The 1975 Concert OOTD!

Hey Everyone,

On the 17th Of January I went and saw my favorite band The 1975 perform live! It was honestly such an amazing experience and an overall fantastic night. I highly recommend going to one of their shows if they ever perform close by. I am absolutely in love with the outfit that I wore to the concert and I thought that I should share it with you all, as I'm looking to do many more fashion/OOTD posts this year. So here goes!

Top- Factorie

Jeans- Dotti

Shoes- Glassons

Rings- Sportsgirl

Lips- Rimmel Matte Finish Lipstick in #107


Now time for some photos!!!!!

Panorama Shot

Festive NOTD aka. My Christmas Nailpolish

Hello Everyone!

I can't believe that there are only three more sleeps till Christmas!!! Today I thought I should share the nail polish that I will be wearing on Christmas day.

The nail polish is "In My Santa Suit" By O.P.I It is a red shimmer that sparkles incredibly in natural sunlight, the formula is really easy to apply and I only used two coats in these photographs. I picked this polish up from Trade Secret at a bargain price of $9.95 compared to all other retailers selling it at $19.95. I absolutely adore this nail polish and I think that it is a perfect holiday shade.  I definitely would recommend giving this polish a try if you are looking for that perfect, classic holiday red nail polish. I hope you all enjoyed this little review :)

 Keep scrolling for some pictures of my Christmas tree :)

xoxo,

Steph

Remember Me?

Hi Everyone,

Wow. I have missed writing on this blog for so long, It feels so good to be back. I have been so incredibly busy for the last few months with exams, travel and starring in a musical. Doing all of these things really used up all of my free time to be able to write blog posts and I just forgot to try and find the time to write.

Now as we are going into the holiday season and new year I have a lot of free time to constantly be updating the blog. I have many new posts lined up and fun things planned such as giving the blog design a complete revamp and creating a second tumblr which I will link when it has been completed.

Thanks for sticking around <3 Stay tuned for new things to come!

Steph

1 Year Blogging Anniversary!!!

Good Morning Everyone!

Today is the 1st birthday of xobeautyheartxo. I cant believe that it has been one year already, it has flown by so quickly. I just wanted to write this post to say thank you all for sticking around. In a year I have gained 16 followers! 2667 pageviews and an audience of over 10 different countries. I absolutely love having this blog and I love that others enjoy what I write on here. Thank you everyone again <3

Thank you,

Steph   

Delicious Healthy Smoothie Recipes

Hi Everyone,

Today I am finally writing my first lifestyle/food post!! Recently I have been trying to improve my diet and eat much healthier. One way I thought I could do this was to make some smoothies. I was searching online for recipes but I couldn't find anything that was exactly to my taste, so I decided to just create my own smoothie. My Mum and I love fruit and smoothies so we decided that this would be a fun thing to do together, plus we both have different tastes so I thought I would share with you both of our smoothie recipes.

Berry Based Smoothie

 

Banana Based Smoothie

 

    

 

For the berry based smoothie you will need...



• Three Berry Mix (Blackberries, Blueberries and Raspberries)
• Dried Goji Berries
• 2 Vanilla Yoghurts
• Manuka Honey
• Ice
• Milk

For the banana based smoothie you will need...

• 1 Banana
• Small Handful of Dry Roasted Almonds
• Small Handful of Three Berry Mix (Blackberries, Blueberries and Raspberries)
• Dried Goji Berries
• 2 Vanilla Yoghurts
• Manuka Honey
• Ice
• Milk

And of course you will need a blender. Any blender is fine for this :) I used the Breville Blend Master.

 

And there you have it enjoy your smoothie :) Let me know in the comments If you would like to see more food/ lifestyle posts.

-Steph





*Please note that I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned. All of these products were bought by myself or I received them as a gift from friends and family. This is not a sponsored post and all opinions are my own.

Balayage Here I Come!

Hello Everyone,

Today I thought I would tell you all about my plan to dye my hair in a couple of weeks :) Recently I have wanted to give my hair some life and spice it up a little, I just didn't know how to do that. I have always wanted to do some form of ombre on my hair but I wanted a more natural look. My Mum recently recommended that I get balayage done to my hair instead. I have been searching far and wide for some inspiration pictures that I can show my hairdresser, I thought I would show them on this post so that maybe they could give others some inspiration.

I will keep you all updated on my hair and I will write a new post as soon as I dye my hair including before and after images.

~Steph

Sweater Weather Tag!!!

Hello Everyone :)

















As it is now Autumn I thought I would do the Sweater Weather Tag. Lets get started!


Questions:

1. Favorite candle scent?
In autumn and winter I love to burn anything Vanilla scented, Yummy :)

2. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate?
Hands down hot chocolate <3 I am a very fussy tea drinker and I hate coffee. 

3. What's the best fall memory you have?
Being a little kid and noticing that the leaves were changing color on all of the trees. I would always go out and try to collect a stack of leaves and put them in a book.

4. Which makeup trend do you prefer: dark lips or winged eyeliner? 
DARK LIPS!! I love how classy they look in the colder months

5. Best fragrance for fall?
Wonderstruck Enchanted By Taylor Swift, The smell just reminds me of a cold autumn day.

6. Favorite Thanksgiving food?
We don't have Thanksgiving where I live but it would probably be turkey.

7. What is autumn weather like where you live?
Pretty cold and raining most of the time

8. Most worn sweater?
I have this mustard orangey colored one that I wear a lot from Princess Highway

9. Must-have nail polish this fall?
Black Cherries by Rimmel London

10. Football games or jumping in leaf piles?
Definitely jumping in leaf piles 

11. Skinny jeans or leggings?
Skinny jeans for the win, I can't get enough of them.

12. Combat boots or Uggs?
Combat boots for out in public and Uggs in the comfort of your own home :)

13. Is pumpkin spice worth the hype?
No I prefer the Starbucks Hot Chocolate in the fall.

14. Favorite fall TV show?
VAMPIRE DIARIESSS

15. What song really gets you into the fall spirit?
I feel as though there is only one answer to this question SWEATER WEATHER BY THE NEIGHBOURHOOD!!!!

February Favourites 2014

Hello Everyone,

Today I have rounded up my favourite products and random favourites for the month of February :) How quick is 2014 moving along!! 2 months have just flown by in what seems like a blink of an eye. This month I have been loving all things pink and girly due to valentines day so let's get into it.

Beauty Favourites

Revlon Colourstay Foundation for Combination/Oily Skin: In the month of December and most of January I stopped wearing foundation and just opted for concealer and powder but I have recently been getting into this foundation so much. I love how it gives great coverage but still looks natural on the skin and lasts all day without creasing or fading definitely my favourite foundation that I own.

Essie's "Cute As A Button":  Whenever I was wearing nail polish this month it was bound to be this one, I absolutely love the colour of this polish and the formula is also great as well. I will definitely be going out soon to pick up some more Essie nail polishes as they also have a great colour range

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in "Cherish": This is my first purchase from the Just Bitten Kissable range and I absolutely love it! the whole idea of this product is that it is a lip stain and you apply it to your lips and as it wears off during the day it gives you this light stain on your lips as though you have been "Just Kissed". If you are looking at picking one of these baby's up I suggest this colour as it is the perfect girly pink colour.

Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick In 700 "Nude Delight": Every girl must have a nude lippy right and this one here did not. On a Big-W makeup shopping trip I was on the hunt for a perfect nude lipstick and I settled on this colour. This is the perfect colour for everyone as It compliments any skin tone. This product has an amazing formula and leaves your lips feeling perfectly moisturized and plump. 

Random Favourites

TEMT Watch: This watch was given to me for Christmas and I absolutely love it. This month it has been a staple item to every outfit.

Rexona Women Clinical Protection Fragrance Collection: About exactly a month ago I found my self standing in Priceline for about half an hour trying to pick a new deodorant. I had really wanted to try one from the Rexona Clinical Protection range and when I saw that they had one that was different to the original and had a fragrance I just had to pick it up. This deodorant smells so good!! It has a nice sweet girly smell that is not too overpowering and it has extra protection to ensure that you don't get wet underarms or any B.O during the day. Whenever I put this stuff on people always ask me what perfume I'm wearing as it smells absolutely delicious!!

Fox Frilly Socks From Rubi Shoes: These socks are sooooo cute every time that I wear them I find myself singing what does the fox say again and again so yeah.......

My Favourite Movie Of February

ENDLESS LOVE!!!!!! Ahhhhh, I loved this movie so much. I saw this with a friend two days ago but I thought I would still include this in my Feburary favourites as it came out on valentines day <3 This movie is such a beautiful love story and is just a really fun movie to watch. I definitely reccomend going to go see this flick soon :)

My Favourite Song Of February

I'm sure that everyone has probably heard this song already as it has been featured in so many things, but if you haven't definitely give if a listen. This has been on repeat all month on my ipod :)

Merry Christmas

Hello Everyone,

I am just writing this post to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!! Sorry that this is going up on Boxing Day instead of Christmas day but I'm sure that you all understand how busy the holiday season is. I just quickly wanted to share with you all some festive snapshots and my Christmas NOTD.

The Red Polish is Rimmel's 60 Seconds in "Ready, Aim, Paint" The White Polish is Ulta 3's "Lilly White"

A shot I got of my christmas tree. How pretty!!

Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year Everyone :)

Lots Of Love,

Steph

My Birthday Makeup 2013

Hello again everyone,

As I have recently celebrated my birthday I have been sporting a certain set of products some new and some old. I thought I would share with you a set of photos of what I used on the day of my party and on my birthday. For any of you wondering the color on my nails is Essie's "Cute As A Button".

Makeup Bag Is From Sportsgirl

NYX Shine Killer

Revlon Colourstay Foundation For Combination To Oily Skin In #220 "Natural Beige"

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder In 004 "Sandstorm"

Nude By Nature Mineral Bronzing Powder

Maybelline Super Stay 24 Hour Concealer In "Cream"

Physicians Formula Happy Glow Mood Boosting Blush In "Rose" 

MeMeMe "Beat The Blues" Sunbeam

L'oreal Paris Pencil Perfect Eyeliner In "Ebony"

BYS 18 Color palate Mix 3

Maybelline The Falsies Volum Express Flared In "Very Black"

Lush Popcorn Lip Scrub

Nivea Lip Butter In "Caramel Cream"

Maybelline Colour Sensational The Vivids In #902 "Fuchsia Flash"

Sportsgirl Lighten Up Lip Gloss With Lights In "Delight"

New Camera!!! What???

Hi Everyone,

I have such big news to tell you all. As you can probably tell by the title today I went out and purchased a new camera. A Canon 1100d to be exact, I am so incredibly excited for new blog posts to come as they will have much better quality than my previous pictures taken with the camera on my Samsung Galaxy Ace mobile phone. Stay tuned for my new blog post that will be up in an hour or so, on My birthday makeup for 2013.