SUMMER MOST LOVED PRODUCTS 2016

This post is very long overdue! This year's summer was definitely the best! We had almost a month's worth of consistent heat and sunny days which is pretty amazing for Wellington! As the heat rises, its time to ditch a full coverage base and swap to a lighter one! My skin also tends to feel dry so little oomph of moisturiser is much needed! Summer calls for a little light, fresh, and dewy look. Personally, I like the look of imperfect skin peeping through as it looks natural and very fresh!

THE FACE | Poolside / Beach Makeup

I'm really sad that summer is almost over! I did not get much sun tanning done though I did quite a lot of walking (tan + exercise) so I guess it can be a 2 in 1 kind of thing? However, there was one time where I decided to go for a dip at the beach since it was pretty hot and muggy! Personally, I can't leave the house without makeup! So any time I go for a swim, I have to have something that is waterproof and can last through heat and sweat!

THE FACE | SUMMER BASE

This year's summer is by far the best I've experienced! The temperature never drops below 20 degrees which I enjoy and with the hope of it lasting for a long time. With this heat, protection is much much needed especially for the face. Not only that, if you're a makeup wearer like me things can tend to slip and slide so a good setting powder is a must to last a day without feeling and looking like a greaseball.

UNBOXING | Lust Have It! October Beauty Bag 2015

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THE FACE | Summer Asian Flower

Hurray for summer! Except here in Wellington, we're still in 12 degree weather at most 15 if the weather is bright and sunny! Pink lips used to be my go-to lipstick paired with subtle smokey eye and  winged liner. I don't know what happened but for some odd reason I diverted to wearing nudes. 

THE FACE | Barely There Base for Acne Prone Skin

Finding a good lightweight foundation for acne prone skin has become a struggle for me. I would find that mosts tinted moisturizers will only give me a hint of color covering almost nothing. Back in the day, I used to suffer from cystic acne where bumps would forever stay in my face making my foundation look patchy and caked up. One other reason I used to stay away from tinted moisturizer is because of my oily skin. At the end of the day, all the coverage have moved / melted away and it's one of the embarrassing thing I've experienced! So I was a massive fan of full coverage foundation, not till later where I started feeling that my skin couldn't breathe.

iPhone Snaps & Bits: Gold Coast and Theme Parks 2015

Second part of my recent summer getaway to Brisbane. If you follow me on Instgram (@meetmariee), you probably already saw some of these photos. Towards the end of our trip, we travelled to Gold Coast and stayed for a couple of days to see my mum. On the day we arrived, the beach is closed because of the upcoming cyclone, so we just hang around the shopping area. Golly gosh shopping centers close at 10pm everyday!! We had a great time despite the heavy rain (apparently Cyclone Marcia hit Northern Queensland quite badly). If you are in Gold Coast, theme parks are the best place to visit! Sadly, we did not get to enjoy the rides as much as half of the theme parks are closed due to excessive rain. I had a great time  and would totally go back, and this time when its fully sunny!

iPhone Snaps & Bits: Summer in Brisbane 2015

I'm very grateful and lucky that me and my boyfriend get to go for holiday this summer. It's nice to have a breather from stressful environment. We flew to Brisbane pretty much every year to visit family and friends. This year is the longest we stayed and I love every bit of it! That gives us more time to see everyone and catch up. February is the best time to go to Brisbane as it is not too hot or overly sunny. It can get a little humid though but I guess thats better than having both worlds. 

LIP WEEK: SUMMER PINK FLINGS

Pink is such a universal color and there's a ton of different shades that would suit different skin tone. I have posted my favorite pink lipsticks in the past and they are more winter appropriate for my liking. I love a good bold lips but for summer, I'd rather rock a tint or a pinky nude lip which I think looks more flattering.

One Day Trip To See Lavenders

As part of our quick break away from the city, we went to visit Lavender Creek Farm. It is located at Te Horo, Kapiti. I first found out about this place when one of my work mate posted a photo on Facebook! I was interested to see what place looks like and if there's things you can do. 

iPhone Snaps & Bits: Kapiti Coast, Beach, Lavenders

I was pretty stoked that this year is one of the best summers we have for a very long time. One week of consecutive sunshine and intensely hot weather. Last weekend, we travelled up to Kapiti Coast to visit family and spent 3days in the area.

Suit up and enjoy the heat!

This past few days we have been getting temperatures from 20-28 degrees which is pretty unusual for Wellington! I must say this is also one of my first times dipping into the ocean, showering cold water, and blasting the fan! Though a few people would complain that it can get a little too hot, I on the other hand is pretty happy and loving every bit of it. We don't get this much good weather consecutively, and the fact that we get to enjoy the ocean is already amazing! My agenda every day off is going to the beach. There is something relaxing about it and the water takes all the stress and anxiety away. Think of it as holiday every day!

Since the heat can be a lot stronger, I suggest putting on SPF every now and then. Also if you're tanning, don't stay under the sun far too long! I learned it the hard way when I got my first ever sunburn and it is awful! Other than that, have fun and make the most of summer!

Thanks for stopping by!

xx

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CURRENT FAVORITES: WATER RESISTANT, HUMIDITY, HEAT PROOF

I can finally say it is officially summer! First time in a year that I used cold water to shower, and turn on the fan at night time. For the makeup, sweat proof and humidity proof products are the most ideal products to have. You don't want to be talking to people with makeup melting off your face because that's not a good look! I have to say one of the things I don't like is when the mascara is smudging all over the under eye area. Makes you look like Joker from Batman! LOL.

iPhone Snaps & Bits: GET TOASTED 2015

Start of 2015 and I'm excited what it has to offer. We did not do anything exciting to welcome the new year. Work has pretty much taken over and it sucks to have it that way. Though things will change this 2015! I have decided to focus more in making great content for you guys, also to really sit down and have time to myself. 

                               

Protective Summer Base

Now that it is the peek of summer down under, it gets hotter and more humid every day. Finding a foundation that won't slip and slide especially for my oily skin girls is hard. I use the Garnier BB Cream and it works great but the only downside is the color match. It tends to come out real pink against my skin tone, so I put it back to my inventory. 

#OOTD: On my Cynthia Slide

T-shirt: Element

Skirt: Ally Fashion 

Sandals: WITCHERY

SUMMER MUST-HAVES 2014

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It is finally summer down under and I'm excited for warmer weather and sunny days. Unfortunately we have been given wet, chilly, gloomy days recently which is quite depressing. On the other hand, holidays is coming up and we are all busy wrapping up gifts, doing our last minute Christmas shopping and preparations. 

#OOTD No. 6: SEEING STRIPES

Top: Ally Fashion Longsleeve Stripe Top

Shoes: White Mountain

Bag: Atmos&Here

This rainy weather is taking a toll on me. Last week, we had good sunny days and this week it immediately turned into blah. I wish we can have a descent summer this year in Wellington. A couple of days ago, we got blessed with a lovely day. Though it was a bit chilly, I always take any opportunity  to wear shorts because why not!

#OOTD No. 5: Black & Orange

Top: SUPRE

Skirt: Atmos&Here 'Burnt Siena' [here]

Shoes: Thrifted

Clutch: ESPIRIT

Iphone Snaps & Bits: End of 2013

Hello lovelies! Can't believe I am saying this but 2013 has gone by so fast! Overall 2013 has been great to me, Jack, and friends. It was different from any other year as it was more eventful and I get to travel twice in one year which is very rare! As per usual, whenever I'm in Wellington my routine is almost the same: coffee, brunch, beach, night markets, pretty plants and trees, and of course Youtube! Probably the highlight of my year is when my brother came back to Wellington for good. It is definitely a good feeling to see that your family is complete! Summer time in southern hemisphere at the moment so you might see a pattern in my bits and pieces lol. 

Hope you guys had a wonderful Christmas and New Years! Cheers to 2014 and new beginnings!