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Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Best Beauty & Style Books // AliceOlivia

Best Beauty & Style Books // AliceOlivia

Gok Won Work Your Wardrobe
A fun and sassy look at fashion from the Queen Gok himself. I recommend this for those of all ages; he discusses in depth different cuts of jeans, blazers to suit which body type etc, and really teaches how to dress for your body. While some of the outfits are not my style, this book is very useful, and reflects Gok's cheerful personality.

Lauren Conrad Beauty
A must have for all makeup lovers, or those who want to learn more about the art of makeup application. She also discusses other aspects such as skin care and hair care, and lists certain ingredients to avoid when shopping for products. This one is my makeup bible as I learnt a large portion of my makeup skills from here, and makes the perfect gift.

Lauren Conrad Style
Another fantastic book by Lauren, this one's about fashion. She discusses every thing from her key pieces, travelling essentials and go-to lists for any holiday occasion, work/ school appropriate outfits, and her makeup tips (though Lauren Conrad Beauty is far more in depth). I love Lauren's effortless, classic style, and this one makes for another fantastic gift to any fashion loving friend.

#GIRLBOSS
A quirky and insightful look at Sophia Amoruso, Nasty Gal founder and CEO, journey to becoming a enormously successful business woman in the fashion retail industry. She gives worthwhile tips and words of wisdom surrounding becoming your own "Girl Boss" in business.

Alice xxx

Friday, 27 February 2015

Arrowtown Adventures // AliceOlivia

Arrowtown Adventures

Saturday, 14 February 2015

Outfit no. : Red & White // Alice Olivia

Outfit no. 6: Red & White // Alice Olivia

Ganni Stripe Midi Dress (asos.com Designer Premium Sale)
Rubi Heels
Glassons Sunglasses

Alice xxx

Thursday, 5 February 2015

Weekend Look // Outfit no. 5 // AliceOlivia

Weekend Look // Outfit no. 5

Jeans - Glassons

Black Blouse - Glassons

"Birkenstock" knockoffs - Dotti

Alice xxx

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Thursday, 22 January 2015

Nude Lippies (Drugstore and High End) // AliceOlivia

Nude Lippies (Drugstore and High end) // AliceOlivia

Products (Left-Right):

NYX Butter Gloss in Tirimisu (Brown - Nude)
Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Nude Delight (Peach Nude, Very Moisturizing hence it is not so long lasting, however still a beautiful lipstick)
Wet'n'Wild 903C (A darker, peachy pink nude - matte finish, can be quite drying. I don't tend to wear this one by itself, I will wear a balm underneath and a gloss on the top. Fantastic for medium/tan skin tones)
Revlon Matte Balm in Celesial (Matte Finish - however still manages to be moisturizing. Very similar shade to Rimmel Nude Delight)
Mac Lipstick in Viva Glam II (Satin Finish, long lasting, smells delicious too! This is a 'your-lips-but-better nude', not too pale)

Alice xxx

Friday, 16 January 2015

The Stripey Tee // World

Hi lovelies, I hope you are having a lovely week. Another blog post today, where I share my new love for two things; World, and the classic stripey tee every girl must own. I spent a fair few hours roaming the shops in Britomart, which I do admit is my "happy place", had a look in World and was very impressed; their clothes are beautifully designed and crafted, the quality is fantastic as is the staff, and the shop is so quirky and cool just like the clothing. World is a New Zealand leading designer fashion house, created by Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Francis Hooper.

I found this classic and timeless stripe tee; I fell in love with the fabric and boat-neck neckline, and I love how its over sized - perfect with a pair of jeans. It's actually a men's top, however I never go by whether something is "men's" or "women's", just whether I love it or not. If you have a World near you, I highly encourage you to pop inside, however you have been warned; you most likely will not leave empty handed! This outfit is now my go to weekend look, and sometimes I like to swap these cuffed "Girlfriend Jeans" for my Topshop skinnies.

World Website: http://www.worldbrand.co.nz/

World Top
Glassons Jeans

Alice xxx

Sunday, 4 January 2015

Whats On My Face // AliceOlivia

Whats On My Face

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Products used:

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum in 52

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

Wet n Wild Blusher in Perlesent Pink

NYC Sunny Bronzer

Elf Brow Kit

Elf Clear Brow Gel

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Urban Decay Naked Palette (Sidecar all over lid, Buck in the crease and outer V)

Maybelline The Falsies Mascara

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Nude Delight

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Saturday, 22 November 2014

Drugstore Foundation Rundown: My Favorites

Drugstore Foundation Rundown: My Favorites

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Hi all, I hope you are having a fantastic week. Today's blog post is perfect for all you makeup newbies, or foundation addicts like me. Out of all makeup products, I find foundation the most daunting. When I hear the word "foundation", an image of a young girl plastered with a white, powdery mask appears. However foundation can be fantastic for creating an even base or adding a glow and life into dull skin. When you understand what shade suits you, whether you are cool or warm toned, and what sort of finish you like (matte, satin, dewy), foundations are fantastic.

While I do think it's worth while to invest some money into a higher end foundation on some occasions, there are plenty of fantastic foundations in the drugstore - you just need to know what your looking for. I will share with you my all time favorite drugstore foundations, and hopefully this gives you a little more knowledge and confidence to go out and pick your own.

For myself, I gravitate to satin/ dewy foundations since I have dryer patches (and oilier areas I powder), however if you are oily you might want to gravitate towards foundations with a matte finish. Try to look for foundations with a yellow undertone - a lot of drugstore foundations are ink toned, however yellow toned foundations usually look more natural as there is less of a contrast between your foundation and neck.

I also tend to lean towards foundations with a light to medium coverage that is buildible, as I am younger and have reasonably okay skin, I prefer not to wear unnecessary coverage - however if you would like too, of course go ahead! Foundation is very personal, so make sure to try different finishes/coverage to see what you like most.

I have narrowed my favourite drugstore foundations down to four:

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation: This foundation is my all time favorite, as it gives a medium coverage and is looks so dewy and beautiful on the skin. I apply this with a buffing brush for a lighter coverage, however this foundation is buildable. If you are more oily skinned steer clear as there are a lot of reflecting particles, but if you are dryer this one is great.

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum: This foundation has a light coverage and is more of a satin finish, so it suits most skin types. I love this one on "good skin days" - when I don't feel like a medium coverage and want something that feels light on the skin.

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation: The shade is a bit iffy, however if you want a good drugstore foundation that is less dewy and reflective than the Rimmel Wake Me Up, this one is fantastic. This one is great if you are into more liquid foundations and a medium coverage.

Rimmel Matte BB Cream: This isn't essentially a foundation, however I did want to include this as it is a great BB cream for those of you with oilier skin. This isn't fully matte - however if you are looking for a BB cream with a medium coverage that doesn't give you that greasy, sunscreen look, this is a fantastic option.

If you are nervous and confused when it comes to drugstore foundations - you are not alone! I do hope that this helped you filter through the mass of foundations in the drugstore and has given you some good options to try out. Make sure to do some research before purchasing a foundation, and remember that everyone's skin and preference is different. Good luck with your foundation shopping!

Alice xxx

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Friday, 14 November 2014

Alice's Bedroom Makeover Part 4: Bedding

Alice's Bedroom Makeover Part 4: Bedding

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Beds are under estimated - if you think about it, a bed is the biggest piece of furniture in a bedroom, and in most rooms - in particular small rooms like mine, they have a massive impact. I wanted my bed to tie in all the colors of my room - white, blue, and orange. I also knew that I wanted to have a white duvet cover (I already had this one) as I loved how sophisticated and mature white bedding looks, so I decided to bring in color through cushions and a throw. If you are wanting to change the color scheme of your room without making any drastic changes, purchasing a few cushions with color and texture, and maybe a throw of some sort can really transform white bedding.