There are a few things that I truly love and one of those is the colour black. Perhaps it was the years of being a makeup artist and the uniform being black and black with more black.

One of my favourite things is black mascara. For me the the signs of a good mascara is that is gives you thick black lashes and in just one coat and that is exactly what the Lancome Grandiose Extreme Mascara gives me. This mascara is perfect for when you want the blackest of lashes but without adding layer after layer.

Wide angle, fan effect mascara with 12 hour hold for length, curve and volume. Suggested retail: $61.00.

Anyone that knows me knows that I love candles. When I got given an Abbey Rose Candle it instantly went to to the top of my ‘absolutely most favourite candle of all time’ list (thats a big deal) I have the Havana Nights candle and its warm and musky with a hint of Christmas morning.

Abbey Rose candles are all made from 100% soy wax which is an eco-friendly, renewable resource. The candles are hand made in New Zealand and are environmentally friendly and sustainable, and contain no hidden unpleasant ingredients.

Now, you control the curve! This liquid eyeliner features an easy grip pen to provide the ultimate control in application. Maybelline’s patent pending tip, hugs lids for a seamless curvy line. This is perfect for the woman who dreams of having the perfect black liner but finds liquid liner a little tricky.