Sunday Quickie #2

Hi lovelies!!!

It has been a while long time since I last had a Sunday Quickie. And I know, it's almost Tuesday but since I am doing a recap of the happenings of my weekend, I thought I'd classify it under Sunday Quickie series. =) 

Friday started off awesome as my gift from Body Shop arrived at work - something I won from their twitter contest a week ago. :)

The Body Shop Limited Edition London Brush Collection Palette

02 A La Mode

I have gently swatched these colours and they are super pigmented! Can't wait to try them out and create some looks using it. =) 

Have any of you tried their London Brush range?

Instead of the usual Friday night drinks with my workmates, I had dinner and drinks with my "random" friends - Miss Cindy and Miss Juri! 

Why random, one may ask?

Miss Cindy Ngo who blogs at FASHIONABLY YUMMY 

Well, we don't exactly belong to any particular groups such as "uni group", "partying group", "work group"... you catch the drift. But I guess you can classify them under "uni casual work group" since thats where I met Cindy and that's when I got closer to Juri. 

Photo credit: FASHIONABLY YUMMY

I knew Juri since first year uni but we have been mere acquaintances and got closer when we worked together 2 years later.

I always have the most random outing with these girls and love how we will never run out of topic despite not meeting up for months. We started off at Coach Bar at GPO Martin Place, and hopped to Bungalow 8 at King St Wharf then to Cohi Bar at Darling Harbour and ended the night with Oporto's Bondi Burger cos I am #healthy like that. #suchafatshit

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@ Endota Spa

I had the opportunity to try the half an hour body massage complimentary of Endota Spa last Saturday and it was truly relaxing! Just exactly what I needed after all the assignment and work stress! :) 

More camwhoring pics of my ASOS fuschcia draped blazer featured in THIS post.

MAD LOVE!!! <3

I am praying hard that the weather will warm up towards the end of August as I just got a black dress for a friend's birthday and it would go perfectly well with this draped blazer! Not gonna happen though. :(

Lemon Tart - Le Renaissance Courtyard Cafe @ The Rocks

 This lemon tart was absolutely delicious! It has just the right amount of sugar and I definitely enjoy the tingling feeling from the sourness of the lemon. Do keep in mind, it definitely is on the upper end of the sour scale, so it might not be your cup of tea if you're not a fan of sour stuff. 

Jasmine Green Tea Macaroons - La Renaissance, Courtyard Cafe @ The Rocks

 LOVE IT TOO! I am a huge fan of salted caramel flavoured macaroon but choice were limited that day! No regrets in choosing this though! I love how the desserts from La Renaissance isn't too sweet! 

Blogging about in the wee hours is definitely not the wisest thing to do, innit? =.="

Weather on Saturday was absolutely lovely - sitting at the low 20s in the middle of winter, with the abundance of sunshine! So thankful that I didn't have to cooped up at home slaving away for my assignment or studying.

Wendy's Vodka Lemon Lime & my champers @ The Argyle, The Rocks

 Bitching Catching up over a glass of champers on a lovely Saturday arvo = what more could I ask for? =)

NOTW - Endota Nail Polishes in Richmond

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FOTD using La Glam Cosmetics Balinese Princess. (Review and detailed FOTD post soon!) during the Sydney Beauty Bloggers Casual Meet Up on Sunday! 

Knit top - Market City/ Crop pocket shorts - SUPRE

Outfit of the day - I was such a hero to rock my shorts without boots during winter! In my defence, it was fairly warm during the day until later in the arvo when it started raining. =.="

Rings from Lovisa & Equip/ Clutch from Equip

Marc by Marc Jacob Wallet

Yeap! As you can already see, I did go a little crazy with the nail polishes at The Pro Nail Supply Store @ Bankstown. And, so did the other bloggers. 

OPI, China Glaze, ORLY, Seche Vite, China Glaze crackles, ESSIE

Pro Nail Supply carries these nail polishes at a more affordable price for us Aussies! You can be the judge yourself. :)

OPI - $12

China Glaze - $6

China Glaze Crackles - $9

ORLY - $7

Essie - $6

Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat - $8

Seche Vite Fortified Strengthening - $6

Essie Cuticle Oil - $5

Charcoal Chicken @ Habib, Bankstown

 Love the chips with chicken salt and the charcoal chicken! I can understand what the hype is all about when it comes to Habib chicken but I reckon their food is a little on the salty side, especially the tabouli. I mean, is it even meant to be salty at all?

From top to bottom - FLOMAR True Colour Lipstick 35, FLOMAR Terra Blush-On #43, FLOMAR Terra Blush-On #41, FLOMAR Coral Blush Duo

Finally got my hands on some awesome Flomar goodies after hearing all the good reviews from Lilit!

She is having a GIVEAWAY at the moment and is giving away 2 Flomar blushes! What are you waiting for? 

A big thank you to Michelle who got this goodies for me when she was at Parra a couple of weeks ago because I seldom (almost never) venture past Lidcombe. 

One last thing before signing off.....

So, I entered Grad Solutions Got Balls Photography contest to be in the run to win either an Acer Netbook, a Polaroid Camera and Miss Independent Voucher. As you may already know, I am no longer in uni for a while, I am entering this competition to support my friend who's in charge of this campaign.

It will be greatly appreciated if you girls (or guys, if any) is able to head over to www.facebook.com/GradSolutionsAU, LIKE the PAGE and LIKE THIS PHOTO! 

Many thanks! ♥ 

What did you get up to during the weekend? Did any massive haulage? 

XOXO,

A

Quickie - Lunchtime haul (GREAT bargains :D)

Goodday :)

Just a quick haul post today before heading to bed. Giveaway winner will be announced tomorrow. Just finished inputing all the datas on Excel and checked the extra entries. All I need now is just to check that all the participants are followers of Through Beauty Eyes either through Google Friends Connect, Twitter or Facebook. Then, we will have a winner. *jumps in excitement* =)

Anyhoos, without further ado, let's have a peep at the 2 nail products I got during lunch time today. =)

ITEM 1: SECHE VITE Dry Fast Top Coat, $14.95

My HG top coat as I change my nail colour every week, if not more frequently. Definitely one of the best.invention.EVER. However, one of the downside of this product is it gets really THICK after a while (in my case, after going through half a bottle). This is my THIRD bottle and I am really considering buying this special solution to de-thicken it instead of buying a new bottle everytime it thickens. 

Have any of you tried that de-thickening solution (I can't remember the actual name for it at the top of my head at the moment)? Are they any good??

ITEM 2: Pirates of the Caribbean 4 OPI Mini Nail Set, $14.95

When I saw Jaime and Lara with Stranger Tides and Skull & Gloss Bones respectively (if I am not mistaken) during the Kiehl's Beauty Blogger Event, I knew I had to get them babies. 

I was SUPER STOKED when I saw them selling for only $14.95 when I was looking for my Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat. Most of you probably already know that beauty products in Australia are ridiculously priced - a full sized bottle costs a staggering $19.95 and Jaime got her mini set for $24.95!!! A BIG thank you to Michelle and Anita for taking me to SA Beauty Supplies Store after the Sydney Beauty Bloggers Yumcha Event! 

SA Beauty Supplies Store is located on Level 8, Dymocks Building on George Street, Sydney!

You Sydneysiders should definitely check that place out if you're looking for a good bargain! They do carry China Glaze Nail Polishes for $7.95 too. :) Do keep in mind though, your purse might not be very happy at the end of your trip. :P

Have a good week lovelies!

 Will be back with a more detailed update along with swatches of those gorgeous nail polishes soon! Stay tune. 

XOXO,

A

OPI'S TEXAS COLLECTION!

If bright, bold polishes is your thing, OPI's new Texas Collection is definitely something you would love to check out! 

Inspired by the fashion trends on the runway; where white is the new black and brightly coloured botanical prints, relaxed trousers and jackets, fuller and longer skirts have become the new fashion genre.  OPI's new Texas Collection will feature neutral tones of white, ivory, cream and taupe with the focus being all about the texture, from glossy crèmes to sparkly flecks. 

Rural girls and city slickers will all be making fashion statement in these new whip cracking shades of rich green, teal, peach, berry, honey, tangerine to soft calming hues of lavender grey, violet and pale sky blue violet.

You can be effortlessly chic with just a polish away =)

Green lovers will eat this up this soft buttery, lean, mean, kick-grass forest green, 

Don’t Mess With OPI.

Everyone loves a cowboy and it seem Suzi Loves Cowboys too, a desirable campfire chocolate like creamy molten chocolate.  

Pour yourself into a ten gallon barrel of honey toffee with San Tan-tonio, a light shade of fawn almost nude.  

Every cowgirl will love this bodacious blue-green teal, Austin-Tatious Turquoise, an interesting blend.  

It’s Totally Fort-Worth It, when you wear that shimmery lavender grey, a delicate shade that offers a hint of silver that is beyond worthy.  

Dream your worries away in this delicate pale blue-grey shade designed for stylish wear, I Vant To Be A-Lone Star. 

You will feel like an American beauty queen in this racy shade of berry, 

Do You Think I’m Tex-y?

This galactic red-violet is ready to blast off, Houston We Have A Purple

A smoking red-hot pink-red guaranteed to give you a winning hand every time,

Too Hot Pink To Hold ‘Em.  

Last but not least, the vibrant tangerine / orange crème is eye-catching and screaming for attention from the Beverly Hillbillies, Y’all Come Back Ya Hear?

Whilst getting into the spirit of Texas in Big Hair…Big Nails, a rosy pageant peach.

Become hypnotized in this engaging coastal coral, Guy Meets Gal-veston.

The Texas Collection by OPI contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and each bottle includes OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

The Texas Collection by OPI will be available February 1^st  2011, at leading beauty salons, spas, and David Jones nationally, $19.95 RRP incl. GST. For your nearest OPI stockists contact 1800 358 999 or visit www.opi.net.au.

Personally, I reckon this is probably one of the best collections from OPI. I LOVE all the colours from this collection, although Don't Mess With OPI and Y'all Come Back Ya Hear does remind me of Jade is the New Black and Flit A Bit respectively.

Austin-Tatious Turquoise, Suzi Loves Cowboys, and San Tan-Tonio definitely top the Most Desired List at the moment! Its Totally Forth-Worth It and I Vant To Be A-Lone Star are pretty unique too in my opinion. I really like Guy Meets Gal-vaston as I love my corals but I reckon this colour isn't as unique as the 5 that I have just mentioned and I can probably look for a similar dupe to it.

I am not sure if OPI is releasing the miniature set for this collection. If they do, I will definitely be the first to purchase them!!! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to collect the entire collection but hey let's be realistic - firstly, it is impossible that I will be able to finish all 12 full-sized bottles; secondly, 12x $19.95 per bottle - need I say more? 

( I will let you guys know once I find out :D)

What are YOUR favourites from this collection that you did LOVEEEE to own?

Or have you OWN them already? :P

XOXO,

A