Liebster Award #3

Hey Guys,

How you all doing? As you may have noticed by looking at the title, I have been nominated by to do the Liebster Award again by the wonderful Amy from Amy's Makeup Place. Thank you for the nomination =)

The rules for this are as follows:

1. Link back to the person who nominated you
2. Answer 10 questions that the person who nominated you gave
3. Nominated 10 bloggers (or blogs) who have fewer than 200 followers and give them 11 questions of your choice to answer.
4. Notify your nominees by leaving a comment on their blog with a link back to your post.

My Questions from Amy Are:

1. What is your favourite Drugstore make up brand?

Maybelline is definitely my favourite; actually a large majority of my products are Maybelline.

2. Are you a Samsung or IPhone girl?

I am a Samsung kind of girl I find it is just so much more versatile, has so much more ability and you get more for your money.

3. What is your current favourite song?

My current favourite song is Colour by Halsey from her new album Badlands

4. When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grow up?

When I was younger I wanted to be a vet or zoo keeper, but now I am not sure.

5. Will you still be blogging in 5 year's time?

I would like to be, I am planning of travelling and would like to use this blog to document my experiences for others and to use as a kind of journal for myself in the future.

6. Are you a tea or coffee person?

At the moment I am a tea kind of person, in my pantry I have so many different types and flavours.

7. What was the last film you watched and did you enjoy it?

The last film I watched was actually Nanny McPhee... Probably isn't my favourite movie but I am not going to diss Nanny McPhee. 

8. What do you prefer Snapchat or Instagram?

I prefer to use Instagram, I don't why...

 p.s. If you would like to follow me on Instagram my user name is @Bloggermads or you can click on this link 

9. Are you happy with your life at the moment?

At the moment I have just made a few changes, they have really paid off and made a huge difference on my perspective, mindset and confidence. A few changes I made include starting a new school because I was completely miserable at my old one and taking part in a course called Miss ART, or ART your life with Catie Kirke. This program was absolutely amazing and is coming to Melbourne. I was actually planning on doing a separate post about this program and its benefits.

 My advice for those thinking about making a change because they are not happy or would just like to is  DO IT! I was so unsure about making changes because change can be hard, it is different and I kept thinking "What if I don't like it?", "What if it isn't as good", "What if people there don't like me", "What if...", "What if..." and I was thinking quite negatively. My mum reminded me "The biggest risk is not taking the risk at all." and that it couldn't get much worse than it is so I might as well give it a go. 

Your mindset affects everything, If you are thinking the experience will be negative it most likely will be, I know sometimes it can be hard sometimes to switch to positive thinking about some things but it helps. Often if you have to do things eg. school, work, etc. then you might as well find a way to do it positively, for me it was moving because the place I was at wasn't where I wanted to be and wasn't offering the opportunities and classes I needed for my future and my development. Remember happiness is the most important part of life, if you aren't happy where you are you make a move, you aren't a tree. You don't need to wait for someone else to move you or take the first step. I encourage you to make the step.

Wow, this answer was longer than expected. Yes I am Happy, but I still have goals and ambitions I am working towards which is a good thing. 

My questions to nominees:

1.  What is your favourite makeup brand? 
2. If you could go anywhere tomorrow, where would you instantly go?
3. When did you start blogging and what made you start? 
4. If you could talk to a younger version of yourself what advice would you give?
5. What is one make up item you couldn't live without?
6. What was the last song you listened to?
7. .Do you have a hidden talent? If so, what is it? 
8. Books or Movies?  I f so, which one specifically?
9. Where is your favourite place to eat out? 
10. What is on the top of your current beauty wish list?

And I Nominate: 

• Carmen from Forever Hibernating
• Sarai from Sarai's Outlet
• Sarah  from Sarah CC Bence
• Lauren from Listen Lauren 
• Evangeline from Enavgeline Louise
• Franzi from Franzi Gilbert
• Steph from Looking for Steph 
• Shannon-Grace from Bubbles and Fresh
• Meg from Frizzy Teapot
• Millie Jessica from Milliejessica

That is the end of this post, hope you all enjoyed and discovered some new amazing blogs.

Are there any particular things you guys want me to write about?  I'm just curious.

Did you know there are 450+ of you all on Bloglovin'? That is so AMAZING!

I hope you have a wonderful day/night.

TTFN

Mads xx

More Maybelline Makeup

HEY ALL,

A couple of weeks ago I lased out a bit at the Maybelline Priceline 50% off sale, so I thought I should probably share with you all. I haven't done this sooner because I didn't want to bombard you with posts, so I wait until my last Friday favs were over and my travel post. Now I am late posting.

Anyway, let’s get started:

First is the Maybelline Brow Mascara in Light, I actually love this product. Brush your brows then brush this through and it’s like BAM, instantly and evenly filled. I have to say it is easier then pencil and quicker than powder for me.

Second is the Baby Skin pore Erase Primer; I cannot tell you how long I have been waiting to try this out. I love it, I had been using a primer which I thought was quite light and did a good job; Baby Skin is so much better. It is smooth, light and works well. I am happy with it.

Third is the Lash Sensation Mascara, I really needed a new mascara and I am happy with. However it can be clumpy sometimes, I use a clean wand to just brush it through a few times because my eye lashes just clump together in one spot then make it look like I have bare patches in other spots. Once brushed through looks really good though.

Fourth is the precision liner, it is so easy to use because it is just a fine texter. My liner has never been so precise and if I want a thinker line just colour it in. 

Fifth is the Colour Drama lip pencils in the shade Fab Orange I had a Gatsby party and really needed a good red, this was perfect. It is a red orange, and is super smooth; it lasted most of the night too.

Sixth is this gorgeous pink lipstick from in the shade Peach Poppy, it is so smooth and creamy and is really cute. The photo does make it look darker and closer to a bright 
coral rather than a soft peach.

seventh is the blush stick in the shade Pink Fever. This was actually an accident I was looking at it with the intent of putting it back because I had a fair few things already and I don't know what happened but I came home and it was in my shopping bag so... Oh well, no complaints. I really wanted to try a blush stick as I only have powder and so it worked out well.I quite enjoy it because it blends and softens really well to look natural and yeah.

That is the end of my scores at the Maybelline Priceline 50% off sale, I saved so much. 

Did anyone else score some good stuff at the sale? Do you or have you owned any of these products and what did you think? Let me know in the comments below

Are there any particular things you guys want me to write about?  I'm just curious.

I hope you enjoyed and have a wonderful day/night.

TTFN

Mads xx

Exploring Uluru

G'day All, I'm Back from my little trip! Well, I have actually been back for a week but have had so much stuff to catch up on because I was away. I think that's all over now though, luckily... So if you follow me on Instagram, read the title or looked at the picture above you would know I recently visited Uluru (aka Airs Rock) in central Australia.
I had a great time with my dad and some friends. We actually went with a friend from overseas and I don't think he knew how big Uluru is... We told him we were going to see a rock and was like "Okay..." you could sort of tell he was thinking like 'A rock? Seriously? There is heaps of those here'.

First we went to Alice Springs, a town about 4 hours away from Uluru I think, we met some friends there and visited a few places like Simpsons Gap and the Desert Park.

There were these gorgeous little flowers all over the Desert Park

But I wanted to go swimming in the gravel @Simpsons Gap

Its okay, we found some water

 The first day I was a little worried it was going to be hot. I only took one pair of shorts and they didn't exactly match all my tops. The next day on the way to the rock it was cold again, so it was good I took something a bit warmer, by the time we got there it was quite late in the afternoon and we could have gone to the sunset viewing are but I don't think anyone could be bothered; so we just unpacked and made some spag bol for dinner. 

The First Sight

The following morning was the perfect weather, it was actually amazing. Sunny skies, slight cool wind, about a 27 degree Celsius day. Lovely. So we drove to Airs Rock and I think what could have been a 5 minute trip took like 30 minutes. Not because we were driving excessively slowly but because the roads are like all over the place, you think you're heading straight to the rock and then you end up driving away. Then you think you're going to end up arriving at the left side but take a turn and drive all the way to the left. I just don't get it...  All of the roads in this area were like this. 

by the time we got there, it was mid-morning. The place was packed, there were so many people and that's when I noticed... The gate to climb it was open. OPEN. So obviously we had to do it, while reading the info signs about the climb and stuff, I saw the major thing saying 'People have been seriously injured or died attempting this walk, know it is at your own risk' or something similar. The great idea suddenly shrank to something a little bit worrying, how many people have actually read this because there were young kids climbing it... Oh well, I will just stay where I am comfortable, I told myself. About 30m up after a few slips due to lack of grip on my shoes and unexpectedly steep slopes, I decided I would cling to some rock which comes up to your chest; sort of acting like a hand rail. Turns out I am not a fan of heights when I don't have anything like a harness on. Give me a harness, anchor and rope and I'm usually pretty good. I can assure you I am never going pro as a free climber. The others continued a little but also didn't get to the chain, which takes you to the top. 

   




Once we reached the safe ground again we went for a walk around the base which was lovely. There were free guided tours but we missed them, so that was unfortunate. We then drove around to the fa side of the rock at a sunrise viewing are; I thought it was great there because you can get the Olgas and Uluru in one Photo. Again, even the walkway was unnecessarily long. 

Afterwards we drove to the Olgas viewing point, we pre made lunch and just ate it here. I warn you there are flies. Unfortunately we didn't walk around the Olgas because we needed more time but everyone we spoke to said it was fantastic.

We went to the sunset viewing area, along with about 100 other people, sat out some chairs and ate some chips. It was absolutely beautiful.  I was planning to take a photo from the same spot every 10 minutes but my phone died so this is the result.

The next day we drove back to Alice Springs and it started raining, our friend was so surprised the desert was cold and we; good timing I guess. We left from Alice a day later. 

It was a great little trip and totally suggest if you get the chance to visit Uluru (aka Airs Rock) 

I am thinking about showing you my Maybelline Priceline sale haul, anyone interested?

Are there any particular things you guys want me to write about?  I'm just curious.

I hope you enjoyed and have a wonderful day/night.

TTFN

Mads xx

Last Friday Favourites- August Edition

Hey Everyone,
I hope you are all well; I have actually pre-typed this post so that when I'm away I am able to post it on time if I have reception/internet while I'm gone. So I hope I can do so. 
Can you all believe it is already the end of August? I can't and I don't know if it's a good or bad thing yet.
Anyway let's start my Last Friday Favourites of August.

1. Music Favs of the month as usual...

• The new BADLANDS album by Halsey, I love the songs on there, she is an amazing artist
• Cool For The Summer by Demi Lovato.

• Hey Violets, 'I Can Feel It EP, I know this was release like a month ago, but I just got it and love it. 

• 5 Seconds of Summer- Jet Black Heart and Fly Away from their new coming album Sounds Good, Feels Good. I am looking extremely forward to this next album.

2. My new Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara, I got this from the Priceline Sale last week, it is actually one of many things I got... Maybe I'll do a makeup haul post when I get back if anyone wants and some reviews?

3. Also from this haul I finally got BABY SKIN PRIMER!!! Ahhhh I have wanted to try this for so long and have been patiently waiting for I don't even know how long. 

4. Since I had such great results with the tea tree face wash for The Body Shop and it is their 25th birthday for the range, so therefore they had larger bottle sizes I went and got a bottle of the Tee Tree Facial Toner and Blemish Eraser. I can honestly say that these are some of the best face products I have used on my skin, they are working wonders.

5. Along with these products I have been using The Body Shop face buffer, it is like a light exfoliation and just makes your face feel extra clean afterwards. 

I will post my travel blog post when I get home, but am still posting on Instagram while away. I can't wait to share with you all my adventures!

Have an amazing day/night

TTFN

Mads xx

P.S. There are 365 of you!!! THANK YOU

Last Friday Favourites - July Edition

HELLO ALL THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE READING THIS!
YOU ARE AMAZING, BECAUSE YOU ARE YOU!!!
I just thought I would remind you all of this.

And yes, you are right. Today is actually Saturday, the first of August, however I was extremely busy yesterday and therefore not able to write up Last Friday Favourites - July Edition.
So, lets get to it.

Number 1: So this month there has been some great music released, so I am going to share a list of my absolute favs and others songs I have dug up.

1. 'She's Kinda Hot' by 5sos, now if you haven't heard this song listen to it. It is different to their other stuff, but is leaning to other bands which I love and I'm pretty sure it is because they have been writing with them. 
2. Like I'm Gonna Loose You ft. John Legend by Megan Trainor. A great song.
3. Adam Lambert, 'Ghost Town' form his new album.
4. 'Drag Me Down' by One Direction, this surprise song was only released yesterday and I can't deny I love it. 
5. Forbidden Envy have released a new song called 'End Of Time'. These guys are an  Aussie alternative rock band and are pretty cool, you should check 'em out.

Second for this month would definitely be my Body Shop, Tea Tree Skin Clearing Face Cleanser, it not only freshens, cleans and reduces excess oil, but is a anti bacterial so it clears up most blemishes and reduces breakouts. It isn't harsh on the skin and after a few days of use I could already see a huge difference. I have been using it for over a month, my face is looking clearer and brighter, i have also had far fewer breakouts.
there is a foaming wash available as well, which I am told is exactly the same formula. 

Third is another cosmetic, NSPA Peach Shower and Bath Gel. I have mentioned this brand before in a previous Last Friday Favourite, were I talked about their coconut scrub and how I wanted to purchase the Peach Shower Gel, I made a good choice. It is just as great, it smells amazing, includes natural vitamins and it just makes you happy.

Forth is Blu Tack, I have recently used so much blu tack to stick some photos up and I just thought I would let it know its appreciated it. 

Five is pumpkin pie. It is amazing and if you have never tried it before I suggest you do.

Thank you all so much 

I hope you enjoyed it. If you have or want to get any of these products let me know in the comments below.
Mads =) xox

Dulce de Leche Filling & Other Things

Hey Amazing People,
First... Um there are 270 of you! THAT'S AMAZING!!! Also this weeks most popular Instagram posts are macaroons and puppies are my most popular posts, I just thought I would share that with you. 

Recipe: 
Like I said in my previous post, today I will be sharing with you how to make Duche de Leche Filling, which I used in my macaroon recipe. Let's get started. 


Ingredients and Equipment

• 1 395g can of Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Boiled water (amount depends on how large your trays are)
• Glass dish- oven safe
• Either a roasting pan or cake tin - large enough for you glass dish to fit in and easily remove
• Aluminium Foil

Method

1. tie back long hair and wash your hands, Stay sanitary  :)

2. Pour you condensed milk into the glass tray

3. Cover the glass dish in foil

4. Place foil covered tray in cake tin/roasting tray 

5. Fill the rest of the roasting tray with boiling water until it comes to the same height on the glass as the condensed milk.

6. Bake in the oven at 220 degrees Celsius for 1 hour.

7.CAREFULLY remove from the oven and stir, It will 

be super hot and so will the surrounding water.

8.Use as filling or topping or eat. 

                                             

TAH DAH! The Duche de Leche Filling.

Have you made this, a variation or want to have a go? let me know in the comments below.

Are there any particular things you guys want me to write about? I'm just curious.

I hope you enjoyed and have a wonderful day/night.

TTFN

Mads xx

 

MACAROON RECIPE

Hello,
As you may have noticed, today is Friday and I have decided to share a recipe with you all...
You may have guessed it already, Macaroons. 

The shells I am making are just plain so you add your own twist to them, but I have decided to put in a caramel filling, specifically Dulce de Leche filling ( I am pretty sure that's what it is called). So lets get started:

INGREDIENTS and EQUIPTMENT- for the macaroon shells

• 4 Egg Whites
• 1/4 cup of Castor Sugar
• Food Colouring of your choice
• 200g of Almond Meal
• 1/2 cups of Icing Sugar
• Pinch of Salt
• 1/2 tea spoon of Vanilla Essence
• Large Bowl
• Sieve
• Spatula
• 2 Trays 
• Baking Paper
• Electric Mixer
• Measuring Cups
• Large Cup
• 
  

METHOD

1. Stay sanitary and pull back long hair (I'm sure you daont want to pull it out of your macaroon) and wash your hands!
2. Pre-Heat oven to 160  degrees Celsius
3. Separate your eggs, egg whites in a large bowl and yolks in a smaller bowl ( my dog likes them mixed with his biscuits or you could make custard...)

4. Whisk with an electric mixer on high, gradually adding in the castor sugar, until eggs become stiff and can form white peaks. If your game enough try and hold it upside down above your head. At this point mix in your choice of colour to the egg whites- you can use the electric mixure for a few sweconds and it should be done or fold in with a spatula

If you can't tell, that last photo is me holding the egg whites that where turned pink, upside- down without them falling out. I was so proud, they always fall/spill when I try this.

5. Mix your almond meal, icing sugar and salt, the sieve it into your egg whites. Mixcarefully with a spatula.

6. Prepare trays by placing a sheet of baking paper on them and just to be sure, lightly spray them with some oil.

7. Fill your piping bag with the mixture. To do this I put the bag in a huge cup and fold the edges over the rim so it looks like this...                                                                      

It is heaps easier, then just scoop the mixture into the bag, twist the end and if you want these pegs can keep it closed so it doesn't come out the top. Cut the bag about 1cm from the tip.

8. Pipe onto the trays so they are about 3cm in diameter, make sure you space them out a bit so they have some room to grow if they need.

9.If There are little peaks on you soon to be shells you can dip your fingers in water then smooth them over.

10. Let them sit for about an hour before you put them in the oven.
bake them for 30 minutes and then let them cool completely before you fill them.

11. Once cool, take a small spoon of filling and put it on one shell, squish another half on top and TAH DAH, A MACAROON!

Hope you enjoyed it, I think you will find this a little more detailed than my last recipe post. They may not be the prettiest but they taste good :)

MY next post might be the recipe for the Dulce de Leche filling, it is so simple, OR a list of some great up and coming Aussie bands I have been stumbling upon on YouTube and Instagram.  

P.S I have 250 followers on Bloglovin' , 45 followers on Instagram and 19 on Pinterest, YAY THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

Also Happy Birthday Ashton.

Have a lovely day/night

Mads xx :)