I held off on my scheduled blog postings for a few days because it seemed a bit trite to witter on about op shop bargains and make-up and shopping in light of the events in Sydney this week.

One of the things that resonated with me - as I'm sure it did for scores of city office workers - is that could have been me. 

I'm in Adelaide, not Sydney but mentally ill criminals with access to firearms are not limited by geography. I get coffee some mornings, I go to cafes with friends. It could have been me. You. Us. Sadly, it was them. It's horrendous. It's heartbreaking. It's infuriating.

I posted on Facebook that as sad as I was to hear of the news Tuesday morning about the loss of innocent life, I was heartened that my social media newsfeed was flooded with positive messages like #illridewithyou and not one intolerant, fearmongering or hate-spreading post, so we win. The outpouring of tributes at Martin Place from all walks of life demonstrates that. 

That made me thankful that I don't cyber-roll with any idiots that I'd have to subsequently delete. 

Image from www.1smartlife.com

Now, to live in fear is to let the bastards win. So with the greatest of respect, I return to posting as usual.

Firstly, super awesome news! I won an Instagram regram competition from Makeup Tips!






It's Physician's Formula Glowing Nude Bronzer. Just look at that packaging with the adorable rose gold bow!

I always harboured a suspicion that these competitions were a bit suss and, to be fair, I haven't received the product yet but I'm confident that Makeup Tips is too legit to quit. I'm excited to try the product too - I have the Physician's Formula Happy Booster which is similarly pleasingly presented and something I like to swirl onto my mug when I'm wearing a Clayton's face; the face you wear when you're not wearing a face.






I'm rocking Cancer Council tinted sunscreen with a dusting of the aforementioned Happy Booster pressed powder, my daily Covergirl Exact Eyelights in Black Sapphire, a little Benetint on the cheeks and Rimmel Lasting Finish lipstick in No. 25 Undressed (one of my fave nude shades).