviews about coffee scrubs and the benefits to your skin. Before writing this review I had not tried a coffee scrub before. Of course I have tried many others over the years and even made my own as you would have seen on my blog. I was particularly excited to try this product, as I always love trying new products, particularly ones made from all natural ingredients. Many of which are organic. Using these wonderful ingredients the scrub is designed to 

“repair damaged skin, treat skin conditions such as Acne, Eczema & Dermatitis”.

Hello Beauties! I’m so honored to be back over on Rachael’s blog guest posting again! Since it is a new year, we thought it’d be fun to discuss some of the upcoming beauty trends for 2016. I drew inspiration from this article from Seventeen and created a full-face tutorial that incorporates 5 of those trends, so let’s get started!

Hello beautifuls!
Christmas is almost upon us. How very exciting! Today's guest blogger Leann from Leann Marie has some wonderful makeup gift ideas for makeup beginners. These might also make great last minute gift ideas. Leann has a beauty, fashion and lifestyle blog filled with inspiration if you would like to check that out. 

Thank you so much for getting involved in the 12 days of Guest Bloggers Leann. 
Rach xx

1. Maybelline BB Cream
2.NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream 
3. L'Oreal Miss Manga Mascara 
4. Maybelline Fit Me Powder 
5. Coastal Scents 12 Piece Brush Set 
6. Coastal Scents 120 Eyeshadow Palette 
 
Hey everyone, I'm so delighted to be a guest blogger for Rachael! Today I'm going to be showing you my top makeup gifts for Christmas to give the makeup beginner in your life!
 
1. Maybelline BB Cream
 
This is by far one of my favorite BB creams to use. I think this is perfect for a beginner because it's not going to be as heavy or hard to choose a shade. You can easily pick a shade that most describes the person and the formula will work to match with their skin. That way they're getting a feel of what it's like to have a product all over their face and it's an easy way to get a smooth and flawless finish.
 
2. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream
 
For someone whose not really comfortable wearing lipstick or they're just starting out, NYX's Matte Lip Creams are a perfect go to. With so many shades to pick from and experiment with, you can start by getting them soft shades such as Buenos Aires and Tokyo. This is something they can use to spice up their look without having the complications of worrying about their lipstick, while still getting a soft coverage on their lips. It's also perfect because it's not drying to the lips either.
 
3. L'Oreal Miss Manga Mascara
 
There are a lot of mascaras out there and it can be pretty hard to choose what mascara will do. This is my favorite drug store mascara to use. Not only does it give my lashes some length, it also gives great volume as well. I have pretty thin and curled lashes, but this mascara works great. If you're looking to splurge on the high end side, I recommend getting them It Cosmetics 5-1 mascara ($23).
 
4. Maybelline Fit Me Powder
 
Depending on how comfortable your makeup lover/beginner is, you can also opt to get them a nice powder as well. I love Maybelline Fit Me Powder because it gives you a matte finish that lasts the whole day. They will also be able to use this instead of the BB cream on days that they might feel oily. There's different shades to choose from, so this is probably a gift you can give them when you take them shopping.
 
5. Coastal Scents 12 Piece  Brush Set
 
I think a good brush set is perfect for anyone starting out with makeup. There are different brush types for their whole face that they can use. From powder brushes, to eye shadow brushes. That way as they're starting to experiment more, they'll have the tools they need for their looks. Coastal Scents make great brushes and these are my go to brushes when I'm doing my makeup.
 
6. Coastal Scents 120 Eyeshadow Palette
 
Coastal Scents definitely has a lot of great products, but one thing I love is their 120 eyeshadow palettes. They have a different variety of types including cool shades and shimmers. This specific palette I think is perfect because it gives you the best combination of cool and warm colors. There are neutrals and even some bright colors. They don't seem to have the 252 palette, but that's the one I have and I've been using it each time I do my eyeshadow. Even with the 120 palette, there are many combinations of makeup looks to experiment with and try out. It's affordable and definitely worth the money for a makeup gift.
 
There are many things I think are perfect for a makeup beginner, but these are my must haves. The perfect combination to have a nice and neutral look. These products are drug store products too, as sometimes starting with high end products aren't that good, especially if the person doesn't feel too comfortable with their makeup. All these products are affordable and work great, and they are products that I personally use myself. If you're looking to give high end products, stores such as Sephora and Ulta have deluxe mini's that you get which are perfect stocking stuffers. What products would you recommend for a makeup beginner? Make sure to leave a comment down below! From one beauty lover to another, see you soon! 

Hello beautifuls!
Today is day 5 of the 12 Days of Guest Bloggers. Today's beauty advice is written for you by Megan from the Chronicles of Megan. She is an amazing beauty blogger, who creates tutorials, product reviews, and so much more I know you are going to love. Thank you so much for being a part of the 12 Days of Guest Bloggers Megan!
Rach xx

​Hi beauties! Megan from thechroniclesofmegan.wordpress.com here and I’m bringing a little holiday cheer to My Violet Delights today. Thanks again to Rachael for letting me guest post for your 12 Days of Guest Bloggers for Christmas! 

The holidays can be stressful; it always seems like there are a million things to do! Between work/school, finals, holiday shopping, cooking, cleaning, decorating— it can all get overwhelming. On top of that, the winter cold can have you feeling dehydrated or even under the weather. So, what’s a girl to do? How about “Treat Yo’ Self”?!
 
A little pamper time is my solution to cure the holiday blues and here’s my easy steps to some festive and moisturizing relaxation:

1. Prep your face: I start with my usual makeup remover and cleanser from my everyday skincare routine to get the face ready for a mask. Then, I go in with an exfoliator to set up a great base for the mask can do the most good for the skin. I’m using Pixi Glow Tonic which is a chemical exfoliant, but use whatever works best for your skin.

Hello beautifuls!
Over the 12 days before Christmas there will be 12 fabulous guest bloggers creating posts on myvioletdelights.com. I honestly cannot wait to show you everything. Get ready for lots of festive inspiration. Day 1's post has been created by the lovely Alyssa from Any Given Runway. She has incredible style that you are going to love!
​Rach xx

This past weekend I attended my boyfriend's company party. While I originally struggled to find a dress for the formal occasion, this dress was party perfect--and not to mention super comfortable!

Instead of buying a dress that I probably wouldn't wear very often, I decided to rent this beauty from Rent the Runway. If you aren't familiar with how the site works, you are able to rent designer dresses for such a cheap price! They will also send you two different sizes, which is awesome if you are unsure of what size to get.
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The dress I am wearing is the Fifi Dress designed by Slate & Willow. While this dress retails for $308, I rented this stunning dress for only $50.

Note: As always when I review products this is my honest opinion. I also purchased this Prairie Charms Prairie Charms Prairie Pizzazz box myself after the brand approached me.
 
Hello beautifuls!

I hope you are all having a lovely day! As you may have seen from Vlogmas I am currently on a lovely tropical holiday. I was very excited last week to receive my Prairie Charms Luau themed Prairie Pizzazz box. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you’ll know how much I love Prairie Charms. I have even used their pieces for giveaways in the past. They are honestly the loveliest brand I have come across to deal with. As there was an issue with postage, Prairie Charms have added a few extra pieces to the box as well. (Thank you very much! I really appreciate it).
When I opening the box I realised there were several items that I could bring on my holiday to add to my looks, along with some very yummy looking food. I was also very happy to see the box was very full and made the price tag worth it. I must say I am loving how many shade of purple have been included in this box. I’m not sure if that was intentional considering I am My Violet Delights. On each packet there is a very cute sticker/label. I must say it was almost too pretty to rip in order to open the packet.