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bigRuby ‘Tweet’ nail tattoos
How cute are these? bigRuby Tweet nail tattoos are cute bird-themed nail tattoos, featuring everything from owls to sparrows to feathers. The nail tattoos are simple water transfers. If you’ve... Continue reading »
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Katie’s Australian nail polishes in Oxford Street Chique & Kalgoorlie (Bolder)
Something a little neat today! Katie’s Australian Nail Polishes is a Perth-based Esty shop selling a tidy little capsule collection of blended nail polishes. The designer Kate Collins is a... Continue reading »
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Glasshouse Fragrances Montego Bay Coconut Lime Triple Scented Candle
Confession: I don’t like coconut. Ok, a couple of caveats. I like coconut on a lamington, I like eating fresh coconuts, and… well, that’s about it. Blame bad memories of coconut-flavoured... Continue reading »
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Ulta3 nail polish in Blue Marlin
I think I have a new cheap thrills hobby: spending a few moments of my lunch break bin-diving the huge tub of Ulta3 nail polishes at the chemist in Pitt St Mall. When I say ‘cheap... Continue reading »
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sick blogging; or how to waste a weekend
Oh dear. I’m not well. Scratch that, I’m disgustingly sick. All it takes is a dodgy piece of spanakopita and blammo, my whole weekend is ruined. My plans for getting out into the... Continue reading »
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SWATCH&REVIEW: Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Tiger Lily
Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Tiger Lily is a sheer warm orange lip balm that leaves a soft, buttery glaze of colour on the lips. A blend of beeswax, shea butter and coconut oil give moisture... Continue reading »
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Wednesday Style Icon: Josephine Baker
When it came to breaking boundaries, Josephine Baker is one of the best. She was the first black actress to star in a major motion picture, the first to racially integrate a formerly segregated... Continue reading »
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SWATCH: OPI Dulce de Leche
Sometimes you can’t go past the simple classics. OPI Dulce de Leche is a soft pinky caramel with the tiniest shot of shimmer. It’s not a high frost or sparkle polish; rather the shimmer... Continue reading »
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SWATCH: Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie in 20 Guava Good
Another one for everyone with me on Team Lazy Makeup! Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie in 20 Guava Good is a shiny moisturising gloss with sheer to medium coverage. The applicator is a handy... Continue reading »
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SWATCH: Kate Moss for Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in 14
I was out the other day, off doing whatever mysterious things I do when I’m not chained to my desk desperately trying to write interesting things for this blog, and realised that I’d left the... Continue reading »
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SWATCH: Illamasqua nail polish in Fern
Conventional wisdom: as the weather gets cooler, your make-up and nails should get more subdued. Berry tones. Plums. Nudes. Bullshit, I say. One of the best things about living in a country where... Continue reading »
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Wednesday Style Icon: Jenny Kee
I wish I could meet Jenny Kee. I want to tell her that she’s been a huge inspiration to me in one key yet frequently overlooked part of daily fashion: my glasses.Jenny Kee I wear glasses. I wear... Continue reading »
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SWATCH: Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick – Hula
Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick in Hula is a limited edition shade of peachy keen fun. Loaded up with natural oils (avocado, jojoba and evening primrose, three super sources of vitamin E)... Continue reading »
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REVIEW: Nivea Visage Daily Essentials Fragrance Free Facial Cleansing Wipes
Sometimes the cheap thrills are the best thrills. I use a lot of cleansing wipes, and that’s being somewhat understated. I carry a few packets in my make-up kit at all times (I love my Bioderma... Continue reading »
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Yves Saint Laurent Forever Youth Liberator Nutri Creme
A few months behind the rest of the world, but the latest skincare launch from Yves Saint Laurent is ready to hit Australian stores from Sunday 6th May. Forever Youth Liberator, an eight piece... Continue reading »
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MBFW AU: Wella Professionals, Napoleon Perdis & essie for Christopher Esber
‘Healthy and clean but with a deadly edge’ was the makeup and hair design at Christopher Esber, with Napoleon Perdis, essie and Wella Professionals combining to create a look that was... Continue reading »
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MBFW AU Survival Pack: honourable mentions
A few honourable MBFW survival pack mentions that I didn’t get to into detail this week: Laura Mercier illuminating tinted moisturiser: a tinted moisturiser with strong pearl shimmer, this is... Continue reading »
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MBFW AU S/S 12/13 – ghd, Napoleon Perdis and CND for Carl Kapp
Helmut Newton reigned supreme at Carl Kapp, with Newton’s trademark sexual androgynes influencing make-up, hair and nails. Key hair notes: Alan White for ghd styled a collection of jet black... Continue reading »
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MBFW Survival Pack: Aesop Tuberose Lip Heal & Rosehip Seed Lip Cream
I could make a series of stupid jokes about air kissing causing irreparable lip damage, but that’s cheap and easy and besides, I’m 99% certain that Twitter has driven that joke into the ground... Continue reading »
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MBFW AU Survival Pack: Aesop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel, Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil
The last show started late and went overtime, you didn’t get to bed until late, and the first show starts at 9AM in some far-flung outreach of the Sydney fashion triangle. You slept badly. You feel... Continue reading »
