Looking for new foundations for your peri or menopausal skin? Don’t worry, I’ve put my face on the line. The result: a road test of eight foundations you might like to try on your face. …
Get behind Frocktober to raise funds for ovarian cancer research
It’s 15 years this month since my husband’s family lost an incredibly beautiful and amazing woman. My mother-in-law was just 54 (the same age I am right now) when she died from the insidious disease …
Body acceptance is a mental muscle best exercised daily
Body acceptance is a mental muscle best exercised daily. I truly don’t think you can flick a switch and suddenly undo the deep layers of societal expectation that we and others have put on how …
More natural skincare products you might love to add to your kit
As a beauty product junkie, I’m always buying and trialling new things. I’ve been doing so for my job for about 20 years now. I wouldn’t call myself an expert but I’m definitely an enthusiast. …
Tips for transitioning your wardrobe from winter to spring
My tips for transitioning your wardrobe from winter to spring will help you make the most of what you already own. Fashion lives and breathes seasonal changes but my wardrobe philosophy has always been those …
How to style a short messy bob using the Dyson Airwrap
Not since the great Thermomix purchase of 2009 have I laboured so long over a purchase. But I did it. I bought the Dyson Airwrap. I totally get it. Both appliances are big investments. So, …
Anxious about the uncontrollable? Try the Simple Seven strategy
It’s no secret that I get anxious about the uncontrollable, particularly when the uncontrollable is as big as it’s been since the start of 2019. (I’ve written previously about my anxiety here and here.) What …
Want to organise your wardrobe but don’t know where to start?
Want to organise your wardrobe but don’t know where to start? This is a topic that comes up again and again, so I thought we’d revisit it, especially as we’re on the cusp of a …
3 Australian natural makeup brands you might like to add to cart
Whenever I feature beauty products, I get asked for recommendations of natural alternatives. I know this is a big consideration for so many. Below are three Australian natural makeup brands you might like to check …
Why we need to talk more about menopause and peri menopause
My name is Nikki, I’m 54 years old and it’s 12 months since my last period. Crack the bubbly. I’m officially in menopause. I’ve discussed the many curses of my peri menopause years before but …
Tips for creating work-from-home outfits that also transition out of the home
When I wrote this post more than 12 months ago, I really did not think we’d still be here talking about tips for creating work-from-home outfits. Did you? I was somewhat of a veteran in …
Where to start with Trinny London makeup products
I’ve been buying and using Trinny London makeup products since 2018 – since before there was a dedicated Australian website – and rarely a day goes by that I’m not asked about where to start …