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My Second Pregnancy & Birth

My second pregnancy was much the same as my first. I was a little bit nauseous in the first trimester but that eased up soon after 12 weeks. I was on a low dose aspirin due to the hypertension in the last pregnancy which ended up giving me gastritis at 16 weeks. I was getting awful stomach pains and ended up in emergency but an antacid kept that at bay for the rest of the pregnancy. I had scans…

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Postpartum Must Haves!

The first few weeks after giving birth were nothing short of a challenge, but like the birth itself, it was not as bad as I thought it would be! Don’t get me wrong, getting a baby earth side is no easy task, but it’s absolutely worth every second of it! I wanted to share with you the things I found helpful for both myself and Amelia after giving birth and navigating the first few weeks of…

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My Birth Story | Positive Induction Experience & Gestational Hypertension

Throughout my whole pregnancy I spent so much time listening to and reading other people’s birth stories. I became obsessed with it! Towards the end when I knew I’d probably be induced due to gestational hypertension, I narrowed my search down to induction birth stories. I know everyone advises not to do this, but my approach has always been to be prepared for anything that could go wrong! I…

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My First Pregnancy | The Third Trimester

34 weeks and 39 weeks

I can’t believe I have a three week old baby girl as I sit down to write this post. The whole pregnancy feels like a lifetime ago. I’m glad I took notes through it all because I don’t think I’d remember everything that happened if not!

So up until the third trimester I would say my pregnancy was smooth sailing. It kind of got a bit crazy though once I got to 28 weeks. Now…

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My First Pregnancy | The First & Second Trimesters

My First Pregnancy | The First & Second Trimesters

As I’m writing this post I am 37 weeks pregnant! Now that I’m on maternity leave I seem to have all this extra time that I haven’t had for a long time. I’ve decided to jump back on this blog and start writing again. This next coming year is going to look very different as I enter into the journey of motherhood with my little baby girl due on the 21st of January. I hope I can find the time to…

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It’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything on this blog, but I wanted a place to come back to with all of my wedding details and photos. I’m currently 36 weeks pregnant, hence why I am getting around to doing things like this!

We had our photography done by Tara Dunstan. She is AMAZING!!!

The entire wedding was held at Sandridge Estate in Boat Harbour, Tasmania. It was a stunning location and exactly what Cameron and I had imagined for our special day.

The Morning Of…

The Girls

The night before I stayed in a beautiful house at Sisters Beach with my family. I woke up early and watched Moana with my youngest sister Ellie. After some breakfast we started to get ready. All the hair was done by Gabbi, Jayde & Taya and the makeup was done by Mikaylah and Kenya. They all did an incredible job.

    The Boys

Cameron and his family also stayed in Sisters Beach and spent the morning together having a few beers and getting ready for the day.

    The Ceremony

Our marriage celebrant was Daryl Quillam. He also married Cameron’s parents. Some of my favourite photos from the day are the ones of Cameron with tears in his eyes as I was walking down the isle. I walked down the isle to the song “I Get To Love You” by Ruelle.

    The Reception

The Reception was held inside the rustic barn at Sandridge Estate. We had so much fun decorating it and setting it all up. Cameron and I danced to “From The Ground Up” by Dan + Shay. Halfway through the song it cut into “Footloose” where we broke out into a choreographed routine!

    Family Photos

    The Two Of Us

    The Details

Cake – Enchanted Cakes

Dress – Studio White Boutique

Bouquets – Flowers For Ever After

Fresh Flowers – Wedding Flowers Stanley

    Thank you to everyone who came and helped us celebrate.

Shona Mimi xx

  Cameron & Shona | Our Wedding Day | 1.4.17 It's been a long time since I've posted anything on this blog, but I wanted a place to come back to with all of my wedding details and photos.

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Turners Beach Berry Patch

Looking for a new place to eat out? Wanting to stop somewhere on a long trip across the North West cost of Tasmania? Or maybe a fun day out for the family? Turners Beach Berry Patch is located just off the highway at Turners Beach, Tasmania and it is the perfect little stop for people of all ages.    Not only do they offer you the opportunity to walk between the mazes of strawberries, raspberries…

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Update!

Well hello there… It has been over a year since I have uploaded a blog post… But I’m back! So much has changed since the last time I was on here. I now own a hair salon, I have a boyfriend, I’ve moved house, I have my license… It’s crazy how life changes and not how I expected! I want to continue blogging so that I can share my favourite products, document wonderful memories, and to have a…

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Leavers Dinner 2014

I’m back! It’s been a long time since my last blog post… Life just got crazy and my blog took a seat in the back. This year is going to be a lot busier than the last but I’ll try to post as much as possible! Here are some photos from my leavers dinner last year in December.

Thanks for reading, Shona Mimi xx

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Pre-Prom Prep (Your Prom Checklist)

Pre-Prom Prep (Your Prom Checklist)

It’s that time of year again… No, not Christmas just yet! It’s prom time! And because there is so much to organise for your prom (or in my case, leavers dinner) I thought that I would put together a checklist not only for my benefit but for yours as well! Let’s get into it…

One – Two Months Before

Make Appointments: Are you planning on getting your nails, hair, makeup or spray tan done? Make sure…

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Prom Makeup Look / Tutorial

Prom Makeup Look / Tutorial

                Hey guys! First of all I have some exciting news! I got a hairdressing apprenticeship! So I will be finishing year 10 in just over a month, then starting work full time soon after. And with finishing year 10 comes the leavers dinner which I am so excited for! I had a makeup trial at my local beauty salon a couple of days ago and I really liked the makeup; it just wasn’t how I…

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Lily Collins Wears Elie Saab Gown

Lily Collins Wears Elie Saab Gown

So this post was not planned, but I just had to share it! At the Rome premier for Love Rosie, Lily Collins wore the most breathtaking gown I have ever seen! From designer Elie Saab, the black to lavender ombre gown looked absolutely stunning. Her elegant hair and makeup completed the look, and she even wore black nail polish with some silver midi rings. I’ll just leave you with some pictures to…

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Best Budget Blush

I’m back again with another post! The internet has been terrible lately, but today we got NBN so I’ll be smashing out some posts! I know we all love a good blush, and I’ve found two amazing products to share with you! And what’s better is that they’re both under $10… Enjoy!

Essence Blush Up! Powder Blush in 10 Heat Wave

Okay seriously, just look at it! I think the orange-to-pink ombre is so…

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MAC All About Plum Look In A Box

MAC All About Plum Look In A Box

Long time, no post! The past month and a half has been crazy busy, so my blog has unfortunately taken a seat in the back. But not to worry because I have plenty of new posts ready!

About a month ago I was on the MAC website and came across the new “Look In A Box” range, and instantly fell in love… And bought one. I haven’t had a lot of opportunities to use it yet, but so far I am loving the…

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L'Oreal Paris Super Liner Review

L’Oreal Paris Super Liner Review

  I’m back again with another review! But before I get into that, I’ve been guest blogging for emiliarossi.com/fashion-blog so please go and check that out! Now onto the review; Everyone wants the perfect eye liner right? Something that is easy to apply and stays on all day? Well I’ve found just that! The L’Oreal Paris Super Liner Perfect Slim and the L’Oreal Paris Super Liner GelMATIC are…

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FOTD | Light Smokey Eye

Products I Used

Face

- Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream – L’Oreal Paris Infalible Powder Foundation – Essense Blush Up! In 10 Heatwave

Eyes

- Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Barely Branded – L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche in Marron Glacé – L’Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes: So Couture Mascara

Eyebrows

- Mac Eyeshadow in Charcoal Brown – DB Clear Mascara

Lips

- Maybelline Baby Lips in Mango Pie – Mac…

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Non-Beauty Favourties

This ones a first – Non-Beauty Favourites! I thought I’d share with you some things I’ve been loving throughout July and August. Books, TV Shows, Food, Movies, Music, you name it!

Books

  JOHN GREEN. THESE BOOKS. I HAVE NO WORDS. I read The Fault In Our Stars just before I went and saw the movie. There was a lot of book-throwing and tears to say the least! I’m assuming you’ve all read it anyway…

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