New Nikes

Just a little quick post while I wait for my sister so I can take her to school... I've owned these babies for three weeks now, and I absolutely love them! I purchased them from Athlete's Foot for $159.95 AUD. I have been eyeing these for ages but could never find them in any stores as they had been sold out everywhere! I wanted a black and white pair purely for the fact that they will match a lot of my gym gear haha so bad but true. I have two pink pairs, one purple and one aqua already, but these lovelies just look great. And comfy too! I saw these as a little 'congrats for finishing uni for the year' present to myself haha. Highly recommend. ♡

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Nail Repair

Oh my goodness! It has been waaay too super long since my last post. Uni has just been ridiculous but now the year has finally finished! Which means that hopefully I can begin to post heaps more :)

Today's post is about nail repair, in particular, my toe nails. I have appalling toenails it's actually ridiculous. I am so embarrassed by them that I have chosen not to even up load a photo of them to this post hahaha. They're not really that bad, but were definitely in need of some TLC.

So in the picture are the items that I used today to give myself a little pedicure. I started by removing all my (red) nail polish as it had been on there for freaking ages and needed to go. I then went in with clippers and a file to straighten my nails up.

Next, I used the 4 part buffer and shiner stick to smooth out my nails and give them a natural looking shine. And finally, applied a coat of clear Avon nail repair nail polish. My nails already look and feel so much better!

I think that it is important to look after your nails and feet in general as they carry you everywhere you go! And besides, having a little mini pamper session with a cup of tea and youtube on in the background was a lovely way to relax this afternoon ♡

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Hello... again!

It has been way too super duper long since my last blog post... longer than I care to find out. And for that, I am sorry! (Should there actually be any readers...ha!) What sparked the thought for me to write a blog post after such a long time away was the fact that I really felt like writing down my thoughts... I am currently at uni however, meaning I do not have my diary with me. I thought about writing on tumblr, and then pop this blog came back into mind. So! On that note...

It is 1:14pm and I am feeling so damn super tired. I am 1 hour and 14 minutes into my two hour gap between tutes. The next tute is super boring and seems to go on forever, so I am really dreading going!! I am not overly fussed that I am tired because I know exactly why I am and I wouldn't change it :) My wonderful boy has been having trouble getting up of a morning lately, and been nearly running late to work for the past few weeks :/ So I decided that this morning, I would make sure that he got out of bed on time! I made a nice hot coffee in a travel mug, and hopped in my car. At 5:35am I rang Tom to make sure he was awake (he needs to be up around 5:30am). Then when he said 'yes', I said, "good! and you better come outside and give me a kiss too!" Yup, I did - I drove to his house at 5:30am this morning just to make sure he wasn't gonna run late for work...! haha I got kisses and cugs so yay! He was super happy to see me, and I felt like the cutest girlfriend ever hehe :)

But, I am definitely super tired, and definitely not looking forward to this next class. But I know if I don't go, I'll probably kick myself!! Wahhhh. Push through! Because I get to see Tom again tonight for dinner, and it will be super lovely. He is the best. The best friend, the best boyfriend, the best everything. Yay for soppy love!

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Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Tanning Milk

I am really into moisturisers right now! This Sunday alone I bought two new ones...oops... which included this Bondi Sands one! Can I just start off by saying just how amazing the scent it! Golly gee gosh, it's cocoa butter heaven.

It is a light consistency, and super absorbent. It it like I am covering myself in chocolate - I almost want to eat myself. I have only used it twice, so I cannot say much for the gradual tanning effect. But I can say that I am inlove with it already :)

I do use the tanning range by Bondi Sands (as well as other brands - I'll be sure to do a fake tan blog post soon!) and I believe that it will be the perfect compliment to the tan! They also offer this same product but with SPF15 which is a great bonus! I opted to purchase this one however purely because of the amazing colour of the bottle! I'm a sucker for turquoise... :)

I bought mine from Priceline on special for around AUD$14. I am very excited about adding this product to my moisturiser collection! Definitely reccomend :)

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30 Day No Makeup Challenge!

G O O D  M O R N I N G !

I have decided to undertake a '30 day No Makeup Challenge' for a few reasons, and I started this on Tuesday just passed! This means that I am currently on day 4 (Friday 21st Feb 2014), and so far, I am actually loving it :)

I am undertaking this challenge partly as advised by my doctor (which I will explain in a second) and partly because of my own decision. I have been struggling with my skin and breakouts for years now, and while it has improved dramatically over the last couple of months (YAY!) I still am unhappy with it's condition, and I really want to get on top of it! So I decided to seek the advice of my GP. I saw her early Tuesday afternoon, and she prescribed me with a topical gel to apply every night to my breakouts before bed. She also recommended the Nutrogena Acne Wash which I purchased when picking up my prescription.

Now, I am a little hesitant to reveal what gel I have been prescribed, as everyone is different, and I have only just started using it myself. So I don't / can't review it yet! However, I can say that the Nutrogena wash is so far amazing :) I will do a post on the products I use for my face separately I think :)

Anyway, my doctor advised me to give this prescription at least month before I start to see results, and to come back and check in with her in a month's time. She also advised to wear little to no makeup, and that if I had to, to always make sure that it is properly and thoroughly removed, leaving my skin clear and clean.

Hense the 30 day no make up challenge! This is a challenge for me more for the fact that I love playing with makeup and creating my face more than anything! I am quite comfortable bare faced, I just feel that and love the way that makeup enhances my face and features :) 

Plus, because I fake tan a lot these days, my face never matches my body! (I do tan my face but it never stays on), so foundation really helps with this issue!  I have allowed myself to wear makeup on any special occasions that may arise during these 30 days, such as parties. I will also allow mascara on any other day such as work or uni. That's fair enough right? 

But I am really focused and determined to get my skin right. 4 days down, 26 to go - I can do this.

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Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water!

I first read about drinking lemon water somewhere on Instagram, which unfortunately I can't remember! However, all that is needed is to search 'benefits of drinking lemon water' into a search engine such as Google, and hundreds of pages will come up! And it is no surprise as to why! There are many benefits, some surprising of drinking lemon water, especially upon rising.

I have been drinking lukewarm to warm lemon water for the past 3 mornings so far, and I already love it and am experiencing the benefits! I use half a lemon juiced to one glass of water, and drink this about 20 minutes before breakfast on non fasted cardio days. (Otherwise I will still have the lemon water upon rising, then go do my cardio, then eat breakfast).

The main things that I am hoping that drinking lemon water will help me personally with is clearing up my skin, kicking sweet cravings, and detoxing my insides!

I have taken the liberty of compiling a list of some of the many benefits of drinking lemon water here for you lovely readers, and you can find the links for the websites that I used below for further reading if you wish :)

1. It can stimulate better digestion, reducing symptoms such as bloating, gas and heartburn.

2. Lemons have a powerful cleansing effect on your liver, kidneys and blood.

3. Lemons are full of Vitamin C, and therefore can give your immunity system a boost.

4. The antioxidants in lemon juice help to not only decrease blemishes, but wrinkles too, and can maintain your skins radiance due to its antioxidant properties. 

5. Can reduce bad breath

6. Can aid in weightloss by decreasing cravings as a result of the pectic fibre that lemons contain.

7. The antibacterial properties in lemon juice can help with throat infections.

8. Excellent source of potassium.

9. Helps your liver produce more bile which helps with the digestion of fat.

10. Repairs skin and combats ageing.

11. Balances pH levels.

12. Cleanses the urinary tract.

13. Promotes healing.

14. Lemons are amazing to keep bad bacteria at bay.

15. Enable the body to remove bad cholesterol.

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Check out these websites (which I give credit to for most of the information in this post!) for more reading and benefits of lemons and drinking lemon juice :)

LIFEHACK

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/11-benefits-lemon-water-you-didnt-know-about.html

HEALTH AMBITION

http://www.healthambition.com/many-benefits-of-lemon-water/

BODY AND SOUL

http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/nutrition/nutrition+tips/kick+start+your+day+with+lemon+and+water,23007

DR OZ

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/lemon-aids-life

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Breakfast Smoothie Love!

Good Morning! (Australian Time!)

Take a look at my delicious breakfast smoothie! I made this using my George Foreman Mix & Go blender :) So easy, quick and super yummy. 

- I N G R E D I E N T S -

1 banana

1/4 cup frozen raspberries

1/4 cup frozen blueberries

1/4 MONSTER berry muesli

1/4 cup fat free sugar free vanilla yoghurt

1/4 cup A2 milk

1 tsp chia seeds 

Blend up all these together until smooth, and you're done :)

It was honestly so delicious.

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Meiskin Breast Balance Formula

Oh. My. Gosh.

I purchased the Meiskin Breast Balance formula just the other night off their website, as I have seen and read a little bit about it, and wanted to try it out for myself! I bought it during their 20% off Valentine's special for a total of $34.00 AUD including postage.

This little beauty smells absolutely divine. The scent, I believe, is a mix of the confectionery lolly things called musk sticks and fairy floss… It's gorgeous! 

It feels amazing when applying as well. It leaves my chest and breast area feeling soft and supple and lovely. I cannot wait to use it again, I am that in love! 

There are a couple other products that this company, Meiskin, offers that I wouldn't mind trying some time in the near future :)

Until then, check out their website:

http://www.meiskin.com.au

And Instagram:

@meiskin

And while you're at it, you can find me on instagram: @jamielapeksis :)

xx

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Healthy Snack Idea: Almonds !

Such a fantastic little healthy snack! Perfect for on the go, uni, school & work. Almonds are great to nibble on, and also have many health benefits too :)

I was doing a little research on Almonds, and came across this website: 

http://amazingalmonds.com.au

This is an Australian page created by the Almond Board of Australia, and it is dedicated purely to almonds. It has a bunch of almond recipes on there too! As well as health and nutrition tips. According to this site, the 5 main benefits of almonds are:

1. Almonds are nutritious and good for you

2. Almonds are good for your heart

3. Almonds improve your cholesterol

4. Almonds can be helpful with managing and preventing type 2 diabetes

5. Almonds can be helpful with weight management

Taken directly from this website is the following snippet of information:

What’s in 30 grams of almonds?

• 758kj (the energy of 2 pieces of fruit)
• 6 grams of protein (the protein of one egg)
• 15 grams of healthy monounsaturated oil (like extra-virgin olive oil)
• 1 gram of saturated fat
• 2.6 grams of fibre (2 slices of mixed grain bread)
• 71 mg of calcium (60 ml of milk)

 So according to this information, 30g is a good sized 'handful' of almonds to be consumed daily :)

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Meal Ideas - Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs

This was my breakfast this morning after my workout at the gym - so quick, easy and simple while still delicious :) I decided to have my eggs with toast this morning, and while we all know that bread is not that good for you, I chose multigrain bread over plain old white, so it was a little more beneficial. I really love multigrain toast anyway.

All I did was whisk two eggs in a bowl with a fork, added a dash of milk then whisked a little more. Popped into the microwave on the 'scrambled eggs' setting, and stirred according to the directions of the microwave. If your microwave does not have this kind of setting, no problem. Just microwave the eggs for about 30-40 seconds, take out and stir, then pop them back in for another 30-40 seconds :)

Once cooked, I divided the eggs onto the two slices of toast, and added a little salt & pepper for flavour.  I did NOT use butter or any other kind of spread on the toast or in the process of cooking the eggs :) 

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Meal Ideas - Lunch: Quinoa Salad

I have had a little idea for my blog just now - Healthy Meal Ideas :) I'll create a link in the sidebar for easy access to all my Meal Idea posts. With the help of my health conscious Mum, I am always eating healthy and yummy meals! So I thought I'd share them with you guys :) I'm hoping for this to be a regular occurrence :)

Today's Lunch: Quinoa & Tuna Salad

This is a super easy and delicious lunch idea!

My Mum cooked up enough Quinoa for me for the week last night (Sunday Night), and popped it into a large container in the fridge, so all that I have to do is take spoonfuls when I need it. This is a fantastic idea and saves time. 

For this meal, I used to large spoonfuls of quinoa, a handful of salad greens (purchased from the supermarket in a prepackaged bag of salad greens), 1 small can of tuna in spring water, and 5 cherry tomatoes sliced in half. Put all these into a bowl, and that's it! Simple as :) and definitely healthy :)

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2014 Diary / Planner & University

Today I bought this super cute diary/planner from Kikki K (about $55 at 30% off)! I bought it to basically organise my life this year haha. It is a perfect size, and has great inclusions such as pockets, to do list pages, a notepad, pages for good restaurants and shops, pages for anniversaries and birthdays and gift ideas for them, and all the usuals such as an address book and the months planner and day to day planner.

This is fantastic, as it will be the perfect place to organise everything; uni, babysitting, work, lunches, dinner, meet-ups, parties, to do lists, everything! I am so excited and cannot wait to start using it! 

Uni starts in two weeks (from tomorrow) with orientation day being one week from tomorrow. It's both exciting and scary to me thinking about going back… I have been off uni and that kind of lifestyle for over six months, working and saving up, travelling, buying my car, getting really into the gym, and just having so much free time! Now that's all going to change a lot! I have pretty early starts this semester, most of them being 8am, making it a little harder to fit in the gym in the mornings… I will really have to plan and coordinate myself so that I am getting all I need to done, while getting plenty of sleep and exercise. I am 100% not giving up the gym. I just cannot do it! I love it way too much! I am that dedicated that I am going to MAKE it work :) I will always find or make time when necessary when it comes to my health. My Dad always says, "Your health is your wealth," and I think that that is very powerful, and very true. Go Dad!

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Tea Tree Oil & Sweet Almond Oil

Happy Monday!

Today I'm posting about two products that I have started using very recently (as in started yesterday!); tea tree oil and sweet almond oil. My Mum suggested the tea tree oil to me for use on these blemishes that just popped up pretty much out of no where last week! My skin hasn't been that bad since probably year 10 or so! (nearly 4 years!). I am still unsure as to what caused all the breakouts :(

I have used the tea tree oil on my face twice now, and I can happily say that I have seen an improvement in the condition of my skin :) I will be definitely continue using it. All I do is wash my face as normal, then pat dry. Then using three separate cotton balls, I apply the tea tree oil in three stages: 1. forehead, 2. my cheeks just at the sides of my nose, and 3. my chin. These are the places that I have blemishes currently. Using the three separate cotton balls on the different areas helps to ensure that I am not spreading any of the dirt/bacteria to another place.

I purchased the sweet almond oil over the weekend after reading about the benefits that it can provide while researching something that may seem a little odd! I was researching on how to maintain a youthful chest actually, as funny as that sounds! I think one of the most major things aside from the face that ages a woman is her chest/neck/breast area. I wanted to find more effective ways or more targeted solutions for this specific area, other than just using a normal all over body moisturiser. I came across a bunch of uber expensive creams and lotions, and I just really didn't want to be spending that much for something that may not even work!

This was when I decided to search for 'natural & home made remedies', and thus discovered sweet almond oil. I purchased mine from Priceline (in store) for $16.99 AUD. I have also used this oil twice now, and oh my gosh, I am in love already! It has no scent, but this is good because it means it won't cover up any perfume that I choose to wear. Being oil, it simply glides over my skin, and leaves it feeling soft and deeply moisturised. I used it last night, massaging it into my skin (chest, bust and neck) and did the same this morning after a shower. Even after only two uses, my skin feels amazing! So soft and supple. And without being weird, my breasts feel softer yet firmer and fuller/rounder already. So definitely going to continue using this product. And just quietly, it's no surprise that Tom is super willing to help me out with this! But gentle massaging is actually really good for keeping blood flowing and really making sure the oils get into your skin :) A bit cheeky but your chest will thank you for it now and in years to come!

You can read more about the many benefits of sweet almond oil here: http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/benefits-of-sweet-almond-oil-for-skin-hair-and-health/

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Lipton Green Tea with Jasmine

I have been a big fan of plain green tea for a few years now, and I have recently discovered this gem - Lipton Green Tea with Jasmine. I personally love the taste of plain green tea without the added flavours or lemon or anything like that. I think it tastes fresh and natural and comforting. However, there are so many people who just simply do not like the taste! To these people, I would highly recommend this product! The jasmine makes the tea taste simply amazing. The tea bags smell exactly how the tea itself actually tastes too. The jasmine aroma is divine and creates a calming and relaxing mood. 

I personally find that drinking green tea regularly (at least two times a day, every day) significantly helps with eliminating bloating and even kicking sweet cravings!

Green tea is wonderful for your health for many reasons including:

• High in antioxidants and nutrients
• loaded with bioactive compounds
• improves metabolism and fat burning
• potentially lowering risk of certain types of cancer
• can help lower the risk of neurodegenerative disorders
• can kill bacteria and lead to improved dental health
• lower the risk of type 2 diabetes
• reduce the risk of cardio vascular disease
• potential to help you lose weight
• potential for a longer and healthier life

You can read more about these benefits here: http://authoritynutrition.com/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-green-tea/

The 'take home message' from the above website really nails what green tea can do for you, and I totally agree:

"If you want to feel better, lose weight and lower your risk of chronic diseases, then you might want to consider making green tea a regular part of your life."

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Vanilla Protein & Banana Pancakes

I made these super yummy pancakes after the gym this morning for breakfast :) The only problem was that I didn't have any 'healthy' alternatives for the flour, so I had to use what I had at home; white flour. No big deal though! Just not as healthy as they could be :)

- R E C I P E -

1/2 cup plain flour

1/2 cup self raising flour

1 scoop vanilla flavoured protein powder

1 mashed banana

Enough milk to achieve desired consistency (use less milk for fluffier pancakes, use more milk for thinner pancakes)

Blend all the ingredients together in a bowl, then cook as normal pancakes :)

Serve with your choice of condiments, I chose frozen raspberries and maple syrup (naughty hehe)

Much love xx

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Fresh!

Okay, so it has taken me literally hours! but I have finally given my blog a fresh new look! It's not super different, and it's not exactly how I want it to look, but I am super happy with it for now :) It may not look like it, but the change has taken a lot of tweaking of the html codes, inserting, locating, changing, more codes… lalalala. Also, 'Blush and Crush' is the new name for my blog. I figured it was catchy and cute, and it reflects the topics I cover in my blog; from makeup to smoothies I guess! It will probably change again at some point haha, but it's staying for now cause I think it works :)

Something else that is 'fresh' and 'new' is that work have given me this coming weekend off! 4pm tomorrow marks the start of the weekend for me weeeeew. Super keen to just hang out, enjoy the beautiful Australian Summer, go to Gold Class with my boy, and there's a couple other little adventures I would like to do before the weekend is over :) Hint: I need more photos of this beautiful weather that we have been having lately! ;)

Much love xx

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My Summer Foods!

Going through my camera roll on my phone, I've seen just how delicious my Sunmer diet has been! These are just some photos that I thought I'd share... Health and fitness is a major part of my life, every single day. Not a day goes by where I do not nourish and give my body what it deserves! It is very important to me that I maintain a healthy and active lifestyle, which includes going to the gym about 5-6 days a week and eating the colours of the rainbow from good whole foods :) I love making my own juices and smoothies, fruit platters, salads, and raw vegetables ahhhh ❤. Admittedly, I am not the biggest fan of vegetables, but give me raw carrots/celery/green beans/lettuce/snowpeas/frozen peas/etc. and I'll happily munch on them!

Obviously there are so many things to take into consideration with your own individual diet and needs. And when I say 'diet' I mean what we eat regularly on a day-to-day basis. My focus is on keeping lean and healthy, so I eat hardly any 'junk' food at all. My family is pretty healthy when it comes to eating aswell, which makes it super easy for me! And something that I really want to mention is that eating 'clean' and healthy certainly does not mean bland and boring! There are so many wonderful delicious and nutritious meals out there just waiting to jump into your belly!

As this blog grows, I would love for some feedback on what the best things for me to post are! :) I'd love to develop a strong reader base, that would be fantastic :) But for now, whoever you may be reading this, I hope you have a super wonderful day or night, and that hopefully you'll com3 back here for more tomorrow ♥

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Tuesday Things

Hello Again! Today my post is about a few different products that I used today/ loving lately :) These products cover moisturiser, lip balm, hand sanitizer and hair care. I am a sucker for beauty products, and  I always find myself wanting more and more! But I have to stop myself because I literally have baskets of products that I barely get around to using! However, I have made it my mission to go through most if not all of the products that I have and review them as best as I can, as descriptive as I can :) And in a lot of cases, I will compare products that I have to each other, like in this post. I hope you enjoy !

'Radox' Hand Sanitizer and 'Kleenz' Hand Sanitizer

Here are the two hand sanitisers that I currently own. I bought both of these for about $3.00 each from The Reject Shop, a budget store here in Australia. The Radox one smells so fresh, and the hydrating moisture beads are a lovely touch. This is a convenient size to keep in my handbag, and the flip cap lid means that it is not going to leak everywhere! It dries very well and leaves my hands smelling wonderful. The Kleenz brand is a larger size with a pump lid, so I keep that in my room on my dresser. This one also has the added moisture beads, and I find that it leaves my hands slightly softer, and this could be because of the aloe vera. This one does not smell as nice as the Radox one, but in no way does it smell bad. I am quite happy with both of these products, they seem to do their job well, and they last for ages!

Nutrimetics Lip Treatment 'Soin Des Levres'

I am absolutely in love with Nutrimetics and especially this lip balm! I haven't purchased Nutrimetics products in a few years, but I was given some for this Christmas just past, and this was one of them. It is absolutely wonderful. It is a pink stick that goes on clear. It is such a soothing and moisturising lip balm! The moisture lasts for a good length of time too. I use this nearly every single day. It is the perfect lip balm for my lips as they easily become dry. Not to mention the divine smell - if I had to describe it, I would probably say it smells like an apricot candle… if that makes sense! I 100% recommend this product for any lips. (Even my boyfriend sneaks a use!)

V05 hot oil 'give me moisture' hair treatment

I received this cute little pack as a gift the Christmas before last I believe, and only just got around to using it today! This pack contains four treatments. When I applied it to my hair in the shower, it instantly made it feel so soft and silky, I could already feel it working. I think next time I will heat it up a little more before using it though, as it didn't seem very hot for a 'hot oil' treatment. Once I dried my hair though, I wasn't really sure if this product had done anything or not to improve the condition of my hair… But I will definitely be using the other three treatment bottles over the next three weeks to see if prolonged use makes a difference :) 

Vaseline Dry Skin Moisturiser

I have an immense amount of love for moisturisers as I am sure that you will eventually learn! This has got to be one of the best ones that I have ever used. I don't have incredibly dry skin, but it's dry enough to gain benefits from using a moisturiser like this. The smell is lovely, I really can't think of how to describe it though! The application is super smooth, not heavy or dragging on the skin. It is somewhat thinner in consistency and therefore glides over the skin with ease, while at the same time providing an intense moisturising. I love the way this leaves my skin feeling, so soft and supple. Another product I highly recommend! 

Sugar Baby Sorbet Lip Balm in Cotton Candy

Last but not least is this super cute lip balm! Again I was given this as a gift for Christmas last year by one of my best friends. OMG it smells like girly heaven! Smells of lollies and cotton candy and sweet and delicious! Again, this is a pink lip balm that goes on clear. This one is more 'sticky' in consistency than the Nutrimetics lip balm. However, it also leaves my lips feeling lovely. And did I mention the amazing scent??!!

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Australia Day

Had a pretty amazing Australia Day with some of my closest mates and my wonderful boy, Thomas, today :) So many laughs and giggles, good food and plenty of drinks!
It's so amazing to have such super friends who always provide a good time and a good laugh :) Even though thw weather wasn't very typical Australia weather, we still had a ball, hanging out by the pool. Complimented by listening to Triple J's Hottest 100 Countdown! Pretty disappointed with the No.1 but oh well :)
Happy Australia Day!

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Priceline Purchases

While at my babysitting job, I was online doing some product searching on the Priceline website, mainly for anything that caught my interest! I ended up visiting a store tonight, and bought some things off a list that I had created :) The only problem was I couldn't find my Sister Club card at the checkout! Noo :(

This is the Loreal True Match Foundation in W4 Golden Natural. 

I have wanted this for AGES! And now I finally have it! It was on sale at Priceline for $25.45. I fake tan my skin a lot these days (I'm pretty big on sun safety and anti ageing) which means that I needed a foundation of a more yellow base tone rather than a pink tone. This is perfect :) The consistency is so light and flowy, if that makes sense! I can already tell that this will be super easy to blend with, and it looks like the perfect base for the shade of my new bronzer that I bought a couple days ago: Hoola by Benefit!

I have taken quite good care of my teeth for many years, including flossing regularly and mouthwash when available to me. I have never had braces, and I believe that my teeth are in pretty good shape condition considering that fact! However, I would love to get braces one day, or invisalign. But for now, I have bought this little beauty that my Mum uses and loves: White Glo. And so far, I love it too! The packaging was super cute, and the toothpaste even came with a lovely pink toothbrush! I've taken photos, so we shall see what the difference is in a week or two :) I might share the photos… haven't decided yet! hehe.

The last product I bought was the Sun In hair lightening spray. I recently had my hair done in belayage, and I've decided that I want my blonde bits to be lighter than what they are, so I'm hoping that this does the trick! The possible downside is that when I was looking for the information on whether or not it was safe for coloured/bleached hair, I found this on the box, "Sun In is not recommended for very dark brown, black or grey hair." So I thought, okay good, I can use it on my hair no problems. It wasn't until I went to do a test patch that I found another part of the box which reads, "Sun In is not recommended for colour treated, recently permed or grey hair."……are you kidding me? Why do they have to separate parts on the box which say different things for what the product should be used for!? -_- Oh well, I continued with the test patch, and my hair seemed fine, so I will be doing all the blonde tomorrow hopefully.

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I quite liked writing this kind of post, so you can expect to see more of these coming your way! Until then, xoxo Jamiela.

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Positivity

 

I am a big believer in positivity and positive thinking. The first half of 2013 was not the best for me. I was struggling to like the degree I was doing, struggling with my eating, energy and fitness. I had body image issues. I'd drifted apart from friends… I was hardly happy. But then one day, not long before my eighteenth birthday I think (May 2013), I decided that I was sick of being unhappy, sick of being negative! I changed my mind and my attitude, just like that! And OH MY GOSH the difference it made! I was such a happy girl, and still am today, after that moment. I became more organised, started exercising regularly, ditched the old bad food habits, made more plans to see people, and just smiled a lot more :) And it has been pretty much wonderful since then :) Yes I've had some struggles along the way, made big changes in my life, and more, but I am such a positive and happy person today, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Surrounding yourself with people who love and believe in you is a MAJOR contributor to finding happiness. I'm not saying to rely on them to make you happy, but having their love and support is amazing :) I remember I posted about my positive change of attitude on Instagram that night, and the next morning, I received a beautiful text from my boyfriend, Tom, about how happy and excited he was for me, and that he was willing to help me along in anyway that he can :) (the big cootie!).

Since that change though, I have noticed dramatic differences, and I am so thankful for whatever persuaded me to change. I am the healthiest and fittest that I have ever been! My relationships are strong. I am excited about every day and the opportunities that I have. It is a wonderful life, and I sure as hell am going to live it to the fullest potential. :)

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Welcome!

Boo! So you've found my blog :)

I haven't exactly decided on a specific theme or direction that I want this blog to go yet… I have started up a number of blogs in the past, but have forgotten about them or got severe cases of writer's block… So I stopped! But no more! I always find these days that I have a lot to say or express or things I want to share, and I believe that a blog is the best medium for that.

So here you will find many things about me, my life, what I do, what I love, food, health, books, purchases, uni, reflections… so many things that I plan to blog about! A few little facts about my life that will probably give you an indication of the kind of posts that you will find here… I am an eighteen year old Australian girl living in Sydney, and have for all my life so fa
r. I am studying a Bachelor of Education (Primary) at University. I am ridiculously into health and fitness, and can be found at the gym about 6 days a week… I have a big and somewhat complicated but totally loving family. I have a super duper amazing boyfriend, Tom, and we've been together for three and a half years now. I have two jobs, one as a baby sitter and the other at KFC in a mini management position but I desperately want to leave there, I'm over it! I also love makeup and beauty/ skin/ body care/ products etc. All that lovely stuff, so you can expect to find reviews, favourite products, look ideas and the alike. Same with fashion really, you'll find a few posts on that too.

Right now I am at my babysitting job, and these kids are so well behaved it's ridiculous! Probably giving me an incredibly false idea of what life will be like as a Teacher! hehe. But I do have four brothers and two sisters, so don't get me wrong; I am around lots of different types of kids all the time, some not so lovely at times!

Anyway, enough for the introductory post. I'm Jamiela, I'm 19 in May, I love life, and it loves me back ♥

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