2015. You've come and gone so quickly. Too quickly. It seems just like yesterday that we were celebrating last Christmas and parting ways with 2014. This year was a major year for me. It was the year I affirmed what I want to do with my life. I uncovered my strengths and weaknesses. I met new people. And subsequently, I learned a lot. Without me babbling any further, here are the five main things the year 2015 taught me. 1. Challenge yourself It's the only way you'll grow as a person. Being quite a reserved person, not to...

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When I saw these cookies on Pinterest via Dear Crissy I could not resist making them. They just looked too good not to! And they definitely are too good. Beautifully chewy and full of sugary, maple flavour, they are the perfect little treat for the festive season - especially if you have a sweet tooth. I hope you enjoy these cookies as much as I do. Ingredients COOKIES 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cream of tartar Pinch of salt...

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The Christmas tablescape is one of the most important pieces of December decorating if you ask me. If you only decorate two things, make it a tree and a dining table. Centrepieces don't have to be complicated to look good. Depending on the size of your table, they may only require a few bits and pieces. Longer or larger tables may require a little extra effort. If you have no idea where to start, then you're in the right place because I have put together 10 amazing tablescapes that you are sure to be inspired by. 1. Traditional...

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Sephora Melbourne finally opened at Melbourne Central on Saturday. It was a fun 3 hour wait in the line before actually making it into the store. And by fun I mean long and exhausting. Luckily the weather was nice since we were made to line up outside. We were all given a gift bag, which was filled with some samples along with some pretty disgusting food. It was also disappointing that the entertainment designed to keep us preoccupied in the line was only experienced by the first 100 girls who got to line up inside the shopping complex....

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How I managed to get this blog post out I'll never know! Life, as per usual, has been incredibly hectic lately. Anyway, here I am with a few of my favourite pins. I thought I'd start a sort of series entailing collections of my favourite images from Pinterest. Fortunately, with my course, I get to go on Pinterest quite often to source ideas and concepts, and get inspiration. But there's always a bit of personal pinning mixed in there too. I don't know how often I'll do one of these although this one was quite fun to put...

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A glowing, natural radiant finish foundation with sheer and buildable coverage that immaculately evens skin tone. Replete with skincare benefits and the NARS Complexion Brightening Formula, it leaves skin hydrated, more luminous, softer and smoother. Used daily, Sheer Glow Foundation improves the skin's brightness and texture. For normal, normal-to-dry and dry skin types Hydrates for softer and smoother skin Contains powerful anti-oxidants to protect against damaging free radicals and tumeric extract to improve skin's radiance and tone Dermatologist tested. Non-comedogenic. Fragrance free. Since my beloved Estee Lauder Double Wear's formula change, I have been on the hunt for...

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A sequel to the cult favourite Liquid Shimmering Skin Perfector, this creamy powder luminiser is like crushed gemstones in a compact. Refined luminosity in any light. This formula features ultra-fine luminescent pearls that absorb, reflect and refract light so your natural glow is never lost. Unlike the traditional pressed powder method, which simply mixes and compresses dry ingredients, this unique process blends pigments with proprietary liquid binders, resulting in unparalleled, creamy application with colour dispersion. This formula features multi-toned, ultra-fine pigment pearls that adjust to skin's natural undertones. Formulated without parabens. Highlighters have always been on my 'to...

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It has been so long since I've just chilled out and enjoyed the weekend that I almost forgot what it feels like. The first half of semester was insanely stressful, so it was really nice to begin the break and recovery process yesterday with a trip to Mount Dandenong, an eastern suburb of Melbourne. We decided to make it a family trip and since I hadn't been there in years, I was pretty proud that I only got us lost twice. It was a truly beautiful experience watching the sun set over Melbourne and something I hope to...

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