HAPPY WEEKEND...
hope you have a 'bella' break!
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{Pic: Pinterest}
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
friday fave #4: FAIRY LIGHT
HOW PRETTY IS THIS...
{Love what she's wearing ~ especially the big flower on her shoulder!}
{Via: The Glitter Guide}
home inspiration: O'DOOR PLACES & SPACES
PERFECT 'POSSIES' FOR A LITTLE R & R...
{that is until the pool needed cleaning!}
{Source: Elle Decor}
friday fave #3: THE WATERFALL BRAID
HOW CUTE IS THIS 'DO ~ CUTE & GLAM AT THE SAME TIME!
Here's the DIY via InStyle Kids...
1. Separate front section to not be included in braid + tie
2. French braid top section leaving the section underneath free + straight
3. After each plait leave a little section under the braid
4. Continue until al the way across the back
5. Plait all the way down the length of the hair and tie
friday fave #2: MOR CANDLES
I'M A BIT {A LOT} OBSESSED WITH SCENTED CANDLES
and I've just discovered two Mor Emporium Black Collection candles
that I can NOT get enough of...
OMG ~ major DIVINE-ness!
friday fave #1: LANCOME FACEBOOK BEAUTY ACADEMY
I LOVE KATE & I LOVE LANCOME...
{Perfect match, really!}
I'm also loving Lancome's new Facebook Beauty Academy ~
I've joined up to be the first to find out about {and trial} their latest products, get weekly make-up and skincare tips from their beauty guru, Michael Brown + I've gone into the draw to win some beauty-full prizes!
What are you waiting for? CLICK HERE to join up too!
lush LASHES
FOR INCREDIBLY LUSH, CLUMP-FREE LASHES, THE TRICK IS ALL
IN THE LAYERING!
Here's the DIY guide...
1. To make lashes look full, glide a very thin line of black eyeliner across the
lashline to give the illusion of thickness.
2. After swiping on one coat of mascara ~ preferably one with a narrow wand,
which gets right to the root.
3. Place a few individual false lashes on the outer lashes.
4. Finish with a top coat of mascara, just on the ends, to seamlessly blend the faux lashes with the real ones.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
home inspiration: SHADES OF GREY
WHETHER IT'S TEAMED WITH WHITE, PASTELS OR BRIGHTS...
dark grey always pulls off a sophisticated look!
{Pics: Pinterest}
copy her make-up: PURPLE EYSHADOW
PURPLE EYESHADOW DOESN'T HAVEN'T TO LOOK LIKE A
THROWBACK FROM THE 80's...
Here are some tips from StyleList to keep your purple peepers completely modern...
• The most flattering purple is bluish lavender. Fuchsia is the least flattering.
• Always combine purples with other neutrals (golds, tans, taupes, browns) to avoid overkill.
• Avoid 80s candy colours like full on pink blush and lips or you risk looking like "Miss Piggy!"
• Minimise under eye discolouration with concealer and use Visine to take any redness out of eyes, unless that "I Just Got Punched in the Face" look is what you're going for.
how to wear purple...
SMOKY EYE - Choose deep purple or mauve shadows that suit your skin and work it into a smoky eye for a fresh take on this classic look.
DAY LOOK – Peachy pink is a universally flattering blush and lip color and works well with our hue d'jour. Nude works too.
EVENING LOOK – A spicy blush or bronzer with gold flecks will illuminate the face and bring the purple into present day. If you're going with purple eyes and bronzed cheeks, the best lip is a pinky nude.
power-up the POSITIVE in YOUR LIFE
Don't allow yourself to think that you're not good at a certain activity!
Instead, tell yourself that you REALLY want to learn a new language, take a pastry cooking class, try surfing or pick up the piano again
~ and truly believe in yourself ~ it will make the whole thing much more enjoyable.
Instead, tell yourself that you REALLY want to learn a new language, take a pastry cooking class, try surfing or pick up the piano again
~ and truly believe in yourself ~ it will make the whole thing much more enjoyable.
{Source: Allure}
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
snippet of MY DAY
A SNIPPET OF MY PINTEREST PAGE!
If you haven't encountered pinterest yet, it's HIGHLY addictive...
CLICK HERE to have a squizzie
at my 'pin collection'!
mid-week mumma: KATE MOSS
AWWW ~ HASN'T SHE COME A LONG WAY...
A little tribute to you & your career, Katie Kate!
We love you!
{BTY: She's in Sydney at the moment with her hubbie, Jamie
~ they're off to Splendour In The Grass on the weekend!}
{Pics: Tumblr}
mid-week mumma: ANGELINA JOLIE
ANGELINA JOLIE ~ AND HER KIDS ~ HAVE HAD A BUSY JULY, SO FAR...
{and so have the paparazzi}...
Here she is with Shiloh, 5, Knox and Vivienne, 3, and Zahara, 6, day tripping in London last Saturday...
~ and here, with Vivienne, 3 at a florist in London {on Saturday}...
~ with 3-year-old twin tots Knox and Vivienne on their way to a local movie theatre for a Friday matinee in London's Richmond neighborhood...
~ with Shiloh, 5, and Zahara, 6, at Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday July 20...
~ arriving at Los Angeles International Airport with Zahara, 6, and Shiloh, 5, on Wednesday July 13...
~ she takes twins Knox and Vivienne, who turn 3 next week, to Eden Super Bowl Wednesday in St. Julian's, Malta, where the family is spending the summer while dad Brad Pitt is shooting his new film {July 6}...
~ with Knox on a family outing in St. Julian's, Malta, where dad Brad Pitt is busy shooting his new film World War Z.
She is one busy mumma!
{Source: People}
brush AWAY STRESS
You know how relaxing it feels when someone runs their fingers through your hair?
Well the simple act of brushing your own hair can put you in the same zone. Repetitive movements like this evoke a relaxation response in your body - this can break the chain of stressful everyday thoughts that can keep you from fully calming down.
Research has also shown that regularly tapping into that relaxation response can help slow stress-related aging.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
snippet of MY DAY
TODAY I VISITED SK-II's 'PITERA' DISCOVERY EXHIBIT...
and learnt a little more about Cate Blanchett's favourite skincare range!
{Seriously, how amazing is her skin!}
If you'd like to discover more about SK-11 and try it for yourself,
CLICK HERE to find out all about
SK-11's new 'Pitera Essence Starter Set'!
the secret to RAISING HAPPY KIDS ~ part 4
PART 4 OF MY PARENTING STORY...
in which I spoke to parenting guru Michael Grose to get his no-nonsense advice!
{IF YOU MISSED PART 1 ~ CLICK HERE & PART 2 ~ CLICK HERE & HERE for PART 3}
{IF YOU MISSED PART 1 ~ CLICK HERE & PART 2 ~ CLICK HERE & HERE for PART 3}
Here's the 4th {of 6} key elements he believes will help you to raise happy, confident, well-behaved children…
4. LOOK AFTER YOUR CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH
“Around one in 10 children struggle with anxiety and nearly fifty percent of adult sufferers identify that anxiety began in childhood,” says Grose. “Most kids, like adults, experience some anxious moments or have fearful thoughts and feelings from time to time. These thoughts and feelings prompt them to proceed with caution rather than rush in where angels fear to tread. But anxiety and fear can be paralysing and some kids simply can’t stop their ‘bad thoughts and feelings’. They can’t silence the voice of fear that whispers to them continually.”
“It’s important to remember anxiety is a normal part of life and it can be managed,” he says. “You should also recognise it takes time to manage anxiety and understand it can’t be solved in one conversation.”
how to help children overcome anxious moments:
* Anxiety is contagious. Parents and children can feed each other’s anxieties. So it’s the job of parents to stay calm, think clearly and role model confidence when kids get anxious.
* When your child becomes anxious create calmness through your words, voice and facial expression.
{Michael Grose is one of Australia’s most popular writers and speakers on parenting and family matters. He’s written six books, including the best-selling Why First Borns Rule The World And Last Borns Want To Change It ~ and he educates both parents and teachers around the world on how to raise happy, well-adjusted kids and resilient teenagers ~ check out his blog HERE}
Stay tuned for part 5!
a trip down MEMORY LANE
REMEMBER THIS?
Awww it was one of my faves...
I can still remember trying to tease my hair like Madge's {and piling on the hair gel}
~ and saving my pocket money to buy a neon 'tube' skirt!
I can still remember trying to tease my hair like Madge's {and piling on the hair gel}
~ and saving my pocket money to buy a neon 'tube' skirt!
LOL!
less is MORE
BE CARE NOT TO OVERLOAD ON PRODUCTS...
~ or at least try not to add products to your skincare routine without checking to see if you're duplicating ingredients. Sometimes, active ingredients cancel one another out — other times, they double up and cause irritation or skin damage.
Negative interactions are most likely to happen if someone is treating different problems at the same time, such as sun-damaged skin and adult acne, and the ingredients are either too harsh together or incompatible. The biggest culprits: retinol, glycolic acid (aka AHA's), vitamin C, and benzoyl peroxide—
avoid layering them, or at least try to use them at different times of day.
avoid layering them, or at least try to use them at different times of day.
It's always best to check!
Monday, July 25, 2011
home inspiration: SENSATIONAL SEATING
LOVING THESE CHAIRS
and their settings...
{The middle room would have to be my most-fave!}
{Source: bellaMUMMA loves... tumblr}
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