and so this is Christmas...

I'm devo... Christmas is over! 

Sunday 23rd we all went to our Grandma's place for Christmas lunch. Its the good old tradition fare, from turkey, ham, cheesy cauliflour to trifle, fruit salad, pav and pudding. I was proud of myself, I didn't go too crazy with the food. I viewed this as my stomach starter... as I had two massive days to follow. 

My cousins have had their own children now, so it was so much fun watching them tear open their presents.... and their responses with "wowww mum look at this!!!" ... how good were those days just totally oblivious to the Christmas stress! 

Christmas Eve I woke with the worst hayfever ever! I looked ridiculous with my puffy eyes and nasily voice hehe I hoped that the telefast kicked in so I looked half okay for our Polish Christmas. After rushing around all day, and having a quick nap I was ready for the night ahead. It was good to see my brothers and their gf's all in the one place - we are all so busy these days, we never get a chance to catch up and have a laugh. As you would know from my previous post, Babcia and I had done a lot of prep for the night ahead.. so it was good to see the final product getting eaten (and no complaints). 

Presents were exchanged and I got my favourite Lychee candle, yipee! Great timing as I've used mine all up. My cousin is awesome, she got me this decorative tree. My cousin said she remembered how much I loved my aunties xmas tree from last year so here is my own little wooden version.. perfectos for apartment living (unlike my 6 footer haha). 

We all hung out at babcia's for hours joking and talking rubbish before everyone left, exhausted, as we were about to back this up for Christmas day lunch! 

Christmas Day and my brother woke me up ... he was ready to open the pressies together before he left for the coast with his girlfriend. I got a perfume I'd have my eye on for ages... Thanks Santa! 

As one brother left, another one arrived, and off we went to my aunties for more awesome food. We were well and truly done by the end of the day, all laying on the couches like we've run a marathon (aka food coma). 

I ended up spending boxing day and today in geelong, relaxing, watching trashy jersey shore repeats and movies. Its funny how being at mum and dad's is always home, no matter where you actually live! 

I have had a look through instagram today, and was shocked to see the present hauls people received (as in adults, not children). People really do go all out! Or do we (my family) not really get into the pressie exchanging enough? Your thoughts..

Before I forget I got a few things I wanted to try while I did a last minute Christmas shop last Saturday. 

I tried this... I like it but just not dark enough. If i had a undercoat of something and then the bronzer on the top I'd be happy. But not bad for $9.95! 

Okay so I got this tacky grape scented polish from Sportsgirl for $7.95.. Turns out I love it! The colour is awesome for a cheapy. Unfortunately even with a good quality top coat it doesn't really last.. had to reapply after 2 days. I really loved it against my black David Lawrence dress so can't complain. and yes it does have a scent... although more bubblegum than grape! 

Anywho, hope your Christmas was awesome!... What did you do? Is anyone away on holidays? I don't think I've done a proper xmas holiday is years...

Holidays are here! YIPEEEEEEE

Horray! 

The holidays are finally here... I don't have much time off, will be back at work on the 3rd Jan - but a little time is better than none at all! I want to save my leave as much as I can for a proper holiday. 

I have been struggling this week... just so damn tired! Last night I thought I'd get in the Christmas cheer and do my nails Christmas style... 

I ended up taking this off... hate it! That red just doesn't do it for me! 

I then put on this... what I thought was a red with a pink through it... but clearly I couldn't get away with the red argument at work, everyone agreed it was pink! ahh well.. what can you do! I'm loving the nude colours lately. When I'm feeling a colour, I should just run with it, I just end up wasting time taking polish on and off. My nails need a good shaping to be honest. I have been quite lazy of late.

We got these hampers from our bosses' today! Horray! Love the double bottles of wine... 

I got these little goodies from buddies at work as well...

Shortbreads in this cute tin! I love it! 

And a little bag of lindt chocolates.... one of my FAVOURITES! hehe

Can't wait to relax for a few days ... What are your plans over the Christmas break? I love to know what everyone is up to! 

Hit me with the Tan

Prowlers! 

I dunno about you, but this year has killed me with expenses! So I'm on the hunt for cheaper alternatives to my usual make up routine. As we are getting into summer, I love to smother myself in fake tan. I could even be that orange girl you maybe laugh at! However I rather be orange that have my white skin reflect the sun off it haha I know i'm tragic! Anyway my point is I want some budget friendly options for tanning. So I thought I'd trial out a few I saw in Safeway when I was supposed to be shopping for dinner.... 

This Garnier Self tanning mousse I found rather messy to apply. I really needed a mitt, and the colour was so not dark enough for the effort I put in applying it. I think I would have to get to three applications to get near the colour I would want. I'm a terrible reviewer as I can't remember the price of this exactly (or any of the products really)- but I'm pretty sure it was around $11 as I picked it up on sale. 

This is my favourite self tanning product. I like to apply at night before bed to wake up with a glowing tan. It goes on like moisturiser, and is pretty forgiving in the sense that I slap it on and rub it in pretty roughly and it ends up generally pretty even. It costs around $10-$12 but I like to always have this on back up. 

Quite obviously I have a thing for Garnier products.... But this partiular one is not a winner as far as I'm concerned. The gel like consistency feels odd on your legs, and takes ages to sink in. The colour you get from it can often be streaky and not that dark. I have however heard some girls loving it.. Maybe its my lazy application that is not working for me! This costs a little more than the self tanning milk, but if you have the choice, go the milk! 

Okay so you have a party to go to which has totally crept up on you... which means you look like you haven't seen the sun all winter. This could be your emergency solution! Its literally a spray on make up and has a great colour! but don't be wearing it if you expect rain in the forecast - it will just run off you! classy look huh! This is for around $25ish dollars, good to have in the cupboard as a backup! However I highly recommend applying this OUTSIDE or this could happen.... 

This is picture was given to me by Pani! Disgusting hell yes!!! Thank goodness its easy to remove! Seriously it looks like a crime scene its so horrid! 

I have heard great things about Sportsgirls' tanning lotion - I am still yet to try it! 

So what tanning products do you use? Clearly I have some obsession about Garnier products.. I really need to venture out!