ShopCall: Sportsgirl

This is the first of a new section of posts, focussing on the small gems you can find in easy-to-access stores Australia wide. This month I came across the perfect bracelets in the well-known store, Sportsgirl. Sportgirl are known for their on-trend pieces influenced by the clothes you see on the runways at a more affordable price. Recently I have not been drawn to as many things in their shop as I have been previously.However, I spotted these bracelets and they were to good not to tell you guys about. As you can see from the pictures below they look quite a lot like the small-dainty bracelets you see on tumblr and pinterest and look great by themselves or layered with a watch and other bracelets for a more dramatic and eye-catching look. 

Source: Tumblr.

Fine Skull Bracelet $9.95

Fine Cross Bracelet $9.95

Infinity Knot Bracelet $9.95

As you can see there is a variety of these bracelets, with the infinity knot being my personal favourite. I think for $9.95 for these are a real bargain and will be great for seasons to come!

If you have any gems you have spotted recently feel free to let me know in the comments! xx

Review: Babyliss PRO Argan Oil

All winter it has been damp and cold, typical winter weather with minimal hints of warmth so I have been using a lot of heat on my hair from blow-drying, straightening and even occasionally curling. The large amount of heat has not done wonders for my hair and was causing the ends to be very dry and the ends beginning to split. I then discovered this gem just in time for it to rescue my locks!

This amazing product is marketed as a alternative to the famous Moroccan Oil, which I was eager to try out, however after trying this I'm not sure if I will need to. I place the oil in my hair when it is damp after washing it (for best results apply to towel-dried hair), and apply it roughly 10cm from the ends of my hair and work it down and then run the remainder of the oil which is left on my hands through my hair (avoiding the scalp and hairline as it can make the hair look oily). I then either blow-dry my hair of let it air dry, either works great with this product.

The only problem with this product is the packaging, the screw lid although functional and great for travelling when you have oily hands trying to screw a lid on and not spilling it everywhere is a bit of a struggle. A pump would have been much better and even though you could add your own by buying one, I couldn't be bothered trying to find one to fit.

Overall, a wonderful product if you are looking for something to save your hair from split-ends and dryness.

Babyliss PRO Argan Oil retails for $34.95 and is available from pharmacies, some hairdressers and can be found online here and I even found a pump made for the product here!

What I have been loving... #01

Instead of doing my July Favourites this month I decided that I would shake things up and do a 'What I have been loving' post instead. Recently I have been off school sick, so I haven't been wearing any makeup or trying out many new products, just sticking to what I know and not really exploring anything new or exciting. However here are a few things that have brightened up my days and made the road to recovery feel not quite as long!
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What I have been reading:
I have been reading A LOT of blogs recently, they are easy to read and really helped keep me in the loop about new products and things I should try out. Blogs I find are a lot easier to read than books if you are constantly feeling tired and run-down like me recently. I have been loving Vivianna's blog and cannot get enough of her wide variety of posts which always cheer me up. She is such a lovely, genuine person who posts wonderfully written reviews, updates and my personal favourites 'Weekend Posts' where she covers everything from her weekend skincare routine to tips on how to downsize your makeup collection.
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What I have been listening too:
I have been loving a variety of songs recently, from Justin Bieber's new album 'Believe', my top picks have to be As Long as You Love Me and Maria, I just find these songs up-beat enough to keep me listening but not so energetic I feel like I should be listening to them while going for a run. Other songs that have been on repeat a lot lately are One More Night by Maroon 5, Primadonna by Marina and the Diamonds and Follow the Leader by Wisin & Yandel and Jennifer Lopez. 
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What I have been doing:
Twitter, Twitter, Twitter! I have been loving twitter lately, from discovering new blogs to read, to connecting with other bloggers, me and twitter have been inseparable! If you don't follow me on twitter (@GlossyRedLips), I tweet when there is a new post up, as well as daily tweets about what I've been up to and connecting with my readers and other bloggers. I try to reply to your messages as soon as I can, and love hearing from you all!

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So there we have it, some of the things that I have been loving recently! What have you been loving lately? 

Review: Revlon Colourburst Lip Butter

Emma Stone wearing the Shade 'Peach Parfait'
Source: Google

You may have already seen these beauties appear in my Spring Wishlist with me mentioning that I was keen to try more shades and I can tell you why... they are AMAZING! I'm sure any of you who are regular 'beauty blog readers' have already heard a million and one reviews on them telling you have great they are and now you cant make them a million and two! I was slightly apprehensive when purchasing this product, thinking that it was going to be more a tinted lip balm than a lipstick- boy was I wrong! These sticks of wonderfullness are PIGMENTED! They have a wonderful colour pay-off with just one layer that can be built up is a deeper or brighter look is desired. Not only are they wonderfully coloured, they are hydrating, making your lips feel smooth and soft- just like you had used a great lip balm on them! 

These fabulous products come in 20 great colours, including beiges, nudes and baby pinks to the more daring deep reds and hot pinks- a colour to suit everyone! I picked up the shade 'Peach Parfait' a neutral peachy colour with small gold flecks scattered throughout- giving the perfect 'my lips but better' look to the lips. I am keen to try the shades 'Strawberry Shortcake' for the perfect pale pink or 'Sweet Tart' for a bolder, brighter colour.

What do you think of the Revlon Lipbutters? Do they live up to the hype?

Nail Polishes Perfect For Spring

From Right to Left: Tidal Wave, Bubble, (No Name*),
(No Name*), Misty Jade, Hottie.

Pastels, pastels, pastels! They are everywhere you look this season, from jeans and tops to nail polish, you cannot go shopping without spying the light colour selection in at least a few shop windows! I love pastel nail polish as it is a lot more toned down than other coloured nail polishes (fluro yellow anyone?) and goes hand in hand with the pastel jeans trend.

 However, even though pastel nail polishes may be easy to wear, not all of them are easy to apply. Being  light colours you can often find pastel shades come out watery and take A LOT of coats to reach opacity but the Rimmel Misty Jade colour and the shades I picked up only take 2-3 coats which is great.

In spring I also love having bright colours on my nails (fingers and toes!), to brighten up any spring day which may be missing a few warm rays of sun. I love Revlon's Tidal Wave and Bubble for this. Tidal wave is a beautiful teal colour, with green duochromes in it, a definate eye catcher! And bubble is just a hot blue-toned pink, no frills on this one but gorgeous nonetheless!

In Spring I love wearing nail-polish on my nails to give a perfectly polished look to any outfit! 
What are your favourite colours to paint your nails with in the Spring?  

*No name on the bottles but available from Seed

Spring Trends - Coloured Jeans

Top: Ally Side Zip Jean, Bottom: Ally Side Zip Jean,
Right: 'Blue Whisper' Coloured Jean

Coloured jeans seemed to be everywhere this year, from the winter colours of; burgundy, cobalt blue and forest green just to name some of the most popular colours of the season, coloured jeans are here to stay for spring (and those cool summer nights!). The colour selection is infinitive, from baby pinks and cornflower blues to neon corals and fluorescent limes, there are colours for everyone's tastes and styles.

Left: Colour Leopard Jean, Right: Floral Print Jean

But designers are not stopping there!.... There are plenty of printed coloured jeans around in the shops this spring. Pastel leopard print and florals being a favourite! I absolutely love coloured jeans whether they are printed or plain, I think they look  great with plain tops in contrasting colours as well as more dressy tops and accessories to glam them up a bit.

Spring Wishlist

Images sourced from: www.theiconic.com.au, www.dotti.com.au, google and www.meccacosmetica.com.au

1. Lipstick Cheeky Wedges

The colour, the height and the ankle strap are all perfect! I love these shoes so much and cannot believe how perfect they are for spring with the on-trend pastel colour.They look so cute and I can see them being paired with nearly every piece of clothing in anyone's wardrobe to add  a 'on-trend' and stylish edge to any outfit.

2. Dotti Floral Print Jean

Printed jeans are all over the shops this season and these ones have really caught my eye. The neutral white background behind the pink floral print is subtle enough to be worn everyday with other prints or plain tshirts yet eye-catching enough to be dressed up with heels and a sparkly tank top for a more dressy look.

3. Dotti A-Laser Cut Peplum Tank

Another major trend this season is peplum. Peplum skirts, peplum dresses and of course my favourite, peplum tops. They are all over the shops with limitless different colours and prints. I especially loved this top because of the detailing it has and the colours that have been used which create contrast if it was to be worn with lighter pastel colours.

4. Revlon Lip Butters

These have been all over the internet with millions of blog post ranting and raving about these 'lip butters' but I can see why! Recently I bought one to try out for myself whether they lived up to the hype, and of course they do! The creamy moisturising texture combined with colour and a hint of sparkle - really what else could you want! I am now looking at trying out some other shades as the shade I got (Peach Parfait) is quite neutral and I want to try some of the pinkier shades in the collection. 

5. Diptyque Baies Candle

The packaging of this candle really sold it to me. After seeing loads of pictures where people had used the candle jar (once all the candle had been burnt obviously) as storage for make-up brushes and stationary I really wanted one. I am yet to experience the scent in person but I'm sure after hearing such good reviews I will instantly find a fragrance which I will love (if not all of them!).