On the horizon: my next handbag

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So many bags, so little time.

1. Phillip Lim's Scout Drawstring Hobo seems like a far better alternative to my most recent lemming.

2. Rennes' Mini Château Duffle might be sold out, but I can still lust after it for a while.

3. Elizabeth and James Leather Hobo Bag is far more affordable than the Row's Backpack.

4. Not quite brown and certainly not black, Coach's Madison Phoebe Shoulder Bag has left me salivating. I honestly can't wait to see how Coach's newly appointed designer, Stuart Vevers, revolutionises the brand.

Beauty in a tick: Gorgeous Cosmetics Cheek Creme in Strawberries & Cream

This miracle in a pot gives you colour in an instant.

Gorgeous Cosmetics Cheek Creme in Strawberries & Cream is aptly named -- it's the moment when the creme melds with the macerated strawberries. Tasty, sweet and gives you a glow. It's another, "I'll have what she's having" situation.

Swatches of Strawberries & Cream applied heavily (left) and sheered out (right)

Wearing Strawberries  & Cream

My natural, sugarcoated flush can thank my handy digits. I warmed the smallest amount of product on my right ring finger and dabbed until I achieved the pretty pink sheen you see above.

The Bagful breakdown:

Total amount for Gorgeous Cosmetics’ Cheek Creme in Strawberries & Cream:

• $35.00 AUS / $35.00 USD -- I purchased my newest love for 40% off.

Value for money spent (performance and quality):

• 10 out of 10 bags — another knockout!

Would another purchase be on the horizon?:

• They now carry all these brands! It's like a mini Sephora :)

A few reasons why I love ELEVEN Australia's Miracle Hair Treatment

ELEVEN Australia Miracle Hair Treatment

1. It smells like coconuts, yum :)

2. Tames my frizzy, fine hair

3. So light, it doesn't weigh your hair down

4. Makes my hair oh so shiny

5. Did I mention coconuts?

6. Made in Australia

7. Created by a super talented duo, think Batman and Robin

8. Has a built-in pump

9. Doesn't discriminate against different hair types

10. Was used in all these looks...

Post blow out

Wearing Cruising

Wavy, straight, curls, blow-dry or air dry -- the choice is yours.

Pull a hail Mary with your hair and put a bit of Miracle Hair Treatment in your hands.

The Bagful breakdown:

Total amount for ELEVEN Australia Miracle Hair Treatment:

• $24.95 AUS

Value for money spent (performance and quality):

• 10 out of 10 bags – my go to, never fail haircare product!

Would another purchase be on the horizon?:

• ELEVENs' Give Me Clean Hair Dry Shampoo and Three Minute Repair Rinse Out Treatment are also on rotation.

*PR sample provided –  Thoughts and ramblings written here are completely my own.

A glimpse at the lips: Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer a.k.a Show Off Lip Lacquer

If the world were to end tomorrow, what would you do?

Phone a friend, start some trouble, shop 'til you drop, or even fly to some place you've only dreamt of visiting?

I would dress up in my finest (lips included), gather up Scott, my family and a few close friends and we'd drink wine and eat like it was going out of style. Careening meteors aside, I can happily say I'd be leaving this world with no regrets.

Speaking of dressing up, when it comes to your lips would you want the colour to whisper or howl on this hypothetical doomsday? Rimmel's covered all their bases with the release of Apocalips -- a creamy lip lacquer full of shine that idles somewhere between a gloss and a lipstick.

Not your typical doe foot applicator

The applicator is different (in a good way); the shape is almost the same, however a portion of the doe foot applicator is hollowed out and functions like a spoon. It scoops up the product and allows you to lay down as little or as much as you want. From experimenting with the colours, I'm a firm believer in starting with a small amount of product and adding more as you see fit.

Apocalips swatches from left to right: Stellar, Apocaliptic, Nova, Celestial, Solstice, Phenomenon, Nude Eclipse & Stargazer

Wear time is pretty standard -- on average, of the three colours I've tested thus far (Stellar, Solstice and Nova) they lasted anywhere between three and five hours. Towards the end of wear I found my lips to be on the drier side, which is often the case for me with prolonged wear of any lip product.

The scent is slightly fruity, almost reminiscent of Sweet Tarts. Within a few minutes of application you won't even notice the scent.

After the before: these are my lips after wearing Nova for 8 hours

Stellar is similar to tomato red. Sheer perfection :)

Apocaliptic is a blue based bright fuchsia pink. Dupe alert: Apocaliptic could pass for Giorgio Armani's Lip Maestro in Ecstasy 504.

Nova is a yellow based pink -- it reminds me of the LORAC shade J.Lo constantly sported circa 2002.

Celestial is a brown based pink. Nothing too special.

Solstice is similar to rum raisin with a shimmery undercurrent. Love!

Phenomenon is a peachy beige. Not my favourite.

Nude Eclipse is the colour of clay. Meh.

Stargazer is a translucent golden hue with bits of shimmer. Wear alone or layer over other colours for added effect.

The Bagful Breakdown:

Total amount for Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer:

• $TBA USD / $15.95 AUS

Value for money spent (performance and quality):

• 9 out of 10 bags – a cheap alternative to Giorgio Armanis' Lip Maestro and Flash Lacquer lip ranges.

Would another purchase be on the horizon?:

• I purchased Rimmel's Lasting Finish in Kiss of Life. A Ruby Woo dupe that lasts through dinner.

Still not satiated? Check out Nouveau Cheap's Quick Look review.

*PR sample provided –  Thoughts and ramblings written here are completely my own.