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1930′s wedding gown
Isn’t this cascading gown just divine? I love how the elaborate swathes of fabric and stately lengths are balanced by the simplicity of the cut and overall look: soft organdie as opposed to showy silk, a demure peter pan collar rather than a plunging neckline, petite cap sleeves in place of spaghetti straps. From Vintage […]
15 beauty tricks
May 8, 2012
A few little things that make my beauty routine a little more streamlined – and beautiful. 1. My Beauty Blender. I love this oddly cute hot pink makeup sponge: it makes applying foundation a flawless, super quick breeze. I dampen the sponge and first smear a little foundation onto my skin with fingers, as this allows […]
my pregnancy beauty stash
March 27, 2012
I am almost six weeks postpartum so I thought this would be a good time to reflect on the beauty treats that made my pregnancy experience that little bit more indulgent and beautiful. I managed to escape stretch marks (save a few tiny lines that appeared on the underside of my breasts once my milk […]
beauty favourites in 2011
January 30, 2012
Dear beauties, I am back after a sojourn in the world of pre-baby, which has included working from home to finish up some other work projects, feeling anxious about the state of the pantry/fridge/cupboards/house in general and watching The Australian Open accompanied by cheese and chocolate. Of course with around two weeks until my tiny […]
Desktop beauty
June 30, 2011
Hello readers! Because I am a writer I spend a lot of time at a desk. And because I am a creative sort my desk could be described as the opposite to minimal. It houses a lot of books and magazines. There are papers and notebooks and pens everywhere. There is a bottle of water, […]
Four things I love (French skincare edition)
May 16, 2011
Hello my beauties! A little while ago I wrote about Gwyneth Paltrow’s French pharmacy favourites as featured in Goop, adding in my own low to mid-range French beauty product picks. Since then I’ve had the pleasure of trialling some new French products by classic, much-loved French companies and these four beauties have particularly impressed me. […]
Packing for a tropical holiday
April 11, 2011
I love packing for a trip, and my recent sojourn to Bali, Indonesia was no exception. I think I love packing so much because it allows me to feel excited and to dream in a childishly happy way, and the tangible act of preparing and packing takes me that little bit closer to the actual […]
Beauty favourites in 2010
January 9, 2011
Fellow beauty aficionados Beautifully Glossy and Miss Prissy Pants recently posted about their top beauty products in 2010 – new finds and old favourites. So of course I had to blindly follow and do the same . Thanks for the inspiration ladies! I will start with my favourite beauty discoveries from 2010. Stay tuned for […]
(pink) Christmas beauty
December 5, 2010
I am still a child when it comes to Christmas: I love putting up the tree (with Bing Crosby playing on the record player), selecting presents and carefully wrapping them, writing cards, tying ribbons and preparing special food. I also love dressing up for Christmas day and a month of parties and dinners. For me, […]
July 30, 2012
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