Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Base and Top Coat - Review

  I recently got the Sally Hansen French Manicure Pen kit for my Birthday, and since I have not had the opportunity to use the white pen or the pink colour, I will just review the base coat for now.   Firstly, this is my very first time buying an expensive nail product. I am very impressed with how quick it dries. It's just great. Usually, I wait for hours and still smudge colour! So this element was good. It looked great alone and...

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Crying is prohibited!

     A beautiful, touching video has been released as World Down Syndrome Day approaches on the 21st of March. If you haven't already seen it, I invite you to take a look.       Crying is strictly prohibited! lol.  I think people need a re-awakening as to the beauty of down syndrome children. Since we no longer have as many of them around, due to abortion, people are somehow...

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How to find your perfect bold lip colour

I read a perfect post on Kate's blog "The Small Things blog." It answered a question I've been asking myself, for a long time. Some are lipstick ladies and some aren't, but  most want to find something for a special occasion. Perhaps the reason for being against lipstick on you, might actually be that you've never found a good one that looks great on you. There's a trick to every makeup product in your bag. Unfortunately, lipstick is one of...

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Blog Renovation

Sorry for any difficulties you may be experiencing with Tales of Romance at the moment. I am currently renovating (you might call it that) and experimenting with a few things. This shouldn't take long and hopefully everything will be up and working within a few days.   Laura xx ...

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Sew Cute!

Well, after a long struggle with computer problems, I'm back! I don't know about you, but I think it feels great to be in a new year. 2014! It feels refreshing. This year, I really pondered what it would be like if we didn't actually start over again and call it a new year! And all I can say is, thank goodness we do. New year's resolutions are always one of my favourite things about starting again. I have plenty every year, but this year,...

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Lime Sherbet Punch

Whether it's getting cooler your way, or hotter, there's no day, that I'd say no to a cold, refreshing punch.   For the recipe click her...

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My First Fashion Photo! - Keep it simple!

  Learning how to pose is hard and kinda funny when you're doin it!    Especially when you're sister has no idea what you're even doing!     The theme today is keep it simple. Maxi style! Plain maxi, mix and match patterned tops and then accessorise!! I'm wearing pearls. After following this blog for a while you will learn (school teacher voice) that I love pearls!   Tell me how I did and what...

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Hair Dare

  Found this cute hairstyle tutorial on latest-hairstyles.com and thought my gal friends would like it. I always though ribbon in hair was old fashioned looking, but this lady makes it look so sweet and feminine. Next time I'm in the sewing shop, I'm going to pick out a few colors of ribbon and try it myself. Below is the exact instructions, but I think it looks pretty straightforward.   1. Create a side part and wrap the ribbon under...

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Radiance Magazine

In a world that is ever changing, (and not in the right direction I'm afraid to say) it is becoming harder every year for us gals (and that goes for guys as well) to find some engaging material to read, or watch. Something that challenges us, inspires us and helps to keep our eyes focused on the real in this truly, unrealistic world!  When it comes to love, fashion, beauty, body, health, and beliefs, we are being cunningly invited...

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Toxic Wasteland - My Makeup Decision.

Coming from near death when I was 6 years of age with cancer and learning what causes this terrible epidemic of our time, will never leave me. Once you have the knowledge, you can't hide from it, and in the long run, no matter how annoying those facts are in effecting your life, you're actually better off with the info. An informed person has a decision to make, at least they have that decision. Cancer is no mere mystery, and neither are other...

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My Monthly Makeup Tip

Want a little lip colour to brighten your face but don't want to look like you're wearing it? Bright red, deep grape or shiny lip-gloss not your thing? Well, when I'm wearing natural looking makeup, which is usually all the time, I just rub on my favourite lip balm and then dot as much lip stick as I want on top. Rubbing it all in and accentuating the lines well. Making the colour as dark or as pale as I like. I even make my own colour sometimes by using different shades. My favourite at the moment is actually a brown cream eyeshadow pot which...

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Race week

Grafton has been holding their race week this past week with the Grafton cup being the 100th. The crowds almost doubled from last year and my hopes were high to join in on the hustle and bustle. But it was not to be........well sort of. Last Sunday we went to the races, without going! There are nice parks and lots of grass on the outskirts of the racecourse, so we just parked our car, alongside a few others (who were just as crazy and desperate...

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I'm back!

Haven't been on for a while, but I am back! Just letting you all know that the wedding dress game is still up and running. So get in and choose your favourite type by telling me the name of it in the comments box. Have fun! ...

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New look - New name!

Hi everybody, as you may have noticed, Modern Modesty's had a revamp! Tales of Romance is the same blog and the same girl. I just decided that modest fashion is not my only passion and that my blog needed an extension of interests. There are also going to be some changes like a new post everyday. lol And you will all be happy to know that I now have the funds to run competitions....so keep an eye out and keep checking the "competitions" section. Hope you all enjoy the new look, and if you get the time, tell me what you think below, Laura...

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Messy Bun

Ever wanted something simple to do with your hair when it's been a couple of days since you've washed it? I found this neat up-do that would do just the trick. I'm going to see if I can perfect it. Thought you'd all like to watch the tutorial too! And.....I think it's really cute! Laura xx http://vimeo.com/335131...

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Pancake Tuesday Vs Muffin Tuesday!

Tomorrow is Pancake Tuesday. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a great fan of pancakes, but why not add my very favourite muffins to your menu tomorrow. They are currently my absolute favourite recipe! I’ll give you the original recipe and advise you on what I used. So go ahead and try my.......   Blueberry and Orange Muffins   Makes 12 2 cups of PF 4 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ¾ cup sugar Zest of ½ orange ½ cup canola or other...

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Wedding Dress Game

We all know that the a girl's dream wedding dress is the main focus of the big day.....yes? no? Anyway.....that's another discussion......The point is that every woman has a different idea of what she thinks is more beautiful. Whether you go for traditional or modern, talking wedding dresses has to be the most enjoyable past time. So, lets play a little voting game. I'll put up several wedding dresses and from those very few, choose your...

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Where have I been?

Well I don't know exactly! I'm still getting the hang of this whole blog thing and I've simply had more time for family, Christmas, siblings and a whole shopping list of other things besides getting on the computer every day!! Might sound weird to all you other teens out there, but my motto is "neglecting important duties, then neglect computer." Yesterday, computers weren't a part of everyone's lives, so if today they effect "living" then it can wait. So.......anyway, I'm back for the New Year and one of my resolutions is to post you something...

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Jacaranda "Queens"

Nearing the end of November (where has it gone!) prompted me to remember all of the things that have happened this past month. One which I forgot to mention was the Grafton Jacaranda Festival. A festival only held in Australia as far as I know and only one town. Basically the town is covered and the streets are lined with the Jacaranda tree. They blossom in November, sending out sprays of beautiful, vibrant purple flowers. The town deck themselves in purple and all are merry. (funny how people do that for a few days at certain times of the year....)...

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We have a Melbourne Cup Winner!!

  Congratulations to Green Moon!!!!   This was a hard one to pick! If anyone picked Green Moon to win please comment below. Because I doubt there were many people who even gave a thought to him. There was so much talk about Dunaden, Americain........   I'm a real Melbourne cup fan when it comes to fashion..... and speaking of fashion, did anyone notice Christie Whelan's stunning dress?? It was just so modest, stylish and graceful!!...

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