Mathematics has never been my strong suit but when it comes to the basics, I’m not too shabby… Wine + Christmas = yes please De Bortoli is back with their 2019 wine advent calendar and I couldn’t be more excited. Filled with 24 mini-wines, each day throughout December will feel like Christmas as you toast…
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the do’s and don’ts of finding a grey
Entering the latter half of your twenties comes with a whole new world of bodily changes. For me, my metabolism has slowed. right. down. and even thinking about food goes straight to my hips and thighs. Another great discovery I recently made is grey hair. I’m not embarrassed about it as there is nothing I…
my favourite french instagram accounts
There’s an unspoken cultural rule that states French women are just naturally chic and effortlessly cool with the ‘I woke up like this’ look down to a fine science. With books, YouTube channels and fashion shoots all dedicated to one of the fashion capitals of the world, Paris just oozes style and sophistication. For as…
hopeless at beauty: a launch
Is it just me or do you also feel like everyone knows ‘how to: makeup’ leaps and bounds ahead of you? When it comes to beauty, I know the basics but no matter how many Youtube tutorials I watch, my contouring game is non-existent. I also only just found out baking isn’t just for cakes and…
pour decisions: the wine pair cheat sheet
I know I’m guilty of the ‘bottle shop google.’ You know the shuffle through your bag to find your phone, open google and type “What wine pairs with Thai/Italian/Spanish/Toasted cheese sandwiches” With a little help from my friends at Wine Selectors, I’ve now created a wine pair cheat sheet for you to bookmark and save…
run don’t walk, sephora has up to 50% off
Credit cards at the ready as Sephora Australia launches their mid-year sale! With up to 50% off online and instore, you can take those items out of your wishlist darling and hit ‘add to cart.’ Good news is, the sale extends beyond the brand’s namesake range and includes products from Kat Von D Beauty, Marc…
and then a hero comes along
On Fridays, I usually finish work early to kick-start the weekend and I often find myself at the shops ‘just looking’ and not spending any money whatsoever… Yeah right! I was aimlessly wandering around Mecca recently and saw the Go-To sheet masks on display and thought I’d give it a try. I’ve heard so much…
wedding dress shopping: expectation vs reality
For those of you who regularly read my blog, you’ll know I got engaged earlier this year. If you haven’t had a chance to read about the proposal, click here and bring your tissues! Ever since I was little I thought I knew exactly what kind of wedding I wanted and it has slowly been…
i’m engaged!
Because who doesn’t want to read a good ol’ proposal story?
how i trick myself into drinking more water
Sitting at a desk for the majority of my day doesn’t usually physically exhaust me so I find it difficult to drink the recommended 2L each day. Two years ago I visited my naturopath after having suffered from skin issues for quite some time. We went through the usual questions and then she asked me…
can crystals help your skin?
Today I purchased the rose quartz heart facial sculptor from Miranda Kerr’s Kora Organics and I’m already in love! There’s been a huge increase in popularity with integrating crystals into your beauty routine, usually in the form of rollers, and I think anything that is all natural has my tick of approval. It’s important that…
i’ve found the world’s comfiest jeans
I like to be organised. I pride myself on it and I’m known for it by my friends and colleagues. As a result of said quality, I start my Christmas shopping in November. By doing so, I have more time to think about the gifts I buy and I also get to take advantage of both…
on the streets: new york fashion week
New York is one of the fashion capitals of the world and during Fashion week, eyes aren’t just on the runways. Often those attending the shows are photographed just as much as those walking the catwalks- if not more. You’ll always find me checking out Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar’s street style galleries during the month-long festival of fashion,…
cannes cannes, can you do the…
The red carpet at Cannes has provided us with some stunning examples of high-end fashion in the past and I know that this year will be the same. In preparation for the festival kick off overnight, I’ve had a look back at my top 5 gowns us mere mortals can only dream about from last year….
style steal: paris fashion week
As Paris Fashion Week comes to a close, there’s no question that the lens is set not only to those strutting the catwalk but to the many fashion icons sitting in the front row. But these items aren’t exclusive to the rich and famous and you can style steal these trendsetters looks for a fraction…
