Simple Summer Scarf Solution...

If your anything like me, scarves are one of you absolute favourite winter accessories. The perfect scarf, as you well know, has the ability to take an outfit from drab to fab. It's so sad that these miraculous pieces of material are seasonal... or are they??? 

Let me introduce you to my new best friend... The Scarf Vest!! In my opinion it is the perfect summer scarf solution! It allows you to have your cake and eat it too, so to speak, opening up an whole new world of possibilities for the humble scarf. 

Now, it's kind of difficult to describe the steps in writing, so I've filmed a quick video tutorial for you all! Trust me, it's worth a watch because this thing will change your life... no, seriously it will. 

Well, what are you waiting for??? I know you are dying to run and grab your favourite scarf and give it a go!!


I'd love it if you would post pics of yourselves looking amazing in your fabulous scarf vests.... Post them to me on Intagram, Twitter or Facebook!!


Have fun playing...

xo Lisa xo 

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Furless Haul, First Impressions & Giveaway

Oh My Goodness!!! I have reached 100 Subbies on My YouTube Channel!! YAY!! How exciting!! 

Please check out the video below and I would love it if you would enter my giveaway!! 

I know I have been a little behind the eight ball on my blog, but I PROMISE I have a few pieces in the works!! Most excitedly, I have a couple of Blog Tags coming up!!! 

Thanks so much for all of your support! You've made me smile so wide and I am completely blown away! 

xo Lisa xo 

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Illamasqua Australia Rave

Being a Beauty Lover, I am always keen to discover new brands and products which could potentially change my life. Today, after hearing bits and pieces, I decided to check out the Illamasqua Counter at my local Myer. And let me tell you I was absolutely BLOWN AWAY!! I was inspired to blog a little about my experience and fill you guys in.... 

I was greeted by a beautiful girl called Victoria who was so friendly and helpful. She asked me if I had tried Illamasqua before and when I revealed my newbie status she was almost excited to share the brand with me.  She was more than happy to discuss the brand with me and tell me all about the fabulous products they have on offer. Also, and this is super, super exciting, she immediately gave me a voucher for two complimentary make-up transformations!!! This was just as an introduction to the brand, so that I could see the products in action... WOW!!! Now that's customer service!

Some of you may know that late last year Illamasqua stepped up to the plate in the fight for a fair price for beauty in Australia. Beauty products are ridiculously expensive in Australia, particularly in comparison with the rest of the world. Illamasqua has taken a stand against this by lowering their prices by 35% across the board! By doing so us Aussie pay essentially the same price as our friends in the UK. Finally, a company that cares about its customers and their needs! I am so impressed by this and I feel that Illamasqua deserves our support. In my opinion, if Illamasqua can demonstrate that it is viable for cosmetics companies to lower the RRP here in the land down under, then other companies may follow suit. Which means less hunting around online to find the products I want, at a price that wont completely break the bank. So, with that said, I strongly urge you to support Illamasqua in some way, shape or form and maybe, just maybe, some other brands will lower their prices too.

Anyway, moving right along.... I checked out a few of their products, but being a little poor at the moment I only picked up one. I grabbed their Cream Blusher in Dixie... and Oh Em Geee I am in LOVE!!! It is phenomenal. I am so impressed by it! It is so, so soft and creamy, out of this world pigmentation and it blends like a dream. Seriously, I literally dipped my finger in once, tapped it on to my cheeks and blended it out to cover my entire cheek. The tiniest amount goes the longest way. I am speechless! Truly an impressive product and I NEED more ASAP!!! 

I am really excited by Illamasqua as a brand and as a company. I am looking forward to exploring them more and sharing my experiences with you all. I will definitely be taking advantage of the complimentary make-up transformation and I will be sure to let you all know how it goes. If you have an Illamasqua counter nearby I highly recommend that you stop by and check out this awesome brand. In the mean time do check out my Illamasqua Australia Rave Video and subscribe to My Channel so you can keep up to date with my discoveries. 

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Since starting this blog I have given a lot of thought to what I want to do with it and what I hope to share with you all. I truly love writing this blog and I find so much joy in it. I want to be able to give a little something back to you all. Being a beauty lover, it is a given that I am also a bit of a beauty collector... I wanted to utilise this in someway so that I could share with you all my thoughts and opinions on a few of the products out there.

I have decided to create a series of in-depth reviews on various products; I am calling them "Day2Night Impressions". Essentially, I will vlog and blog about my experiences with particular products over a full day of wear. You will join me from the initial application to the end of the day, giving you a first hand view of the products in use. I want to be able to provide you all with an insight in to the products, as well as sharing with you all my views. 

I have decided to start by testing some foundations. I feel that foundations can be rather tricky to purchase; it's really difficult to get a good impression of the product from a simple swatch. Hopefully these Day2Night impressions will help make the selection process a little easier. 

I have done a quick introduction video which explains it a little more and reveals the first few foundations that I will be testing!! 

Let me know in the comments below what you think of this new project!! 

xo Lisa xo 

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My Makeup Collection & Storage

Some of you may recall my Beauty Bar Bliss blog post from late last year when I was toying with the idea of starting a blog. This new venture of mine has blossomed since then an grown beyond my wildest expectations. Thank you so much for making my dreams come true!! xxxxxx

I have just uploaded another video for you guys, this one features my Makeup Collection & Storage! My collection is not too fabulous, but it's growing and i absolutely love it!!! I hope you enjoy.....

Also, I just wanted to say that I am not intending to brag through this video. I feel very fortunate for what I have and my husband and I work very hard so that we can treat ourselves occasionally. 

If you have any questions about any part of my collection or storage, feel free to ask!!! 

xo Lisa xo 

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TAG: Six Products I Couldn't Live Without

Hey Guys!! Just a quick post to let you all know that I have posted a new video on My Channel.

It is my first ever TAG video!!! YAY!!! How Exciting!! I was tagged by the lovely Nikki at nikkev19. I definitely recommend checking her out! she's an absolute doll!!

I am working on a detailed blog about the Six Products I Couldn't Live without, so stay tuned for that!!!

What six products couldn't you live without???

xo Lisa xo

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My Top10 Aussie YouTubers of 2012

2012 was the year that I really 'discovered' YouTube. I have enjoyed following a number of Beauty Gurus from around the world, however my absolute favourites have been the Aussie Beauty Gurus. I wanted to share with you my Top10 Aussie YouTubers of 2012, in the hopes that you can check them out and fall in love with these amazingly talented ladies, just as I have. These Gurus have inspired me, introduced me to countless exceptional products and taught me more than I ever could have imagined. If you haven't yet seen their videos I highly recommend that you follow the links below and check them out; trust me, you wont regret it.

1 - Jodi at Goo Roo Beauty

Jodi is such a beautiful soul, who is just so incredibly talented. Her videos are some of the best researched I have ever watched; I always trust her opinions, she is honest, thorough and she has never led me astray. Jodi has a make-up collection to die for!!! Her hauls are amongst the very best on YouTube and she provides brilliant explanations about each product. Jodi is based in Perth, where she lives with her gorgeous family, you have to check out her recent video starring her two daughters, I have never seen anything more adorable in my life! In my opinion Jodi is one of the most knowledgable Beauty Gurus on YouTube and her channel is definitely my favourite of 2012. I encourage you to check it out, she is well worth the visit! 

2 - Brittney at Beautybybrittneyx

I absolutely LOVE this girl!! She is hilarious and has me in stitches ever single video! She is a true blue Aussie gal who creates great quality videos and best of all, she uploads frequently!!! I get so excited when one of her vids pops up in my sub box; her videos range from OOTD, tutorials, tags, reviews and so on. Brittney's recent YouTube Story inspired me to really commit to this blog and I plan to start making my own YouTube videos in 2013. Brittney has reached over 27,000 subscribers this year and I believe her popularity will continue to grow throughout 2013. Recently, Brittney moved to Brisbane to live with her Bestie Shellbarbie, and their collab videos are not to be missed, espescially the Day to Night Makeup Tutorial.  Be sure to check out her channel and tell her EsteemBeautyxo sent you!

3 - Shell at Shellbarbie

It's very easy to see why Shell and Brittney are BFFs. This chick is an absolute champ. She is so extremely talented and honestly she deserve to have triple the subscribers she has. I have loved seeing her popularity grow throughout 2012 and I can confidently say that her channel will continue to gain momentum in 2013. Once again she is so honest and tells it how it is, which I love. Probably one of my favourite things about Shell is how real she is; it's rare to find such a gorgeous girl, not just on YouTube but in life in general. I urge you to pop over to Shell's channel, I know you will fall in love with her! I recommend checking out her Day to Night Makeup Tutorial with Brittney, you'll never laugh so hard!


4 - Dominique at DOMMsmiles

Dom!!! She Rocks!!!! I first discovered Dominique in an IMATS vlog, she kept popping up and making me laugh out loud and I thought I'd better check her out! i've been obsessed ever since. I get so excited when I see her vids pop up, they never disappoint. She has a great sense of style and her haul videos are always worth a watch; as mentioned in my Top12 of 2012 Dom introduced me to Essence and sparked a new brand obsession for me. Dom's videos are of high quality and how she keeps her room so clean I will never know!!! If you're looking for a great YouTuber who is guaranteed to make you smile, pop over to Dom's Channel.

5 - Rachael at Rachaeljadee

Rachael was actually the VERY FIRST Aussie YouTuber that I discovered. She does great haul videos, tutorials, Vlogs and updates; Rachael introduced me to one of my favourite new book series, McCarthy's of Gansett Island. I have really enjoyed Rachaels recent Vlogmas on her second channel RachaelLikesToRamble. One of the first things you  will notice about Rachael is her gorgeous hair and amazing smile, I definitely recommend that you check it out.

6 - Renee at WinterRose84

First of all, that Nail Polish Collection... WOW!!! Renee is beautifully spoken, knowledgable, trustworthy and has a lot to offer. She offers a wide variety of videos on her channel and her Truth or Dare Tuesdays are not to be missed. Her name is quite apt as Renee sort of reminds me of a Rose; she is very elegant and sophisticated. Do pop over and check out her channel, she is an absolute delight.

7 - Ashleigh  at Ash4makeup

I credit Ashleigh with my addiction to Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains. I have been following Ash since about mid-way through 2012 and I thoroughly enjoy all of her vids. Her tutorials are awesome, she is a really, really talented Makeup Artist. I believe she is currently working at Mecca and I am green with envy!! One of my favourite videos is her October Favs, she's definitely worth a look and I suggest you subscribe because this girl is set to take YouTube by storm!

8 - Poppy at Makeupwithpoppy

It's Poppy!!! With the most amazing backdrop on YouTube and sporting a new fab shorter hair-do, I can't go past a video by Poppy. Her videos are always really informative and of high quality and content. Poppy has been a real inspiration to me in 2012 because she is at Uni studying, but she is also undertaking a makeup course at the Academy of Makeup (i believe). I love that she is following her passion and sharing her love of all things beauty and makeup with the world through YouTube. She is a very talented up and coming YouTuber and I can't say enough great things about her, you absolutely HAVE to check her out!

9 - Ella at Smileycitrus

With a catch phrase of "Peace, Love and Guacamole" how can you not love and adore Ella from smileycitrus??? I recently stumbled upon Ella and I have been obsessed with her videos ever since. She's living in Adelaide, originally from the UK, her accent is the best!!! Being born and raised in Adelaide, Ella holds a special place in my heart and she always manages to cheer me up. Ella is quite a humorous person and her editing adds to the entertainment value of her vids.  Her recent What I Got For Christmas Video is worth a view for sure!

10 - Mel at MissTango2

MissTango2 introduced me to Australis Finishing Spritz and for that alone I will be forever grateful. She is extremely talented and absolutely gorgeous!! I love that she posts a variety of videos to her channel, ensuring that there is something for everyone. Her How To: Glowing Skin video is probably one of my favourite videos of 2012. Mel is a great example of what Australia has to offer the YouTube community and I strongly recommend you check her out ASAP!!

Thanks So Much for Reading. If you enjoy me Blog please share it on FaceBook or Twitter!! Stay tuned for more and feel free to comment, I would love to get your feed back!!

xo Lisa xo

Ps: Come find me on Twitter! Follow me @esteembeautyxo 

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