Winter Haul! Part 2

Continued

*Black pinafore - Dotti 

Cute and plain. This black pinafore looks sweet with a collared shirt underneath, some tights and a pair of boots. 

*Track (sweat) pants - Factorie

Everyone needs some lazy day trackies for those... Well, lazy days! These come in different colours, and look pretty cool for something so essential. (I also grabbed a grey pair)

*Dotti socks 

I've talked about these before, but these little sockies are my best friends on a cold night. Fluffy - check, warm - check, cute winter pattern - check, non slip - check. Grab em while you can! 

Grey knit socks - Coles

A supermarket may seem like an odd place to buy clothes, and yes I totally agree. But when I randomly spotted these I just had to pop them in the trolley. Not the warmest, but they look cute and have non slip grips on the soles.

Not very seasonal, but I bought these as well... 

*Black running shorts - Kmart 

Just some simple workout shorts. Really great, fit well, look good. Big thumbs up from me! 

*Off-the-shoulder lace shirt - Supre 

I'm a little obsessed with off-the-shoulder items at the moment, and luckily they really suit me :) This white lace shirt would be perfect in spring or summer. But I actually wore this the other day with my green parka while I wasn't too chilly. 

Let me know what your winter staples are. 

Bella x 

Winter Haul! Part 1

Hola Everyone! 

I've tried to upload this about 13687421788643 times, so fingers crossed this works!!

It's definitely getting colder in Australia (actually freezing)! So I've recently collected a bunch of new items for my winter wardrobe. What better time do a bit of a winter haul?? 

*Green fur lined parka - City Beach 

Green parkas and anoraks seem to be a hot trend this season! Am I right? I'm absolutely loving my cozy parka! Constantly wearing it. It's very warm and keeps the wind out. It goes with basically everything and is right on trend this winter. 

*White turtle neck - Trade Secret 

Perfect to wear with jeans and boots. Not super fancy, but a fashionable basic I've been loving. Turtlenecks seems to be back in style! 

*Black leggings - Paper Scissors 

I've said it before, but you can never go wrong with basic black leggings! I grabbed a new pair really cheap for $7. Easy to wear and comfy = massive win! 

*TopShop Tee 

The other day I grabbed this basic T shirt, that's just white with blue around the neckline and sleeves. So simple but I absolutely love it!! Goes with everything, super comfy, looks great, you just can't go wrong with this basic. Is it just me or did I get too excited over a shirt? Haha 

*Onesie - Kmart 

I can't even begin to tell you how amazing this feels! This is sooo soft and fluffy! And definitely keeps me warm at night. It's white with pink love hearts, and has a hoodie with little ears. Awwh. Let's just say you need to grab yourself one of these!! 

*Faux flannie - Kmart 

Just a long sleeve shirt with a flannie print. Quite thin so you might need to wear a camisole underneath. I purposely grabbed this in a much larger size so I can wear it as an oversized pyjama shirt. 

*Brown boots 

I actually got these specially made in Vietnam. However, they remind me of timberlands which are certainly in season. Brown boots are a winter staple in my eyes. 

Part 2 of my haul was uploaded separately due to technical issues.

Bella x

My Autumn/Winter Essentials

Hey Everyone!
As the temperature here in Aus is definitely starting to drop, and the leaves are changing colour, there is no doubt that we are well into autumn (fall).
And as the seasons are changing I thought this would be the perfect time to recommend some of my autumn/winter must haves.

1. Moisturiser!
This is the time of year where your skin can easily dry out and get itchy. Blah! No one wants that! I recommend the Vaseline total moisture aloe fresh lotion and the Redwin sorbolene moisturiser. Both of these are great for achieving smooth and soft skin!

2. Face moisturiser
Same goes for the face, it can easily dry and become irritated in the cool weather. Lately I've been using the Aveeno daily moisturising lotion. I use this every night, and when I wake up my face feels  great! It doesn't leave my skin feeling/looking oily, which other moisturisers do. So far this has been a little treasure!

3. Lucas' Pawpaw Ointment
This  little tube of magic is an absolute essential! It's honestly the best lip balm I've ever tried, and I seem to carry it with me everywhere! Not only used to keep them luscious lips looking great, this ointment can also be used for sunburn, cuts, bites, rashes and more.

4. Cosy Socks!!!!
I'm a massive  fan of warm fluffy socks! Especially at night when the floor and bed can be chilly, a pair of these little guys makes for a happy Bella. The ones I'm wearing in the picture above are $12.95 from Dotti. Definitely recommend getting your hands on these while you can!

5. Oversized Jumpers
Whether you're heading out or chilling at home, baggy sweaters and hoodies are both fashionable and comfy.

6. Leggings
Ahh leggings, a simple item that can be thrown on with a jumper while you spend your day indoors, or worn with some boots and a military jacket for a trendy look. Either way black leggings are easy to wear and super cheap. I recently spotted some for $7 at Paper Scissors.

7. Hot Chocolate (or warm drinks of your choice)
There's nothing quite like snuggling up under a blanket with a nice hot drink. So go and grab yourself a hot chocolate or chai latte as you welcome the cooler months.

8. Vitamin C
Bit of a weird one, but there's nothing worse than catching a cold or flu. Vitamin C isn't something that our bodies hold onto, so it's important for us to take this every day. I'm not telling you to go out and buy yourself tablets, as this vitamin can be found in many fruits and vegetables. Take care of yourselves and avoid the disgusting flu!

Happy Easter 2015!

Hello Everyone! 
Happy Easter Sunday! And for those who don't celebrate it I wish you a wonderful day nonetheless :) 
Hope you have a great day with great people, and received some special treats from the Easter Bunny 🐰
Wish you all happy and safe celebrations! 

Bella x

January 2015 Favourites

Hey Everyone!
We're already in February! So what better time to share my monthly favourites of January?
These aren't all beauty related and you may find some a little odd,  but here you go! 




Rimmel stay matte powder in 001 transparent. Claims to control shine for 5 hours, and it seems to do exactly that! Plus this is one of the only powders I've tried that doesn't make me look super cakey.



Nude by nature Mineral Mascara. This makes my lashes appear long and dark, without ugly clumps. Perfect for a natural look, or even when heading out for a special occasion.






Essie nail polish  in 79 sand tropez. Absolutely LOVING this right now! It's a nude/grey colour which looks like more of winter shade, however I think it can easily be worn all year round.



Vera Wang Princess eau de toilette. A really pretty floral scent I've been wearing heaps recently!

 

A but of a weird one, but this Palmolive Peppermint Crush shower gel smells AMAZING! Smells just like a sweet candy cane. It's a nice Christmassy winter scent, and is also a really refreshing summer scent. Plus it moisturises and exfoliates your body.



Lastly I've been really enjoying drinking this Dilmah Rose with French Vanilla tea. It's the perfect sweet blend to have after a long day!