8 Year Bloggiversary & Giveaway!...

Oh wow, I almost missed the date! When I started this little blog back in September 2013, I couldn't have imagined I'd still be here three years into the future, let alone eight ♥ But kats colourings is still alive and kicking, despite my current job extending its tentacles into my after-hours life. And joy of joys, our beloved Spring has sprung (yay!) and I haven't had a giveaway since May, so I couldn't think of a better excuse lol ♥...

Due to lockdown, my usual in-store bargain hunting has been on hold, but I did manage to pick up these three Nutrimetics Mystery Bags, and seeing as this month is a special celebration, I thought why not have three winners?...

Each bag contains four Nutrimetics items valued at over $90 - three are full-sized products, and the fourth is an accessory. I can't possibly show you what the goodies are because that would spoil the surprise now wouldn't it, but I've had a peek inside all of them, and I'd sure be happy to win any of these, and I hope you will too ♥...

As usual, the giveaway is open to...

Australian Residents Only! 

Here's how to enter...

1. Leave a blog post comment on this page that answers the question inside the Rafflecopter (please note: if you don't leave a comment on this page, you won't be included in the draw!) If you're unable to leave a comment for technical reasons, please email your answer to katshepsutt(at)gmail.com.
2. Leave your email address inside the Rafflecopter so I can contact you if you win
3. Follow my blog one way or another from the many choices listed
4. Only one entry per person, please read the T's & C's inside the Rafflecopter

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This giveaway is now closed - check back later tonight to see who won!

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Woo hoo! - random.org has chosen these beautiful gals as the winners. 

Amanda C.

Yohanna

Claire F 

Congratulations lovelies! 

Please respond to the emails I've sent you by midnight

Wednesday 22nd September to claim your prize :-)

Edit: All beauties have claimed their prizes ♥

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Hope you'll join in the fun, and best of luck to all who enter!

Take care of you, and keep safe,

kats xxx

Bloggiversary 2019 Giveaway!...

Hey lovelies - break out the candles and cake 'cos my blog is 6 years old this month, and I'm hoping you'll help me mark the occasion by entering my Bloggiversary giveaway! I remember when I launched my little blip in the blogosphere in 2013, I had serious doubts as to whether I could devote the time to upload at least one post per week, let alone would anyone be interested in anything I had to say. Even back then the internet was flooded with a gazillion bloggers all battling for their niche in the ether - the competition was fierce, and success was primarily measured by how many followers you had. But my philosophy has always been pretty simple - write honestly whether the subject fires your passion or not, and if you're blessed with good fortune, share it whenever possible ♥...

So I've put together a bundle of some of the things I love for all the friends and followers that are still dropping by for a quick read after all this time - a mixture of makeup, skincare, jewellery and fragrance, so here we go! ♥...

• Australis Eye Spy Smokey Eyeshadow Palette
• Beechworth Honey Mountain Honey & Lavender Hand & Body Lotion
• Chi Chi The Immaculate Ombre Blush Collection (no box)
• Chi Chi Pride Rainbow Palette (I must be crazy to give this away!)
• DB Cosmetics Pore Minimising Primer
• Eaoron Makeup Remover Balm (review HERE)
• Ishka Silver Metal & Suede Tribal Ankh Necklace
• 2 x Nutrimetics Hydra Brilliance Lipsticks - Russet & Amber
• Nutrimetics Loofah Shower Gel with Apricot Extract & Sweet Almond Oil
• Nutrimetics Mineral Clay Masque with Apricot Extract & Soybean Oil (review HERE)
• Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Eau De Parfum - 30m) (review HERE)
• Skin Physics Advance Superlift Caviar Age-Recovery Hand & Nail Renewal Cream

All items are brand new, were purchased by me and the total prize value is $330! And because of the weight of all these goodies, this giveaway is open to...

Australian Residents Only! 

And because it's a big one, I'll extend it for 2 weeks - entries close midnight Monday 30th September 2019 ♥...

Here's how to enter:

1. Leave a blog post comment on this page that answers the question inside the Rafflecopter (please note: if you don't leave a comment on this page, you won't be included in the draw!) If you're unable to leave a comment for technical reasons, please email your answer to katshepsutt(at)gmail.com.
2. Leave your email address inside the Rafflecopter so I can contact you if you win
3. Follow my blog one way or another from the many choices listed
4. Only one entry per person, please read the T's & C's inside the Rafflecopter

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This giveaway is now closed 

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Woo hoo! - random.org has chosen the beautiful Fay W. as the winner.  

Congratulations gorgeous! 

Fay, please respond to the email I've sent you by midnight

Wednesday 2nd October to claim your prize :-)

Edit: Fay has claimed her prize ♥

A huge thank you to all you lovelies who entered, and for all the fabulous

and kind words of encouragement you posted in the comments.

I treasure your support so very much ♥♥♥

And there'll be another giveaway soon!

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Best of luck to all who enter!

Take care of you,

kats xxx

5th Bloggiversary Mammoth Giveaway!...

Ahh yes lovelies, it's that time of the year again, time to celebrate another year of kats colourings. This week my little blog turns five years old. FIVE! Can't believe I'm still prattling away in this little corner of the blogosphere lol. Mind you work concerns over the last few months have limited me to a solitary post per week, but I wouldn't miss that opportunity for the world - my one chance to rave on about colour and beauty, jewellery and fragrance, skincare and makeup, and of course, LIPPIES! Believe me, I'm grateful to any of you who stop by for a quick read, and my old ticker skips a beat if you leave a comment, so to thank all you fabulous friends and faithful followers, I've rummaged through my stockpile of loot and come up with this bundle of goodies. It's my biggest giveaway EVER, and worth around $400 ♥...

Up for grabs is...

• Glow Lab Treat Yourself Mini Pack containing Creme Cleanser, Facial Serum, Facial Moisturiser, Night Cream & Body Lotion
• Hair & Me Hair Rejuvenation Treatment
• ModelsPrefer Spectrum Collection 15 Eyeshadow Palette
• Real Techniques Starter Set of 5 brushes & case - Base Shadow, Deluxe Crease, Accent, Fine Liner & Brow
• Olay Overnight Miracle Skincare pack containing full-size Miracle Boost Youth Pre-Essence, Micro-Sculpting Day Cream & Micro-Sculpting Night Cream in a snazzy red travel case
• Colette multi-stone bling necklace & double-cross diamante ring (size L)
• Michael Hill sterling silver & pink cubic zirconia ring, size O
• 3 x packs of 3 x NYX Intense Butter Glosses - Pink Macaroon, Summer Fruit, Cherry Custard, Toasted Marshmallow, Chocolate Crepe, Cookie Butter, Oatmeal Raisin, Berry Strudel & Black Cherry Tart
• Lovisa gold plated sterling silver cubic zirconia stud earrings

Here's a closeup of the bling, which doesn't do it justice at all - it's so gorgeous and sparkly...

And a closeup of the Michael Hill ring - try as I might I haven't been able to get my camera to capture the colour of the stone accurately. It's a light pink, but brighter than this and more lolly pink rather than rose, if that makes any sense...

All items were purchased by me, apart from the jewellery everything is sealed, and 'cos this is such a major giveaway, I'll keep it running for several weeks, and will have to limit it to...

AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS ONLY

Here's how to enter...

1. Leave a blog post comment on this page that answers the question inside the Rafflecopter (please note: if you don't leave a comment on this page, you won't be included in the draw!)
2. Leave your email address inside the Rafflecopter so I can contact you if you win
3. Follow my blog one way or another from the many choices listed
4. Only one entry per person, please read the T's & C's inside the Rafflecopter

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This giveaway is now closed  - check back later tonight to see who won!

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Woo hoo! - random.org has chosen the beautiful Stella L. as the winner.  

Congratulations gorgeous! 

Stella please respond to the email I've sent you by

Wednesday 26th September to claim your prize :-)

Edit: Stella has claimed her prize ♥

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Best of luck to all who enter!

Take care of you,

kats xxx

Bloggiversary Giveaway - Skin Republic Packs!...

Didn't get to fit this 4th Bloggiversary Giveaway into September, but who cares hey. What's important is that the fun goes on, and there's a whole lot of fun in this prize bundle - a selection of Skin Republic Face Sheet Mask, Under Eye Patch & Treatment packs! Some of my absolute favourites here, including the latest 24K Gold Aquagel Under Eye Patches, which I tried out on Friday night, and instantly fell in love with their calming, soothing and hydrating power ♥...

Skin Republic masks are made in Korea and are not tested on animals. I've tried each and every one of these and can vouch that they are all fabulous for different reasons. I've been amassing this collection for months, picking up the varieties whenever and wherever they were on special so that I could give one of you lovelies a chance to discover why I'm crazy about this brand, and what they make. So what do you get if you win?

• 1 x Gold Hydrogel Mask
• 1 x Hyaluronic Acid + Collagen Face Mask Sheet
• 1 x Detox Charcoal + 10-Superfood Formula Face Mask Sheet
• 1 x Bubble Purifying + Charcoal Face Mask Sheet
• 1 x 24k Gold Aquagel Under Eye Patch (2 pairs)
• 1 x Neck & Decolletage Repair 20 Minute Treatment
• 2 x Collagen Hydrogel Under Eye Patch (6 pairs in total)
• 1 x Youthfoil Foil Face Mask Sheet
• 1 x Hand Repair 20 Minute Treatment

Total prize value is approx. A$100, all packs were purchased by me, and this giveaway is open

INTERNATIONALLY!

Here's how to enter...

1. Leave a blog post comment on this page as to why you'd like to win this set of amazing face, eye, hand and body masks (please note: if you don't leave a comment, you won't be included in the draw)
2. Leave your email address inside the Rafflecopter so I can contact you if you win
3. Follow my blog one way or another from the many choices listed
4. Only one entry per person, please read the T's & C's inside the Rafflecopter

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This giveaway is now closed - winner will be announced shortly!

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Woo hoo! - random.org has chosen the beautiful Michelle H. as the winner.  

Congratulations gorgeous! 

Michelle please respond to the email I've sent you by 

Tuesday 17th October to claim your prize :-)

Edit: Michelle has claimed her prize xxx

♥Thanks to everyone who entered - another giveaway will be starting soon! ♥

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Best of luck to all who enter!

Take care of you,

kats xxx

Bloggiversary Giveaway - Sukin Skincare!...

At the risk of boring everyone with another Bloggiversary Giveaway, here's Number 3! I've been exploring the Sukin Australian Natural Skincare range lately, and am super impressed with what I've tried so far (cleanser, scrub, mask & hydrating mist toner). Their products are vegan, minus the usual bunch of yucky chemicals, they're cruelty-free, and all ingredients are naturally derived - they're also biodegradable and 100% carbon neutral! And so when I recently spotted the range on the supermarket shelves for a fraction of the price, I took the hint from the Universe that one of you gals might enjoy these products too ♥ There's pretty much a whole skincare set in this prize, just waiting for a face to nurture... 

Total prize value is around $100, and up for grabs is...

• Foaming Facial Cleanser (125ml)
• Hydrating Mist Toner (125ml)
• Super Greens Nutrient Rich Facial Moisturiser (125ml)
• Moisture Restoring Night Cream (120ml)
• Antioxidant Eye Serum (30ml)
• Super Greens Detoxifying Facial Scrub (125ml)
• Anti-Pollution Facial Masque (100ml)

Because of the sheet weight of all these goodies, this giveaway is open to
AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS ONLY

Here's how to enter...

1. Leave a blog post comment on this page that answers the question inside the Rafflecopter
2. Leave your email address inside the Rafflecopter so I can contact you if you win
3. Follow my blog one way or another from the many choices listed
4. Only one entry per person, please read the T's & C's inside the Rafflecopter

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This giveaway is now closed - check back later to see who won

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Woo hoo! - random.org has chosen the beautiful Faiza as the winner.  

Congratulations gorgeous! 

Faiza please respond to the email I've sent you by 

Tuesday 3rd October to claim your prize :-)

Edit: Faiza has claimed her prize ♥

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Best of luck to all who enter!

Take care of you,

kats xxx

Bloggiversary Giveaway - Crop Mineral Cosmetics!...

As promised last week, here's Bloggiversary Giveaway #2 - a crop of Crop Naturally Derived & Dermatologically Tested Mineral Makeup items! I'm a regular user of their Concealer Pencil and Bronzer, and can vouch for the quality and consistency of their products. While the company is Australian owned, their range is made in Italy and sold in Coles, they don't test on our beloved furry friends, there's none of the usual chemicals in the ingredients list, and just about everything they make is enriched with Vitamins A & E. So if you've been meaning to try some of their range, this is your chance ♥...

RRP comes to around $110, and here's the details of what's up for grabs...

• Natural Mineral Pressed Highlighter - Aura
• Natural Mineral Eyeshadow Quad - Smokey
• Natural Mineral Loose Powder - Translucent
• Natural Mineral Pressed Bronzer - Solaire
• 2 in 1 Folding Mineral Kabuki Brush

This giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY!

Here's how to enter...

1. Leave a blog post comment on this page as to why you'd like to win this collection of yummy cosmetics
2. Leave your email address inside the Rafflecopter so I can contact you if you win
3. Follow my blog one way or another from the many choices listed
4. Only one entry per person, please read the T's & C's inside the Rafflecopter

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This giveaway is now closed - check back later tonight to see who won

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Woo hoo! - random.org has chosen the beautiful Kate W. as the winner.  

Congratulations gorgeous! 

Kate please respond to the email I've sent you by 

Tuesday 26th September to claim your prize :-)

Edit: Kate has claimed her prize ♥

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Hope you'll join in the fun - best of luck lovelies!

Take care of you,

kats xxx

P.S. Adding this post to Ingrid's Monday Makeup Madness Link Up Party - come check it out any time after 6:30am Monday ♥...

Bloggiversary Giveaway - Prouds Jewellery!...

My little blog has made yet another circuit of the sun, and this month will be its 4th anniversary! ♥ Time sure flies when you're having fun, and though I'm only managing one post a week at the moment, I'm forever hoping that my work commitments will allow that to change - I do SO love blogging, and sharing what I've discovered with you lovelies, plus the friendships I've made through it are so dear to my heart. So I'm kicking off the celebrations with the first of FOUR giveaways this month - woo hoo! Whenever possible they'll be open Internationally - thanks to this little blogging hobby of mine, quite a few of you dedicated followers and darling gal pals are outside of Australia, and I don't want you to miss out on a chance at the goodies. So let's get on with the show ♥...

The prize consists of...

• Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Heart Cluster Ring, Size O, boxed
• Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Heart Cluster Stud Earrings, boxed

I bought these from Prouds The Jewellers at a recent sale - they're so pretty and sparkly, I almost kept them for myself lol. Together they are valued at just under $100, and I'm absolutely certain whoever wins will fall in love with them.  Here's a closeup so you can see the detail ♥...

This giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY!

Here's how to enter...

1. Leave a blog post comment on this page as to why you'd like to win this cute bling set
2. Leave your email address inside the Rafflecopter so I can contact you if you win
3. Follow my blog one way or another from the many choices listed
4. Only one entry per person, please read the T's & C's inside the Rafflecopter

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This giveaway is now closed - check back later tonight to see who won

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The initial winner didn't respond to my emails to claim their prize, 

so I have drawn again, and 

random.org has chosen the beautiful Monique as the winner.  

Congratulations gorgeous! 

Monique please respond to the email I've sent you by

Thursday 21st September to claim your prize :-)

Edit: Monique has claimed her prize

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Hope you'll join in the celebrations - best of luck lovelies!

Take care of you,
kats xxx

P.S. Adding this post to Ingrid's Monday Makeup Madness Link Up Party - some terrific reads every week from 6:30am Monday ♥...

EOTM Bloggiversary Giveaway!...

They say time flies when you're having fun, so I must be having an absolute BALL because this month my little blog is three years old, and it only seems like last week that I took my first tentative steps into the blogosphere! I kinda knew I'd love this gig, but I wasn't expecting it to be the ONE THING that's kept me from losing the plot in my day job, nor did I realise what precious friendships would come my way. I'm so grateful to all you lovelies for your support and encouragement, so I'm giving one lucky follower the chance to win this mega pack of goodies. Most of the items are personal favourites of mine, and who knows, they might end up being yours too ♥

The prize consists of...

• Boxed set of 3 Maybelline Colordrama Intense Velvet Lip Pencils - Minimalist, In With Coral & Red Essential
• Nude by Nature Face Scrub
• Nude by Nature Daily Cleanser
• Nude by Nature Miracle Serum
• Katy Perry Killer Queen EDP - 50ml
• CROP Intense Moisture Hand Cream
• Mirenesse 24hr Brow Lift & Shape Mascara
• Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm (Showy) & Colorburst Lacquer Balm (Vivacious) (boxed)
• BotanicES Natural Caffeine Skincare Travel Pack - Body Creme, Face Creme & Eye Creme - all 15ml (boxed)
• Grace Cole White Nectarine & Pear Bath Soak, Bath & Shower Gel & Body Lotion - all 50ml (boxed)
• DB Cosmetics Colour Kisses Limited Edition Lipstick Collection (boxed) - 5 mini lipsticks in Nude, Blush, Hibiscus, Hot Pink & Deep Red 
• Hair & Me Hair Rejuventation Treatment
• Australis Take Me On Tour Contouring & Highlighting Kit (boxed) - no shade name, but it looks Light to Medium

I've reviewed most of the products in the above list, and included links to the posts. All items were purchased by me, are brand new and sealed - total prize value is approximately $330!

Please note this giveaway is open to Australian Residents Only.

Here's another pic of the loot...

So...is this appealing at all? If so, here's how to enter...

1. Nominate which of the August EOTD's is your favourite from the eight pictured below, and let me know in the comments section why you like it the most
2. Inside the Rafflecopter, guess which of the EOTD's is my personal favourite
3. Leave your email address inside the Rafflecopter so I can contact you if you win
4. Follow my blog one way or another from the many choices listed

Please note: if you don't leave a comment on this page, or enter in the Rafflecopter which EOTD you think is my favourite, you will NOT be included in the draw. The first entry that the 'copter pulls up with the correct answer will win the prize pack, one entry per person...

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This giveaway is now closed - check back later tonight to see who won!

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Thank you ALL so much for your kind words, and for entering ♥

My personal favourite for last month was...#5 ♥

Out of the 6 entrants who guessed correctly, random.org has chosen

 Kate W.

as the winner!

Congratulations beautiful! 

Please respond to the email I've sent you

by Thursday 29th September to claim your prize :-)

Edit: Kate has claimed her prize ♥

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Best of luck to all who enter!

Take care of you,

kats xxx

P.S. I'm linking this post to Ingrid's fun and informative Monday Makeup Madness Link Up Party - online at 6:30am ♥♥♥