Here is my haul for the month of December, including what I got for Christmas!
Pistacio Beach Towel
RRP : $40
I do not have a photo of this and I am in too much pain to go and take one, if you would like to see it check out the video! Its sort of a tradition that we all get beach towels every year because back in the day we used to be at the beach most weekends and we were always losing beach towels to emergency helicopters and stuff. So we always tend to get them, they're awesome stocking stuffers!
Ball Head Tripod
$41.98 from eBay seller ozplaza.living
Ball head tripod, nothing really to say about this except that I bought in in order to take photos of the New Years fireworks in Sydney. There is only so much you can do to keep your camera steady while in bulb mode before you succumb to buying a tripod.. Although, sitting on the ground in the city with my camera sitting on the ground was clearly one of my finer moments!
Tamron SP AF17-50mm f/2.8
DWI $294.67
I got a job as a photographer for a small band in Sydney and after reading tonnes of reviews on camera lenses and confusing myself I went for this one. It's super fast and sharp, without image stabilisation though so I don't plan on using this for video or anything. Pretty good in low light, I do realise now that I have used it that I needed something with a longer zoom, so I may sell this very soon for a lens with a longer range!
A very sturdy lens though, I'm sure many of you with DSLR's would benefit from adding it to your kit!
Canon 50mm f/1.4
DWI $386.33
I have been interested in purchasing a nifty-fifty since purchasing my camera. It was a recommendation to save a bit more and splurge on the f/1.4 instead of the f/1.8. I am yet to properly use this though, I have been mucking around with it in the house but I am yet to take it out for a spin!
iMac - Mid 2011, 1TB HD & 8GB RAM
Secondhand - $600
I have been looking at upgrading to a desktop for a long time and when I saw this one advertised online I went for it. I needed to send my MacBook Pro in for a logic board repair so I purchased this and migrated all my crap over to it and then sent my laptop on for repairs.
I think I use this more often that I use my laptop.. Although the laptop has been handy since I have been off my feet with a broken ankle but I much prefer to sit at a desk and get my shit done!
Toni & Guy Rough Texturiser
$12 at Coles
Another item I do not have a photo of, look it up if you're interested! I love the feeling I get when I use sea salt spray but dislike the drying of my hair and the tackiness. This is a perfect spray to make your hair look dishevelled but isn't tacky and doesn't dry my hair out as much as sea salt spray!
Liquid Ears Fluro Headphones
$10 from Coles
I have not been comfortable with putting earphones in my ear after the ear-in-pool incident. So I saw these on clearance and just got them. Nothing else to say really, they do their job!
Lush Creamy Candy Bubble Bar
$7 Approximately
A favourite of mine, seriously! I'm pretty sure we all know what this is about!
Lush Melting Marshmallow Moment Bath Melt
$7 Approximately
Again, I have spoken about this multiple times, you know what it is and how much I love it!
Lush 'It's Magic' Set
$26.95
Two favourites and two that I have never used. These gift sets are super good value for money though, my Lush addiction needs serious treatment though!
Forever 21 Shiny Leggings
$22.95
If you read my blog, you will know that I have some beef with Forever 21 and their lack of return policy and stupid exchange policy. I love these leggings which I got after exchanging a couple of items but I will not shop there until their policies become better.. Or until they get the plus size line in store over here! Seriously Forever 21, get your shit together!
It Cosmetics Tightline
$15 Sample Size
Another item with no photo, I have gotten bad. I completely forgot that this was a part of the haul and have not photographed it. What I can say is that this is an awesome product and really gives my lashes length and volume. Considering I have super light eyelashes, any length and volume a product can give me makes me happy.
I would recommend this to anyone and everyone, one of my favourite products ever!
Kat Von D Tattoo Liner - Trooper
$28
Yep, another without a photo. Isn't anything special though, just a felt tip eyeliner! have also used this, I am a little on the fence about it. I like it and I find it much easier to apply than anything else I have tried and its much less temperamental than Benefit's Push Up Liner. The cost is a little hard to swallow though and I don't think I am going to use it enough to make it worth my money..
We shall see though, I am trying to be better about putting makeup on when I go out for special occasions, I used to only just out on mascara and some lip stain. Now going for a little eyeliner as well!
Australis AC ON TOUR Contour Kit
$16.95 from Priceline
I should have a photo of this, it has become one of the most sought after products in Australia at the moment. Considered to be a dupe of the Anastasia Contour Kit. I was lucky enough to pick up one of these and then a second one. I think it is super pigmented and the powder is super fine and blend-able but the shades are quite dark for my skin tone and there is probably only one contour shade I can use, and still then I would have to be very careful about how much I used.
A steal for under twenty bucks though!
City Chic It Girl Jacket
Sale $79.95 Further reduced to $40
If you don't know the story behind this jacket, its on my blog and I also explain it in my haul video. For the sake of being non-repetitive I am not going to repeat it here! Just know that it took me a lot of debate to get this for a reduced price! The jacket is beautiful though, and so versatile because you can unzip the bottom so it becomes a cropped jacket. I am sure I will be wearing this plenty in the cooler months!
City Chic Mirror Floral Tunic
RRP : $89.95 Sale : $40
When I was at the outlet purchasing the jacket above I saw this and was super tempted to pay the money for it but didn't. I am glad I didn't succumb to the urge of buying it because a week later it was on sale! Life works in mysterious ways doesn't it!
It is just like the horse tunic that I have and adore, I did get a large though because the arm holes on this one seem much smaller and were high up under my arms which I don't like due to having hyperhidrosis! Those who sweat a lot like me would understand!
TMI? Maybe!
City Chic Lace Applique Top
RRP : $79.95 Sale : $30
This top is a little big, but when I wore a different bra with it than my normal one the buttons kept popping open. I will probably sew it closed to avoid any further wardrobe malfunctions in the future!
Otherwise, a super nice top that is comfy and appropriate to wear for so many different things!
Anyway, that is what I got for the month of December and for Christmas, I hope you enjoyed reading about the items I purchased and received, if you haven't watched the video yet I urge you to do so. Especially if you're interested in seeing how the items look on since I show them on my body in the video!
I hope you have all had a great December and Christmas as well as a fabulous 2014! Until next time...
Happy Blogging my Lovelies xo
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