New Video | What's In My Bag? + GIVEAWAY

Hey lovelies!

Why not check out my latest video to take a snoop into my bag and find out what my essentials are! PLUS there is a sneaky giveaway as promised!

I've got 3 x awesome U by Kotex Cosmetic Goodie Bags ready to send out to you as a part of their new, Missile Moments Campaign! Trust me you have to watch the ad HERE, it's hilarious!

But you gotta be in it to win it, so get entering! All you have to do is...

1. Head over to my YouTube channel by clicking HERE and SUBSCRIBE 

2. Watch the video and give it a super dooper THUMBS UP

3. Comment on the video telling me what's an essential in your bag! 

And that's it! Winners will be drawn and announced on Wednesday 13th August!


 Good luck!

Hope you enjoyed this weeks video!

Much love and sunshine,

xx Elle

Monthly Favourites | June '14

Oh my goodness I have been away from this blog for a good couple of months and I am feeling like the worst mother abandoning her baby like that! I promise you that I am back and feeling more dedicated than ever! 

To kick things back into gear, I have my June Favourites for you and I am so excited to share the stuff that I have been absolutely loving these past 30 days! 

Sukin Foaming Facial Cleanser

I am definitely one to experiment with skincare and I am always open to trying new things, mixing it up now and then, in hope to find my holy grail skincare products. Although I don't feel this is my HG cleanser, it is extremely close. The Sukin Foaming Facial Cleanser is a lovely, gentle foaming gel that  cleanses off makeup and dirt from the busyness of the day. It leaves skin feeling refreshed and not at all tight/uncomfortable. This is my first Sukin product and I am very intrigued to try out more of their products in the near future!

Sportsgirl Body Dream Body Butter in Toffee Apple

Holy moly sunshine and rainbows. That is exactly what this product is and so much more. I am in love with the smell of this body butter, a rich and sickly sweet caramel, and apply this everyday without fail at LEAST twice! LOVE!

Sierra Bees Vanilla Lip Balm

Like the scent and flavour of caramel, I am a sucker for anything vanilla which is why I picked this bad boy up in my last iherb order for FREE! That's right, $0.00! It's moisturising, rich and smells incredible. What more could you ask for in a lip balm? 

Sportsgirl Fresh Face Wipes

I had very little expectations of this product, as I thought these would be kinda "cheap-and-nasty" despite the $4.95 price tag. To be honest, I was pleasantly surprised and I can see myself repurchasing these make up removing wipes in the future. They are moist, hold together well and remove make up easily without tugging on the skin or leaving behind residue.


Bobbi Brown Eye Blender Brush
This is a winner of a brush, however I don't use it for its intended purpose. The bristle of this little wonder is much too fluffy and soft, in my opinion, to be used to blend out eyeshadow. However it is these properties that I love it so much to set my under-eye concealer with my favourite powder, the Face of Australia Loose Translucent Powder. A new staple in my make up brush collection!


Rubi Shoes Sadie Slipper 
If you ever see me outside the house, 99.8% of the time, I will be wearing these amazing shoes! They are incredibly easy to wear, style and walk around in all day and that is exactly why I love them so much. The only unfortunate thing is, being from Rubi Shoes, they aren't the best quality and they are starting to fall apart on me, but I can't complain as I only paid $15 for them.


Sportsgirl Sunny Long Sleeve Shirt in White
I had my eye on this shirt the moment that in came in stores and I am so glad that I went with my gut and purchased it before it completely sold out! I love this shirt so much and the way it is made, is such a subtle and luxurious twist on the typical white shirt one could own in their wardrobe. Such a staple in the wardrobe that can be paired with pretty much everything!


"I Want U" by Alison Wonderland 
Ever since I first heard this song playing at Sydney club, Starbar, I have been completely and utterly OBSESSED! Like to the point of listening to it at least 2-3 times a day to filly satisfy my urges and needs of hearing that incredible beat! If you haven't heard the song, go YouTube it!


Speaking of YouTube, be sure to check out my June Monthly Favourites video, and subscribe while you are there! Give the video a thumbs up too, it helps a lot and means so much to me!



Thank you so much for continuing to support me and my channel/blog and let me know in the comments below what you have been loving this month of June (OMG can't believe we are over half way through 2014!)


xxx Elle

Monthly Favourites | February '14

Hello my lovelies!

Make sure you SUBSCRIBE and click HERE to find out what my favourite beauty, fashion and lifestyle things were for February!


LUSH /// Angels On Bare Skin Cleanser
A new staple to my morning skincare routine! It is unlike anything I have ever used before in terms of how you apply it to the face, but nonetheless I absolutely love using this cleanser when I wake up in the morning. It is so refreshing and calming to the skin!


MAC /// Pro Longwear Concealer in NW15
Another new product to fall in my hands in the month of February and it has quickly become a holy grail item in my make up routine. An amazing concealer that is hydrating under the eyes and gives incredible coverage on both blemishes and hiding those peaking dark circles!


MAYBELLINE /// Fit Me Pressed Powder in 115 Ivory
I've been loving this powder on days where I have been wearing only a BB cream or merely concealer to provide me with a little extra coverage all over. It is the lightest pressed powder that I have ever come across and it's perfect for my pale skin!


CHI CHI /// Blush (from Glamorous Make Up Collection Set)
A gorgeous every day shade that is such a natural pink colour with a slight shimmer that leaves my cheeks flushes and glowy all in one! Multi-purpose products are always a winner in my books!


MAYBELLINE /// Mega Plush Mascara in Black
This is a great mascara that leaves lashes fluttery and natural looking, perfect for going back to uni where I still want a little bit of definition but nothing too overwhelming, spidery or clumpy.


REVLON /// Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey
I am a lover of these lip stains and I find that Honey is a perfect, 'my lips but better' shade. It lasts and wears really well on the lips, leaving a slight minty feeling. I love that it's retractable and has sturdy packaging.


KIKKI-K /// Mint 2014 Diary 
I fell in love with this planner the day it came out on the kikki-k website and knew that I had to have my hot little hands on it ready for university this year. It feels lovely in the hands, has a handy elastic bit to keep the diary from opening and the space for each day to write things in is wonderful!


LORDE /// Pure Heroine Album
I have to be honest, I didn't actually warm to miss Lorde when she hit big time with her single 'Royals' but with an open mind one day, I downloaded the album and since then, it has been on repeat! My favourite songs would have to be 'Glory And Gore' and 'Tennis Court'.


GLASSHOUSE /// Tahaa Vanilla Caramel Hand Creme
If you know me in person, then you will most probably know that along with coconut, vanilla and caramel are my favourites scents and flavours of things. My amazing best friend bought this beauty for me for Valentine's Day and I have been using it every day since then! Leaves my hands so soft and moisturised and of course, smelling divine!


SPORTSGIRL /// Black 'Texas Bucket Bag' 
This has been my go-to bag this month! This little gem somehow manages to fit the hole kitchen sink in there and is a great compact size for days when I'm not lugging around my big heavy bag for uni. I love the gold detailing and hardware and the iconic drawstring feature is great!



Hope you are all having a wonderful day!

Lots of love,
Elle xo

Hauling It | HUGE Melbourne Shopping Spree!

Hello my lovelies! 


Many apologies for this video being up a couple days late! A few technical difficulties behind the scenes and as much as I pushed for this to go up on my regular Saturday's, it just didn't happen.
But nonetheless, despite that, a blocked nose and an incredibly sore throat, I bring to you my Melbourne haul where I spent much too much money and went a little crazy. Whoops! When in Melbourne though, aye? ;)


I travelled there with my Mum for a few days while she was there for a work conference and had the absolute best time ever! I ate some absolutely incredible food, saw some amazing street art and visited some cute vintage-y shops, which is RIGHT up my alley-way! (haha see what I did there)


Make sure you watch the video HERE to see what I bought, like if you enjoyed and hit the SUBSCRIBE button if you want to see more of me in the future!


Thank you so much! Keep smiling, 
Elle xo

Hauling It | Sportsgirl Fashion Haul | January '14

Hello my lovelies!!



I very excitingly just posted my first video on my new YouTube channel, onceuponabeautytime!

It's a Sportsgirl Haul and I would love for you all to go and check it out and feel oh so fashionable!



Some of these items I know are still available in stores and here are the links for the ones that are still available online (free postage when you spend $50 or more if you live in Australia)!

www.sportsgirl.com

Hope you are having a wonderful day,
Elle xo