17th Feb2012

The Sydney Girl | Makeup Mix

by Joelyne

Hello hunni bunnies! I am SUPER excited to be doing a new series that goes by the name of – The Sydney Girl | Makeup Mix!

Every now and then (and hopefully more often if you guys love it) I will be doing a self portrait, wearing my favourite makeup of the moment. This will hopefully help you create looks you love, and also show you how certain products turn out, for better or for worse (let’s hope for the better).

Wearing: Loose Mineral Foundation thanks to Youngblood :

I have been wearing this foundation for MONTHS! Every.Single.Day. – with the occasional Sunday makeup free day. The great thing about it is that it provides buildable coverage. So I can have it light for work, and add a bit more coverage for events like parties or a wedding!

Speaking of weddings, I wore it here, when I went to the Hunter Valley. Everyone complimented how great my skin looked. And I couldn’t stop telling them that they had to try Youngblood Mineral Makeup.

I have very sensitive skin, so mineral makeup like Youngblood is perfect for me. And it’s always a plus when it gives UVA/UVB protection.

Lipgloss in ‘Sweet Pea’ thanks to SAX Cosmetics :

This lipgloss stays on my lips for hours. It gives the perfect shine and it’s a pleasure to put on when it smells like cupcakes. Usually glosses that have fragrances irritate my throat, but this one doesn’t at all. Ingredients include beeswax, jajoba oil, avocado oil, vitamin e & silk powder.

Also wearing: Grow Luscious Mascara thanks to Revlon | Blush in ‘Taffeta’ thanks to Arbonne Cosmetics

Do you like this look? I was going for a natural palette with a touch of pink (my favourite colour). Let me know if you would like to see more posts like this in the comments area below

Category : Beauty, Reviews, Tutorials

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01st Feb2012

The Sydney Girl | Love List

by Joelyne

Welcome to my first installment of The Sydney Girl | Love List. My own twist of ‘Friday Favourite’s’ which I absolutely love on the blog Lipstick and Cake!

LOVE… the belated birthday pressies I recently received

A pretty pink bar of soap, cotton napkins, crystal wine stopper, salt and pepper shaker & vase and a floral mug! – thanks to my special friends.

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LOVE… this Gorgeous Cosmetics Scarlette Lip Pencil

Thanks to GlossyBox.Com.Au

LOVE… This juicer

A present from George. Apple + Carrots = A yummy, healthy treat!

LOVE… My new customised cupboard

More pics of my new cupboard next week!

Category : Beauty, Lifestyle

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04th Jan2012

Top Ten Summer Beauty Tips

by Joelyne

The Laser Lounge’s Top Ten Summer Beauty Tips

This festive season look and feel fabulous by following The Laser Lounge’s Top Ten Summer Beauty Tips…

1. Drink Plenty of Water…

Why? Helps to keep your skin hydrated and moist whilst clearing away any build-up of unwanted toxins!

2. Apply the Right Moisturiser…

Why? We recommend consulting with a Skin Expert whether you’re using the best moisturiser for the season. If your moisturiser is too light then your skin may end up dehydrated, however, if it’s too rich and heavy during the warmer weather, you may increase breakouts along with a greasy looking complexion! Not so fabulous!

3. Use Sunscreen…

Why? Sunscreen is one of the best anti-ageing products and protects your skin from sun damage and pigmentation.

4. Eat Healthy…

Why? Eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables throughout summer not only helps to keep your skin glowing, but minimises the chance of piling on too many unnecessary kilos, especially during the festive season.

5. Avoid Excessive Alcohol…

Why? Some of us may like to indulge every now and then, but drinking excessively will only dehydrate your skin causing fine lines, wrinkles and worse of all breakouts.

6. Wear Mineral Make Up…

Why? Mineral make-up not only covers any flaws and accentuates your features, but it also allows your skin to breath!

7. Have a Break – Sleep…

Why? You know what they say every guy and girl needs their beauty sleep! We say black bags are a good fashion accessory, not a facial feature!

8. Fake it with a Spray Tan…

Why? Choose the healthy option and fake it, not bake it. You’ll thank us for this tip in the long run, we promise!

9. Apply a Hydrating Body Moisturiser…

Why? AHA’s keep the skin smooth and moist. If you also choose to fake it (8^th tip), hydrating body moisturisers help spray tans last a lot longer.

10. LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH and GIVE…

Why? Never take life, health, family and friends for granted. Let your inner beauty shine from within and treasure life’s most precious moments.

Illustrations by Kim Davies at Inspired Lines

Category : Beauty, Lifestyle, Tips

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21st Nov2011

Revlon & Jane Iredale | Makeup Review

by admin

Gosh I love doing makeup reviews! 1. Cause I love trying new products 2. Cause I enjoy putting makeup on 3. I help you guys make a good decision on purchasing makeup.

This makeup look is from Saturday. I did it especially for you guys – and then went FISHING after. How appropriate right?! A girl can look good going fishing, can’t she?! You know you’ve got it right when your boyfriend says “I like your lipstick! It’s better than all the other lipsticks you put on” And my response “Well, it’s actually a lip stain. And I like it better too!” (I must add, that George is pretty observant when it comes to these things, he’s got 3 older sisters!)

What I’m wearing:

Jane Iredale Lip Fixation Lip Stain & Gloss in Passion: In the photos, I’m only wearing the lip stain, not the gloss on top as I love the matte look. I am amazed at how long it lasts. After lunch I had to top it up, and that was it. It feels great, and it doesn’t flake. I actually haven’t worn lip stain for years, due to the fact that when I used to, it would come off within a few hours, and would easily get flaky within the hour. I’m not sure what other lip stains these days are like, but this one is incredible. You are going to see a lot of me in this! I have also used the gloss on its own, which is long lasting itself, and very shiny!

Jane Iredale Tantasia Self Tanner, Auto-Bronzant: When using this, no moisturizer is required. So I’ve been using this instead of moisturiser on my face for the past week. I have a light tan, but feel like my face looks healthier a bit darker (don’t wel all?) and I feel like this is doing the job. I would rather use this than tan from the Sun. From the directions: “Tantasia uses your skin’s natural tanning ability to build radiant, long-lasting colour. Smart sunless technology first senses, then enhances your skin’s most flattering shade.”

Jane Iredale Pommisst Hydration Spray: This hydrates the skin and sets mineral powders. I spray this on after I have applied my makeup, and in the afternoon as a pick me up! Loving it and smells divine!

Jane Iredale Brunette Bitty Brow Kit: This brow kit include brow powder & wax, which is perfect for me because sometimes the hairs don’t behave and need to be waxed down!

Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara and Lash Liner: I have the waterproof and non waterproof mascara & both are a delight to wear. To get the plumped up lashes, it takes a few coats but in the end it looks fabulous. The lash liner I love and tend to use it mostly on the mid to outer corners for the day, like in the photos, to give a natural look. In the evening I go all out! I love how it goes on so smoothly and lasts all day. I’m using brown at the moment. Lashes become sronger with every application even after makeup removal. Revlon New Complexion Foundation: You only need to use a tiny bit, as a bit goes a mighty long way. It evenly spreads and doesn’t leave any residue. Really smooth with a nice matte finish. I wish it were a tiny bit darker for my tanned skin, and with a higher SPF. I have sensitive skin, and this doesn’t irritate it at all, and definitely lasts all day and keeps the oily skin away!

Jane Iredale Australia:

All mineral products, a makeup which is good for the skin.

Where to buy

http://www.margifox.com.au/jane-iredale/products
Revlon Australia:

http://products.revlon.com.au/grow-luscious

Category : Beauty, Reviews

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16th Nov2011

Revlon Grow Luscious Plumping Mascara Bar

by Joelyne

I wanted to share with you some pictures from the Revlon Grow Luscious Plumping Mascara Bar I went to last Friday night.

Now as you can see from the photos, Revlon have transformed me from casual chic, to oh so glamorous and ready for a night out. I looked in the mirror afterwards and couldn’t recognise myself! The artists used Revlon Grow Luscious Plumping mascara, which has a conditioning formula that strengthens and plumps up lashes – score!!! They also applied the Revlon Grow Luscious Lash Liner, which is creamy and goes on so smoothly! My eyes looked ahhmazing! I’ve been using these products for the last week, and can’t wait to show you some close up piccies

Revlon are giving away some goodies (Peeptoe heels, Nicola Finetti dress etc etc) Some photos of those below too for you to see! You’ve gotta be in it to win it, as they say. So click here to enter!

Before Revlon Makeover

After Revlon Makeover

Wearing: Zara Blazer, Toi Et Moi Dress, Zara Block Heels

The girlies pictured include bloggers from:

Category : Beauty, Fashion, Outfits, Reviews

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08th Nov2011

Welcome!

by Joelyne

Hi lovelies! How exciting! I now have a new layout, which I have been working on (with the help of Pollence IT Services) for over a month! As you know I was on Blogger (blogspot) – and with all the changes I wanted to make, I desperately needed to move over to WordPress. So here I am, and so far loving it!

If you are a blogger and need advice on moving to wordpress from blogger, just email me! I’d be happy to help

I have also changed my logo! I felt like something fresh and new for the launch of the new layout! I really wanted this blog to be user friendly and simpler to use, as well as clean cut and attractive. I feel like I’ve reached my goals in this arena. Always looking at ways to learn, grow and improve and make you guys happy!

If you are new here, welcome! There’s a lot of fun stuff going on here! I look forward to hearing from you all and learning about you! I hope to bring you lots of tips and helpful advice!

Joelyne

TSG
XXX

Category : Beauty

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01st Nov2011

Bloggers before and after a Revlon Make-over

by Joelyne

Here is the outcome of the Revlon Make-Over I had done, featured on Ninemsn’s ‘The Beauty Spot’! Do you like it? Click here to see all the other beauty blogger make-overs, and here to enter Revlon’s New Complexion competition to win a $5,000 Shopping Voucher! Oolala!

revlonfeature Bloggers before and after a Revlon Make over

Category : Beauty

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27th Oct2011

Revlon New Complexion Oil-Control Makeup

by Joelyne

I’m really glad I got the opportunity to try out Revlon’s New Complexion Oil-Control Makeup before it hits stores in November, and share with you my thoughts.

For someone like me who likes to apply her foundation quite sheerly, but needs her face looking fresh and shine free, this makeup is fabulous. Applying it to the areas that need it, I can feel confident that my oily zones will remain unoily for the rest of the day!

It is best to apply the foundation with a makeup brush first, if you want a sheer coverage like me, and then use your fingertips to blend in a bit of moisturiser.

This Revlon makeup can be purchased for $24.95, from November, 2011.

joelyne Revlon New Complexion Oil Control Makeup

Revlon Makeup Benefits:

Oil-absorbing spheres eliminate shine
Medium coverage
Fragrance-free (important for me, as I have sensitive skin), free of added parabens, non comedogenic
Oil-free formula won’t clog pores
Soft, matte finish formula
SPF 20 (LOVE this, as I’m pro anti ageing, sun protection)

I shared this wonderful experience with other beauty bloggers in the beautiful surrounding of Bondi Icebergs at Bondi Beach.

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Iantha Tanya Chaigyaru Jaime Adeline Anita ‘Chelle

Kimberly Sara-May

Hello yummy fruit! …
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Tanya & I sharing a comfortable seat and feeling glamorous in our freshly applied Revlon Makeup.
joelynetania Revlon New Complexion Oil Control Makeup

I’m wearing Wrangler Jeans, Vintage Belt, Wittner Heels & Blockout Hot Pink Corset Top.

yoghurto Revlon New Complexion Oil Control Makeup

Category : Beauty, Reviews

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12th Oct2011

CLOSED Sweet & Tender X The Sydney Girl Giveaway

by Joelyne

I absolutely adore candles, especially Soy, since my dear mother told me that Soy Wax is non-toxic & Environmentally Friendly.

Thanks to Sweet & Tender, I will be giving away 2 x $50 vouchers to their online store.

And ALSO, a discount code for all my lovely readers: “$10 off orders over $35″ with coupon code SYDNEYGIRL10

And have in mind that they offer Free Shipping in Australia! The perfect gift for a friend.

CLOSED

Category : Beauty

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04th Oct2011

CLOSED Secret Weapons X The Sydney Girl Giveaway

by Joelyne

CLOSED: Winners are: Chantelle, Faz, MichVee, ne-knopka and va! Congratulations lovelies!!!

Bringing to you three of their newest in store: boot buddies, to keep your boots up! Invisilifts, when you need to lift those boobies (it’s a miracle how it works), and Stiletto Stoppers for those times at garden weddings or at the races where your heels sink into the dirt!

Read more for details on how to enter!

There are going to be FIVE of you lovelies drawn randomly in this competition! Each WINNER will receive 1 pack of Stilleto Stoppers, 1pack of Invisilifts and 1 pack of Boot Buddies.

Yipeeeee!

To enter do either of the following pretty please

And then leave a comment below with your email address, so that I know who is entering, and how to contact you if you win!

Category : Beauty

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04th Oct2011

The Sydney Girl x Revlon Top Speed – Feature in Cosmopolitan AU Magazine November 2011 Issue

by Joelyne

Me on the left in my Revlon Top Speed nail colour, and Jessie from We The People on the far right.

Category : Beauty

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18th Sep2011

Natural & Nude Lips

by Joelyne

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I’ve been really obsessed with lip liners lately, and have been using them instead of lipstick. It lasts longer and really looks smooth and matte on my lips. I dream of having a lip liner collection of all sorts of browns, pinks, burgundies and reds. Oh and orange. Must find myself the perfect orange liner!
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P.s. I use tinted moisturiser on my lips instead of foundation, as tinted moisturiser acts as my foundation – I LOVE tinted moisturiser! And to see what I use click here.