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Christmas Giveaway 2019: Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Palette

15/12/2019

Hello beautifuls!
The 2019 Christmas giveaway is here. As chosen by you over on Instagram I will be giving away one Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Palette. Thank you to everyone who voted. I must admit I thought it was hilarious that you chose the same palette as last years' giveaway. However, it is still my favourite palette to date. It would also make an incredible Christmas gift and can be bought from here.

The competition commences today 15/12/2019 and will close on 26/12/2019 24:00. Like, follow & tag someone in the comments in the post on either Instagram or Facebook. You can enter as many times as you like. I cannot wait to see who will win! Full terms & conditions are listed at the bottom of this post.

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Terms & Conditions:

The competition is open to residents of Australia aged 16 years.
There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.
By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
This competition will be running on Instagram and Facebook.
Multiple entries will be accepted.
Closing date for entry will be 31/08/2019 24:00. After this date the no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter
The prize is as follows:

The prize is as stated and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. The prizes are not transferable.

Winners will be chosen by a random generator.
The winner will be notified via Instagram or Facebook.
The promoter will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected / is delivered.
The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material, as well as their entry.
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Network.

Festive Season Lookbook 2019

11/12/2019

Spring dresses to make you excited about warmer weather

2/10/2019

Hello beautifuls!

It is time for Spring so it is time for some gorgeous Spring dresses. It wouldn't be Spring without floral. The trends of frills, midis, puffy sleeves and lace have continued into SS19/20. You might have seen me a while ago on Instagram to keep an eye out for the purple and green trend this Spring. It is now in full force and ready to add to your wardrobe. I personally prefer the lilac, but there is also an incredibly cute floral tie strap dress below that I need. One of my favourite pieces I found for this post that will suit most body shapes is the Grace Dress from Divine Avenue. It has a cross over frilled bust and a tie waist. The versatile style means you can easily dress it down with a pair of runners or dress it up with a pair of heels and a headband. The last trend I have included below is tie dye. It has finally filtered down from high end brands into more affordable pieces that appear elegant rather than tacky.

There is even one dress below that is $8.00. See if you can guess which one it is. No it's not one of the t-shirt dresses.

OOTD: Ocean Breeze

27/9/2019

Hello beautifuls!
The weather has finally warmed up and it is time to wear cute crops and add some bolder Summer tones. The top, shorts and slides are all new additions to my wardrobe. I fell in love with the natural vibe of the cropped button up. It has been perfect for days at the beach. You may have already spotted me wearing it to the beach over on Instagram. The orange shorts make an excellent pop of colour to balance out the popular trend of neutrals this Summer. How good does the colour look?! Shop the look at the bottom of this post. There are some similar styles as well as alternatives with different price points. My favourite gold coin necklace is also on sale for $5.00 below, which is definitely worth a look.

Trend Update: Headbands

25/9/2019

Headbands not just a pretty accessory, it is an avenue for the illusion of a well put together outfit. The trends this season provide a sense of regal taste and stylish expression. It is undeniable headbands are all about making a statement for SS19 and AW19/20. Jewelled headbands are not a new trend, however, they now display much larger jewels and copious amounts of embellishments. Knotted/turban headbands continue to appear with bolder sizes, colours and patterns. One of my favourites perhaps is the more petite style of knotted headbands delicately adorned with small pearls. Some of my favourites of the pearl style are from Divine Avenue and there are so many different colours to choose from. The headbands themselves have also become larger. Padded headbands provide a more polished look. I will be completely honest and say padded headbands are not to my taste, however, if you are loving the trend I have also added some options below.

Shop the Trend: Neutrals

31/8/2019

Hello beautifuls!
Tomorrow is the first day of Spring finally and it is time to transition your wardrobe. There are so many gorgeous neutral pieces popping up ready for Summer. I am calling it now neutrals will be one of the biggest trends of the SS19 season. Do you remember how popular black and white feeds were on Instagram? Well neutral ones are showing up everywhere. Be prepared for a lot of neutrals. I have some of my current favourites ready to update your wardrobe below. My giveaway with a voucher for The Iconic closes tonight over on Instagram and Facebook. Links to both of those are at the bottom of this post. I can't wait to see who wins!

Giveaway from one of my favourite stores

10/8/2019

Hello beautifuls,
It is time for another giveaway! After talking to lots of you over on Instagram many of you wanted a giveaway other than a palette. After hearing your ideas and lots of thought I have chosen a gift card for one of my go to stores. They have everything from affordable clothing brands to more high end pieces. I know many other Aussie bloggers also love this brand.
Drum roll please......
I will be giving away a $100 gift card to The Iconic.

The competition commences today 10/08/2019 and will close on 31/08/2019 24:00. Like and tag someone in the comments in the post on either Instagram or Facebook. I cannot wait to see who will win! Full terms & conditions are listed at the bottom of this post. Below I have a few pieces from The Iconic that I have my eye on at the moment.

Spurr $39.00

Alice McCall $395.00

Johnny Loves Rosie $40.00

Topshop $25.00

Atmos & Here $39.99

Bec + Bridge $290.00

Billini $89.95

Billini $89.95

Bec + Bridge $175.00

Levi's $74.96

Dazie $39.99

Dazie $69.99

Good luck everyone!
Rach xx

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Terms & Conditions:

The competition is open to residents of Australia aged 16 years.
There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.
By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
This competition will be running on Instagram and Facebook.
Multiple entries will be accepted.
Closing date for entry will be 31/08/2019 24:00. After this date the no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter
The prize is as follows:

The prize is as stated and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. The prizes are not transferable.

Winners will be chosen by a random generator.
The winner will be notified via Instagram or Facebook.
The promoter will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected / is delivered.
The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material, as well as their entry.
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Network.

If you love Disney you're going to love these!

18/7/2019

$59.95

If you know me, you'll know how much I love Disney. I have been incredibly excited about all of the live action versions that Disney has created and are coming soon. Mink Pink has actually put together a Lion King collection. They are so beautiful and just make my heart so happy! There are a lot more pieces than I have included in this post, but these are my favourites. Also hint, hint family members these might make a great birthday present haha. My favourite is definitely the best prepared tee at the top of this post, but I'll admit the grey sweater below is so damn cute too!

Winter Look Book 2019

11/7/2019

Blazer: Tiger Mist $109.95, Knit Top: Verge Girl $45.00, Jeans: The Iconic $99.95, Necklace: Lovisa $15.99, Earrings: Lovisa $19.95 (Similar).

Jacket: Dissh Boutiques $64.00 (On Sale), Knitted Top: Glassons $29.99, Denim Skirt: Glassons $39.99, Necklace: Lovisa $15.99, Earrings: Lovisa $22.99 (Similar), Hair Slides: Colette Hayman $8.99 (Similar).

ecklace: Lovisa $15.99 Jumper: Glassons $29.99 (On Sale), Skirt: Glassons $39.99, Earrings: Lovisa $22.99 (Similar), Hair Slide: Colette Hayman $12.99 (Similar).

Formal dresses you'll love

2/7/2019

Missguided $50.00

Missguided $100.00

Hello beautifuls!
Over on Instagram a while ago I had a few people request to see a post with ideas for races dress. I have put together a list of stunning dresses you can wear to formal events, whether it's the races, a wedding or even a cocktail party. When you're looking for a races outfit is so important that it looks classy. What you wear to the races is not what you would wear out on a Saturday night. All of these looks are races and 2019 style approved.