The Law Student Exam Week #101

I thought it was only fitting that since I am currently going through the phase of 'the lead-up to exam week' that I'd do a brief post on my "Exam Week #101". I'm lucky enough to only have to sit for two papers whilst some friends of mine particularly those who have combined Business with Law are currently inundated with several exams. However due to the fact that I'm a Communications student alongside with Law, I'm only required to complete grueling assessments and assignments to make up for the lack thereof exams being a Communications student. So here are a couple of tips of mine that I like to apply to myself when its that time of the year when you question yourself as to why you failed to open your textbooks the entire semester and calculate with 'x; amount of days will I know 'y' content of information.

1. Eat, Sleep, Rave, Study and Repeat: Definitely avoid parties and events during the lead up to finals. I personally believe they tend to side-track your concentration levels and may affect your final performance. Attempt to keep a proper balance between eating, sleeping, studying and repeat the entire routine in order to achieve your full potential when exam time comes round. 
2. Be a serial water drinker: I cannot begin to stress how important and quintessential it is to keep that constant flow of H2O in your body. You should ideally be aiming for 6-8 glasses of water and despite the fact that it may seem an effort to do so, it is possible. If normal water bores you then try to play it up by adding sliced fruit to create fruit infused water. 
3. Don't overdose on Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: We are all guilty of reaching out for the sugary snacks in comparison to the muesli and granola bars. Once in a while sugary snacks are okay but if you want to keep your momentum during exam week then try to focus on eating foods that are nourishing for your mind, body and soul. A recent favourite of mine for breakfast has been placing slices of tomato and cheddar cheese slices between two pieces of wholemeal toast which keeps me going for the morning.
4. Allow for some "social media cheat time": The fact that most us like to go into "hibernation" mode may not be entirely beneficial staying cut off from the world, allow some "cheat time" where you access Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest etc. however keep it limited to a specific time slot and ensure that you're not tempted to log back in again every now and then.
5. Don't be a study table couch: It is important to get up from your study table every now and then in order to keep your study momentum going otherwise you're bound to start drooping and finding yourself checking out sale deals on ASOS and what Ryan Gosling wore to the recent premiere of some movie. 
6. Coloured sticky tabs are your B.F.F: Since most law exams, if not all, tend to be open book I like to keep sticky tabs near me whilst studying so I can tab the most important bits that will be of use to me during the exam.
7. Work hard, play harder: As simple as it gets, the amount of work you put in today will play off tomorrow. 

Despite the fact that I may be sloppy in following my self-implemented "Exam Week #101" regime it doesn't mean it isn't possible. Hope everyone of you is doing fine in the lead up to finals week. All the best troopers! x

The Spring Makeup Lookbook

Well now that Spring is upon us Sydney-siders I thought it would be appropriate to write up a weather appropriate makeup post. Despite the fact that the weather may be acting a tad bit bipolar nowadays in Sydney who said you can't sport a glowy, fresh and vibrant look to brighten everyone who you happen to come across' not-so-upbeat day. It is important to first envision in your mind what sort of feelings and emotions the season Spring evokes. For many of you it would be endless arrays of flower bouquets and the far reaching golden rays of sunlight warming up the extent of your body. In order to embody I thought it would only be fitting that Spring based makeup include pink toned blushes, light CC Creams, concealers, highlighters and vibrant coral and peach toned lipstick swatches paired with bronzed eyeshadow looks. The makeup products that have been featured above (clockwise) and I have been faithfully using since this glorious season started are as follows:

  

·         Urban Decay NAKED 2 eyeshadow palette-a multitude of shades to play around with to create your ideal 'bronzed goddess' look.

·         Sephora Beauty Blender-the perfect makeup tool that every girl should own to blend your CC Creams, BB creams, Tinted Moisturizers and Foundations. Simply wet your beauty blender and blend away your cream in circular motions on your face.

·         Estee Lauder  Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher-when applied before your CC Cream, it provides great makeup staying power and an instant boost of 'freshness' to your skin.

·         Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick (Jungle Peach)-my current favourite lipstick shade for this Spring season and when mixed with any pink lipstick shade it provides the perfect bright edge to your face.

·         Sleek CC Cream (Light)-foundations tend to be a bit too much for warmer weather however CC Creams provide the optimal balance and coverage needed for your everyday Spring look with the benefit of a sunscreen.

·         Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer (Neutral)-provides great mid-range coverage for dark circles and any imperfections on your face.

·         EOS Lip Balm (Strawberry Sorbet)-these smell great and work just as great to soften and moisturize your lip.

·         MAC Blush (Margin)- provides the perfect pink 'glowy' look to your cheeks and can be built up slowly to your required level of 'pinkess'. 

·         Benefit Watt’s Up Highlighter- when dabbed on your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose and on your brow bone it provides the perfect glow and definition to your face

·         Revlon PhotoFinish 3D Mascara (Black)- simply one coat of this mascara is guaranteed to provide you with lasting, thick and intense lashes for the entirety of your day. 

Urban Decay NAKED 2 Eyeshadow Palette

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick (Jungle Peach)

MAC Blush (Margin) and Benefit Watt's Up Highlighter

Sleek CC Cream (Light), Sephora Beauty Blender and Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer (Neutral)