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Friday 28 February 2014

Weleda 2014 promotions on Face/Body Care

Weleda have some special promotions running right now where you can save some $$$.

Out of these I was sent the Weleda Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion & Almond Soothing Facial Cream Pack. Which I apologise for not getting this up sooner so you could all take advantage of the deal they had on this pack in February but I wanted to be able to give you a proper review of the product that allowed me to be able to have time to test it out.


Weleda Almond Soothing Facial Cream smells like nougat to me which I love nougat so that was a plus! It was very easily rubbed into the skin and was non greasy.
It leaves your skin ultra smooth and just so caring to your skin, leaving it soft and subtle. 

I have suffered from dry skin basically all my life and always need to make sure that I have something on hand to use when I start to get dry - luckily my face isn't as bad as other parts on my body but it in the hotter weather I will need to do a top up on my face in the early afternoon to keep my skin going so this was a great little baby that got me through the day.

When using this I would use as my moisturiser underneath my makeup and then moisturise again after taking off my makeup before bed. In the mornings before makeup when applying the Weleda Almond Smooth Facial Cream I did wait a little bit to start putting on the foundation to allow the lotion to sit into my skin as it did feel quite thick and wet on my skin. 


Weleda Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion was the same smell as the facial cream - the nougat scent. 
You immediately feel the benefits of how soft and luxurious this feels on your skin on first application into the skin. I was actually using this on my hands as well because I loved how soft it made my face and neck. 
It's a nice and very creamy texture compared to other cleansing lotions I have used which I really liked. 

These promotions will run throughout their respective months, available from selected pharmacies and health food stores as well as www.weleda.com.au


February - Save 25% when you purchase the Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion and Almond Soothing Facial Cream pack.
Weleda Almond Soothing Facial Care is formulated with organic sweet almond oil and other pure ingredients rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E — ingredients your skin welcomes because they’re so compatible with its own natural make up. 
Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion is an extra mild cleansing lotion for sensitive and unbalanced skin that gently removes impurities and make up, while maintaining the skin’s natural balance. 
Almond Soothing Facial Cream is an extra mild and soothing face cream for dry and very dry skin that is sensitive or easily becomes unbalanced. It has a rich consistency and provides the skin with extra nourishment and protection.



March - Save 25% when you purchase the Iris Hydrating Day Cream and Iris Hydrating Night Cream pack.
Iris Hydrating Day Cream is a rich day cream for dry and very dry skin that supplies the skin with intensive hydration, whilst helping regulate its natural balance.
Iris Hydrating Night Cream contains mild almond oil that softens and soothes, strengthening the skin's own protective moisture barrier.

March/April - Save 25% when you purchase the One-Step Cleanser & Toner
One-Step Cleanser and Toner is a mild "2-in-1 product" in the form of a combined cleansing milk and toner that deep cleanses the skin of impurities and make-up with natural olive oil, while vitalising the skin with extracts of iris root and witch hazel. Ideal for both normal and combination skin.

April/May – Purchase the Wild Rose Smoothing Day Cream and receive the Wild Rose Smoothing Night Cream free.
Wild Rose Smoothing Day Cream is a rich moisturiser for normal and combination skin that counteracts fine lines, dryness and dull skin. Cold-pressed wild rose seed oil, rich in essential fatty acids, has a strengthening effect on the skin's protective barrier and provides extra nourishment.
Wild Rose Smoothing Night Cream is a rich night cream that helps the skin to recover and strengthen its natural functions during the natural regeneration phase during the night. Skin is left feeling softer, smoother and looking more even.


**This product was sent out for my consideration. All opinions are my own. I was not paid to review this product. 

Soma Organics, Australian food premieres at this years Oscars!


Cate Blanchett won’t be the only Aussie walking the red carpet this year!! 

The celebs will be popping some Aussie organic snacks into their gobs before they hit the stage! 
I love hearing about Aussie products hitting it up overseas so I am very keen to share some news with you about Soma Organics!!

Soma Organics is excited to announce their Soma Bites will feature as the exclusive organic snack in the 50 backstage rooms and green room at the Academy Awards 2014 this Sunday, March 2nd in Los Angeles.

Celebrities and their teams will be enjoying the 100% organic and preservative free award-winning offerings prior to, during and after the show. 

Colly and Riccardo Galbiati pictured above.

The first Australian company selected to be a part of this, founders Colly and Riccardo Galbiati say, “We can’t wait to help keep the stars energised and glowing with goodness!”.

Selected for their unique, stylish packaging and organic, wholesome ingredients, the presence of Soma Organics at the Academy Awards emphasises the trend of an increasing number of celebrities requesting premium health foods and beverages to be available.


A true Australian success story, Colly and Riccardo founded Soma Organics from a passion to make organic food and nutrition accessible to all. The Academy has announced the line-up of presenters and performers and Soma is most certainly going to be fuelling some of the biggest names in the business! Jennifer Lawrence will be presenting alongside a U2 performance while Pharrell Williams plans to make Ellen Degeneres “Happy” as she hosts the event!



Thursday 27 February 2014

REVIEW: ELES Mineral Powder Foundation & Brow Blender Pencil


Everyone knows the love I have for ELES cosmetics - it's no lie! Every time I try something else in their range, the love I have grow's more and more. 
This time around I had the honour of reviewing the ELES Mineral Powder Foundation & ELES Brow Blender Pencil, read below to see my thoughts on them.

**RRP - $64.25**


This is the first powder foundation I have used - I've always been a liquid foundation and always thought of powder as being just used for finishing or for bronzing etc never for a complete cover up.

Something I loved about this was that it feels like you have nothing on it's a complete naked feel and you really can't tell you have anything on there. It wont leave those nasty foundation marks on your clothes or the person who you give a hug too! I'm a repeat offender of getting it on Dan & Niahbella's clothing from cuddling them which is a pain! 
I honestly forget that I have any make-up on with ELES Mineral Powder Foundation.



Having powder foundation gives you the option to how much you can have on your face - being a lightweight powder it will easily adjust from sheer to rich, more opaque coverages.
Another new thing for me was using a sponge to put my makeup on - I've only ever used my fingers and as of lately started trying the use of brushes with my foundation. I quite like using a brush or sponge rather then my fingers because it constantly gets under my nails no matter how short I cut them down!
I also find using a sponge just looks like you've used your fingers as well because brushes can leave streaking marks within the applied foundation.



The packaging is very oh la la! as I said regarding ELES packaging for their bronzer as it's the same.
Something that always stands out with ELES is there packaging to me - it's an eye catcher and I love the silver compacts!



ELES Mineral Powder Foundation is available in 10 different shades. I used Tender 05 on my skin and I think it's an almost perfect match!

There is this distinct smell from the powder foundation which it's a bit off putting when you're putting it on your face but it doesn't linger upon being on your face which is a good thing. 

My favourite thing about this product though was not having to use concealer underneath it for my red spots on my face. It completely covered it on it's own!


**RRP - $42.00**


Now I'm just getting into doing my eyebrows and used to do the whole bare haired eyebrows so I used blond as I was very scared about how my brows would turn out whilst I am starting out and trying to perfect the gorgeous eyebrows. ELES Brow Blender Pencil is available in 3 shades - Blonde, Soft Taupe & Dark Taupe. 


Swatch of 'Blonde' shade
I love that the pencil has the built-in brow brush put onto the end of the pencil so you only need that one thing to do your eyebrows - less room taken up in the makeup case when they compact beauty products like this I say. 

Whilst I am still getting used to doing my eyebrows and actually seeing some decent brows on my face ELES Brow Blender Pencil has been an easy use. It wipes off easily when you make mistakes.
Below is my play around at using the ELES Brow Blender Pencil - at the top is my normal eyebrows and bottom 2 images are with the pencil Blonde in. I probably do need to go up a shade in the brow pencil as I think my eyebrows stood out a little more with the 2 shades of having a light pencil with my dark eyebrow hair.

My tip for using the ELES Brow Blender Pencil is to draw on a vertical line where you want to start the pencil in the eyebrows then draw on as if you were using a pen to write until you get to the arch in your eyebrow, once at the arch turn the pencil onto its side and lightly go downwards to the end of your eyebrow. 


Wednesday 26 February 2014

Gourmet Garden GIVEAWAY



Taste the world with NJT Blogger's Gourmet Garden giveaway!

Having meals without herbs just wouldn't be the same. Adding herbs to any meals brings something completely new and just gives the missing thing! 
You can have your own gourmet garden in the fridge at home ready to go thanks to Gourmet Garden!


Australia’s authority on herbs, Gourmet Garden, is giving you the chance to experience the ease and convenience of gourmet cooking with its popular range of squeezable tube herbs.



Gourmet Garden’s organically grown herbs deliver the culinary attributes of fresh colours, flavours and aromas whilst still giving the consumer a decent shelf life of up to 12 weeks.


NJT Blogger has a prize pack that every household needs to get their hands on!

The prize includes Gourmet Garden’s classics :
basil, ginger, garlic, chilli and parsley
As well as the full series of Taste the World cook books - which are full of Gourmet Garden-inspired recipes to bring you culinary inspiration from across the globe.

Total Value of prize pack - $19.98 for 5 herb tubes and cook books are not for retail sale so this pack is PRICELESS! 

To enter simply fill in the entry form below.

Competition ends Monday - 17th March, 2014 at midnight.

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Saturday 22 February 2014

REVIEW: Rimmel London ScandalEyes Rockin' Curves Mascara

RIMMEL LONDON SCANDALEYES ROCKIN’ CURVES MASCARA 

**RRP - $16.95**

Be part of the new rock generation! Introducing Rimmel’s first mascara that creates rock doll lashes in one easy stroke: new ScandalEyes Rockin’ Curves Mascara. Forget big hair, it’s time for big, loud lashes!


The fierce retro-rock trend demands a wild-child lash-look. ScandalEyes Rockin’ Curves Mascara has a new broken-heart brush to create a fringe of big, curvy, rockin’ lashes. this cleverly-shaped applicator twists and curves to hug the lash line; the thin tip grabs hard-to-reach inner lashes, while the amplified base pulses lashes with incredible volume and curve. lashes are plumped and lifted in one clean stroke. No clumps! 

The benefits you obtain from this mascara really show, as you can see from my photo below with the mascara on. 

I love mascara as a beauty product and it would honestly be a product I could not live without - If I had to pick to pick only one thing to keep from my make up collection mascara would be it! And honestly if I was to pick 1 mascara to have a life time supply of I would 100% say Rimmel London's ScandalEyes Rockin' Curves Mascara!
I have never been more happier with a product. The product goes on easily without clumps.

The best way to use this mascara is to roll up on your eyelashes to get maximum effect and make sure you wiggle both ways by using the wand applicator both ways - horizon and diagonally onto your lashes. 
With the more strokes you do the thicker and fuller effect you will get. 

(L) With ScandalEyes Rockin' Curves Mascara
(R) Without ScandalEyes Rockin' Curves Mascara

The packing is a ‘80s rock-inspired with a textured animal print (snake skin) pattern for maximum stand-out. 
There is so many animal print lovers out there along with myself so this definitely would catch my eye in the stores!
Along with the use of the predominant colors red & black!

The wand applicator was definitely different to other mascaras so I was a bit weirded out by it at first but after using this I couldn't ever go back to the straight wands again with seeing the amazing changes within my lashes with this mascara. 

Rimmel London ScandalEyes Rockin' Curves mascara has found it's new home in my daily makeup case and wears really well throughout the day - staying strong and looking just as good as it did when first applied!

HOT TIP for mascara use: For sanitary reasons only yourself should use the wand applicator, if you intend to share be sure to use disposable wands for all other users. 

Available from Priceline, Priceline Pharmacy, Target, Kmart, BIG W, selected pharmacies and selected Coles and Woolworths stores.
For stockists please call 1800 812 663.

**This product was sent out for consideration. All opinions are my own and I was not paid for this post

Friday 21 February 2014

Barbie Live! The Musical + WIN a family pass to the Gala Pink Carpet Premiere


As an entertainment powerhouse, the Barbie® brand has been bringing fans of all ages engaging content for decades. Now, in collaboration with EMS Entertainment and Life Like Touring, Barbie® will bring fans a new opportunity to sing and dance with the introduction of an all-new musical, BarbieTM LIVE! The Musical. BarbieTM LIVE! The Musical is an engaging production featuring contemporary music with empowering lyrics, energetic choreography and a modern storyline that will appeal to Barbie® and music theatre fans of all ages. BarbieTM LIVE! The Musical will make its Australian debut during the April School Holidays in 2014.

EMS Entertainment, leading global creator of high-quality interactive exhibitions, family entertainment and live stage productions, received the global touring rights to BarbieTM LIVE! The Musical from Mattel in 2012 and has been working for the past 18 months to bring this to reality.


“Together with Mattel we have put an incredibly talented team together which created an unforgettable show for Barbie fans around the world,” says Christoph Rahofer, president and CEO of EMS Entertainment. “Barbie LIVE! The Musical will give fans the opportunity to engage with the Barbie brand while spending time with their families and friends making memories that will last beyond the stage.”

From captivating and glamorous costumes, to spectacular lighting and set designs, BarbieTM LIVE! The Musical will deliver fans a one-of-a-kind production experience featuring the world’s favourite doll – Barbie®.


“Barbie LIVE! The Musical leaves the audience feeling entertained and inspired; and will delight generations of Barbie fans in Australia,” said Lori Pantel, Vice President, Barbie Global Marketing. “EMS Entertainment and Life Like Touring have brought together an experienced, industry-leading creative team and brilliant cast to bring this fantastic story to life in a fun and magical way.”

With a talented cast of 19 singers and dancers, dazzling costumes, energetic songs and awe-inspiring sets, BarbieTM LIVE! The Musical is a must-see for Barbie® and music theatre fans of all ages.

New Saturday shows have been released due to popular demand and exclusive Pink Carpet Premiere Performances have just been announced in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Tickets on sale now from www.BarbieLive.com.au


About BarbieTM LIVE! The Musical
BarbieTM LIVE! The Musical is set on a Hollywood sound stage and follows BarbieTM and her best friend / co-star TeresaTM on the set of their new movie. When TeresaTM starts to doubt herself and her theatrical abilities, BarbieTM leverages lessons from her past taught in her popular DVD’s - Swan Lake, Princess and the Popstar, and Mariposa & Fairy Princess, to teach TeresaTM (and the audience) to be confident, believe in yourself and embrace the power of friendship. BarbieTM LIVE! The Musical features recognisable popular songs from the animated Mattel hit movies, as well as new music from distinguished producer, Robbie Roth.

About the Creative Team
Director and Choreographer, Kobi Rozenfeld, brings his reputation and global experience as one of the world’s most innovative choreographers and creative expertise to BarbieTM LIVE! The Musical. From BeyoncĂ© to Britney Spears, Rozenfeld brings a tangible energy and unique style to the stage.

Rozenfeld’s associate choreographer and assistant director, Kelly Allen has also contributed her performance style and skill to the production. As a respected & accomplished artist in the US, Allen performs and assists Rozenfeld and the multi- Emmy Award winning Marguerite Derricks, as well as Jennifer Hamilton, Alex Little, JT Horenstein, Chucky Klapow, Zach Woodlee.

The creative team also includes: Author/Scriptwriter Diane Rodriguez ( , Scenic Design by award-winning Stanley A. Meyer (Broadway set designer for Beauty and the Beast), Broadway Musical Director and Composer, Robbie Roth (Composer and music director for Flashdance); Award- winning Lighting Designer Jesse Blevins and Peter Morse (Lighting designer for New Kids on the Block, Lenny Kravitz, Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson and many more); Costume Design by Aviad Arik Herman (Designer for Miss Universe events); Sound Design by Kai Harada.
Obie Award (winning multi-disciplinary theatre artist)


BarbieTM LIVE! The Musical - Australian Tour Dates and Tickets
MELBOURNE: 
Sat 5 to Mon 7 April 
Palais Theatre, Melbourne 
Ticketmaster 136 100

BRISBANE:
Fri 11 and Sat 12 April 
Brisbane Convention Exhibition Centre 
Ticketek 132 849

PERTH:
Fri 25 and Sat 26 April 
Challenge Stadium, Perth 
Ticketmaster 136 100

SYDNEY:
Thu 17 to Sat 19 April 
Theatre Royal, Sydney 
Ticketmaster 136 100 

Visit www.BarbieLive.com.au for more information.


NJT BLOGGER GIVEAWAY TIME
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One lucky reader will win a family pass of 4 to attend the Gala Pink Carpet Premiere of Barbie Live! The Musical.
When: Saturday 5th April, 7pm
Where: Palasis Theatre, St. Kilda - Melbourne

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Entries close on Monday 24th March at midnight!

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Thursday 20 February 2014

The Kidstore - Autumn 2014 Range + in-store sale haul

As the weather simmers down to welcome cooler days and chilly nights, The Kidstore launches their 2014 autumn collection.

Designed for kids in Australia, but drawn from diverse international inspirations, the new season takes you from old school varsity styling to American grunge, mixing stars and stripes, leopard print, metallic and monster based graphics.

Denim is key for the season and features heavily throughout the range along with other wearable autumn fabrications including cosy knits, fashionable fleece and fun embellishments.

Each individually designed piece in the collection can be layered and mixed together to create individual looks, allowing kids to use their imaginations to create their own unique style.

The new season collection is available in-store now with sizes range from newborn to 12 years. RRPs range from $15 - $60.





















(L) Newborn graphic tee $18, Fleece hoodie $30 and leggings $18
(R) Newborn Instarsia knit $35, Beanie $15 and leggings $18

Boys denim shirt $40, White henley $20 and Chino shorts $35.

As you may know I am a big lover of The Kidstore and my little miss sports alot of The Kidstore clothing! 
We ventured down to check out the autumn collection in person in-store and here is 2 things I really adored:

 (L) Pink puffer jacket $35 RRP
(R) Navy & Red heart printed cardigan $35 RRP










We couldn't go past the beanie with the ears for miss Niah so we came home with it - I can't wait till this chilly weather comes on so she can wear it out! (Her little pomp pomp like ears are a little bit floppy at the moment - she's got some head space to grow into haha)


Whilst there we did a little bit of a haul on the sale items they were clearing out and picked up some MASSIVE bargains:

Zebra top - $9 (originally $13)
Purple striped long sleeve top - $6 (originally $15)
Pink skirt overalls - $15 (originally $30)
Milk bottle long sleeve top - $5 (originally $15)
Fuchsia coat - $18 (originally $50)
Tiger glitter top - $9 (originally $13)
Knitted Beanie with ears - $15 (non sale item)

But then if you buy 2 sale items you get 1 sale item free!!! So we ended up getting the Tiger glitter top & Purple striped long sleeve top for free!! Who doesn't love freebies right?!!

I also have to admit that the Fuchsia coat isn't going to fit Miss Niahbella unfortunately - it's a size 0-3 months but I loved it soooo much that I had to buy it. Dan was telling me to put it back in the shop as we didn't need it but I just had to have it, I convinced him with the 'I'm saving it for the next baby!! haha'.



Wednesday 19 February 2014

Daisy Delights by Marc Jacobs


MEET MARC’S IRRESISTIBLE NEW LIMITED EDITION FRAGRANCES: SPLASHY, SUN-DRENCHED FLORALS IN THE MOST VIVID SHADES OF THE SEASON.

DELIGHTFUL AND CHARMING. VIBRANT AND SPIRITED.

THE FRAGRANCES 
DAISY MARC JACOBS DELIGHT EDITION
A LUMINOUS BOUQUET OF FRESHLY-PICKED FLORALS, DAISY DELIGHT EDITION IS A VIBRANT EXPRESSION OF DAISY SIGNATURE. THE FRAGRANCE BLOOMS INTO A BURST OF QUINCE FLOWER AND IRIS, BRIGHTENED WITH CRISP RED APPLE. SUN-RIPENED WOODS AND MUSKS DRY DOWN TO A WARM SENSUAL EMBRACE.

TOP: APPLE, QUINCE FLOWER, FREESIA 
HEART: IRIS, GARDENIA, PEONY 
BASE: MUSKS, CEDARWOOD, SANDALWOOD

DAISY EAU SO FRESH MARC JACOBS DELIGHT EDITION
A LUSH AND FRUITY FLORAL, DAISY EAU SO FRESH DELIGHT EDITION PUTS A TWIST ON THE ORIGINAL WITH AN ENTICING RUSH OF BLOOD ORANGE FLOURISHED WITH EXOTIC TIARE TAHITI, MINGLED WITH THE SWEETNESS OF RASPBERRY. VELVETY APRICOT LEAVES A LINGERING IMPRESSION.

TOP: BLOOD ORANGE, PINK PEPPER, WHITE TEA 
HEART: TIARE TAHITI, VIOLET, RASPBERRY 
BASE: APRICOT SKIN, MUSK, AMBER

FRAGRANCE HOUSE: FIRMENICH 
PERFUMER: FRANK VĂ–LKL


THE DESIGN 
PLAYFUL YET POLISHED, DAISY MARC JACOBS DELIGHT EDITIONS
MAKE A BOLD STATEMENT IN VIVID COLOURS.

THE DESIGN IS A SURPRISING MIX OF HOT HUES AND COOL SHADES. DAISIES BLOOM FROM THE CAP IN A VIVID BOUQUET OF PUNCHY FUSCHIA, MINT GREEN AND PINK. THE DAISY DELIGHT FRAGRANCE IS AWASH IN AQUAMARINE, WHILE DAISY EAU SO FRESH ENCHANTS IN SHEER PINK.

BOTTLE DESIGN: MARC JACOBS IN COLLABORATION WITH COTY PRESTIGE

THE COLLECTION
DAISY MARC JACOBS DELIGHT EDITION
50ML EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY $79 
A LUMINOUS AND JUICY BOUQUET OF SUN-DRENCHED FLORALS. BREEZY, SPIRITED AND CHARMING.

DAISY MARC JACOBS EAU SO FRESH DELIGHT EDITION
75ML EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY $79 
A LUSH, PLAYFUL FRUITY FLORAL FULL OF DELIGHT. VIBRANT, ENERGETIC AND DELECTABLE.

MARC JACOBS DAISY DELIGHTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM 23RD  FEBRUARY 2014. 
FOR STOCKISTS PLEASE CALL 1800 812 663.
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