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 …
What we saw and where we stayed in Cairns and North Queensland
It had been 17 long years between visits to Cairns and North Queensland – too long, I say. The global pandemic continues to interrupt and disrupt holiday plans and gratitude is all that I have …
What I packed for a winter holiday in the Queensland tropics
Before we set off on our trip, I shared what I packed for a winter holiday in the Queensland tropics (watch the first video below). In this post, I’m sharing another video as well as …
Get these new FRANKiE4 Footwear shoes on your feet
(sponsored by FRANKiE4 Footwear) This week I went in store at FRANKiE4 Footwear Indooroopilly to check out the new coffee cart offering and to show which new FRANKiE4 Footwear shoes need to be on your …
It’s my bloody birthday … month
It’s my bloody birthday … month. I’m turning 54 on June 6 and this year I’m ditching the presents and asking for donations to Share the Dignity. Those who know me, know this is a …
Beauty chat: the skincare and makeup products I’m loving
When it comes to a beauty chat, I’m not an expert but I’ve been writing about beauty products and treatments for about 18 years – initially as a journalist and since 2008 as a blogger. …
The Model and Me: Arlington Milne Sinead roll-neck knit
It’s all so tempting when the temperature drops to reach for jeans and a nice top but why not switch it up by swapping the jeans for a midi or maxi skirt, boots and a …