Beauty Products im Loving

Beauty Products... A girl can never have to many right?! right! I haven't done a post on this in what seems like forever so here are some products i'm in loveeee with right now!

THE BODY SHOP SEAWEED CLARIFYING TONER-
I have spoken about this in a previous post but I didn't use it for a while and I had a few spots popping up which I hadn't had had happen in along time (the spots could have been from stress) so I thought I would start using this again ITS AMAZING my skin has started clearing up alot. I really recommend this toner.

REVLON COLOUR STAY 24hr FOUNDATION FOR COMBINATION-OILY SKIN-
Since I had been getting the spots I needed a foundation that gave more coverage than just a BB cream. This foundation is great it lasts really well on my skin gives good medium coverage but you can definitely build up to full coverage. I love that I only touch up with powder 1-2 times a day.

STAY MATTE PRESSED POWDER-
I can not describe how fab this stuff is it is just the bomb.com. So many people have the same obsession with it as I do, if you don't have this stuff you need it! It just finishes your skin off perfectly.

MAYBELLINE EYESTUDIO LASTING DRAMA GEL EYELINER-
For years now I have been using the Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner which I have loved to death, but I have to say the maybelline one gives it a run for its money, it is cheaper and I would say just as good! I have found it doesn't dry out as quickly as the Bobbi Brown one either! You don't need to have much on your brush to created the perfect eyeliner look- it is great for a cat eye!

YSL RADIANT TOUCH CONCEALER/HIGHLIGHTER-
My God this stuff is amazing! I get under eye circles pretty badly because I wake up early. I have had products that mostly cover them up and brighten but this stuff wowzers, it makes me look like I have had a major sleep in. The brightening of this product is unbelievable, it works wonders for we and is worth the money! But please... don't cover blemishes with it.

BENEFIT POREFESSIONAL-
My friend who is a makeup artist put me on to this product. I was telling her that my pores are very visible so she told me about this and I really do like it! I put it on before foundation, it is basically a primer but it moisturises and helps hides pores! LOVEEE IT!

L'OREAL TELESCOPIC SHOCKING EXTENSIONS MASCARA-
Aghhh this stuff is so good. It makes my lashes look really long- which is what every girl wants! It is way easier than false lashes and looks nearly as good!

MAC LIPSTICK IN ANGEL-
This is the perfect every day soft pink nudey colour. This has been my daily lipstick for the past 2 weeks now it just looks great!

YSL PINK IN DEVOTION LIPSTICK-
From a nude colour to a bright pink! This colour is so gorgeous, im really into a bright lip when im not wearing much other makeup and this can just pull together a whole makeup look. I have had so many people come up to me and say how good my lipstick is and what it is and that is always a good sign!

ORLY NAILPOLISH IN ARTIFICAL SWEETNER-
This is the perfet pink colour! I have been wearing it quite a lot lately. I have never really been into pink nailpolishes but this one my sister got for me and I thought I would give it a try and I love it!

GHD ECLIPSE HAIR STRAIGHTER-
As im sure most of you would know GHD is the best hair straighter brand in the business! They have recently bought out this new one and it is so good way better than the other one that I have. I love a straight hair look but it also curls really well. As usual it is not a cheap purchase but it is worth the money!

These are some of the beauty products I am absolutely LOVING right now, tell me what are some products that you are in love with right now!
Xx Jessica

Being a Mumma

I really had no idea how I would take to being a mum. Being a mum is now the best thing in the world. This is my first child so of course I'm learning as I go but I have to say I think I'm doing ok! At times it can be hard and a bit stressful especially when you hear your baby crying, but it still the best thing ever. Riley is now 2 weeks old and for the 2 weeks he has been in this world he has been such a well behaved baby, he will only cry when he needs something like a nappy change (GROSS), if he is too hot or too cold or needs some milk. Talking about milk, I made the choice to breastfeed, My mum breastfed with all her 3 children and I like the idea of my baby drinking natural milk it just seems healthier to me. Breastfeeding is hard, it really is I'm not going to sit hear and lie and say it is the best thing, its really not but I think it is the best thing for my baby and I also get to bond with Riley.

Its been 2 weeks and yes I'm already sleep deprived and so is my husband! Riley will usually get up every 2-4 hours to feed and at those times I will usually check his nappy. As much as I would LOVE to have my baby with me in the bed I know that he will get use to it and it will be a big issue trying to get him to sleep in his own bed. I seriously could not have him sleeping in his nursery at night, I just couldn't! But we ordered this thing online called a Co sleeper, I really recommend this. It is like a cot but it attaches to your bed so the baby gets use to sleeping by themselves but they are right next to you it is just the best. For napping I got as a baby shower present this cool tv thing which monitors your baby in his cot, you can see what the baby is doing, hear the baby and it also monitors the heart beat. So I let Riley have 1 or 2 naps in his nursery a day so he gets use to sleeping there!

Being a mum is the best thing ever it is so special, there are a few things that aren't so great but you get over those because at the end of the day it doesn't matter you have a gorgeous little baby, all you mummas will know what im talking about! Xxx Sammie





Wedding Update

All my mind is thinking about right now is wedding, wedding, wedding! I wanted to give a little update on how im going with my wedding planning. I haven't done many posts on my wedding because a lot of my family and friends read a blog so I want it to be a suprise for them, and also a wedding is quite private so im not giving to much away. Don't worry after the wedding you will all get the goss!

Location! Tyler and I both 100% wanted an outdoor wedding we are the outdoorsy couple. Perth has so many gorgeous places to get married. We considered the beach but I wanted to get dressed up not have a caz beachy wedding dress! We booked the location for the ceremony ages ago and all im saying is that it is in a beautiful quite common outdoor garden wedding venue.

Reception! I have to say most of the planning goes into the reception. We have chosen to have it in a STUNNING event area, it has river views and everything else we wanted. We are having a three course sit down meal and we have just started working on a menu we are making up with the chef! We want our reception to be lots of fun, lots of music and dancing we don't want ANYONE to be bored.

The dress! As I mentioned in a previous post im getting this designed by a family friend who I just adore, I love her work. She designed Sammies wedding dress which was gorgeous and perfect for her. I have now collected all my inspiration images and im up to the stage where me and Danielle are working together to get bits and pieces from my photos that I love and designing my dress! Its coming along!

For our honeymoon we have booked to go to the gorgeous Bora Bora somewhere we have always wanted to go! Then straight from Bora Bora we are staying on The Gold Coast for 6 nights we are meeting up with friends and the we are flying with our friends to Sydney for 5 nights so its a big after wedding/honeymoon celebration!

I will try to keep you all up to date with whats going on with all the wedding planning crazines! Tell me below what you did for your honeymoon! Xx Jess

CONGRATULATIONS SAMMIE!

A few days ago my beautiful sister Sammie gave birth to the most gorgeous little baby I have ever seen, Riley James Renzullo was born at 10:06pm weighing 7.5 pounds. I was lucky enough to see her give birth to little Riley she did such a great job (I was balling my eyes out when he came out) it was such a special moment that I will never forget!

I thought as something nice for her I would get some of her friends and our family to write a message for her to make her feel special! So I hope you love it Sam Sam!

Congrats my gorgeous Sam sam I love you so much and I love my cute little nephew so much as well. You are going to me the best mum I have already seen you but this into practice! I love you Xxx JJ

Congratulations hunny, im so proud of you, as your mum this is the best moment to see your daughter give birth. Im so in love with little Riley he is the cutest little bubba, nearly as cute a you! Love you boo boo! Xxx Mumma

CONGRATS Sammie, Seeing you have a child of your own has been one of the best moments of my life but you will always be my princess! Love dad

Congrats sister you produced one legend of a child good job x Jake

Im such a proud aunty right now seeing how caring and loving you are towards Riley is just beautiful. I love my hunny Xxx Aunty Sonia

Complimenti mia bella ragazza. Im in amore con Riley. Ti amo ragazza prezioso xxx Nonna

My little girl I always remember has now grown up and has a precious baby of her own! Kids grow up way to fast but congratulations my beautiful girl you are doing a great job xxxxx nanna

Congrats my sweet granchild, Ive been lucky enough to see you grow up and turn into the wonderful person you are today so to see the birth of my great grand child has just been the best! Love Pop

Congratsos cuz! I love my new 2nd cousin he is beautiful just like you xxxxxxxx computer screen hugs and kisses from Lana

My niece is offically all grown up now hey!! congrats on the new edition Uncle David

Congratulations on the birth of the little man Riley can't wait to see him again soon and neither can the kids hope you are doing great Uncle Stefan

Heyy my babe congrats on the birth of the cutest little boy (my god son) im in love all over again hes just precious like you!!! you'll always be my partner in crime ha ha ha xxx love you to beyond the moon and back! Melissa

From the little girl I remember playing with im primary school, to having a kid of your own WOW how times change hey but I still love you the same or even little bit more since primary school! congrats my angel xxx Em xxx

CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS GIRL!! You have the cutest little boy (besides me of course...JOKES) in the universe love you hun xxx Jason

Hi little miss Italian, congrats my gorgeous beautiful girl i love you and the little one hope the recovery is going well! xxx Bianca

bebs your all grown up now! I hope Haydos is looking after you and the bubs! Riley is GORGEOUS! love your soul xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Kimmy

Ohhh congrats sam sam! You are already the best mumma and looking fab considering you only gave birth a few days ago i love you pretty girl Diana

hunny, WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED, YOU HAVE BECOME A MUMMY! Congrats my gorgeous girly Riley is such a cutie! Xxxx Ash

Congrats Bebs!!! By what ive seen from the photos you have sent me he is just adorable! I need to come and see him soon, but in the mean time keep sending me pics, it puts a smile on my dile! and im sure you have a massive smile on your face from just looking at Riley! Xxx Loz


Im so excited that you have a baby now he is so precious! See you soon xxxxxx Fiona


Sam Sam had a bubba woooooo!!!! congratulation bella!!!! Riley is just adorbs! catch up soon xxxx Jules

Ohh my girl just had a baby woop woop im so excited for this exciting journey your in the process of experiencing! Xxxx Love love love you Kourt

Congrats my bootiful! Riley is so lucky to have a mumma like you! im coming to see him soon okkk! xxx Chloe

My beautiful,gorgeous,stunning wife i'm so proud to have you as a wife and to see what a great job you are already doing with Riley! You are going to just get better and better, I can't wait to share this journey with you Love you babe,Hayden




I hope you love all these messages everyone has left for you, WE LOVE YOU SAMMIE and WE LOVE YOU RILEY! And please leave some love for Sam in the comments below she would love that!
Xxx Jessica



What I'm taking in mine and my babies hospital bag

Well I'm well and truly in the final stages of my pregnancy now, I could give birth at any time in the next few weeks! This has been such an incredible journey for my husband and I it has just been so special, I already feel like I have a bond with my little Riley. I can't wait for him to come out so I can meet him! Anyways since i'm getting close to my due date I have mine and my babies hospital bag packed so I thought I would share with you what I have packed!

MY HOSPITAL BAG:
Hospital Paperwork
Health Insurance Card
paw paw ointment
Thongs
Purse (of course)
Bras N Things summer pyjamas
Victoria Secret pyjama pants
Cute Victoria Secret slippers
A heap of ugly granny underwear that I got from Kmart
Maternity bras from online maternity stores (I have already tried for size)
Remington hairdryer
TGel Shampoo
Redkin conditioner
$2 Target dry shampoo (its the bomb if you see it,get it recent bargain find of mine)
Heaps and heaps of giant maternity pads from Woolworths
Breast pads I was maternity shopping one day so I just ordered a few packs
Toothbrush (Colgate if your wondering)
Colgate toothpaste
The Body Shop body wash
Hair brush
Hair ties
My good old trusty Witch Hazel toner
Body Shop tea tree cleanser
Body Shop SPF moisturiser
Simple Face Wipes
Venus shaver
Rexona roll on deodorant
Toilet Paper
Makeup bag- mascara,foundation,concealer,primer,eyeshadow palette,bronzer,1lipstick, 1 lipgloss 2 lipbalms.
3 Magazines (Love my celeb gossip)
iPad
iPhone
Phone/iPad charger
Glasses
A few small snacks (muesli bar and a little pack of crackers)
Camera and Video Camera
Baby be mine x2 birthing gowns (I got 2 incase I want to wear one as my pjs on the first night
mini size lady gaga perfume (because I have the smallest size so its perfect and it will make me smell good!)
and of course clothes (I am bringing quite a few so im not going to list them all)



RILEY'S HOSPITAL BAG:
Huggies disposable nappies
6 rompers
1 pair of pants
1 tee shirt
6 vests
4 pairs of socks
Baby wipes (I got these all natural damp wipes)
Mi Essence cream (this was recommended my a friend)
4 wraps
3 burping cloths
2 blankets
1 beanie


These are all the things I have packed some of them I am using still so when i'm in labour I will just quickly put them in my bag. There could be a few things I add in or take out since i'm a bit indecisive right now ha ha! If you know anything I have forgotten or think I should take with me tell me in the comments or on twitter, since this is my first I wasn't really sure what to take!
Xxx Sammie


Courtney's Summer Essentials!

Guess what....Today we have a guest post by the fabulous Courtney from All Things Fabulous Blog (See what I did there?) Follow the beautiful Courtney on twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/courts_xoxo Follow her blog on Instagram http://instagram.com/allthingsfabulousblog and facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/All-Things-Fabulous-Blog/193789297433606 Also most importantly have a read of her blog- it's so good I must add http://allthingsfabulousblog.com/ . We hope you enjoy! Xxx



Hi Lovelies! I’m Courtney from All Things Fabulous Blog and I am so thrilled to be guest posting for Jess and Sammie! When they approached me to do a post with the idea of things I am loving for summer I got super excited, and honestly I found it a little hard to narrow it down to under 10 items because there are so many things I am crushing on at the moment. Anyway below are my Summer Essentials that I can’t live without during these sunny, warm summer days, and I think you will all love them too!

1: Body Shop Vitamin E Face Mist $23.95- I discovered this gem a few years ago and haven’t looked back since. I like to keep mine in the fridge and on a hot summers night before I go to bed, I do my usual face routine cleanse, tone etc and then spritz some of this mist on my face. It is so refreshing and cooling and makes you feel extra clean and cleansed. It is also great for travelling as a quick pick me up on those long flights.

2: Country Road Striped Maxi Dress $129.00- I am actually wearing this dress as I type and can be found wearing it at least once every weekend. It is so comfy, flattering and easy. Let’s face it, in summer you want minimal fuss when you are hot and bothered and this is the perfect dress for that. Just throw it on with some cute sandals, a long necklace and some bangles and you are good to go.

3: Garnier BB Cream $13.99- Much like the dress I am also wearing my BB cream right now. I have only recently discovered this gem thanks to my gorgeous twitter friends who recommended it and thank goodness they did! This is such a great product for when you don’t want to wear a full face of make up but still want some coverage. It smooths out all those imperfections, red marks and dark eyes and gives your skin a beautiful healthy glow AND it’s cheap, what more could you want?!

4:OPI Nail Lacquer in A Good Man Darin Is Hard To Find $19.95-I used to stick to pink’s and red’s in summer on my nails but this year I am OBSESSED with orange shades. They are so fun and fresh and brighten up your outfit and your day. And what other polish to use but OPI, because it’s the best.

5: Mimco Cocoon Bag $349.00- I have had my cocoon bag for a few years now and it is the perfect addition to any wardrobe! Although it’s a ‘small’ bag it is definitely big enough to put all your daily essentials in there. It goes with just about any outfit and the strap can be shortened to give you a different look.

6:Tangle Teezer Brush $29.95-I was sitting in the chair at the hair salon when I spotted this beauty, and knew it had to be mine! It now sits in my handbag and is so easy to find as it’s neon pink (but is available in many other colours and designs). This brush is fantastic because it doesn’t pull on your hair and break it, so gentle and perfect for wet hair. So after you have been to the beach and want to pop across to the bar for a drink just run the tangle teezer through your hair and boom you are good to go!

7: Sass & Bide Havaianas $49.95- These limited edition Havi’s are super stylish and I just couldn’t let them sell out before I snapped up a pair. I am obsessed with all thing leopard so this was a no brainer! As I’m sure you all know Havi’s are the comfiest most stylish thongs around and a must have item for summer and what better way to wear them than with the glamorous Sass & Bide label on them!?

I hope you all enjoy these summer essentials as much as I do!

Stay Fabulous
Courtney xx







Name Reveal

I'm now in the final stages of my pregnancy. My due date has been moved forward because it looks like my little boy could be coming earlier than expected! When we knew we were having a boy logically we should have started thinking about names straight away but we left it late! We didn't realise how hard it would be to pick a name that was nice and we both liked,It took ages. One night we even stayed up 3 hours on the net reading books picking out names and on that very night we decided on the name we wanted! I didn't know if I wanted to wait until by baby was born to reveal the name but i'm so certain that this is the name I want to have. As soon as my husband and I saw this name we fell in love with it! Ok so THE........NAME.............IS........................RILEY JAMES RENZULLO! I just fell in love with the name Riley,it was perfect. Riley goes really well with James and James is the name of my nonno who passed away so I thought it was really sweet that we are giving him my nonnos first name as a middle name!


I'm really happy with the choice of name and my family and friends love it too! Tell me in the comments what boy names you like!?
Xxx Sammie