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beauty favourites in 2011
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 […]
Australian natural beauty brands: ahead of the game
August 22, 2011
Dear Beauties, There has been much talk internationally about the introduction of sophisticated, elegant, contemporary organic and natural cosmetic brands to the market. Encased in sleek, attractive packaging, lines like Rodin, Kjaer Weis and Tata Harper have beauty editors lauding what is generally perceived as the emphatic filling of distinct gap in the market: at one with the universe […]
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 […]
Style inspiration: autumnal colours, vintage detail & the new hemline
February 28, 2011
What a beautiful image: I love the sumptuous ginger chestnut hair, the loose, long, intricate folds and detail of the dress and the warm chocolate loafers. It’s a beautiful Autumnal look: college-style masculine meets fairytale feminine. Note the straps revealing a white slip underneath: older and much wiser women in my family have always insisted […]
Holiday Beauty: haircare
July 25, 2010
As I mentally practice pack for my USA holiday (I love how that rhymes – so sweet!) I realise I will be a walking, talking, sweetly smelling ambassador for Australian style and beauty. Stay tuned for my holiday clothes shortlist, which seems to be shaping up as an ode to Australian design. In the meantime […]
I think I was a (French) mermaid in a past life
March 17, 2010
This is longer than a usual post but consider it a bedtime story. I’ve also save it in my article section. When I was small we had a beach house in a sleepy seaside town. I lived on a remote farm, miles inland and often drought-stricken, so this beach house in its salty blue environs […]
Products which make me feel beautiful part 1
March 8, 2010
So I was hesitant to have a series like this because I do not want to promote consumerism and superficiality in beauty (seriously) but I cannot resist talking about my favourite beauty products .. because I love them so and in their own small, perfect ways they do make me feel beautiful. 1. Chanel Inimitable […]
January 30, 2012
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