The ICONIC Haul

Pretty little loves the weekend is upon us and today we have a haul! Honestly, what could make Friday any better then this? 

The ICONIC is currently having their winter sale with some awesome mark downs, so I thought, why not share! 

I ordered a few pieces and then the following night continued browsing and ordered a few more, haha. I hadn't shopped this site before so wasn't sure what to expect sizing wise but luckily majority of their Zalora and Ezra by Zalora brand pieces are quite true to size. The great thing about this site is that if you order something that doesn't fit they offer returns and exchanges through your online account with them. Postage was super quick and I had my items within 2 business days, definitely stowed this one away for any last minute outfit requirements!

This jacket is perfect for the remainder of winter
and will work nicely for  spring and summer evenings to come
// currently sold out similar here

Flounce Flipsy skirt
 This little number is perfect office attire with some opaque stockings
// shop here

Left: Ezra by Zalora Tulip dress perfect for office to evening with a red lip and black pumps
// shop here
Top Right: Ezra Basics by Zalora versatile black peplum
// shop here
Bottom Right: Ezra by Zalora pleated fit and flare skirt
// currently sold outOverall I am really happy with my purchases, my items came in beautifully wrapped Zalora bags and The ICONIC sent me some vouchers for their supporting brands. The only small issue I have is that my jacket sleeves are a little too long however I won't return the item instead have the sleeves hemmed (I'm used to this being so tiny, haha).

I hope you guys liked this haul, if so please comment below and I will be sure to post more of these for you. 
Please head on over to my instagram account @jacjoyce_ I will try and do some OOTD's with these pieces for you.

Jacqueline xx 

Beauty Blender Dupe

Happy Hump-Day!

Today I am wanting to share with you all my tried, tested and loved beauty blender dupe. During the week I tend to reach for my pot of Revlon Colorstay Whipped however my brush or fingers just weren't cutting the application side of things and I was constantly left feeling like I was wasting way too much product. 

I don't really like the usual sponge application for any foundation however I had heard a lot of hype about the beauty blender from fellow bloggers, but let's be honest is extremely high in price for a sponge. Browsing the isles of my local drug store I came across the Natio Complexion Perfection sponge for a fraction of the price I figured I would give it a whirl as it presents similar shapes on the sponge for blending.

The very tip of the sponge is perfect for getting into tight crevices like under the eyes and around the nose to ensure no creasing occurs. I like to use the slight indent of the middle of the sponge to blend out any lines around my jaw line. I like to wash my sponge after every use to ensure I get the longest possible use and don't apply bacteria and old foundation back to my face. After use I will just pop a bit of my makeup brush cleaner onto the sponge, pop it under warm water and give it a scrub, after i sit it on the bench and it dries out for my next evening or morning use. 

Foundation applied with complexion perfection sponge
 no photo finish primer or powder 

You can pick up one of these sponges at your local price line, giant chemist or discount pharmacy that stocks Natio. You can also purchase online here! 

The speed this little sponge allows me to blend my foundation in and onto my face is an honest life saver of a morning. Let me know if any of you guys have tried this sponge and leave your thoughts below in the comments. 

Jacqueline xx 

The Newest Addition

Hi there pretty little loves! 

It's great to be back from our travels and settled back into our little love nest for good as first home owners. Buying a house together was a big step however for a while now we have been contemplating adding one other to our little family. 

Together we umm'ed and ahh'ed about getting a puppy, looking at different breeds and ensuring our yard would be suitable for a dog. Once we investigated we came to the conclusion that realistically it would be unfair to have a puppy and not be able to give it the time and dedication required to extensively train it and ensure it would be taken to puppy school, not to mention all home work completed.

I came across a rabbit breeder in a tiny little town two hours from our house and began my research on the house rabbit society. Some weeks passed by and needless to say I took that road trip out there and picked up our perfect little house bunny Hazelnut, Hazel for short. 

Joey is now outnumbered by girls, yet he is so smitten with little Hazel I doubt that he minds. This little bunny has both of our hearts for now and many more years to come.

Please let me know if any of you guys have a house bunny and share your instagram account, I would love to follow some of Hazel's bunny subbies out there! I look forward to doing some posts for you all on bunny care and training techniques we are trying out at the moment. 

Jacqueline xxx

Thailand Travel Diary #3

Picking up where we left off a dreaming of Asia from Koh Panangh we caught a ferry for about an hour onwards to Koh Tao the most beautiful part of our trip. This island is perfect for diving and snorkeling with beautiful coral nurseries all over the island. 

We lazed around at our front door step and enjoyed wonderful foods.

Snorkelling shark bay, mango bay and many of the other coral nurseries we hopped a boat and swam with black tip sharks and beautiful big sea turtles. The following day Joe and I took a five course Thai cooking class and basked in our delicious foods. 

After our stay in Koh Tao we ventured back over to Koh Samui drank cocktails while the sun went down and enjoyed the street markets before flying home to freezing cold Australia. 

This holiday was perfect and has left us relaxed and rejuvenated coming home to our perfect little love nest.

Jacqueline xxx

Mani + Pedi

To say I have been taking advantage of the Thai exchange rate and super cheap mani and pedi's would be an understatement. At home I generally only treat myself to a professional mani and pedi a couple of times a year as for me this is a luxury. I generally would purchase new polishes and do a DIY at home as money seems to go further that way. 

I wanted to share with you all the current state of my nails.

How sweet is this purple colour definitely summer and spring appropriate! I will be hunting down a similar colour to this when I'm home and I'm sure it will be a staple.

On the other hand my toes remind me of my recent post Essie rock the boat. This colour is still my favourite. What are your staple nail polishes? 

Jacqueline xx

Thailand Travel Diary #2

Dropping a line again! 

From Patong, Phuket we hopped a tiny little plane with Bangkok Airways to Koh Samui. The flight was extremely short lasting only about an hour and the views prior to landing magnificent clear blue water. We were only in Koh Samui for a few hours before catching our ferry to Koh Panangh, our boat was extremely delayed by hours so we made the most of the location and went swimming at the port. 

Once on the island we checked into the Bayshore resort which was nice however the rooms not quite as luxurious as The Kee Resort, but located right on Haad Rin beach and the most beautiful pool - just check out that view!

Our first full day on the island we booked a tour heading out kayaking, waterfall climbing and swimming, exploring the island's Chinese temple and caught a boat out of the local fishing village to a snorkeling spot to explore. This island is honestly jungle meets the beach and you can really see the Thai authenticity compared to tourist over run Phuket. 

The following night we sipped margaritas on the beach post dinner and lazed around prior to the full moon party on Haad Rin beach. This party was crazy with buckets of whatever your heart desired only at 400 baart a pop. Proudly I lasted until midnight before heading to a street stall getting a slice of pizza and heading to bed. Our stay on Haad Rin beach was five days of great fun, relaxing and lapping up the sun - ticking another thing off the bucket list. 

Until next time ..

Jacqueline xx

Thailand Travel Diary #1

Hi there pretty little loves,

I have been a little M.I.A as I am currently lapping up the summer weather in Thailand. We started off our adventure in Patong, Phuket checking into The Kee Resort and Spa which is so central to everything in the heart of the hustle and bustle and is an extremely nice resort. The days flew by walking the streets, bartering for my goodies, eating many different types of food, bathing in the sun and trying every cocktail on the menu (the chi chi is my all time fave 🍹). Unfortunately during our stay here I got struck down by food poisoning so we couldn't get out on the James Bond island tour we booked and the weather was too bad and seas too rough to venture out to Phi Phi island. 

I still find myself very grounded and lucky that I got to experience my first little piece of Asia here and am dreading this trip finishing. Enjoy some of my snaps below from Phuket xx