Deluxe Samples, Mecca Maxima Beauty Loop, & Newbies

Life is short, Buy the shoes!!! (Get this rose gold & white polka dot quote card from Kikki K here)

Happy Sunday!

Incidentally, it's also Mother's Day! In my adventures purchasing a few of my favourite beauty products for my Mum, I managed to score a few freebie deluxe samples from Revlon and Mecca Maxima.

I'll get into the samples in a sec! But first, pictured above are a few new acquisitions:

Essie Buy Me A Cameo - a metallic nude shade that I've been eyeing for a while;

NARS Audacious Lipstick Natalie - you all already know how much I fell in love with Grace, so this was on my hit list this week! Beautiful rosy pink, and super pigmented;

Colette Off Duty Blogger clutch - gonna use this for travelling, probably put my vlogging camera & Macbook charger etc. in there :)

REVLON BEAUTY BAG

I believe it was a AU$39.95 spend to receive the beauty bag at Myer with 5 full sized samples.

I haven't included the free eyeshadow quad & nail polish in the photo, as I gave them to my Mum along with the makeup bag it all came in!

I did purchase a creme lipstick in Pink Velvet (one of my staples which I gifted to Mumma Bear also), and my daily Colorstay pressed powder, so I was well over the minimum to receive the beauty bag.

I kept the Photoready Skinlights Face Illuminator, Ultra HD Lipstick 830 HD Rose, and Colorstay Brow Fantasy crayon/gel duo in Brunette. Will post an update on how these products go in weeks to come - I already love the Lipstick shade, but it does have a scent to it which I don't know if I love or hate yet! Ha!

You can shop Revlon at Myer here! Hurry in to get your freebie beauty bag, I'm not for sure when the promotion ends.

MECCA MAXMIA BEAUTY LOOP SAMPLE BOX

This is what I love about member rewards at beauty and cosmetics stores! 

I've not tried any of these products before, but super excited to crack them open:

NARS Light Optimising Primer

Ren Micro Polish Cleanser

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Terry Hyaluronic Hydra Powder 

The last one is especially intriguing! Hyaluronic acid finishing powder for brushing over night cream or over makeup. Will for sure be updating you guys on that one.

Head on over to Mecca Maxima and join the Beauty Loop - There are 4 sample boxes per year, and a ton of other cool perks.

Last but not least, a sneaky purchase from Forever New, how cool is this! The glitter moves all around - and we know how much I love my sparkles. 

Countess Sophia Fits iPhone 6, and you can find it here.

Let me know if you see any cool promos happening at the moment that I should be jumping on, or any stores doing awesome loyalty perks! 

And as always, I'll be sharing any I see with you guys on here :)

J x

Winter Favourites 2014

Take a peek at some of my Favourites for the cold season!

// ONE //

Who doesn't love a dark red lip for Winter? Revlon Lip Butter in 040 Red Velvet (RRP AU$21.95). Looks scary in the tube, but trust me this is so wearable and a must-have this season.

// TWO //

Warm sweaters and jackets! I love choosing cute sweater designs and just pairing with jeans. Picked up this cute little navy blue, striped jumper today with heart detail on the elbows. Dotti are running an online sale with 30% off this (and more) at the moment! Get in quick, ends Sunday 6th July.

 Also very much in love with throwing my khaki green Topshop anorak over a tee lately.

Hooded Check Lined Jacket - Topshop (RRP AU$130.00)

Heart On Her Sleeve Jumper - Dotti (RRP AU$59.95)

// THREE // FOUR //

Robes are a Winter must! This one is so comfy, and, paired with my cute slippers, I am set for a relaxing time at home on a frosty Winter's night.

Hooded Gown/Robe - Cotton On Body (Sale AU$20.00)

Knitted Mouse Slippers & Pink Sequin Slippers - Big W (approx AU$10.00 each)

 // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN //

 Deliciously scented candles, Hot chocolate in your favourite mug....

..... and a great book / Kindle to keep you busy while keeping warm inside :)

Glasshouse 'Tahaa Vanilla Caramel' - from Belle Collection (RRP AU$39.95 for 350g)

Mug - Big W Mother's Day Collection 2014

Currently reading: Disruption - Jessica Shirvington

// EIGHT //

 Hot Bubble Baths! I cannot go past the Shortbread Cookie bubble bath from Philosophy (RRP $30.00 Mecca Cosmetica/Maxima and also David Jones) - the only catch is it only comes out at Christmas time!
During the year I absolutely adore Milk & Honey from Bathox (RRP $3.60 any supermarket)

// NINE //

(image: Mecca Cosmetica)

My skin gets super dry during Winter, especially my hands! I am loving this hydrating hand cream Hand Food - Soap & Glory (RRP $11.95 Mecca Maxima 125ml). Blog post to come on more awesome products I picked up from Soap & Glory! I'm so excited to try them all out.

And last, but not least...

// TEN //

Stunning Winter sunsets - clear skies, beautiful crisp colours and fresh air :)

Mount Tamborine, Gold Coast.

Image taken from my Instagram.

Did your favourites make this list?

J x