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Hair: Long, Swinging and Shiny 2007-08-26 09:24:37
Known for her husky voice and
sultry looks, Lauren Bacall (pictured left) became a fashion icon and role
model for women in the late 1940s. Today she is considered a legendary
actress best known as the leading lady in films such as “The Big Sleep” (1946) and “Dark Passage” (1947).
Film Noir Hair
The Look: This
Peek-a-boo style evokes images of Lauren Bacall. Stylist Pita
describes it as “Old Hollywood hair”. According to Gucci stylist,
Luigi Murenu, who is also a creative consultant for Kerastase, “A dollop of
mousse will help make the waves last.”
Nico (left), a German
singer-songwriter, actress, fashion model, keyboard player and ‘Warhol
Superstar’ is best remembered for her time spent recording and performing
with “The Velvet Underground” in the mid 1960s.
Sleek Hair
The Look:
’60s art icon, Nico, inspired the pin straight strands at Michael Kors. & Read more:Swinging
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I found this on Friday! 2007-08-24 05:57:32
1. Up from Tonic Gifts
2. Let’s Garden Activity Apron from Peppermint Lane
3. 9K White Gold Hoop Earrings from eJeweller
4. LinoFloral on Olive Tshirt from Etsy
5. Mediterranean by Elizabeth Arden from Perfume Connection
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I found this on Friday! 2007-08-30 08:01:55
1. Sohum Lychee Body Moisture Creme from Scentiments
2. Aeron Pearl and Amethyst Bracelet from Annette Piper
3. Givenchy Logoed Pink Tie from Ties and Cuffs
4. Popcorn Bath Bombs from Adore Beauty
5. Chickpea Icy Poles Nappy Wallet from A Chic Et Charme
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Love is in the air… 2007-08-29 08:01:51 Spring to many means romance and love and reading Danni’s recent Romantic Proposal post, it made me think how important these little gestures are.
Regardless of how long you have been in a relationship it is nice to do something romantic or out of the ordinary for your partner, particularly when it is unexpected. Whilst buying something for Valentine’s Day is good, picking up something special on an ordinary day is even more memorable.
For Him:
This Wine and Dine gift pack includes:
St. Leonards 2004 Cabernet Shiraz 750mL
Butter Shortbread Bites 50gm
Alpenhain Prestige Camembert Cheese 125gm
Tania Water Crackers 145gm
Bradsnax Caramelised Honey Macadamia ‘N Peanuts
Traditional Foods Rum & Brandy Cake 100gm
Snax with Attitude Milk Chocolate Fruit & Nuts
2 x Assorted Chocolate Hearts
For Her:
The Pandora Jewellery collection is an exciting jewellery range that allows you to be the designer! You can create your own Pandora bracelet or necklace and have it shi Read more:hellip
Stylish eco-friendly bags 2007-08-28 08:01:31 Eco-friendly bags don’t just have to be in shades of green to make you feel like you are doing your bit for the environment. Let’s face it - it’s a look that only certain people can carry off well!
The Envirosax range of bags are light weight, inexpensive (retailing for approximately $7.95) and colourful. Their ranges include a retrographic series encompassing bold geographical designs as well as a more feminine flora graphic series.
Envirosax also carry a hemp series in a natural or pistachio shade with a rich chocolate “organic” print. They are available from Ecobabe and retail for $16.95. Hemp fabric is three times stronger than cotton fabric and this stylish number comes complete with its own little pouch for easy storage. Read more:Stylish
Tonic Gifts 2007-08-25 08:01:16 In addition to their regular subscriber competition, TonicGifts
is giving you the opportunity to win a Wild Gift Pack valued at over $60.
The pack comprises of a Wild Buttermilk Bath Creme, Wild Buttermilk Skin Mist, Wild Elixir Bathing Salts and a Wild Sisal Shower Glove all beautifully presented in a Flitter Gift Bag.
Visit the competition page for full details. Competition closes 30 September 2007.
Grapevine Soaps 2007-09-03 08:01:08 I love the smell of beautifully scented soap and am guilty of having a number of scents available in my bathroom at any one time. Strawberry soap is one of my all time favourites as is the delicious, warm scent of vanilla.
As I was reading The Tall Poppy, I noticed that Funky Soaps
have recently acquired the Grapevine Soaps from A Piece of Art as part of their range. I am a big fan of these having purchased these in the past and the stylish wrapping makes it both suitable for men and women.
Team the soap with a matching bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz and you will have a stylish gift.
Pores 2007-09-02 15:43:23 I came across an article in the September issue of Elle magazine that cast its spotlight on pores. Author, Nicole Catanese begins by helping us understand the true meaning of pores, “you need to fuse the word’s two definitions: ‘a minute opening’ and ‘to study attentively.’ That is to say, tiny holes with which people are obsessed.” How true that is! I’m sure we’ve all stared into the mirror and marvelled at how enormous our pores were. And here’s the bad news - as we get older, our pores get even bigger.
Dead skin cells can help clog our pores and since empty pores are less visible than clogged ones, Nicole reminds us to protect our skin (especially from UV Rays), keep our pores clean and exfoliate. Biore Pore Perfect Unclogging Pore Scrub, Estee Lauder Idealist Pore Minimizing Refresher and Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) are a few of the recommendations given by the article to help us minimize the size of our por
I found this on Friday! 2007-09-27 08:01:12
1. Makeup Sealer Spray from Beauty Banquet. This “wonder spray” works to insulate sensitive skin from harsh adhesives or heavy makeup.
2. L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream by Skincare Store. Enriched with 20% shea butter, this super-creamy balm penetrates quickly to protect, nourish, and moisturise the skin
3. Eternal Baby Fairy Wand from Urban Baby. As any true fairy will tell you, a wand is an essential fashion accessory!
4. Red Maloo Felt iPod Touch Pouch from Rushfaster. The pouch is perfectly designed to accomodate your iPod Video 30/60/80 gig, and the elastic keeps your head phones tidy whilst not in use.
5. A5 Landscape Hardcover Photo Book from My Reflections. An elegant hard cover half size landscape book Excellent for brag books, holiday snaps and more. Read more:Friday
The Giving Gift 2007-09-26 08:01:11 Some people really are difficult to buy for and it doesn’t make it any easier when the people in question say they don’t need anything in particular. Well a great gift idea for those who have everything is to give them a gift which is sent to someone else in need. How does this work you may ask?
For $47 you can buy a lamb for a family in countries like Mongolia and Somalia or for $78 you can buy a pig for a family in Cambodia, Uganda, East Timor or Myanmar.
The recipient you buy the gift for will receive a card showing the gift being given in their name, and what gift was given to a family in need.
Other gifts from the World Vision Smiles range include school supplies and food for families in need. Read more:Giving
Adorable Designs 2007-09-25 08:01:31 Every so often I see a girl’s dress which is just so adorable that I have to share.
My pick for young children this summer is the stunning Strawberries and Cream Dottie Dress from Posh Print Designs
.
This beautiful 1950’s style dress is made from 100% cotton red and pink dottie fabric. It has a contrasting pink and white dottie facing, gorgeous red and white spotted buttons and finished off white a red and white stitched grosgrain ribbon on the waist.
It is available from size 3-6 months up to a size 3 and retails for $38. Read more:Adorable
Dieting Tips and Strategies 2007-09-25 04:49:20 I, like many people, are guilty of adding a few kilos to my frame during winter due to lethargy and a change of eating patterns. So when the sun comes it then I look to combat those kilos fast before they have any chance of sticking around.
But if you are looking to take on a diet - the number of them available to try and the different information they provide can truly be mind boggling. The titles may range from Eat Right 4 Your Type, the The Low GI Diet or the The Total Wellbeing Diet to name a few but where do you start?
I am a big believer in everything in moderation and if I want that chocolate today then I will have it. It may mean that I say no to something else later on in the day but the urge may not be as all consuming as it is to eat the chocolate right now.
Admittedly I don’t have much willpower so the trick for me is just not to buy it. If it is not in the cupboard then I can’t eat it and if I find that the craving is still as strong in an hour’ Read more:Dieting
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Premium Pendants 2007-09-23 08:01:21 Silver need not just be a gift saved for your 25th wedding anniversary. Etched in Memories now offers a premim range of silver and gold pendants available for purchase as a gift for your loved ones.
I was very impressed by the journey behind the search for good quality pendants and Etched In Memories now has the pendants hand-made to a specification that will provide customers with a quality product at a reasonable price.
It certainly makes me feel very comfortable with shopping for such a personal item in a very impersonal online environment. Read more:Premium
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Marakye 2007-09-22 08:01:49 Win a free gift each month with Marakye. For September they are giving away one of their stylish new incense holders with 2 packets of incense sticks.
To enter the draw all you need to do is subscribe to their monthly newsletter.
Visit their competition page for full details.
The competition closes at the end of each month.
Joliv Natural Products 2007-09-21 08:24:19
Sign up for Joliv’s monthly newsletter and go into the random draw to win a handmade Joliv product.
Joliv Products
are all natural and all freshly handmade from scratch. They guarantee they do not contain such harmful ingredients as sodium lauryl sulphate, harmful chemicals, petroleum by-products, animal derivatives, artificial fragrances and colours. Read more:Natural
I found this on Friday! 2007-09-20 17:12:25
1. Red Swirl Pendant from SpoonFed Art. Inspired by a nearly 20 year long eating disorder, SpoonFed Art uses ordinary spoons as bite-sized canvas for beautiful, sparkling wearable art pendants.
2. Curious Britney Spears by dStore. Elizabeth Arden asks us to take a chance and experience this Eau de Parfum Spray by the Pop Princess.
3. 101 Cool Magic Tricks from Fishpond. Who doesn’t like magic? I can’t get enough! From jokes, magic tricks and science experiments to far-out facts. 208 pages of cool stuff!
4. The Le Lumiere Diamond Pen from Diamond Exchange. They give us the first perfect diamond pen incorporating the diamond loupe inside. Available only in Australia!
5. DSE In-Car DVD Player from Dick Smith Electronics. DVD player with twin 10″ screens. Features include 2 hour rechargeable battery, remote control, mounting straps, AC adapter and car adapter. Read more:Friday
Book Bags 2007-09-19 08:01:30 I am used to carrying my books around in my handbag and never really thought about protecting them particularly. That is not until a colleague of mine showed me the pretty satin book bags from The Dharma Door.
My favourite book bags is the Norzin Steel bag as I just love the light pink flowers contrasting against the steel background.
Fabric book wraps have been used for centuries in Tibet to keep sacred, unbound texts protected from the elements. Now you have the opportunity to protect your special books in a similar fashion. The bags are handcrafted by Tibetan refugees living in Northern India and The Dharma Door to their credit, supports this workshop by ensuring the craftspeople are paid fair wages and enjoy positive working conditions.
The silk bags are available in two sizes and over 10 designs and retail from $25.
Cover Up 2007-09-18 08:01:43 Sometimes getting kids to wear hats can be near on impossible unless they are adorned with their favourite character. My daughter wears her Dora hat proudly now as she runs around thinking about how cool she must be with the little explorer on her head.
One of my all time favourite Australian made brands is Vintage Kids. Their range is just stunning and they handpick their fabrics accordingly to suit the product. Their designs come under my favourite category - one that kids will also want to wear.
The China Doll hat is just stunning as is the new range of Ruby Rosebud hats. Read more:Cover
I Like To Sing 2007-10-01 08:01:05 Well if you missed Justine Clarke doing her recent tour to a town near you, then you can always pick up the cd from ABC shops.
I Like To Sing is a joyful collection of cool songs for kids. With its cheeky lyrics and richly layered arrangements, its beautiful melodies and foot-tapping rhythms, the CD is an irresistible introduction to the pleasures of songs and singing.
My daughter at 2 and a half knows the words to every song on the cd. And whilst Justine may not be the best singer in the world (and neither admittedly am I) - we love to sing along just the same. Who in their right mind can fault a cd which teaches children to love watermelon and pineapple!
Free DVDs 2007-09-30 08:01:39 Did I catch your attention yet? Quickflix is still offering their FREE 14 day trial of up to 5 rental DVDs with no further obligation to purchase.
I have trialled Quickflix and I must admit their service is particularly unique. At the start of the rental process you select 20 dvds you would like to watch, ranging from movies to television series or children’s programmes and put them into your must-see list. Quickflix will then select the top 3 dvds from that list and post them to you. Once you send them back then they will continue through your list and send you the next dvds from your list.
You keep them for as long as you like and the postage return is free You just need to pop the dvds back into the pre-paid envelopes they supply. For those leading particularly busy lives or live in quite remote areas then this is a great service.
Notes on a Scandal, Pan’s Labyrinth and Miss Potter are just a few of their latest releases which can be posted out to you at a
Soap For Children 2007-10-14 08:01:09 As I was browsing My Day Off, I noticed that a new range of soaps were available on Funky Soaps which catered directly to children. Now don’t let the name fool you. “Funky” may mean having a strong offensive odour but it also means characterised by originality which is certainly encompasses the range of soaps which are sold on their site. In fact this clever play on words is what keeps this store firm in my memory.
Getting my daughter to use soap at the best of times can be difficult but I know she wouldn’t have any problems when it came to using the crayon soaps featured on their site.
They retail for $6.95 and would make a great addition to any Christmas stocking. Read more:Children
I found this on Friday! 2007-10-11 17:49:36
1. Wooden Alphabet in a Box from Cradle Rock. The Alphabet in a box features 26 letters in a bright assortment of colours.
2. The Way I Love You by Tonic Gifts. Told through beautifully observed moments between a little girl and her dog, The Way I Love You is a joyous celebration of love and friendship.
3. Trent Nathan Aqua Bracelet from Wishlist. The colour of the Mediterranean. The colour of this gorgeous Trent Nathan bracelet.
4. Logitech QuickCam from Dick Smith Electronics. High performance optics that captures great video and snaps still images at an impressive 1.3 megapixel quality.
5. Regency 3 pce luggage Set Blue from dStore. This quality 3 piece Regency luggage set is just what you want when jet setting! Read more:Friday
Earrings Fit For Spring 2007-10-10 08:01:31 You know it’s spring when you see earrings like this available to purchase online.
These earrings from Annette Piper are springtime personified with the bright green cloissonne earrings and 12ct gold fill earhooks.
What I love about Annette Piper’s designs is that you get a real sense that she loves what she is doing. And if you don’t believe me, then check out her blog as she herself admits that she gets genuine happiness from the design and creation process.
And I must admit I love the “Erigenia” pearl and silver earrings available on her site for purchase. Sterling silver earstuds drop down into circles of silver with bulbous white freshwater pearls hanging from the bottom like hanging, scented flowers. Just perfect for any occasion. Read more:Earrings
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Simple Things Are Often The Nicest 2007-10-09 08:01:25 Often we can go overboard when purchasing our gifts and for most occasions the simplest gifts are the nicest.
The Lark Designs Vintage Fabric Hair Clip from Lark Designs is one such product. “It is just a hair clip” you might say but add a stunning fabric and a vintage 1950s playing card and you have a gift that is not only created using recycled materials but a fantastic little stocking filler as well.
It is available from Ekidna Kids and retails for $10. Read more:Simple
, Often
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Make Some You Time 2007-10-08 08:01:15 Finding time for ourselves is often difficult and trying to fit in a facial amongst the other jobs on our to-do lists and our budgets is just sometimes downright impossible.
If this is you then you might want to make an investment in a good quality product which can be used again and again which allows yourself some “you” time. Only pull out the product when you have time alone to really indulge and pamper yourself.
One such products is the gorgeous sounding Honey Comfort Mask from L’Occitane. Leave on for 5 or 10 minutes to help rebalance skin’s surface. Or if you feel like a more intensive clean, try Bloom’s Clean With Envy Green Face Mask. And on the days when you feel your face is cheating you of your rightful age then the Clarins Extra-Firming Facial Mask
will gently firm, refine and tighten the skin’s surface so you feel like your old (young) self.
Skin Care Basics 2007-10-08 03:33:48 Let’s face it - in this world of equality, skin care is not just for the girls. Men also take pride in what they wear and their appearance which totally works for me. I much prefer a man who regularly gets their haircut and moisturises occasionally to one who forgoes the whole beauty regime unless nagged.
Clarins has created a range of products just for the men. Check out their Active Face Wash Foaming Gel (RRP $34) and Moisture Balm (RRP $49) for two classic products from the range.
If you are unsure what your man (or yourself) may prefer from the range then the Must-Haves Gift Set which contains Active Foaming Face Wash, Moisture Gel, Active Face Scrub and Total Shampoo might just be the way to go.
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, Skin Care
I found this on Friday! 2007-10-04 08:01:01
1. Waterwise Bastille Basket from Growing Gifts. A French wire Bastille Basket planted with a flowering bouquet of waterwise natives & succulents.
2. Dachshund Snow White Handbag by Rushfaster. Another truly unique and exciting offering from Vlieger & Vandam, the Dachshund Snow White Handbag is sure to turn heads.
3. Heroes - Season 1 from dStore. Season 1 of the groundbreaking television drama which attracted millions of fans worldwide.
4. First Dream House from Timber-rific Toys. A beautifully crafted complete dolls house package, perfect for the princess in your life.
5. L’eau D’Issey Pour Homme from Perfume Connection. The freshness of blue water lily, verbena, tangerine, cypress, coriander and geranium are warmed by sensual undertones of amber, cinnamon bark and nutmeg. Read more:Friday
Accessorise 2007-10-03 08:01:42 Now that the Spring Carnival is fast approaching - all eyes are on fashion and accessories. Whilst I am not a huge hat fan I must admit that I do love accessories.
Some great buys I recently noticed on the Witchery site include:
If you can’t afford jewels on your fingers or your toes then try adding one to your hair. These Hair Bobbles retail for a very affordable $7.95 and are available in three designs.
Another one of my favourite accessories at the moment is the headband for a nice easy do.
I am not particularly a fan of big bulky headbands but this stylish little diamante headband should stand you in good stead.
It is available in the tortoise design as pictured and retails for $29.95. This glamourous little number should carry you through any bad hair day and gain you some compliments in return.
Lazy Days 2007-10-03 06:14:35 I love lazing around in my pyjamas on winter mornings but as the warmer weather is approaching then I tend to swap my bedroom attire for something more suitable.
For the last few years my favourite nighties are those from Peter Alexander and this year it looks to be no different. Their Cherry Pie Slinkie Nightie is very femine without being too cutesy. They are very easy to slip on, comfortable to wear and very forgiving!
And if you so desire, Peter Alexander also sells matching cherry slippers to boot!
I found this on Friday! 2007-10-18 18:11:01
1. Thunderbirds really are GO! The Thunderbirds 8 disk collection on DVD at dStore.com.
2. Betty Crocker’s Classics. A collection of some of the best-loved recipes from the original 1950 edition of The Betty Crocker Picture Cookbook available at Tonic Gifts.
3. SkipHop Dash Nappy Bag. A nappy bag in a hip, urban style at Urban Baby.
4. “Arctic” Rock crystal quartz and sterling silver necklace. Looking for something unique for your special day? This gorgeous necklace is a one-of-a-kind design that won’t be repeated from Annette Piper.
5. Kitchen Aid Artisan 2 Slice Toaster. Looking for something ‘hot’ to give this Christmas? Look no further than Wishlist. Read more:Friday
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