It’s no surprise that Shellac* is one of the top 5 things searched for on my blog. I’ve been yapping on about it for more than 18 months now. I quickly became a convert after …
I just might believe in budget hair miracles
Sponsored by Nuffnang Remember last month when I sentenced myself to 30 days’ community hair service? (If you missed that, I’ll wait if you want to click over and check out my hair crimes.) Well, …
5 for Friday: packing for an autumn weekend in Melbourne
This time next week I’ll be in Melbourne. I will have enjoyed one night in a hotel room, a couple of vinos with some bloggie buddies, and more than a few stories with some more …
Lazy girl beauty: the 2-minute face
All my lovely new blog photos may give the impression that I spend every waking hour devoted to my appearance. WRONG. I have already confessed here on the blog to my lazy girl beauty ways but …
A tale of two liquid foundations
Day-to-day I’m generally a no-frills, slap-it-on kind of makeup girl. There’s not a whole lot of point putting on a full face when it will be mostly facing a computer all day. I will put …
The good oil on hair oils (plus win to try for yourself!)
Sponsored by Nuffnang Using oils on your hair to keep it nourished, lush and flickable is not new. I remember sharing a house with one of my girlfriends in the late ’80s. She was a …
5 for Friday: lust-have beauty products you need right now
I’m going to be upfront here. The first of my five lust-have beauty things for this glorious Friday is not at the budget end of the beauty scale. It’s a hairdryer. And it’s $199. I …
WANTED: Nikki Parkinson for crimes to her hair
Sponsored by Nuffnang As I sit here writing this post, it may shock some of you to know that I have not even brushed my hair this morning. I KNOW. And she calls herself a …
Did someone say orange lips?
Just when you thought it was safe to drop by my blog and say hi without fear of being assaulted by my obsession with orange, I’m sorry, I’m going there again. It’s not enough for …
Lazy girl beauty: face wipes
If you’re a beauty professional, skin therapist or just so darn beauty obsessed you wouldn’t think of cutting corners on your skincare or beauty routine, then this post is not for you. This new series …
It’s not just me who’s crazy for Garnier’s BB Cream
You’ve got to love it when a survey of 7000 people backs up your vote for beauty product of the year, don’t you? Yep, according to a survey of 7000 people, Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector …
Three reasons why a facial should be on your must-do list
It’s been over a month since I had the facial I’m posting about today. Why wait, you ask? Well, there was this little thing called Christmas and an attempt to have a part-time break but …