Vanessa's Corner

Running late and have to still quickly whip something up for breakfast for the kids? Honey that is the story of my life . Every time we make an attempt to get out of the house in the morning it is absolute chaos... then just as I'm about to lock the front door I think "Bugger! The kids need breakfast." Not just any breakfast -  takeaway breakfast, by takeaway I mean the type that won't spill all over the car floor, by takeaway I mean something that doesn't need four hands to feed them with, and a fork, or a knife. AND by takeaway, I mean something that they will eat and not refuse because it's "Yucky" (a word that my daughter has now learnt and grown very fond of). So when a challenge presents itself? We create a solution! And today's challenge is "Breakfast for on the go toddlers". But who am I kidding? These breakfast muffins are as delicious for a full grown adult as it is a toddler (my daughter loves them so much she calls them...

Terrible at sewing? On a budget? Or, you're incredible with the sewing machine and you have a generous budget but just CBF? Well I have a solution my dear readers! A SOLUTION! On today's blog post I have posted a simple DIY that will help you to revamp a pillow in five minutes! Materials Fabric of your choice - you can get creative with this part, got a throw rug with a pretty pattern? Use it! The old pillow that needs a bit of polishing.  And that's it! Scissors? Nope! A sewing machine? Nada! STEP ONE Lay your chosen fabric flat, wrong side facing up and place your pillow in the center. STEP TWO Fold the bottom half of your fabric up. STEP THREE Fold the top half of your fabric down over your cushion. STEP FOUR Fold the sides of both ends of the fabric to create a point - refer to the picture. STEP FIVE Fold one of the sides over your cushion. STEP SIX Tie a knot with the othe...

Today's blog post we will be reviewing Loreal's Mega Volume Miss Manga Mascara. According to the Loreal website  CLICK HERE "Miss Manga Mascara builds 15 times the volume of natural lashes, both top and bottom. Lashes are amplified for wider, bigger and more open doll like eyes...  Eyes are instantly opened and widened for the ultimate Manga Doll Eye look. Featuring a cone shaped, flexible brush that is thin at the tip, 360 degree application becomes effortless as the brush can easily capture both long and short lashes..." Retailing for about $21.95 in Australia CLICK HERE , let's see if this stuff works! TRIAL FINAL THOUGHTS? Did it give my lashes volume? Definitely! Not only did it give my lashes crazy volume, but it also gave it extra length. Did it keep the curl of my lashes? Yes, and FYI, I did not curl my lashes before application. So not only did it create...

Recently I uploaded a haul on my youtube channel CLICK HERE to watch. One of the things I purchased was the Australis Bronzeyed Girl Eyeshadow Palette which is exclusively sold in Kmart.   The palette has gorgeous shimmery bronze colours, perfect (but not limited too) a summer makeup look.  I was seriously impressed by the pigmentation of the shadows and how smooth they glide on, quality felt more than just a drugstore branded eyeshadow palette.  DUPE ALERT?! I am a huge fan of the "Lorac Pro" Eyeshadow palette and use it on a weekly basis, so of course I was excited when I discovered a few "dupes" in the Australis Bronzeyed Girl Palette. First thing I noticed was the similarities between "Garnet" (fav!) from the Lorac Pro Palette and the deep bronzed eyeshadow in the Australis Palette. Then I noticed the similarities between "Lt. Bronze" from Lorac Pro Palette and the Australis one.  The Australis Bronzeyed Girl...

Today we will be reviewing the cult Too Faced Mascara "Better Than Sex".  Product Claims via The Too Faced Website : "... all your desires for lush, incredibly intense lashes will be fulfilled. One application of our collagen-fueled formula and touch of our specially shaped brush will leave you begging for more. One coat and lashes are full, defined and stretched to unbelievable lengths. Two coats and  they’re reaching unbelievable heights of drama. Three coats and you’ll believe in magic."  Well damn, with a description like that, it has to be fantastic right? Well let's put it to the test.  Packaging Adorable metal tube  Large hour glass shaped wand  Standard mascara sized packaging TRIAL  What I noticed? After the 2nd coat my lashes had dramatically increased in volume and length.  Kept the curl of my lashes the entire day Gave a dramatic black effect to my lashes - definitely not the mascara if ...

It can be so difficult pleasing picky eaters, especially when it comes to my daughter. Unlike my son she won't touch meat (unless it's ham from a pizza or Mc Donald's chicken nuggets).  As a mother we all worry about our kid's nutrition, are they getting enough iron in their diet? The last thing I want to hear from my Dr is that I'm not feeding my kids the best food.  So that's why I am sharing this recipe. Because unlike many other dishes I cook for my daughter she actually eats and enjoy these.  These are iron rich meat balls that are freezable and so dang good!    Ingredients: 500g Beef Mince 1/4 Cup finely chopped Onion 1 tsp minced Garlic 1/2 pack of frozen Spinach, thawed, drained and chopped 1/2 cup Oats 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce OR you could use Teriyaki Sauce (lovely flavor) 1 egg Olive Oil Method Step One Preheat oven to 175C.  Heat your olive oil in a pan and saute onions and garlic until...

Keeping your make up tools clean is a very important step when it comes to make up and skin care.  I do a regular spot clean, but spot cleaning isn't enough. Without deep cleaning your make up brushes they will hoard and make the perfect home for bacteria - a big no no for your skins well being.  Not only do you want a deep cleaning solution that will get the most deepest and stubborn of make up out, but one that is soft and gentle on the bristles.  I am a huge fan of AprilJustinTV on youtube (yes this story is going somewhere) and she always talks about this home made solution she found on the internet and it works absolute wonders for her make up brushes. I had to google it.  It turned out so great, cleaning my brushes has never been any easier. Takes less than half the time it use to. I just have to share the DIY solution with you guys!   What You Will Need: - Your brushes that need a good clean - Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Soap (I prefer our ge...