30 July 2014

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

30 July 2014
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

29 July 2014

Hauling It | Priceline 40% Off Skincare Haul!

29 July 2014



As most of you would know, Priceline rather regularly holds 40% off a particular area of products (ie. cosmetics, skincare or haircare), leading beauty lovers across Australia to stop everything and start making their wish lists!

Today and tomorrow, Priceline is holding 40% off all Skincare, and I just simply couldn't resist picking up some new goodies to try out! After my recent trip to Hong Kong where I spent quite a large sum of money on make up, I kept my basket on the light side (definitely a rare occurrence for me).



Garnier Perfect Blur 5 Sec Smoothing Base Perfector



I've had my eye on this product for quite a while now, and after hearing so many mixed reviews, I was really keen to get my hands on it to give it a burl! Hopefully good things come of it and it reduces fine lines, pores and shine like it claims!





Sukin Certified Organic Rose Hip Oil


It's been no secret the wonders that Rose Hip oil can do for your skin and I definitely want to jump on that bandwagon! Having combination skin, I've always thought it scary to put more oil on my face, but I can confirm that even after 1 use last night, my skin was brighter and softer!





Olay Complete UV Max Defence Lotion (Sensitive) with SPF 30+



I am always an advocate for using a daily moisturiser that contains an SPF to ensure that my pale complexion doesn't get burnt while I'm out and about. Lately, I have been disappointed with my usual Neutrogena Oil Free Combination Skin Moisturiser, so I picked this up in replacement!





Nivea Daily Essentials Refreshing Facial Cleansing Wipes for Normal/Combo Skin



I am almost coming to the end of my other Nivea face wipes (the Pure & Natural Facial Cleansing Wipes for All Skin Types) and I really enjoyed them! So I thought I would try a different product from the range and fingers crossed I'll be just as impressed!




Sanctuary Spa Youth Boosting Ultimate Facial Cleansing Oil

After finishing my sample of the Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil a few months ago, I have been hooked and completely in LOVE with the whole concept of using an oil to remove make up and impurities on the skin. However I couldn't justify spending the $40 on the higher end product. I saw this beauty on the shelves and remembered all the rave reviews I had heard about it, so natural I whipped it up!




So that is everything that I picked up in the 40% Skincare Sale at Priceline! Hope you enjoyed! Did you buy anything in the sale? 

Much love and sunshine,
xx Elle

27 July 2014

The Week That Was | Week 30/52

27 July 2014
Hello my lovelies!

Due to being away in HK at the moment, I have not had time to edit the video that would have gone up this week! I am so so sorry, but I will be back to my normal schedule next week with a What's In My Bag video coming your way. AND! To make it up to you for my absence, I have a giveaway in that video! Be sure to head on over to my YouTube channel and SUBSCRIBE so that you don't miss out!

But for now, come and snoop around at what my Week That Was #30 looked like! Enjoy!


Underrated Products at Sportsgirl  |  Favourite Blushes
Sunset Over HK City  |  Amazing Views at The Peak in HK
Freshly Pressed Decor  |  MAC Purchases!



Much love and sunshine,
xx Elle

20 July 2014

The Week That Was | Week 29/52

20 July 2014
This week marked the beginning of my overseas trip to Hong Kong! It is so incredibly hot and muggy here, but the culture and experience so far has been beyond amazing!

Here is my Week That Was #29! Enjoy!


The Best Juices at Freshly Pressed  |  Favourite Perfume
Favourite High End Product  |  Early Flights To HK
New Purchases  |  Favourite Make Up Brand (Maybelline of course!)


Much love and sunshine,
xx Elle

15 July 2014

Hauling It | iHerb Goodies ft. Real Techniques, ELF & Hurraw!

15 July 2014




Words cannot begin to explain how much I LOVE iHerb! It is a fantastic site that sells a lot of health food, supplements and organic products but also, and the most exciting part, iHerb sells a whole bunch of make up and cosmetics from brands such as Real Techniques, Physicians Formula, ELF, Bdellium Tools, EcoTools and Everyday Minerals!

I have an incredible coupon code that gives your $10 off your order (when you spend over $40, and trust me, it's not hard to do so) PLUS $4 shipping to Australia!

--> GBQ111 <--  (or click HERE)


So click on over to my YouTube channel to see all the goodies that I bought! *Warning* It's a big one so have a cuppa at the ready! Give the video a LIKE if it tickled your fancy and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to see more videos from me!




Much love and sunshine,
Elle xx

13 July 2014

The Week That Was | Week 28/52

13 July 2014
I've decided to create a new segment on Once Upon A Beauty Time where I give a weekly wrap up of my Instagram posts and my 365 Day Project photos, sharing my life and the week that was with you!

Today is Sunday and officially announces the end of Week #28 in the calendar year! Hope that you enjoy the little snippets into my days and get to know more about me!


Lorde Concert  |  Favourite Palettes
Favourite Lip Balms  |  Flawless Face Products
Top 4 Concealers  |  Amazing Sunset After Work


Much love and sunshine,
xx Elle

8 July 2014

Tutorial | Brown Smokey Eye | Everyday Make Up Routine!

8 July 2014





Today on Once Upon A Beauty Time I have for you my Everyday Make Up Tutorial which is a soft brown smokey eye featuring winged liner and a nice pink lip!

This look was very requested and I am so happy to share the products that I love for my face on a daily basis with you!


Products Used:
- Models Prefer Perfect Canvas Mattifying Primer
- Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in 010 Light Porcelain
- Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in Brightening
- Maybelline Super Stay 24H Concealer in Light
- Face of Australia Loose Translucent Powder
- NYX Blush in Taupe
- Essence Silky Touch Blush in 10 Adorable
- Models Prefer Brown Kit in Light
- Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Barely Branded
- Maybelline Big Eyes Quad in Luminous Brown
- Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Liner
- L'oreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara
- Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara
- Rimmel Kate Moss Matte Lipstick in 103


Be sure to check out the video below or HERE, give it a LIKE if you enjoyed it and why not click that SUBSCRIBE button if you thought it was super whiz bang and want to see more videos!





Much love and sunshine,
Elle xx

2 July 2014

Monthly Favourites | June '14

2 July 2014

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
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