travelling in style

As I’ve been clocking some serious air miles lately I thought it would high time (*pun pun pun*) that I put together a travel guide. Here’s a simple checklist to get you from A to B in the most comfortable and stylish of ways. 

1. Book your flights. There are some super discount flights at Cheap Flights. I wish I could afford to fly Business class only but until then I’d rather go budget on the airline tickets and spend it on clothes instead!
2. Dress for comfort. A simple jersey tee, woolen sweater, boyfriend jeans paired with Nike Free’s are my go-to flying outfit. Don’t forget an oversized scarf - perfect as it doubles as an eye mask.
3. Mini suitcase. I only started using a carry-on suitcase last year and boy does it make your life easier. Pack your noise cancelling head phones, laptop, reading & makeup case full of face spray, lip balm, moisturiser & more.
4. Get to the airport nice and early. There’s nothing worse than stressing out and running around the airport. Gives you more time for duty free shopping ;).
5. Be the last to get on the plane. I’m not saying you should hold up the plane but the less time on board, the better!
6. Keep your fluids up. Buy the biggest water bottle available after clearing security/customs. Then just ask the flight attendant to fill it up.
7. Time change. Adjust your watch to your arrival destination time. This helps me minimise and sometimes even avoid jetlag.
8. Comfort is key. Change into some super comfy track pants and get ready to kick back.
9. Voila you’re at your location – how quick was that!? x Sharday

beauty q&a

Drop Dead Gorgeous Daily contacted me recently with a Q&A to quiz me on all things 'Shardette' beauty related. Not that I classify myself as a beauty product addict, but I do like to patron a few select brands and have few tips and tricks for you - check it out below xx Sharday

What are your top 5 can’t-live-without beauty products?

1. Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm
2. MAC SPF15+ Foundation
3. Lancome Hydra Zen Nuit cream
4. Dry Shampoo
5. MAC Pressed Powder

What’s your favourite hairstyle to rock during the week?

Because my hair is a bit ‘meh’ naturally, I am constantly curling it! Hence, soft, waterfall waves are my favourite – weekdays to weekends.

How do you keep your skin in shape?

I try to cleanse with Aesop everyday and make sure never to go to bed with make-up on. I’ve read a million times that you should drink lots of water for good skin – but I always seem to forget!

How about your hair? How do you keep it healthy?

Washing it only 1-2 times a week. Luckily my hair isn’t the greasy kind, so I try and leave it in-between washes for as long as possible. For some reason, the less I wash my hair, the better it looks!

Which beauty secret do you swear by?

Always curl your lashes before mascara application!

What’s the best beauty advice you’ve ever been given?

According to my Mum – “Don’t forget to moisturise your neck at night, or you’ll end up with a wrinkled turkey neck!”. Gobble gobble..

Describe a typical working day?

I just moved to Vancouver, so my typical working day (not that I have a job right now) involves waking up, eating delicious home-made muesli, doing some yoga/gym exercise and then spending the rest of the day working on my blog, walking around Vancouver or reading books. Tough life!

Favourite fragrance? What does it remind you of?

Balenciaga Eau de Parfum. It reminds me of walks through the forest, smelling beautiful violets.

Favourite beauty brand and why?

Probably MAC, I only got into the brand about a year ago, but it has pretty much changed my ‘make-up’ life. Their pressed powders, foundations, brushes and lipsticks are like no other.

Walk us through your daily makeup application.

It’s a very simple and quick routine.

1. Clean face with toner
2. Apply BB Cream or tinted moisturiser
3. Brush face with MAC pressed powder
4. Brush face with NARS ‘Orgasm’ bronzer
5. Curl lashes, then coat with mascara

If you could take only one beauty item with you on a deserted island, which would it be and why?

Something practical.. Lucas Paw Paw Ointment. It fixes dry lips and it’s great for burns, cuts AND insect bites. It’s a wonder balm!

DIY ombre nails

How amazing are these ombre nails? My friend Harriet & I did a little nail DIY sess today and the result was pretty good. These would be perfect for the upcoming Summer season or you can switch up the colours & make your own combo!

You will need: 1 x sponge, 3 x nail colours & 1 x top coat (+ a whole lotta nail polish remover and buds)

1 / Paint nails with white base coat

2 / Dab on yellow colour over at least half the nail

3 / Dab on orange colour only on the tips

4 / Finish with clear top coat & tidy up nails with nail polish remover

nars-a-maniac

NARS & MAC are hands down my favourite beauty brands. François Nars is a genius! Who can resist such beautiful, minimalist matte black and white packaging? Not me, which was evident today when I bought another one of their bronzers via Mecca.. cheeky but validated purchase. xx Sharday

1 NARS 'Arabesque' nail polish  /  2 NARS 'Orgasm' blush  /  3 NARS blush brush 

4 NARS mascara  /  5 NARS 'Douce France' eyeshadow  /  6 NARS 'Niagara' lipstick  

7 NARS 30+ SPF tinted moisturiser

samantha harris update..

Considering this blog's most popular post was about Samantha Harris, I thought I would do an picture update. Such a stunning face!

All images tumblr / Vogue Australia

inspo lately..

It's all in the details.. things that I have been loving lately.

Tumblr / Luna Supernova / Tumblr / Stolen Inspiration

in the bag..

Whats in my bag? (L-R)

Water Cannister

LIFEwithBIRD Ryder Bag

Chanel Les Ombres Eyeshadow

iPhone

Chanel Rouge Allure Lipstick (Genius)

RUSSH

Ray-Ban Wayfarers

Mimco Wallet

Lucas Paw Paw

Faux Fur Fox Tail

I entered the Therese Rawsthorne comp to win a bag of T.R. Ensemble goodies.. so please vote for me on Facebook!

animating chanel..

Here comes the beauty pack!