Dupe for Topshop shoes

If you're like me and have been watching Sammi from Beautycrush's latest videos, then you would have seen her gush about her really cute shoes from Topshop that she loves. If you live in Australia, I've found a dupe for them being sold in Valleygirl as I was wondering around yesterday.

So here are the Topshop ones:

 

And here are the ones I got from Valleygirl for $24.95:

Pretty darn' similiar. The Topshop ones are leather, whereas the Valleygirl ones aren't, making your feet sweat a bit. I haven't worn them long enough to wear them in, so if and when I do, I'll let you guys know :) They do look really nice though, perfect to pair with a dress.

Model Co Fat Lash Mascara

I recently received the Model Co Fat Lash Mascara in the January Bellabox. Bellabox made it seem like the most amazing thing around. Knowing it wasn't waterproof, I knew it probably wasn't going to have an effect on my lashes, but maybe it could be usable on bottom lashes.
 

The wand reminds of me the Benefit They're Real mascara wand with the bristles at the tip of the brush, which I've always wanted to try. The brush is very thick though, it would possibly work with fuller, longer lashes, but for my sparse, short lashes, its really hard to get into the roots and I end up getting mascara all around my eye. It's a no from me, but who knows, it might work wonderfully on people with longer lashes.

New Look Chewy Chelsea Boots Review

I'm a bit of a youtube addict, so when ThePersianbabe and Sianshutterbug raved about their new New Look boots, I knew I had to get them. They're officially called the 'New Look Chewy Black Heavy Profile Chelsea Boots' and Asos was having a 20% off full price items discount,  so it was the perfect time. When I got them, they were just continuously out of stock, but luckily Asos (bless them) also repeatedly restocked the boots, thought it did take a few days every time. As the discount was ending that night, I desperately refreshed every half an hour, waiting for my size to be available. It generally does work, as people like to add items to their bag, but sometimes don't actually go through with the purchase.

So here they are:

These boots are super comfy, but the sizing does run quite large, which means my boots are loose. Even though I added an insole and wore thick socks, they still feel a size too large, which I'm really cut about since these boots are so comfy, the faux leather is so nice and the heel of the boot really wraps around the back of your heel (well it would for me if they weren't too big). I'm considering getting them returned but the boots are again out of stock and no amount of refreshing is getting me the size I need. If you're considering getting these boots, get them! But definitely remember size down.

January Bellabox 2014

Its Bellabox time! Or what I like to call 'Useless stuff I don't need'. As usual it is nicely wrapped and packaged, and as usual, I probably won't end up using half the stuff given.

Let's begin!

So because I actually received this a week ago and its just sitting in my room, past me got annoyed with the information card and chucked it somewhere and now present me can't find it, when means now I have to type everything out (the horror).

So, here goes:
Model Co Fat Lash Volumising Mascara
Wotnot Facial Wipes
Palmolive Ayurituel Shower Gel
Coconut Revolution Body Cream
Avène Hydrance Optimale Rich Hydrating Cream
Avène Soothing Moisture Mask
Yes to Carrots C Me Shine Lip Gloss in Playful Nude

I always get a bit excited about shampoo and body wash samples cause they're perfect for travelling, so I'm pretty happy about the shower gel sample.
The Yes to Carrots C Me Shine Lip Gloss in Playful Nude is a bit disappointing, its slightly minty and has that sort of old lip gloss taste that I find off putting. I guess it does nude my lips out a bit, but it really just looks like I put Vaseline on my lips.

I haven't really tried out the rest, except for the mascara (next post), so I don't really have anything to say about them.

Lazy days

Easy way to dress up a simple outfit - bold lipstick and boots.

Lips - Lord and Berry Lipstick Crayon in Fire, Shirt - Free People, Skirt - Ally Fashion, Boots - Dr. Martens

December Bellabox 2013

December Bellabox is here! I feel like after receiving my third Bellabox, it's kind of growing on me. I guess it's cause I keep receiving and discovering new products that I would never buy for myself, but would be useful to have. Kind of like those cool things you see on infomercials and want, but would never get as you don't really need them in your life, but they'd be handy nonetheless.

I do want a shamwow though. It will be mine someday.
 

So here's what I got this month:

 

A small canvas tote bag (its quite thin).

And a description of the items sent out this month.

I'm quite excited to try this sample of the daily calming lotion since I do have a lot of redness in my face, though I have tried a Palmer's Cocoa Butter facial lotion before, an SPF one, and it was a bit greasy, despite them claiming otherwise. Hopefully this one won't be.

The moment I saw this dusty greyish purple nail polish, I fell in love. I have the shade French Lavender. It looks more purple here, its a lot more grey in real life. But it is such a gorgeous colour, its very muted shade that could go with any style, classy or grungy. The brush applies the polish also applies so smoothly, and the polish comes out very opaque, so opaque that you could get away with just one coat of polish.

God I love this nail polish. It will definitely be staying on my nails for the next month. Do check out this brand, it's a tad bit more expensive, but it's definitely worth it. Check them out here.

Chirp Chirp

I'm pretty sure I caught my birds gossiping about me today as I sat beside them reading a book.

Look at those pitying, judgmental faces.