Lush purchases

soak & float shampoo bar

american cream double strength conditioner

bubblegum sugar lip scrub

I noticed the Lush store when we first got here but always resisted going in as I knew I would spend too much. But after a while I decided (persuaded myself) I actually needed these products, so took a little trip to Lush while Glyn went to a bookstore. I've used these products a fair bit now and thought I would just quickly give my opinions on them. So here they are:

Soak & Float Shampoo Bar ($13.50) - I've actually used this before, but it's been a while as I couldn't really afford it. I tend to get really dry skin, in particular around my nose, hands and unfortunately, scalp. This is the only thing I've used that I would say actually works on my scalp. It lathers really well and lasts quite well too. The only thing people seem not to like about it is the smell, to be fair it does STINK, like a campfire, but after you've been by it all night and then your clothes still reek of it a few days later if left unwashed. I don't actually mind the smell too much, although I've found it can linger on your hair which is a bit annoying.

American Cream Double Strength Conditioner ($13.95)  - I bought this in the smallest size as I didn't want to spend too much money on a conditioner when I already have a deep treatment conditioner and moroccan argan oil at home. The first time I used this I wasn't overly impressed, not sure what happened, because every time since then it's been great! My hair can be very dry towards the ends (yes, I am a very dry person!) but this sorts it out, it also covers the smell of the Soak & Float which I didn't think was possible. It smells really lovely, very vanilla-y, the kind of smell you don't mind lingering! 

Bubblegum Flavour Sugar Lip Scrub ($9.95) - I decided to treat myself to this as I'd previously been devising my own at home, which is just not as nice as this one. It smells like actual bubblegum, I got it out on the tram after buying it and somebody said 'Who's got Hubba Bubba?!'. It's a really lovely treat to exfoliate your lips, I like to follow it up with Palmers Cocoa Butter Lip Balm (LOVE that stuff!).

I hope you enjoyed this post, I fancied posting something like this now, especially as I haven't posted in so long! :)

What are you favourite Lush products?

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Our closest thing to a Christmas cake...

I made these the other day. To be honest I'm surprised they even turned out as edible cakes seeing as we don't have any scales and so I just guessed for the amounts of the ingredients! Glyn demolished the mini ones in a very short amount of time and that left me to eat most of the Oreo ones, not that I'm complaining. I'd tried to copy a seriously amazing Cupcake shop in Melbourne Central but unfortunately mine tasted nowhere near as good as theirs (they were still pretty tasty though!).

Feels so weird that it's Christmas Day in 4 days. We'll be spending it mostly on the beach!

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Things I miss about the UK

So I thought I would just pop a little post up about things I'm missing from the UK! Mostly friends and family, especially with Christmas coming up, it feels really weird to not be around everyone I know at this time of year. Plus it's summer! There's many things wrong with that, mainly that it's so nice to get wrapped up and head into town late night shopping, or to see the Christmas lights, or generally just get wrapped up to go anywhere in December. The thickest item of clothing I'm wearing at the moment is leggings, and that's just to set up the store because it's all dusty!

As for the more superficial things in life, I really miss H&M and Primark. Sounds stupid, I know, but when you can't find a plain and simple t-shirt for less than $25 over here, you do miss the wonders of Primarni. As for make-up, my foundation in England cost me £10 and Iused to hate the time when I had to 'blow' £10 just for a foundation. I promise I will never complain about that again seeing as the same type over here is just over $30.

This post must sound like I'm having a terrible time, I'm really not though! I think I do complain a lot about the cost of things, which will hopefully change once I get my first paycheck! Just got to be careful not to blow it all in one go...

Do any of you miss things from your home town/city/country if you've moved away?!

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Glossybox

So I haven't done a post in a while, oops. Obviously not doing very well at this am I?!

After seeing so many posts on monthly beauty boxes, I've started to really warm to the idea, and I wish I'd subscribed to one in the UK before I left. However, after further investigation, Glossybox actually have an Australian version packed with Australian goodies by the looks of it. I think I really want to sign up but I'm just wary of the previous things that have been in there, some of them look great, but there's a lot of stuff I genuinely wouldn't be bothered about. Does anyone have any advice/points to make about Glossybox or other beauty boxes? Are they worth it?

On another note, I finally have my start date for my new job at GAP Melbourne Central! Very excited :)

Hope everyones well, and perhaps I'll start having more interesting posts from now on!

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Spanish Festival

The Spanish Festival is an annual event that goes on in Fitzroy, Melbourne over a weekend. There's loads of great food and stalls selling jewellery, hats, bags, sunglasses etc. and at one end a stage where they had dancing and various things on throughout the day. As we walked past there was a big group salsa lesson going on! Here are a few photos I took there:

Check out those paella bowls!!! Unfortunately it all seemed to be seafood or meat in the paella so I couldn't have any :( I did however have a pretty good beans and cheese quesadilla from a Mexican stall.

Did anyone from Melbourne go to the Spanish Festival this weekend? Hope everyone had a good weekend!

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Topshop Wishlist

Glamour Kills t shirt, $50
TopShop cotton shirt, $40
TopShop leopard print vest, $60
Topshop, $75
TopShop hot short shorts, $60
Hot short shorts, $55
Glitter boots, $72
Leather handbag, $100
Nails in Forget Me Not - Nails - Make Up - Topshop

Just a few items I'm hoping to snap up when Topshop opens on Chapel Street, Melbourne in December! x

What I wore

So until I can get some decent outfit shots done, this will have to do for now. This is an outfit I wore the other day, it's great for spring/summer and very comfortable. Probably the most obvious type of outfit I tend to go for - simple and comfortable! I'm loving the navy blue nail polish at the moment, currently sporting a shade by Ulta3 (cheap polishes!). Hope this type of post is something you'd want to see more of, because it's something I definitely want to do a lot more!

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Note: These are not the actual items I own, they are very similar though. Image put together using Polyvore.