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Am I There Yet?
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Beauty product and service reviews, musings on beauty and writing, with the occasional insight into my journey of 'making it' in the beauty journalism industry.
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News: Kiehl’s Are Dropping Prices!

Some of you may have already heard this on the speed-of-light grape vine that is the Internet – but it’s worth repeating: US cult beauty brand Kiehl’s are dropping their prices by u...

15 may 11

New: Clarins Extra Firming Body Cream

My love of Clarins (inherited from my Mother’s red bag of Clarins goodies) has been well documented, so when I heard they were releasing their new Extra Firming Body Cream at the start of May, ...

11 may 11

Byron Bay: My Picks

Gorgeous Byron Bay, NSW, Australia Some of you who follow me on Twitter may have noticed I had a quick three-day jaunt in Byron Bay last week. The reason? To review Rae’s on Watego’s bout...

10 may 11 2 people like this

Review: Dermalogica PreCleanse

I’ve spoken before (read it here) of double-cleansing with an oil-based cleanser, and I’m back again with another winner of a product, Dermalogica PreCleanse. Not just winning Charlie She...

28 apr 11

New: Ricci Ricci Dancing Ribbon

I want this perfume before I have even smelt it. I’ve carved out a position for it in my already overcrowded ‘perfume corner’ of my dresser, and told the oldies to be nice to the ne...

27 apr 11

Get Germ-Free With Jurlique

Originally published on Onya Magazine. These frosty days aren’t bluffing; Winter is well and truly on the way. Cue weather-whining from me, and flu-freakout from everyone else. The last few years hav...

26 apr 11

Aveda’s Walk For Water

Originally published at Onya Magazine: Tracey Spicer and Sarah Wilson Sunday the 17th of April saw Aveda Water Warriors around the country take part in a series of 6km walks to raise awareness and fu...

25 apr 11

Rid Your Booby-Wrinks

As a lifetime, paying and front-seat-sitting member of the Tiny Tittie Committee, chest wrinkles have not been a huge concern as of yet during my seven years of breast ownership. However, as a dedica...

21 apr 11

Ciccone – Just Another Lippy In Your Bag?

This post was written by the gorgeous and irrefutably talented Katie Found, who just so happens to be my Beauty Writer at Onya Magazine (where this first appeared), and also my room mate. We were bot...

20 apr 11

New: OLAY Men Solutions

Skin care solutions for men; skincare wizard OLAY has them, but unfortunately they are still stumped on how to get them to pick up their wet gym clothes from last week or take out the rubbish. Don...

19 apr 11

Bloom Has THE Perfect Nude.

Originally published at Onya Magazine. Ladies, ladies, you can stop looking – I’ve found it. No, not your car keys, or your dignity from Two Dollar Tequila Tuesdays, you can keep looking for those. I...

18 apr 11 1 person likes this

Review: VS SASSOON Wave Magic

It’s been quite a while since I have been impressed with a styling wand, (albeit without trying them all), so I was pleasantly surprised when the VS Sassoon Wave Magic ($62.95) blew my little c...

06 apr 11

My Dad Loves Bon Remede

If this isn’t the best beauty testimonial, I don’t know what is. Forget Justin Bieber talking about his ‘hormones’ in that creepy ad for Proactiv (side note: Justin, please, y...

05 apr 11 1 person likes this

Interview with GYX Search

‘Oh, so you’re back…’ she says. ‘Only with a bigger head it seems – how crass to have a week off and then open back up with a post about YOU. Ha! Why I never…...

05 apr 11 1 person likes this

It’s Not You, It’s Me.

Dear Am I There Yet? Oh, come on. Don’t act like that. All sarcastically surprised and affronted that I’m “giving you the time of day”. Your words, not mine. Uncross those arm...

28 mar 11

Natio’s New Launches!

Hot hint: They’re fabulous! This was my write up, originally published in Onya Magazine – which of course you are all avid readers of by now, yes? Natio Launches Mineral Corrector Range B...

17 mar 11

Rash Decisions End In Tears – Normally.

A fancy night out is always a great excuse to trial new prods, right? Well yes, and no. Usually, the pre-event rush to get ready raises stress levels and drains blood away from where it’s neede...

16 mar 11

Benefit Ultra Shines New Nude Shades!

L-R: Nudie-tude, So Frisk Me, Nookie Nookie and Patootie - RRP: $34 Benefit Cosmetics have released four new delightfully nude shades to add to their already impressive list of wanna-kiss-me Ultra Sh...

09 mar 11

Echolife Discount Offer For Onya Magazine Readers

Because if you stop by to read Am I There Yet?, you most definitely also pop by Onya Magazine on occasion too, right? Well, I hope so, because online natural beauty store, Echolife, are offering Onya...

08 mar 11

Smashbox’s Limited Edition ‘In Bloom’ Collection

The recently launched Smashbox‘s ‘In Bloom’ Collection has me completely sold, wanting to call the entire thing my own. In Bloom is Smashbox’s Spring 2011 Collection (remember...

07 mar 11

Review: Gilette Venus Spa Breeze Razor

I’ve been using the Gilette Venus Spa Breeze razor for at least two months right now, but I haven’t written about it yet. Why? Not because it’s awful, which might be the logical ass...

03 mar 11

How To: Prepare for a three-day music festival.

Ahh, memories. This was originally posted back in November 2009 on Primped.com.au – and was actually my first piece of beauty writing! Can you imagine, never having really written anything like...

01 mar 11

Wella SP Has The Answer To Your Hair’s MCD

MCD? Multiple Condition Disorder! Unlike their bodies who they’re attached to who may suffer from the more commonly known Multiple Personality Disorder, hair strands can have a lot going on. Th...

28 feb 11

Tried & Tested: Infrared Sauna

This was originally posted as a Guest Blog on primped.com.au You know those things that have been on your to-do list for ages; years even, but you just never getting around to doing them? For me, tha...

22 feb 11

Interview With A Beauty Ed: Eleanor Pendleton

You’ve seen her beauty pages in FAMOUS Magazine, and loved the raw freshness of her achingly-cool beauty blog, Gritty Pretty and you’re soon to read her work in the beauty pages of InStyl...

17 feb 11

I’m Moving!

Yes! I am! Therefore please excuse the lack of action on the blog front… Moving house should equal automatic days off work, right? Wrong, unfortunately. Just thought I would give you all a head...

14 feb 11

I Do Adore: Bon Remede

This article was originally published in Onya Magazine: Summer is generally the season for parties and house guests, both which generally require an unnatural level of House Cleanliness and Presentat...

10 feb 11

Competition: Aromatherapy for Valentine’s Day!

This is going to be a quick post for a seriously quick competition! If you haven’t seen the Hallmark explosion that’s hit local newsagents or you’ve been oblivious to the increased ...

09 feb 11

Review: Inika Mineral Liquid Foundation

$59.95 for 30mL   Inika’s Liquid Mineral Foundation was the first thing I have tried from their range, and I have been loving it! - Creamy and hydrating, it contains rosehip oil and green ...

08 feb 11

RY.com.au & Parlux – Order & Hair Success!

Remember a couple of weeks ago when I ordered a Parlux hairdryer from RY.com.au during their offer of donating $5 from every order to the QLD Floods? No? You can quickly catch up here, if you wish &#...

07 feb 11

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