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My name is Taryn. I'm in my twenties. I come from the land down under. I'm married. I work full time. I like pretty things. My favourite food is watermelon. I hate dancing. I like to talk. I tend to contradict myself. I hate snails. I like you for reading my blog.

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27 August 2011, 9:41 PM
August Hauling

Happy weekend to you all!  We're having a quiet night in tonight; Joe is running the City to Surf 12k run tomorrow morning and has to get up at the crack of dawn - 5am.  It's only just gone 9pm and he's already asleep on the couch - has been for at least half an hour, bless.

I've spent the evening smiling at all my purchases from today.  Most of these were technically birthday presents since I used my gift cards and vouchers for most things.

Firstly, my morning was spent doing laundry and catching up on my favourite magazines:- 



First up we have my purchases from Diva.  Usually, I would spend my money on rings, since they usually have a wide range, but today I felt like I couldn't find anything unique to what I already own. 

I 'splurged' a little on this necklace - I say splurge because I never really spend more than $10 on one item at Diva - it was $20, and I love it. I love turquoise jewellery, but don't really own any.  I think this will be perfect with white and coral during summer.



I've been obsessed with big, chunky statement rings for so long now, they seem to be losing their appeal to me.  So when I saw these dainty little things, I knew immediately they would be mine.  $3.00 a piece.  Not even marked down.  Total steal.


This little bracelet was a last minute purchase I grabbed at the counter.  I don't own a lot of wristwear that I actually like, but this reminded me of summer as well. 


My trip to Priceline wasn't particularly exciting today.  I really just went to get a new bottle of the Benzac cleanser I've been using lately.  I've been slacking a little lately with my skin care routine, but have recently bought a Sirius Beauty Skinsonic (which I'll review after a couple of weeks of use) and have been enjoying using this cleanser with is.  I've been breaking out lately, so hopefully this will get my skin back on track.

The tea tree oil is a hopeful purchase - I'm a bit naughty with my spot, I tend to squeeze and prod them, which is obviously not so good.  I'm hoping the tea tree gel will help stop the bacteria from spreading :(



I also picked up this bronzer since the Bourjois one turned out to be a massive fail.  Broke me out after two uses.  I didn't even really like the colour against my skin tone, and I hated the small amount of shimmer.  Smelled yum though, I'll give it that.

I haven't worn this yet, but there is no fragrance, so fingers crossed that means it won't break me out.  It's also completely matte.  Excellent.  I already have all the shiny-ness I'll ever need.


 Also picked up a refill of my Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions foundation.  I freakin' love this stuff.  I find this is one of the only foundations I've tried that doesn't break me out.  Could that be due to the fact it claims to reduce blemishes? Who knows.  Apparently it contain salicylic acid - pour it on me!

The formula is medium coverage, which would probably build to full coverage if you so wanted it that way, stays on all day and - here's the best part - stays MATTE all day. 

I am an incredible oily little person.  I hate it, but it's true. I have oily hair and an oily face.  But somehow, miraculously, this little beauty keeps the oil at bay.  I don't even need a setting powder.



I only got two pieces of clothing - I tried on so much, but nothing was really doing it for me.  I suppose it's that weird in-between weather - do I go for winter clothes, or do I go for summer clothes?  


Both these items are from Sportsgirl and I LOVE them both.

This knit dress looks completely hideous hanging here, but I promise, it has the most flattering shape.  Love the tones of the beige and coral. And LOVE the flared sleeves.



The camera hasn't picked up the brightness of this amazing skirt.  In reality it's a striking neon pink.  The classic shape keeps it from being too loud - the hem falls mid-calf,pleats are flatteringly small and the material is semi-sheer (thankfully there is a slip underneath).



On another note, my mum and dad picked up this mascara for me from duty-free on their way to Bali last week.  I've been using it since last Saturday, and am finding it quite similar to my beloved Helena Rubenstein Lash Queen.


I think that's probably enough out of me for one night.  Hopefully, I'll be back tomorrow with a Nail File - I've got a few colours to catch you up on.  Oh, and I saw Essie's Bahama Mama today in store - how amazing is it?  Will definitely be a part of my next order.

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