Happy Hump Day %

Fudge brownie, yummmmmmm! :p

The September Issue

"Fashion's not about looking back, it's about looking forward"

Anna Wintour, Editor in Chief Vogue.

If you enjoy reading Vogue magazine and haven't seen the movie

The September Issue yet, you are seriously missing out! 

I recently watched this on DVD and absolutely loved it!

"Taking us behind her trademark bob and huge sunglasses THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE is an amusing, touching and often surprising look at the inner workings and untouchable glamour of the fashion industry. Following in their footsteps as they prepare the biggest ever issue  of the magazine (840 pages and almost 5 pounds) at fashion shoots in Paris, London and Milan."

I'd definitely say this documentary/movie is a must see if you enjoy fashion & photography. I especially loved watching Grace Coddington (a formal model that became creative director after a car accident). She is just so talented. Trust me check this film out, I can almost guarantee you'll like it!

I am now officially a 'Kiwi' :)

Today I was a lucky girl & scored myself a free makeup session at MECCA Cosmetics. It was something that had been organised through my firm for the ladies to book & get a 45min free make over and learn about the products MECCA cosmetics offers. They told you to bring in your standard make up kit and they would show how to use your own products and teach you tips and tricks. The thought of bringing in my makeup kit made me giggle, there was no way I was carrying my whole collection over there....they'd probably have a heart attack! So I decided not to bring any products and just get them to do my make up and talk through some of their products.

It was a good day to get my makeup done because tonight was a special night for me. I attended my NZ Citizenship Ceremony. I had to swear my allegiance to the Queen & sing the national anthem (with a group, not on my own, phew!). So as off tonight I am officially a kiwi national!

I asked for a soft smokey look and said she could choose a colour that would suit me. I like what she did :)  Here are photos of the FOTD the makeup artist created and a list of the products used:

♥ Face:
Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer
byTerry Lumière Veloutée Foundation

ByTerry Voile Poudre Éclat (correcting mattifying loose powder)
Stila perfecting concealer
Orgasm Illuminator
NARS Laguna (all over face)

NARS Deep Throat (blush)
NARS Nico (blush/highlighter)

♥  Eyes:

NARS Taïga Duo Eyeshadow (see below)
Stila Smudge Pot eyeliner - black

NARS Larger than life mascara

NARS Taïga Duo Eyeshadow: A surprising contrast of bright, yet intense hues in the sheerest of textures.

She used the lighter shade all over the lid and the darker colour in the crease.

♥ Lips:
NARS Rosebud Lipliner
NARS Sweet Revenge Lip gloss

Me proudly receiving my NZ Citizenship Certificate with the Mayor of Wellington! I had dinner with some of my dear friends afterwards to celebrate my new 'kiwi' status. They got me this gorgeous pair of NZ greenstone earrings!  My friends are the best! :)

Girls Night Out $

On Saturday I went out for a great night out with my girls!
We went to a yummy Japanese restaurant for dinner, after all getting ready at my place - which meant me doing about 4 people's make up haha! After dinner we headed into town for some drinks and a good boogie!
Thought would share my EOTN (eye of the night). 
I love wearing dark smokey eyes if I am going out :)

♥ Eyes:
MAC Paint pot in Blackground (lid, as base)
MAC Pandemonium e/s (all over lid & lower lash line)
MAC Carbon (crease and outer V)
Bobbi Brown Polar Ice e/s from Chrome Palette (inner corner of eye)
Bobbie Brown Storm Cloud sparkly e/s from Chrome Palette (over pandemonium for some extra sparkle!)
Bobbi Brown White e/s (brow bone highlight)
MAC Smolder (waterline)
MAC Liquid Eye Liner (top lash line)
MAC Zoom Lash Mascara

Me & two of my gorgeous girlriends! The dress I am wearing is a hot pink bandage dress from Kookai. (another Sydney purchase) 
Thanks for a fun night my girlies xoxo