My Makeup bag collection

Let me get this straight: I have absolutely no idea how I acquired this many makeup bags. Seriously, are the breeding in my cupboard or something?

Since I have so many I figured I may as well show you them all.

1. Green and white with stripes - I posted about this one here, but basically I picked it up from the Op-shop (it was new) for $2. It was originally from Clinique.

2. White bag with red trimming - Perhaps the most boring one of the lot, this one was also from Clinique but I picked it up new from the Op-shop (it was years ago though).

3. Clear makeup bag - I bought a whole heap of Formula 10.0.6 skincare products (most of which I really didn't like) and this was the bag that they came in. I'm not a fan of the clear plastic, but it is handy when you need to find things quickly and easily.

4. Small pink plastic with black trimming - Basically I haven't got a clue where this came from!

5. Cream with gold trimming - I was given this as a gift, I believe it came from Avon. It's more like a pencil case than a makeup bag though.

6. Floral printed bag - this is a silky material and came from Sportsgirl, though this was another gift. I use it for jewellery when I am travelling.

7. Silver and white striped bag - I have no idea where this came from, but it is pretty appalling (all the stitches are falling apart and it is very poorly made) and I'm not keen on it.

8. Red and white striped bag - Yet another gift, this one is from Tommy Hilfiger and I imagine it would have cost a fair bit to purchase!

9. Pink and white printed bag with black trimming - This is a really good size for a weekend long trip, for those who pack an excessive amount of makeup. It lets you pack a fair bit but not go too crazy!

There it is, my makeup bag collection. It's not a terribly thrilling post but everyone needs one, and I'm quite nosy and like looking at other people's makeup bags!

What's inside my beach bag?

The beach is something that I think everyone associates with summer. These are the essentials that I have in my beach bag:

 

Bathers - I don't particularly enjoy swimming, but snorkelling at the beach is amazing! Even if I don't get wet I think bathers are that much easier to be wearing when you get all sandy.

Footwear - Thongs of course are most appropriate for the beach, my favourite pair are my love heart Havianas.

Towel - I think a towel is my most important item because I'm not keen on sitting/lying on the sand without something underneath me. This towel is from Honey, Ocean and Earth and I think it is so pretty!

Accessories - A hat is essential in the sun, as well of course is the bag to carry all your stuff in. My bag is from Target and I wrote about it here.

Entertainment - A good book and some music is important while relaxing on the beach. This summer I re-read The Hunger Games and listened to Florence and the Machine!

Beauty - I don't bother with makeup when I'm at the beach but sunscreen is highly important, as well as a moisturising lip balm. I like mine to have a bit of a tint, so most often I use the Nivea Fruity lip balm in Guava.

Those are all my beach bag essentials, perhaps with the inclusion of a drink and a snack. I do spend a week or so at the beach every year on a holiday so I get to pack my beach bag and use it often. What's inside your beach bag?

 

 



OOTD - My casual summer look

This outfit is nothing terribly exciting, but I think it shows how an otherwise boring outfit can really be dressed up with a few accessories here and there.

It is simply a plain black top paired with tan/beige shorts accessorised with a summery scarf (yes, I do believe there is such thing as a summery scarf!) and a brown bag (pictured below).

I chuck on whatever jewellery I feel like on the day and because this look is so versatile, anything goes really!