October Violet Box

Hey :)

So, about four months ago I'd been looking into ways to expand my make-up collection (which some wouldn't even call a collection) but never knew what products to try and found everything so expensive, with the risk of not even liking it.

I turned to subscription boxes and after research and watching endless unboxing videos, I decided on the violet box. I have now been a happy subscriber for three months.

All the information can be found at the website: Violet Box

But basically you pay $29.00 a month including shipping for a box containing products with a total value of $60.00+ the products are usually a surprise, with one sneak peek product shown through the Violet Box Facebook page.

The October box was rather late to arrive on the 31st, usually it arrives around the 26th or 27th of the month. This wait does not bother me and actually made me more excited.

This is what the box looks like

And here are this months goodies

A closer look at the 6 products

PHR Professional Haircare Recovery Leave-in Moisturizer
(full size 125ml for $41.95)
I may have used this twice already
I personally have oily hair and have found this great, definitely will consider buying the full size 

Haughty Cosmetics- Perfect Finish Lip-Gloss
Shade = Give
(full size for $23.99)
This picture doesn't really show the colour in its true form.
Personally its not my favorite colour on me,
But its lovely to apply and has a beautiful finish

Designer Brands- Retractable Lip liner

Shade = 484 red

(full size for $8.99)
A brand I have seen a lot of and received products with magazines when I was  younger and even the school ball.
Again not my colour, but I think it will come in handy when I want to be more out there. 

              

WOTNOT- Facial Wipes for oily/sensitive skin
(full size 5pack for $2.95 or 25pack for $8.95)
I used these for the first time to remove the swatches below.
Although it worked I feel other wipes I have used have worked better.
However, I love that these are organic and natural.

Be A Bombshell- "The One Stick"
Shade = Girl Crush"
(full size for $23.00)
I love everything about this the colour is beautiful
and works well for lips, eyes or the cheeks.
The texture is wonderful and works well for all three
However, it apply best with a brush.

Aphelia- Acne Solution
(full size 50ml for $49.00)
I am using this for the first time tonight,
But have never really found these types for products to work

This is my terrible attempt at swatching
L-R
Haughty Lip-Gloss, Designer Brands Lip-liner x3, Be a Bombshell "The One Stick" 

I hope you enjoyed this, sorry about my swatches they need some work, enjoy your week.

TTFN :) 

     

Summer Clothes Haul

Glassons Haul 

For us here in the Southern Hemisphere, summer is on the way!!!!! :)

As you can tell I am extremely excited. I have just finished classes for the year and will have completed exams by mid-November. This means I have a three month summer holiday :D
With all this excitement I may have got carried away with the shopping,
All items shown people were bought on three separate trips and on one of these trips I had a 30% off voucher. However, I still think I have gone a little bit over board.

Play-suit (49.99) 

I love the straps.

I am however not too sure on the length,

this one is definitely out of my comfort zone.

Cardigan ($29.99) 

I really like the look of this one done up,

usually I would unbutton cardigans.

T-shirt dress ($29.99)

I cannot tell you how long I have been looking for something like this.

I also love that its a bit longer (I'm standing funny so its longer than it looks)

Grey V-neck (I think it was 2 for $30)

Just a nice plan shirt.

Strip scoop neck (I think I got this with the one above for $30)

Looks nice and causal for summer

Printed Shorts ($39.99)

You can see these in some pics above.

Swimwear with removable straps ($39.99)

Sorry no pic with me wearing this one.

Floral hair ties ($7.99)

Its not often I have my hair down and I'm sick of the boring black or brown hair ties.

Plus they are meant to be better for your hair

There are some items here that are a bit different for me, but I'm trying to branch out this year and be more confident in my clothing choices.

Hello Internet

Hello Internet :)

I feel like the best place to start is to introduce myself to the internet, so here are 20 facts about me. 
1)My Full Name is Ailish Claire McAllister.

2) There are five members in my family. 

(my sisters 21st, November 2013) 

(Family holiday, January 2008)

3) I have a sister 3 years older than me.

(when we were cute)

4) and a younger brother.

(November, 2013)

5) I live at home with my parents and brother.

6) We have a puppy named Benji

(Both tired after a long day)

7) I enjoy cooking but hate cleaning

8) I am studying at the University of Auckland

9) Although this one will be changing soon I'm 18 years old.

10) I want to be a teacher.

11) I watch way too many TV shows

12) I LOVE ice-cream.

13) These two mean the world to me.

(being normal, 2014)

(beach times)

(going for a swim)

14) I enjoy hanging out with Friends

15) I have dyslexia.

16) I want to travel the world

17) I wish I could speak french.

18) I enjoy sailing as a hobby.

19) Pink is my favorite colour

20) Eyelid was a nickname given to me by a family friend.

So now you know a little bit more about me and the things that are important to me.

Hope you enjoyed :)