Treat Yourself - GIVEAWAY

*COMPETITION CLOSED* Thank you to all that entered & congratulations to the winner, Krystyn*

Christmas has you running around, making plans & buying gifts for everyone. You’re busy, I get it. So, here’s a little treat from me to you, to indulge in when you’re done (or gift to that difficult family member!) Immerse yourself in a sweet bath with some of my favourite Zoella Beauty products, light my favourite Glasshouse triple scented candle, and sip on some relaxing chai orange tea. Treat Yourself (or your bestie) – you deserve it girl!

WIN my Favourites of 2016:

*Zoella Beauty Snap, Fizz, Relax - gingerbread bath fizzers (Christmas Collection)

*Zoella Beauty Body Fondant - macaron scented shimmer balm (Sweet Inspirations)

*Zoella Beauty Bath Latte - almond, cocoa & honey bath & shower milk (Sweet Inspirations)

*Zoella Beauty Sugar Dip - almond, cocoa & honey scented bath salt granules (Sweet Inspirations)

*Zoella Beauty Le Fizz - macaron scented bath fizz (Sweet Inspirations)

*Zoella Beauty Life Is Sweet - beauty bag (Sweet Inspirations)

*Qi Organic White Tea - Relax warming chai with orange

*Glasshouse Fragrances Tahaa - vanilla caramel triple scented candle, 60g

All you need to do is:

1. Make sure you're following me on Instagram here (I will be checking :P)

2. 'Like' the original Treat Yourself Giveaway post

3. Tag 2 besties  

BONUS ENTRY: Repost the original Treat Yourself Giveaway post on Instagram (tag me @jen14jen) or Twitter (tag me @seren14dipity) and use the hashtag #seren14dipity

GOODLUCK!

T&C's: You can enter as many times as you like in one day, but maximum of 20 entries only will be counted towards the final draw. The giveaway will run for 7 days until 11:59pm Sunday 11th December. Winner will be randomly selected and announced on Monday 12th December. In the event the selected winner does not make contact after 24 hours, a new winner will be randomly selected.

Open to AUSTRALIAN ADDRESSES ONLY, inclusive of shipping and handling. This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by Blogger, Instagram, Zoella Beauty, Glasshouse or Qi. All items purchased by me using my own money, and shipped at my own expense. Items will be shipped in January of 2017 (I know you're excited but this will give us both time to let the Holiday dust settle and ensure I can send you the best possible package. Plus, you can have a chance to slow down, put your feet up, and enjoy these gifts in full). Glasshouse Fragrances Tahaa candle pictured is 350g for promotional purposes only - actual prize is 60g version. By entering you confirm you are of 18+ years of age and release Blogger, Instagram, and related brands of all responsibility and agree to the terms and conditions listed.

Ellis Faas Liquid Gold

You've all seen Chloe Morello lose her sh** over these Ellis Faas products, but here's a better look at the E303 Metallic EyeLight she couldn't quite get to work.

I had this used on me for the first time during a makeup lesson and I have to say I also lost my sh** - albeit for a different reason.

This stuff is legit. It's like pouring liquid gold over your eyelids, and once dry, it will not budge.

Opening up the lid, you're greeted with the brush applicator.

You've got to twist the end to get the product up to the brush, and this is where all hell breaks loose. I've only used mine three times, but on all occasions I had the same problem as Chloe (and I know many others). It's like waiting for the cork on a champagne bottle to pop, and it never does. Sad times.

I was told on purchase to be patient, that a few twists was enough and the product would spout from the brush in due time. Idk about you, but I'm impatient af, and even moreso when I'm applying makeup in a rush. Just. Get. The. Damn. Eyeshadow. Out. Please.

When it does finally appear (I'm gonna say at least 3-5 mins) it's like a surprise, explosive volcano and you've got quite a lot to work with. Somewhat good, at least it's not stingey. But somewhat bad, seems wasteful to have that much come out at once.

Nevertheless, if you can look past this packaging flaw, the results are worth it.

This shadow glides on, you hardly need a primer, it's quick to dry and the liquid is heavily pigmented. You will not want to touch any other gold eyeshadow after this, it's that good.

It's definitely on the luxury high-end scale price-wise, so this isn't something you're going to be purchasing all the time, but it's a unlike anything I've ever used before. I'd definitely say it's a must-try for hardcore makeup lovers, only because of the quality and colour payoff. It's so low fuss in those departments, it kind of makes you forget it took you half an hour to get it working ;)

So: get it if you can afford it + are looking for something new & amazing to try. But I wouldn't say it's an essential part of your beauty life.

Aussies, you can find it here at Mecca Cosmetica, along with the four other metallic shades.

Ellis Faas E303 in action with Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette.

J x

11 things that happen when you get SNS nails

1. Your nail tech / YouTubers / Insta fam will hype up SNS "it's like half acrylic, half gel, seriously just do it". You won't be bothered to change your routine, cos if it ain't broke, why fix it?
2. You will subsequently get bored of your routine / finally get the guts to try something new / discover a fab new salon with killer SNS colours 6 months later and realise it's time to take the plunge.
3. Your nails will be prepped similar to gel nails, and you'll wonder what all the fuss is about.
4. Your nails will be primed, then dipped in SNS powder. They'll tap off the excess leaving a thin layer of product and you'll think "huh, this is weird AF but I kinda like it".
5. There will be more priming, dipping and  tapping. You will wonder if this is what it's like to stick your hand in a bowl of sprinkles. This is not the first time you have thought about sticking your hand in a bowl of sprinkles. You will contemplate sprinkles for the next five fingers. 
6. Each powder layer will set in 10 seconds and you will suddenly realise this is magic. You have discovered Hogwarts in the middle of a shopping centre.
7. Fifteen minutes later, you're all sprinkled up like a doughnut. Your nails feel fat and heavy (did your nails EAT the proverbial doughnut?) But don't fret - the comforting sound of the electric nail file fills the air. Here's where the acrylic-nail-esque action takes place.
8. Carefully sculpted, it's doughnut glazing time. They prime once more, whip out the clear gel top coat, then your nails are glossed to perfection.
9. You will mentally prepare for the UV light to bake your doughnut fingers under. You will smile expectantly at your nail tech and they will entertain your weirdness for about 3 seconds before reminding  you that no, you do not need UV light treatment for SNS.
10. You will be amazed, even though you knew this prior. No bake, no fuss, no skin damage. They also tell you it will last way longer than gel, and be more resilient like acrylic.
11. Another fifteen later, it's dry and you're good to go. You pay, you leave, you look down at your hands and revel in the awesomeness.

You made it. You're wearing magic. You've got a killer mani. You're fierce. You're starving. You buy a doughnut.

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J x