2011: Your Year to fly Sky-High!

Okay, so we all know the value of goal setting. We've heard it over and over again- Set Goals! If you want to get anywhere, Set Goals!

Well, they are right. Everyone needs a road map to their ultimate life.

What a lot of people forget is that this is your life. No one elses. You set the rules, you decide how to live it. Everything in your life right now is there because at some point you made a choice. Even choosing not to act is a choice.

So why not take the helm and steer your life with full intention and consciousness?

So. How do you make this coming year the best one yet?

Sit down and have a really good think, a heart to heart with yourself about what you want. Don't hold back!

Don't worry about how you'll achieve them at this stage, that comes later. For now, just put them down. It can be anything from the trivial (drink more champagne) to the life-changing (career change anyone?).

So what can you think of? Do you like your job? Is this where you want to be in a years time? Perhaps a career change, or just changing locations to get back time from your commute.

What about relationships? Are the people in your life lifting you up? Maybe you want a bigger circle of friends, or maybe fewer acquaintances and more genuine friendships?

Do you want a monogamous relationship or a new lover every month? Maybe you want to spend a year alone?

At the end of the day, you want to look at where you are now, and where you want to be this time next year. You might be going from strength to strength, or just finding your feet. You can think about things like how you want to dress, what projects you want to volunteer for, what you want to learn..you get the drift!

Once you have your list, you can write it up, type it, draw it or even make a Dream Board, with images from magazines and photos that represent your goals and inspire you. Just make sure you put it somewhere you can see it. Having this constant reminder will help you on a subconscious level, as well as consciously, to stay on track. And don't worry if you change your mind about something, it's totally your prerogative.

Next, you want to figure out a time line and break down of these goals. It will ensure you take the necessary action to make these things happen. Breaking big goals down into baby steps will make it so much easier to tackle, one thing at a time.

For instance, if you're not happy in your job, and know you need to do a course to get where you want to be, have a look at the course schedule. Write it down, then decide when you will start to look for work in your new industry.

Of course, it can get much more detailed than that, or if your goal is a little less tangible, like 'Get healthy', figure out what that means to you. Eg. Join the gym in January, quit drinking for February...

etc.

Basically, each big goal needs a smaller list of stepping-stones to get there, and part of that is making sure things are done by a certain time. This gives you focus and drive.

Just to demonstrate how unlimited your own goals can be, here is a quick sample from my own:

• Study 'Boxing for Fitness'
• Meditate daily
• Finish my book. Research publishing houses.
• Go to a masquerade ball.
• Drink a bottle of champagne in the garden for a week

And I promise, it is a lot longer than that. Next I will break down each goal into a step-by-step process.

So what are you waiting for? Start dreaming big!

The most beautiful Art is the Art of a life well-lived.

Yours in Self-Love and excitement for 2011,

JessieAnne XO

What makes you wear makeup?

First up, Merry Christmas! hope you had a great time, as I did.



Leading up to Christmas, one of the thoughts on my mind was "What makeup should I wear for Christmas Eve?' (My partner's family event is that day, and it is the most formal part of my christmas.)
Should I wear bold eyes? perhaps a bright pink lip? should I do a smokey eye? should I do natural makeup?
I noticed that the only option I didn't consider was no makeup. This struck me as odd, since aside from trying out some makeup I was given as a present, I wore no makeup on Christmas day.
I seemed to have it stuck in my head that any semi formal event meant I had to do makeup.  So, after going with bright blue eyeliner and pink lips..(dont worry, It worked and looked awesome) I felt ready to go to this event. No-one else there was wearing makeup. Or much makeup at least.

And then today during some browsing, my usual haunt, www.galadarling.com had created a list of highlights from her blog over the year, and I noticed this post. http://galadarling.com/article/oh-make-me-overWhich, obviously, was fun for me. But then I noticed her writing about something called "No makeup week" which was created by another blogger, Rabbit Write. Nedless to say, this captured my attention. I also poked around and noticed that Zoetica Ebb had participated and had some interesting stuff to say.

I believe most people wear makeup because they are self conscious of their skin or their face, which in a way, is fair enough. But its not like we want a friend who never wears makeup to cover her skin up so it looks even and 'flawless', yet we feel like we must do that ourselves.
Many of us believe that it's expected in the workplace, and that it makes our jobs easier. I also don't get this one, as I have worn a full face of makeup to work, as well as a bare face with a giant rash on my forehad thanks to an allergic reaction, and I still had a roughly similiar day.

I know why I wear makeup though.
I like the glamour of it, the fun of it, and the idea that I can create a persona through my hair and makeup and clothes that I can emanate through the day, so really, for me, its a sophisticated dress up party every day. Who do I want to be? Retro bombshell a la Dita Von Teese? Modern, candy like pinup, a la Katy Perry? Goth? Faerie child? I can create myself. That is exciting to me.
However, my view can perhaps be bias, as I also like how I look sans makeup. I am fortunate enough to have clear skin. However, it's dry at places, I have horrid undereye circles and I much prefer having at least tinted lip balm and mascara.

Makeup isn't a chore for me, and Ill happily show my bare face. See? ignore the silly face and lame t-shirt...haha.

I really want to know more about what motivates other people, and if you could go a week without makeup.Also, how old were you when you started wearing a full face? I only bought my first foundation this year, at 19 years old. However, ive been wearing eyeshadow and lip colours for years.
What do you think about our perceived need to cover ourselves in a million potions and products, and how does it affect how you view people when you meet them? I know I couldn't go to a job interview without makeup, as it can be a mask for me too.

Please do share, I'm really interested!

How to be Alone...and why everyone should try it!

There is rarely a time when we're not plugged into some sort of media or another. We've got iphones, Facebook, Ipods, TV, email, blogs, live feeds on our phones...you get the picture.

Genuine time alone is becoming a rarity.

But how can we get to know ourselves if we're never alone with ourselves? A lot of people are actually uncomfortable being alone, and will even turn on the TV just to fill the silence. Does this sound at all like you?

When we spend time alone, we give ourselves breathing space and time to tune into what's really going on in our minds and emotions. We have to deal with all the stuff that we may have been squashing down inside ourselves. Rather than this being a scary thing, it's actually a very empowering and healthy thing to do.

When we tune into ourselves and listen to what's really going on mentally and emotionally, we can gauge what's happening in our lives and where we're happy, or which situations we may need to work on to improve. This allows us to make better decisions for our own highest benefit, which in turn allows us to move forward to a better, happier existence. 

However, being alone doesn't have to mean sitting in your bedroom staring at the wall! One fun idea is to have a romance....with yourself! You are the number one person in your life, and you always be, whether single, playing the field or in a committed relationship. So spending quality time alone, and treating yourself like the beautiful person you are, is a great way to get in touch with yourself.

Here are some fun ideas for spending time alone.

• Take yourself out for brunch or lunch. Sit in a window seat and watch the world go by whilst enjoying the most extravagant, yummy dish you can afford.
• Go walking or hiking alone. Find a national park or walking trail and get out there. Enjoy the fresh air and the natural setting, whilst taking time and space to think, and to take in the beautiful scenery. This is an ideal way to recharge those batteries if you're normally a very busy person.
• Work out! Spending time at the gym or taking yourself off to a class is not only giving you time and space away from the world, it's also going to give a an endorphin rush and a healthy body.
• Spend time journalling the old fashioned way- with pen and paper. That way there's no internet to distract you, and you can get those thoughts, ideas and inspirations out on paper.
• Spend time alone playing an instrument. Playing music helps you focus on what you're doing, and helps to switch off the constant chatter in your mind.
• Pamper yourself. Go get a massage. Give yourself a facial, and burn essential oils.
• Take yourself to see a movie. This one can be especially challenging, as the cinema is full of groups of people and couples and it can feel a bit lame sitting there on your own. But this is even more reason to do it! Being comfortable enough with your own presence that you can do what you want, when you want, instead of waiting till other people are ready to join you, is very freeing.
• Meditate! The ultimate way to get in touch with your calm, centered self.
• Grab a sketch book and draw.
• Paint, or go out with a camera and take photos of all the beauty you see around you.
• Sew, or revamp your wardrobe. Get creative, be bold!

After a while, you'll come to truly appreciate how great a person you are to spend time with, and to appreciate the clarity of thought this time can give you.

Remember, it's all about taking care of you, because you know you totally deserve it. :)

'I've been in a relationship with myself for 49 years and that's the one I need to work on. ' - Samantha Jones, Sex and the City 2.

Yours in Self-Love,

JessieAnne.

TiLT

A one day late Things I Love Thursday, as inspired by Gala Darling.

• Getting caught in the rain, then getting caught in a rainbow
• Booking tickets to Hobart to enjoy a slow, lazy break after an intense few months.
• Getting my nutrient levels checked and being told I'm totally healthy
• My sparkly red skull brooch...I love it!
• Scrambled Tofu!!! Yummo!
• Being helped onto a crowded train with my bike by total strangers :) I <3 random acts of kindness.
• Getting extra shifts over Christmas...it's a good thing! I need the cash.
• Talking to my parents on the phone. 
• Having my little sister come and stay over.
• Waking up in my own room. I love it so much, it's so pretty and cozy (I've been sleeping on a ship a bit the last couple of  weeks)
• Scoring a sweet deal on a room at a fancy hotel!

Yours in Self-Love,

JessieAnne XO

I scream for ice-cream!!

So, perhaps in a bid to indulge in my desire for bright coloured sweets, I decided to forgo the calories, and instead create a gelati inspired look. Tutorial will be live on YouTube(www.youtube.com/DisappearingBeauty03) as soon as possible, but i'm going to post photos of my looks on here, so that the looks can be seen in a still image. So here are a few images that I took of this look. And yeah, totally forgot to do both eyebrows...haha... won't do that again!!!

                                                             


Products used:
eyeshadow, blush and lipcolour-NYX Carribean Collection 5 pce eyeshadows in "09-I dream of St Lucia"
concealer- Benefit Boi-ing in 01.
Pencil eyeliner- Blush Amour double ended eyeliner...it's just a random $2 store one..
Gel Eyeliner- Miss X Aesthetic Labratories Gel Liner in "Debaser"  www.blackpillredpill.com
Mascara- Rimmel "The Max" Bold Curves Mascara in 001 Black.
Highlighter- Homemade highlighter, I've mixed a loose matte white colour, a shiny pale pink colour, and a tiny bit of light silver eyeshadow together.
Lipgloss- Any clear lipgloss with a slight gold colour.
Red Lip Liner- Blush Amour again...but it's really old.



I hope you like this look, and I really look forward to doing more blog posts. Please, subscribe to me. It would be awesome. And it's free!!

xox Brittany.

Review: Revlon matte lipstick in "006-Really red"

It is a little redder than this, and definetly very opaque, im working on taking better pics for you guys. Going to buy a camera with macro (is that whats it's called) so that I can do better close ups when I can afford it!                                                         


Wow. this lipstick is instantly a new favourite. It's a deep red, very blue based and absolutely gorgeous. It is matte, which is exciting for me, because I've never had a matte lippy before (I'm only recently enjoying lippie) and I really enjoy it. For me, matte lipsticks are going to be what I wear when I need something that will last the night, and not kiss off. Once it's dried, which takes around 15-20 minutes, it is kiss proof and drink/food proof.

                                                      

                                               

It is a tad drying, but I think that is the price to pay for something that lasts all night and won't rub off. You can also obviously apply a gloss over this, and that will mean that a little colour comes off, but only a little. It is a little staining on your lips, but it's really subtle and you shouldn't really notice it.

I've used it in a youtube tutorial for a sexy daytime pinup look, that will be up shortly. Please have a look at www.youtube.com/DisappearingBeauty03

So if youre in the market for a deep red lipstick, check this one out. I bought it at Target, for 22.50 roughly.

Happy halloween!

          Britt xx                                                           

Totally delayed "TiLT my World!"

Hey everyone, how is the halloween weekend treating you? I can't remember whether aussies spell halloween with an a or a e. oh well.

                                                                

So, I wanted to start this on Thursday, when TiLT's are supposed to go up, but because of last minute job interview shopping, I couldn't really post it. Sorry. For those who don't know, TiLT stands for Things I Love Thursday, as created by the wonderful and totally breathtaking Gala Darling, of www.galadarling.com. It is basically where in an effort to create happiness and learn to focus on the positive things, we create a list of things that we really enjoyed that week. So, lets get into it.

1. Gala Darling herself has designed a pair of shoes, called "Birthday Girl" theyre slight platforms, Bright pink with leopard print, and made from ponyhair. (not from ponies, its the underside of leather.) Basically, I must have these. Gala has been a massive fashion inspiration to me, daring me to wear colour and teaching me to love pink. Plus, when I emailed her a few questions, she responded to me in a matter of hours. With the sweetest responses. I was so happy. Find them at www.galadarling.com

2. Going to a job interview and being told that even if I don't get the job I applied for, they can give me some free training and have me employed soon. Hope this works out.

3. Feeling hot as in a new outfit, complete with new lipstick and nailpolish. The lippie is a matte by Revlon, in number 006 "Really red" and it's my new favourite.There will be a review soon. Promise.

4. Seeing my Grandma. Enough said. I love her.

5. A new haircut that just looks like a neater version of my previous hair. Which makes me happy. lol.

6. Makeup, colour. creation. Tomorrow I am practising coloured eyebrows, false eyelashes and whatever else I feel like. Plus, figuring out how to press my loose shadows so that I can actually use them. lol.

Ok, I don't want to put too many on here, so six is enough to start with. Sorry again that it's late, i'll try not to do that again.

xx Britt

How to save, yet feel like youre splurging.

Quick disclaimer. I am not an accountant, nor have I recieved any kind of money handling courses, I am simply someone who is learning finances through trial and error, and i want to share something thats worked for me.

                                       

Saving. No other word strikes as much fear in my heart, except Debt. Handling money has never really been something i'm good at. Frankly, when I get money, I seem to want to get rid of it as soon as possible. I was always broke, and could never really afford to buy what I wanted. Luckily, I have a boyfriend who has spent MANY hours helping me learn how to save money, and still feel like I can drop thirty-six dollars on a concealor, no problems. So today, I decided to show you what works for me, in the form of a few tips and tricks.

1. Sit down and figure out how much you earn, how much you're currently spending per week, how much you want to save (I recommend ten percent, to begin with.)

2. After deducting your bills and mandatory payments, see how much you have left. Is it $60, 70? 100??  Ie if you earn $500 per week, and pay $200 rent, and then have to pay $100 for bills and food, you will have $200 left. Of that, try and save twenty, or even thirty.

3.  Then, out of whatever is left over, decide how much is going to be your allowance.The trick is to not make this too tight, Just like your jeans, they need to be a tad roomy and be capable of still being comfy even in times of indulgence.  Personally, I get $40 of 'need' money, this goes towards things like food, medicine, razors...that sort of thing. I also get $40 of 'want' money.  Every week I decide whether I need to buy something, or if I can afford to purely buy wants. If I do, then any food or little things can be spent out of need money. If however, I need to buy some things, then food and every day expenses will come out of my want pot. Anything that is left over at the end of the week, simply carries over into the next weeks' budget.

I found that if I restricted myself, and gave myself $50 for the entire week, I would rebel and blow $100 on wahtever it was that I wanted. Hence, that week I would actually be spending $150 on myself. Talk about planning to fail. However, having $80 in total meant that I felt less restricted, and although it isn't the easiest thing to do, I manage to stick to it. The other thing I have learnt is not to spend my 'want' money on the first night that I get it. I try to hold onto it until at least the weekend, so that i'm not caught out if something happens. For example, on the first night that I got my money, I spent all of my want money at Benefit.. But when I ended up going shopping with my boyfriend, I saw a gorgeous skirt for $15 dollars. Too good to pass up yeah? Luckily, David bought it for me. But if I had saved my money, I could have bought a top to go with it, and the Benefit stuff next week.

Ofcourse you don't have to copy my plan. You can just take away my lessons, and be real about what you need, what you can afford and how you can handle it. This formula is working well for me, but it may not for you. But if you want to, try it. I've been slowly working towards a great budget solution for two years now, and i'm not one hundred percent close. But I am alot closer, for trying.

It all becomes about smart spending, not self restriction. Oddly enough, that's how eating for weight loss and health works. If we can chocolate, chips and lollies, we will begin to fantasize about them, and eventually we eat all of them, and absolutely "fall off the wagon." well, actually, more like we blew up the wagon and buried the remains, as if it never existed.

So take a step back, think realistically, and do your best. If it doesn't work, then simply try again.

Thank-you for reading,
                  Britt. xx

How to eat for Weight-loss and Optimum Health, Part I

We all know that cleaning our face and looking after our skin on the outside will go a long way to keeping our skin clear and beautiful, but what happens inside also affects our skin. Eating well, exercising and not doing harmful things like smoking and excessive drinking can work better than any anti-ageing cream. Having said that, I will introduce to you a collection of articles written by JesseAnne that will delve into looking after your body, and in turn, your skin. Eating well will not only help our skin, it will helpyour energy levels, weight loss efforts, and overall health. Really, eating well is a no-brainer. Part one focuses on fruit, vegetables and fats, and she will cover protein and carbs at a later date. So lets jump into it.
    xo Britt 


I'm going to be writing a few articles that focus around weight-loss from a nutritional aspect, including Nutrition 101, How to Exercise and Enjoy It, and How to Feel Full and Still Lose Weight.
Today, we'll focus on Nutrition 101, what to eat for healthy and balanced weight loss.

There's lots of information out there on how to lose weight. Some of the information is valid, and some can actually be damaging to your health.
For instance, did you know that depriving your body of essential nutrient containing foods in order to lose body fat quickly dramatically effects your metabolism (the amount of food you can eat before it is stored as fat) energy and appearance, making it harder to keep weight off and ultimately contributes to future weight gain?
Your body is a living, working thing and needs to be treated well in order to flourish. If you eat for health, weight will become easier to manage.

So, what should we be getting each day?

First of all, the most important things to eat every day are 5 serves of veggies and 2 serves of fruit.
A serve of veggies is 1 cup of leafy green vegetables, or ½ a cup of all other vegetables. This can be served in the form of soup, salad, stir-fry’s, sandwich fillings, on toast in the mornings, as part of a pasta sauce etc.

Then comes fruit. Fruit contains essential vitamins and nutrients, but it also contains a high level of fructose, which your body converts to sugar if you don't burn it off. Fruit is natures dessert, and should be treated as such. Fruit juices from the supermarket are often seen as a healthy beverage. However, what you're drinking is a hit of pure sugar, without the benefits of eating a whole piece of fruit. Therefore, it's not much better than having a fizzy drink!
1 medium piece of fruit, 2-3 pieces of dried fruit, or 2 small pieces of fruit equal one serve. Other ways to eat it are to have mixed berries with yoghurt or in a smoothie, or melon for dessert in summer. Fruits are a great snack as the fructose provides enough energy to tide you over till your proper meal time.

Next on the list is water. Whilst we can survive for days and days without food, we can't go more than 2 or 3 days without water.
It is essential for flushing out disease-creating toxins, keeping us fresh and feeling good and no end of physiological processes essential to our well-being. Most people don't get enough of the stuff, preferring sugary soft drinks or caffeinated beverages.
Did you know that by the time you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated?

The minimum amount you should drink is 1.5 liters a day. That's the absolute minimum. This can seem quite boring though. Using a couple of tricks to 'fool yourself' into drinking more can help with this.
One trick is buying a 750ml water bottle and making sure you get through it twice in one day.
Your daily water serve can also be delivered via soups, mineral waters or herbal teas. Another trick is to drink it with a bit of cordial, or if you'd rather something a bit healthier, I personally pop a couple of Berocca tablets into my water to flavour it, and provide a hit of minerals and vitamins.

The final food group I'm going to discuss today is fats. They have quite a bad reputation, and some of them deserve it! I'm sure you've heard of Saturated fats, to be found in dairy, red meats, pastries, fried foods, cookies, cakes and other processed foods. Saturated fats actively contribute to cell damage and cholesterol in the body. So it's quite a big deal!
However, our bodies are designed to have other kinds of fats, called poly-unsaturated and mono-unsaturated fats. These two fats actively contribute to our feelings of satiety, and actually help us eat less! They contribute to cell regeneration, heart health, brain health and joint health. Without enough of these fats, you are more prone to arthritis, heart disease, dementia, mood swings, poor skin, nails and hair. So as is usually the case, moderation is everything.
These two fats are found in nuts, seeds, avocado, peanut butter and egg yolks. A small handful of nuts and seeds each day, 2 eggs or peanut butter on two slices of toast or rice cakes is best each day.

And finally, sleep also plays a huge role in weight management. If we are deprived of rest, we are more likely to be in a poor mood and feel exhausted. So the body instinctively reaches for high energy snacks to provide enough fuel until bedtime. You are more likely to choose the fatty options rather than the fresh options, and as you're tired, you are less able to rationalize with yourself as to what's best for you.
So make sure you get your 8 ½ hours each night.

Following the above guidelines will go a long way to making you feel good and look good. :)

Yours in Self-Love,
JessieAnne XO

Im gonna make it happen this time! Weight loss, that is.

So, If you knew me two years, I would look something like this:

     I would weig roughly 69 kilos, and be a highly active person. I was happy, and fitted into a size 10-12. I wasnt at my goal yet, but i was so close i could taste it. Then high school ended and life began. In order to save you from the "ive had it so bad" junk, (because everyone has hard times) basically, last year i went through a tonne of emotional stuff and fell depressed, stayed home and ate and even cried at the thought of leaving the house. Anyways, after some awakenings, I began to pick my life back up and now im happy, employed, out of debt...but still carrying the scars of my previous year. In one winter, I managed to gain nearly 30 kilos. ouch. Thats like, a kilo a week. Holy cow, huh!             

If you know me now, and you do since clearly youre reading my blog, I look like this:

  I am an unhealthy 100kg and i am a size 18. Ew. I still love myself and dont think poorly of myself. Ive learnt not to associate my self worth with my weight, as what I ate really helped me cope with some hard times. But I am learning to associate new things with comfort, rather than food. Things like going online and blogging, doing my nails, anything beauty related that gets me thinking about looking good. It really distracts me and makes me not want to eat. Weight loss isnt just a physical journey, its a recreation of ones' self. Creating new hobbies and new stress releases, finding a new joy in life and in exercise.                                                               
So, to begin losing the weight I've adopted a few healthy habits, and will put one extra habit into place every week:
1. Jogging. every morning I get up and jog around my block. I still cant go very far or very long, but I jog until I need to rest, and work hard at getting further every day. It's a great start to the day, and gets me thinking about my health.
2. Water. I carry my bottle everywhere, and make a massive effort to drink it. I try to avoid drinking soft drink, however its hard for me as I really enjoy pepsi max. I think my goal this week will be to go a week without soft drink.
3. Fruit n veggies. I definetly don't get my 2 fruits and 5 veg a day. well actually I get my fruits, just not my veg. However, I really do do my best to increase the vege portion as much as possible, so that at least im close.
4. When I have to urge to snack, I do something beauty related. Fiddle with makeup. Draw fashion ideas. Redo my nails. Hair. anything. If i find that I really can't remove my craving, Ill have either air popped popcorn or diet jelly. If however, I'm craving something unhealthy, I'll indulge a little, knowing that it's better to satisfy a little craving, rather than a massive one that comes from not getting what we want.

Ok, I think you get the gist of it. So my goal is 64 kilos, and I think it will take me maybe a year and a half. I'm taking it slow, so that all of my lessons sink in, and it can really become a way of life for me. Stay tuned for my measurements (theyre on my boyfriends comp so ill post them later) and for my journey. Feel free to share any tips/stories or advice with me.

Much love,
             Britt

Review: MAC cremesheen Glass in "Double Dare"

So, yay. my first review.

                                                            

Today I am reviewing my very first MAC purchase, and something that I have become totally addicted to. I have a skin tone that works really well with red lips, like the blue toned, bright reds. But I really wanted to try a pink lip.So I headed to Mac to see what would fulfil my desire.

After trying a few lipsticks, I decided to try a lipgloss. This colour popped out immediately to me. Amongst the bubblegum pinks and the pale ones, was this coral-ish, red/pink toned colour. It was pretty much love at first site.Plus, with the name "Double Dare" it became too hard to resist.



The cremesheen texture is one that I love. It feels moisturising and glossy, and has very nice pigmentation. I wear this either alone or over concealor. Its a nice shade that is quite versatile. Worn alone, it's a bold bright pink, but edges into a red side.This has no shimmer or glitter, which I think makes it look more mature and sophisticated. It would be great to do a modern pin-up look with it, and it reminds me of Katy Perry who 'ive seen with a really gorgeous pink lip. If you want a softer, paler colour, simply cover your lips with concealor first, and the colour becomes a gorgeous soft, almost powdery looking pink. Alternately, pair under a red lipliner to pump up the red factor.

The colour is a little "bolder" than this but the bottom lip is over concealor, top is on its own.                                           



The gloss consistency is really nice. Your lips are left shiny, with minimal stickyness. However, this isn't a no-stick colour. It is a little tacky, but that means it will last a little longer. Plus, if you tend to rub your lips together, the colour can be pushed onto the edges of your mouth, creating a line around your lips. To avoid this, ill often put it on over a red or pink lipliner. this will also bring out more of either colour in the gloss. Im yet to try putting a paler pink in the centre of my bottom lip, but that might create a really nice dimension.

Swatches of a thin layer of gloss and a thicker application on bare skin.                                                          



The price of this in Australia is $42 dollars. Which I have never paid for a lipgloss, but to me it was worth every penny. I adore this product and look forward to owning more Mac lipglosses. I really enjoy the quality and the colour range.

Wearing a fresh coat of my favourtie ever lip gloss. this wont be leaving my lips anytime soon.


Thank-you very much for reading, follow me for more beauty reviews and hauls etc!

         Have a beauti-full day. haha.

xoxo Britt

Learning to Love yourself, or, Fake it Till you Make it.

the first post is going to be written by JessieAnne since she wrote a really great article that i think really introduces my blog well. so enjoy! xo Britt

                                                                  
Did you know that we make several decisions a day that reflect our own inner sense of self-worth? That every day, we decide what sort of treatment we will or won't accept, both from others and ourselves?
How we treat ourselves sends out a message to the world and the Universe (not to mention reinforces our own beliefs) about how well we deserve to be treated in this life and what we deserve from other people.
For instance, some one who constantly makes poor decisions in their love life and keeps going back to partners that treat them badly, probably doesn't believe on a core level that she or he deserves better. Even though their friends may be telling them they deserve so much better, they sigh and say 'Yes I know', but repeat the negative pattern of behavior.
As a result, this is the message they give not only themselves, but also the Law of Attraction, and as a result they are drawn to the same kinds of people, who in turn are drawn to them.

There are many other decisions we make that also convey our level of self-worth, not just to ourselves but to the world. For instance, each time we choose a nutritious and tasty meal that is equally satisfying and healthy, over one that is nutritionally empty, we are saying we deserve the positive option.

Think of the child who takes his or her self-esteem from the way their primary care-giver treats them. A child whose parents don't make enough time for them feels it is because they are not worth making time for (as adults, we understand time demands and intellectually know that our parents did the best they can, but we can still carry those feelings with us into adult hood. Indeed, many of us do). The child that is always cared for and given plenty of time will have a higher opinion of his or her worth, and believes they are treated well because they are special, beautiful, worth making a fuss of.

As adults, and even in our late teens, we become our own primary care-givers. We make the decisions that our parents once made for us. So what sort of a message are you giving yourself? Are you worthy of good food, nice clothes, a satisfying career, healthy relationships? Or do you feel that you are unworthy, and make decisions that reflect this feeling of inadequacy?

Ideally, once realizing that your self-esteem needs a boost, you would simply feel better and start living your ideal life. However, it's not as easy as that. This is where we introduce the concept of 'Fake It Till You Make It'.
In other words, think about how a person who completely loves themselves and knows they deserve respect would treat themselves, and take those actions. Even if you don't feel it internally right away (and like all things worth doing, this can take time), you start to give your mind, body and heart positive messages. Like the child that says 'Mummy and Daddy treat me well so I must be special', your body, mind and heart will start to say 'S/He treats me well so I must be deserving'. Eventually, your feelings will line up with your positive behaviors.
So what are some examples of making decisions that are centered around self-caring and self-worth?
The one I've used already is to choose food that makes you feel and look good. Fresh fruits and veggies, lots of water, whole grains and good quality treats that are eaten for enjoyment, rather than emotional binging, such as dark chocolate versus junk chocolate, or a fresh made dessert with cream versus a supermarket dessert.
Some other examples are:
Choosing clothing that reflects our inner state of self-worth. This doesn't necessarily mean following fashion or wearing cosmetics, but rather wearing clothes that make you feel good and fit you well, and maintaining personal appearance and hygiene (and this applies to men as much as women).
Choosing to engage with people that treat you with respect, including your opinions, thoughts and emotions, and who value you as an individual.
Choosing to take good care of your physical and mental well-being through regular exercise, massage and meditation.
Choosing not to mess up your mind or body with excessive alcohol, drugs or cigarettes. These things wreak havoc with your health, complexion, mental abilities and can often act as mild depressants.
Making time to just be by yourself. This is essential for recharging your 'batteries', and may involve going for a walk, sitting down with a book and a cup of tea, taking yourself out to a movie or museum or just staying in for a night with a DVD.
Doing a course on a topic that you enjoy
Ensuring you give your body plenty of sleep each night
Following your own instincts and guidance as to what is best for you, rather than what others expect of you.

When you start to make some positive choices, you'll notice the difference in how it makes you feel as compared with how you feel when making a decision that doesn't benefit you as highly. After some time, you'll want to make the more beneficial decisions more often.

Yours in Self-Love,
JessieAnne XO

And so it begins..

haha i had to begin in the nerdiest way i could think possible. So, to recover from that. lets start again.
so, yeah. welcome.

My name is Britt, also known as PrettyCannibal on twitter, and DisappearingBeauty03 on youtube. I am creating a blog in order to share my inspirations, my thoughts and my knowledge. I will also have a few guest appearances from my sister, JessieAnne. Jessie is a licenced Personal Trainer, who has a passion for alternative healing and well-being. She is a Level 1 reiki practitioner, practices Qigong and has been teaching meditation for the last 6 months. She will be posting about a range of topics, from self worth to health, and many more interesting things.

I ofcourse will be writing about Beauty (my fave thing is product reviews), fashion, Self improvement, Health, weight loss, Dealing with life's issues and important life lessons..and HAULS!! not that i shop that much, but i do enough to be able to share some stuff with you.

So, lets talk about me for a second.
Im a middle class suburban girl, who loves the country and the city, ie Melbourne City. I have always been drawn to a darker aesthetic, and the "weird" i guess you would call it, but thats not all i love. I am learning to love colours, (well, ive always loved bright makeup) and I am an avid youtube fan. I will also be bringing TiLT to you. this is a concept created by Gala Darling (Galadarling.com) and its short for things i love thursday. which is a fantastic way to start thinking much more positively. wow. i can ramble all day..haha.

So Ill be here to show you my obsessions, my opinions and anything else i see fit!

So yeah.

Lets get into it shall we?

xox Britt.