Wednesday 5 March 2014

BEAUTY: BORDEAUX

BORDEAUX

If there is a colour de jour it has to be BORDEAUX. 
It's enhanced depth of red has got my nails and lips extremely happy at the moment.
We all love a classic red but this is a perfect twist that works for day and night.
Coming into Fall this berry colour has to be on top of your beauty regime.With fabulous shades from merlot to an in-depth blackberry shiraz why wouldn't you want your lip and 
nail colours to resemble red wine? 
It's rocked runways from YSL, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs to Louis Vuitton.
Pair this with a bare face after work and I would say your ready to pack a serious punch (in a sexy, sexy way)
When it comes to lips stick; from matte-creams to lip stains we have picked our absolute favourites.
Your fingertips? I say the darker the better. 
Don't be afraid to rock your inner vamp.



images; model images - whatsheswearing, elle.com, getty

Wednesday 19 February 2014

FASHION: Animal Instinct

Animal prints are definitely not new to trend town - but with all the different shades(and less tacky versions available) what's not to love?
Pairing leopard with a basic colour palette of your black, white, beige and the likes its easy to make animal print a staple in your wardrobe.
Below we have chosen our favourite picks that are available now to shop online, I know - we already patted ourselves on the back.
Wittner Bag $349.95, www.wittner.com.au
ASOS Ring $117.60, www.asos.com/au
Missguided Dress $52.10, www.missguidedau.com
Free People Bralette $52.68, www.freepeople.com
River Island Coat $120, http://au.riverisland.com
Seed Heritage Espadrilles $99.95 and heels $159.95 www.seedheritage.com

Wednesday 12 February 2014

BEAUTY: Scrub Up

SCRUB UP
Scrubs can often be too harsh and take away the moisture from our skin leaving it dry and sometimes rough to the touch. Never fear, we have taken the hard work out for you and chosen 10 scrubs that leave your skin feeling refreshed and balanced just like a little scrub should.



1. PLANET EVE CERTIFIED ORGANICS 'Tropical Fruit Enzyme Facial Exfoliator' $39
Easily my favourite smell ever. Packed with papaya, guava, pineapple and enriched with Vitamin C this smells good enough to eat. It's extremely gentle so no harsh scrubbing necessary. Best part its Certified organic and cruelty free. Perfect for all skin types.

2. JURLIQUE 'Daily Exfoliating Cream' $30/40ml 
Easily one of my favourites. It's loaded with oats, almonds and honey. It smells good enough to eat.  After using this my skin felt so incredibly smooth and revitalised it's one too keep in my beauty routine from here on out.

3.THE BODY SHOP 'Vitamin C Microdermabrasion' $32.50
A weekly home spa facial at home - yes please. Only use this one twice a week. One that I truly believe evens out skin tone as well as it's texture by removing dead skin cells to leave skin feeling flawless.

4. L'OCCITANE 'Gommage Rosee Du Matin' Exfoliating gel $32
The texture on this little beauty is nothing far of light and foamy. All you need is a small amount and it acts as if it is melting away all the dirt and grim on your skin. A real winner.

5.  LUSH 'Ocean Salt Facial Scrub' $22.50/120g
This salt scrub is perfect for not only your face but your body too - double action! Punchy citrus, zesty tones and rich avocado make this one a standout. I'd recommend this one for oily type skins so if your skin is prone to oil and dullness stick to this everyday. For everyone else this one is good for a 1-3 day cleanse.

6. BIORE 'Blemish Clearing Scrub', $10.99
Let's start by saying it's oil free because when it comes to daily exfoliates this is exactly what you need. If your after a tougher scrub this one is the way to go.The beads are gentle enough for everyday use.

7. THE JOJOBA COMPANY 'Jojoba Bead Facial Cleanser' $34.99
If you need an exfoliated that is a little more gentle, then 
look no further than this little skin miracle. Plus side
it's also a 2-in-1 cleanser so one step to skin perfection 
what more could you want?

8. NEUTROGENA 'Rapid Clear Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub', $13.99 
This one is perfect for those pesky little blackheads. It's extremely gentle and the little smoothing beads conditions your skin to help prevent it from over-drying.

9. AVEENO 'Skin Brightening Daily Scrub' $13.99
Say your skin is a little sensitive this is the scrub for you. It's oil and soap free and suitable for daily use on sensitive skin. Not to mention it uses moisture rich natural soy extract with smooth beads to exfoliate and bring out your skins natural radiance. 

10. LUSH 'Herbalism fresh facial scrub' $16.95/100g
The name says it all for this little tub of greeny goodness. I can easily say this is my go to pot of magic. No joke. It wipes away red sports without over drying. It's waxy in texture and rich in bran which gently soaks up excess oil with it stripping any of its moisture. It has a touch of grounded up almonds that gently remove dead surface cells. OH, best part it's also vegan.

Monday 10 February 2014

Monday 3 February 2014

FASHION: Biker Chic

If your anything like me your go to colour is black. It's clean, simple and let's face it pretty darn sexy. 
So I really can't wait till the cooler change hits! 
Then I can fill my wardrobe with textured leather and some token combat boots. 
Leather accessories add a little edge 
to a more clean feminine look.
Below are easily my favourite picks to add some biker chic to your wardrobe - you are welcome.

Seed hat $29.95 seedheritage.com
Country Road top $79.95 countryroad.com.au
Roc Eyewear sunglasses $79.95 roceyewear.com.au
Style Wanderer necklace $50 stylewanderer.com
River Island jacket $187 au.riverisland.com
Zimmermann skirt $295 zimmermannwear.com
Seed boots $229.95 same as above
Glassons bag$39.95 glassons.com
Fossil watch $199 fossil.com.au

Monday 27 January 2014

FASHION: Zulu & Zephyr FALL 14

SEASCAPE FALL 2014
Zulu & Zephyr have released their much anticipated fall collection and let me tell you it's nothing short of amazing.
Think ocean blue, flashes of leather,  a dash of black, crisp white mixed with cobalt leopard and we have a winner.
Their swimwear features a mix of sporty luxe and zippers to boot with a touch of boyish charm.
Below is just a look into how truly captivating this collection is.
Shop it online now at http://zuluandzephyr.com





Model: Marilhea @ London Mgt
Photos: Pierre Toussaint 
HM: Katie Angus 
Styling: Zulu & Zephyr 

Sunday 15 December 2013

BEAUTY: Christmas Gift Guide

Need some last minute beauty gift ideas? We have practically done the shopping for you and picked out our 7 ultimate gift packs that you can now shop online and get delivered before Christmas.
What are you waiting for? Grab these before they go!

1. Burt's Bees 'Party Lips' pack $19.95 burtsbees.com.au/,
2. Sukin 'Facial Recovery' pack $32.95 sukinorganics.com/,
 3. Benefit 'Finding Mr Bright' $45 myer.com.au/benefit/,
4. GHD 'Wonderland Styler set' $289 ghdhair.com/au/,
5. Trilogy 'Christmas Botanical Body Wash' $27.95 trilogyproducts.com/
6. The Body Shop 'Tin of Coconuts' $49.95 thebodyshop.com.au/,
7. OPI 'Mariah Carey Liquid Sand mini trio' pack $17.95 http://shop.davidjones.com.au
 

Tuesday 10 December 2013

FASHION: Christmas Gift Guide

Christmas is only 2 weeks away and if you're anything like me you have left your Christmas shopping to the very last minute. Not to fear though we have some great little ideas to take away the stress of silly season shopping. Better yet you can shop them online now just in time to wrap them and pop them under the tree, like it was there along.
Don't worry we won't tell!
 
WHAT I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS... TO BE CLASSIC
1. Sportscraft $119.95 sportscraft.com.au/, 2. Wittner $169.95 wittner.com.au/, 3. Witchery $129.95 witchery.com.au,
 4. Cue sunglasses $89.95 cue.cc/, 5. Lovisa $7.95 colettehayman.com.au/, 6. Lack of color $99 lackofcolor.com.au/,
7. Triangl bikini $86 australia.triangl.com.au/shoponline, 8. Wittner $189.95 wittner.com.au/,
9. Elle Macpherson Intimates $69.95 bendonlingerie.com.au,
10. Style Wanderer Triangle ring $34.99 and infinite love ring $34.99 stylewanderer.com/
WHAT I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS... TO BE A LITTLE
1. By Johnny top $130 and skirt $200 byjohnny.com.au/, 2. Adorne necklace $39.95 adorne.com.au/,
3. Bikini Atoll swimsuit $155 bikiniatollswimwear.com/, 4. MINKPINK $49 shopmarkethq.com/,
5. Cruciani bracelet $19 missitaly.com.au, 6. Sportsgirl $16.95 sportsgirl.com.au,
7. Bonds bra $44.95 and brief $12.95 bonds.com.au/, 8. Ted Baker phone cover $44.95, 
9. Salt Water sandals $85 saltwatersandals.com.au/, 10. Jendi clutch $80

WHAT I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS... TO BE MORE COLOURFUL
1. Cotton On Body bikini top $19.95 and bottoms $19.95 shop.cottonon.com, 2. Rubi Shoes $14.95 shop.cottonon.com,
3. Bless'ed are the Meek top $129.95 and skirt $149.95 blessedarethemeek.com.au/,
4. Pretty Little Thing hat $23 prettylittlething.com/, 5. Converse $100 converse.com.au/,
6. Unity eyewear $29.95 unityeyewear.com.au/, 7. Cotton On Body eye mask $4.95 shop.cottonon.com,
8. Baku bag $59.95 bakuswimwear.com.au/, 9. Seafolly bikini top $89.95 and bottoms $69.95 seafolly.com.au/
 
WHAT I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS... TO BE MORE ACTIVE

1. Nike tank $45 nikestore.com.au, 2. Lululemon Athletica mind body kit $68 lululemon.com.au/,
3. Stylerunner by Kamuka yoga mat $120 stylerunner.com, 4. Adidas by Stella McCartney shoes $300 stylerunner.com,
5. Cotton On Body shorts $19.95 shop.cottonon.com/,  6. ROC Eyewear $89.95 roceyewear.com.au/,
7. Jets Swimwear $189 jets.com.au/, 8. Lorna Jane sports bra $65.99 lornajane.com.au/,
9. Lululemon Athletica  Namaste yoga tote$55 lululemon.com.au/, 10. Adidas drink bottle $15 stylerunner.com


 
 

Monday 9 December 2013

BEAUTY: nourishedlife.com.au

If you haven't heard of it prepare for it to reinvent your beauty cupboard forever. If your anything like me you try and be wary of what is going onto you skin in terms of make up and skin care but are lost when it comes to trying to find your favourite substitutes at affordable prices. That's where nourishedlife.com.au comes in. It comes everything from make-up, to skin care and everything in between.
We were lucky enough to catch up with the founder of this
little piece of beauty heaven - Irene Falcone, gives us the lowdown...

What made you start nourishedlife.com.au?
“After years of feeling lethargic and getting sick all the time, I made a snap decision to quit toxins! I threw out every single beauty product, cleaning product and all of my cookware. I was left with totally bare cupboards and I wanted to replace everything with safe, natural alternatives. After months of looking, I was just so overwhelmed because there was nowhere to go where I could just replace everything and know what I was buying was completely natural and safe. So I decided to set up my own shop based around this need.”

What is your fail proof skin regime?
“I know this sounds so simple, but all we need is a basic organic cleanser, toner, day cream, eye cream and SPF. Then at night a good Rosehip oil!”

5 products you can't live without?
1.       The 100% Pure Coffee Bean Eye Cream – The organic green coffee in this works wonders for fine lines, dark circles and puffiness. http://www.nourishedlife.com.au/eye-cream/4689/100-pure-coffee-bean-caffeine-eye.html

2.       Eco Tan Certified Organic fake tan. Because it’s 100% natural, there is no chemical smell or orange tone. http://www.nourishedlife.com.au/organic-fake-tan/4352/eco-tan-invisible-tan-certified-organic.html
3.       The 100% Pure Black Tea Mascara, because its 100% natural, doesn’t irritate my eyes and it stays put! http://www.nourishedlife.com.au/natural-eye-makeup/7156/100-pure-fruit-pigmented-black-tea.html

4.       The Egyptian Magic All Purpose Cream. This is the one cream used by countless Hollywood celebrities, and once you try it you’ll see why Madonna won’t leave home without! It does everything from reduce eczema skin to minimise scars. http://www.nourishedlife.com.au/skincare-moisturiser/14010/egyptian-magic-all-purpose-cream.html

5.       The Pai BioRegenerate™ Organic Rosehip Oil – one of the most concentrated pure Rosehip oils on the market. http://www.nourishedlife.com.au/natural-face-masks/16596/pai-bioregenerate-organic-rosehip-oil.html

 
Do you think there is a current trend to choose natural and organic beauty products? If so why?
“People are becoming more and more conscious of what they are actually putting on and into their body. This trend is a very natural progression from healthy eating and part of an overall healthy lifestyle choice. Once anyone swaps from a chemical based product to a natural alternative and they see the results in how they look and feel, there is just no going back!”

What is your number one tip for busy people wanting to start a nourished life and change to natural and organic products?
“My best tip is to simply replace each item as you need it. For example, once your old mascara runs out, simply replace it with an organic one and before you know it, your entire home will be transformed!”

What is your philosophy on good skin care?
“This doesn’t need to be over complicated. So many ingredients in mainstream skin care offer no skin benefits at all, such as chemical preservatives, artificial colours and fragrances. Some of the most basic and affordable organic skin care products provide the best results. It’s important is that you find products suited to your skin type and add a good quality serum to target additional needs, such as anti-aging or acne.”

So if your looking to change up your beauty routine to something a little more natural and chemical free than we suggest you jump on to nourishedlife.com.au there is no way you can go wrong. Better yet there are also some fabulous Christmas gifts online to get you or a loved one started.