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Makeup trends for Spring 12

Gone Red!

After much deliberation I decided to dye my hair red. I absolutely love it! The challenge will be maintaining the colour, as red is known as the hardest colour to keep, as it fades very fast.

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90's Braided High Ponytail

I'm a 90's child at heart, so I love being able to wear clothes or create hairstyles which mimic that era. This braided, high, ponytail is quick and easy to do, perfect for the coming warmer...

Into the woods

Longing for Spring

Spring is nearly here! Well almost. Ok, its still two months away. The point is that its been a very cold Perth winter and I cannot wait for days of endless sunshine again. So I put flowers in my...

Pastel Passion

Pastel colours are in! Today I was experimenting with my Lime Crime and Sugarpill Cosmetics and came up with this look. I'm also loving my candy skull necklace, which I'm wearing in these photos....

Aesop Skincare

I came across Aesop earlier this year while browsing through a Myers store and was immediately drawn to their products by their unique use of branding and product design. The minimalistic, natural...

Seeing Red

Red hair is in! Not that cherry red hair that Rihanna was wearing sometime last year, but long flowing, natural, strawberry locks. Lots of celebrities have been making the change to red, to achieve...

Choosing a Fragrance 101 & my top picks for Winter

Winter has definitely arrived in Australia and just as you would change up your winter wardrobe you can also experiment with new fragrances for the colder months. In the summer time I like to...

Lemon & Raw Sugar Facial

The lemon and raw sugar facial is one of my favourite ways to detox my skin. It is a natural, cost effective and easy way to purify your pores. People of all ages can try this and the facial is a...

JulieG Nailpolish Collection

Julie aka JulieG713 was the first Youtube makeup guru that I started to follow. I found her tutorials very clear, descriptive and easy to follow and I quickly became a fan. Her large audience on...

Kevin Murphy Color Bug

I recently purchased the Kevin Murphy Color Bugs. I love this product! I have done a review and tutorial on my youtube account. Enjoy!

Ruby Slippers

I have always liked been obsessed with the Ruby Slippers as worn by Judy Garland, In the Wizard of Oz. About 2 years ago I started to collect various styles of the red shoe. The other day I came...

Instead of eggs this Easter

If you are trying to avoid chocolate eggs this Easter or if you are looking for a different kind of Easter gift, then read on.I was walking past The Body Shop last week and I was stopped by their...

How to create a stylish bun

I always get asked how I style my hair into a bun ( as shown in the above and below images ). Really it is super easy and quick. In the post I'm showing you how you can achieve the same look in my...

The best of cruelty free, drugstore, cosmetics brands.

About three years ago now I came across an article published by PETA that discussed animal testing. After reading through the article with shock, I took a deep sigh of relief and thought thank god...

Lime Crime Unboxing

This morning I was delivered a package from Lime Crime Cosmetics. I was very surprised that it turned up as quickly as it did, considering when I placed my order I was told to expect lengthy delays...

Make your own lip scrub

Using a lip scrub will buff away dead skin cells, restore a smooth texture and promote a healthy, full pout. You can easily make a lip scrub at home.What you will need- Brown raw Sugar- Vaseline -...

Three quick nail polish application tips

Three quick tips for nail polish application.1- Always apply a clear base coat to your nail before applying the colour. This will protect your nail from being stained by the colour and makes it...

Getting beachy, volumized locks

Achieving hair that looks like you have just stepped off the beach is super easy. Just follow these few simple steps.What you will need-Volumizing Hair Mousse-Hair Dryer -A brush-Dry Shampoo or...

I should probably start this blog by disclosing my obsession with collecting pretty things, in particular rings. I think I first developed my obsession with costume rings when I was given one as a...