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Wednesday, 24 July 2013

HONEY - MARC JACOBS


DELIGHTFUL, BRIGHT AND HAPPY.
HONEY – MARC JACOBS
THE HEIGHT OF IRRESISITBLE CHARM


THE CONCEPT
MEET MARC’S NEW HONEY.  VIBRANT, BOLD AND SPONTANEOUS.
With his remarkable ability to reinvent classic lines and patterns, Marc puts a fresh spin on stripes with honey.
Reflecting his inspired fashion mix, he pairs striking stripes with playful dots for an unexpected fusion of modernity and elegance.
Honey channels the eclectic appeal of Marc’s dot signature and adds her own golden touch.
 
THE DESIGN
Bold stripes, feminine dots and a punch of colour meet in a graphically clever mix that reflects Marc’s inventive play on classic lines and patterns. 
Playful and polished, the bottle is an elegantly crafted glass bubble that reveals the cheerful golden hue of the fragrance. Blithe butterflies flaunt vibrant yellow and a black stripe in a wink to honey’s sweet and brazen personality. Shimmering pearls at the centre of each butterfly add polished radiance, while the signature logo and gold coil – wrapped collar impart a gilded touch.
 A graphic butterfly icon atop dotted outer carton adds a distinctive finishing touch.
Bottle Design: COTY INC. IN COLLABORATION WITH MARC JACOBS
 

THE FRAGRANCE
Honey is a sunny enticing floral – happy and energetic, with a touch of the unexpected.
Developed by Firmenich, the fragrance energizes with the freshness of green pear brightened with a splash of fruit punch and juicy mandarin. At the heart of the fragrance is orange blossom, a note of sparkling femininity that mingles with nectars of honeysuckle and peach, honey, vanilla and smooth woods dry down to a warm, golden base.
TOP: Pear, Fruity Punch, Juicy Mandarin
HEART: Orange Blossom, Peach Nectar, Honeysuckle
BASE: Honey, Golden Vanilla and Smooth Woods.

Fragrance House: Firmenich
Perfumer: Master Perfumer – Annie Buzantian
Fragrance Developed in collaboration with Marc Jacobs and Ann Gottelieb.


THE COLLECTION
EAU DE PARFUM
30ml $75
50ml $120
100ml $160
A sunny enticing floral – energetic and alluring; with a sparkling, golden touch. The perfect mix of brightness and warmth.
 RADIANT BODY LOTION
150ml $40
A light weight, luxurious lotion that soothes, softens and moisturizes. Leaves skin smooth, silky and fragrant.


HONEY – Marc Jacobs is available from Sunday, 28th July.

 

Tuesday, 23 July 2013

L'OREAL PARIS: Colour Riche Le Vernis Nail Lacquers

In the winter you'll be wearing those pascal colours that give that warming look, it's not often you see bright colours come out in clothing so to match those clothes you want some warm look nail lacquers to go. 
L'OREAL PARIS have a fantastic selection of 43 different shades in their Colour Riche Le Vernis range. 
The nail lacquers I have from L'OREAL PARIS: Colour Riche Le Vernis range
I gave 5 warm colours a go and was amazed at how quickly the colour comes out - not only that but 4 out of the 5 of them that I tried didn't need another coat over the top to bring the colour out. 
L'OREAL PARIS have created the 1st gel based nail polish with a built in top coat - which I didn't know until after I put them on and had already thought wow- no second coat on top needed. 
114 SO CHIC FOX
So Chic Fox is a colour that's not regularly seen on nails and is probably one that you will either love or hate. This colour reminds me of chocolate - melted chocolate on my nails ;P
I've never tried a brown on my nails before either and I wasn't too fussed with this colour - it didn't look bad but wasn't something I would normally go for as I prefer lighter colours. 
116 CREAMY ANGORA
Creamy Angora is more my style in nail colours as I love a light pascal neutral like colour. I'm not much of a dare devil unfortunately. I am a person who doesn't care about what others think of me but I think I allow my opinion get to me mostly and that's where the not much of a dare devil comes from. 
Creamy Angora is a light neutral colour and definitely is a creamy colour, that's almost a nude skin look. It did take about 3 coats of this to be applied to get a solid colour on my nails from it. 
217 ROSE CASHMERE
Rose Cashmere reminds me so much of my Nanna and I just know that if my Nanna ever catches this colour in her sight she would steal it from me! She has always loved her pinky/purple colours and this is exactly what it is - that gorgeous warm middle toned pink. This was the second one I tried out of the lot and was the one which first amazed me out of the lot to go on straight away with no reapplication needed after applying one coat!! 
621 PARIS AVENUES
Paris Avenues is like a bit darker then a baby blue. I've only ever worn an electric blue colour before and that is still a fav to sport around but I'm thinking this might be something that will become a regular for me. This colour just gives me this carnival kind of feeling, if that makes sense at all. 
622 SOFT CHINCHILLA 
Soft Chinchilla is this silvery grey pascal colour. I have never tried a grey on my nails before and I actually really like this one. It's a favourite out of the 5 I have. 

 L'OREAL Paris: Colour Riche Le Vernis Nail Lacquers have been on my nails for 3 solid days now without any little bit coming off - this is definitely a promising nail polish that will look after your needs. 

With a formula that combines rich pigments, pearlescents and optical effects, L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Le Vernis offers an extensive collection of 49 modern and fashionable shades. The mini 5ml bottle allows every woman to mix and match her favourite hues from the range to complement her every mood, occasion and look.
L'OREAL PARIS: Colour Riche Le Vernis come in 5ml - RRP $6.95.
For more on the range and to check out the other colours visit:

Monday, 22 July 2013

Natural Instinct Products


Natural is something I try to always to find in my products. I don't like putting all this unnatural stuff onto my skin and with such sensitive skin I don't really want to gamble with my skin and put it into a bad condition where I am itching constantly, covered in red rashes and having cracked skin.

Natural Instincts products are ever so gentle on your skin, made with all natural ingredients and scents that leave your skin feeling revived, fresh and clean.

The range products I put to the test
I received this massive package filled with a huge range of the Natural Instincts products and was very excited as I love working with brands that care for the environment, care for your skin and care for animals.
Natural Instinct is not tested on animals, vegan friendly, proudly made in Australia, grey water safe and made of recyclable packaging.

Just some of the range thats hitting up my house

My favourite's of Natural Instinct range and MUST HAVE's from the range:

Energising Body Wash 
Made with lemon grass, ginger, gingko and acai.
Cleanses, refreshes and uplifts. 
RRP - $11.95 for 500ml & $19.95 for 1 litre. 
This is the number 1 must have on my list of body washes and even takes out the best body wash I have used, that's right BEST BODY WASH! 
The scents of this product will blow your mind. For me it leaves this calming like scent on my body - that's the best way I can explain it. It's something like you'll never smell anywhere else apart from inside this bottle. My baby girl inside that belly of mine, I believe is thanking me for giving her a massage in the shower with Natural Instinct Energising Body Wash.

Facial Scrub
Made with Jojoba, Walnut & pro-Vitamin B5.
Gently exfoliates and invigorates.
RRP $9.95 for 125ml
I love a facial scrub that actually gives a good little scratch on that face, then I know it's actually doing something for me! My face has honestly been a lot clearer from this scrub, it gets right in their and gets a good clean for me. 

Hand & Nail Cream
Made with Jojoba, Rosehip & Shea Butter
Nourishes hands and repairs fingernails
RRP $9.95 for 125ml
This baby sits at my desk at work. Those poor little fingers that work so hard getting all that work through the keyboard need a good nourishing cream that lasts a long period of time and that of course smells good. Rosehip - the new found love that I have its just this devine scent that allows me to work away with the scent on my hands and having those hands cared for with this fantastic cream.

Hand Wash
Made with Lavender, Lemon & pro Vitamin B5
Cleanses, freshens and conditions.
RRP $7.95 for 250ml & $19.95 for 1 litre. 
My hands goes through a tough time as it is so I want something that is going to look after my hands when I'm washing as I admit I have a little OCD when it comes to washing my hands. Natural Instincts hand wash not only is gentle on my hands through all the washes I give them but yet again leaves me with a gorgeous fresh scent on them. 
I suffer mostly from my dry skin on my hands and this hand wash has never gave me a reaction on my hands which is pure bliss. 


Shampoo & Conditioner
Made with Lavender, Nettle & pro-Vitamin B5
Shampoo: Cleanses, Nourishes & adds Shine
Conditioner: Smoothes, Hydrates and Detangles.
RRP - $7.95 for 250ml, $11.95 for 500ml and $19.95 for 1 litre.
Shampoos & Conditioners are something that I need to be careful of like most with sensitive skin as my hands will be coming in contact with the products and then when the product runs down your body when it's coming off your hair is always a drama. I appear with rashes down the sides when a product doesn't agree with me - and all you readers with the sensitive skin will be happy to know... there was no rashes!! 
They smell great and really do give your hair a great clean with the natural ingredients.

Clarifying Toner
Made with Rosewater, Witch Hazel & Orange Flower
Refreshes, tones and purifies
RRP - $9.95 for 125ml
Before Natural Instinct coming into my possession I have never tried a toner. I never knew the benefits of what a toner could do for your skin but I read that toners are best used for us beauties who has oily/combination skin - well that fits me to a T! Toners can help to remove excess oil and keep those pores clean? It's best to use a toner after cleansing so you can close up those pores and even better is that if you have dry/sensitive skin they recommend you use a natural toner - well what doesn't point all fingers Natural Instincts Clarifying Toner?? I also find that with use of this toner it removes any excess dirt, make up etc that is on my face. I love this product and happy to have found out about what a toner does with Natural Instincts.

Body Lotion
Made with Jojoba, Rosehip & Avocado
Moisturises, Conditions and Replenishes Skin
RRP - $15.95 for 500ml & $22.95 for 1 litre
I love this one for when I've just shaved my legs and want to put something over them to get them all smooth. It has a good smooth texture to the product and goes on so easily with little rubbing to get it all into your skin. 

After getting Natural Instincts I really don't know where I have been looking for all my products previously - how much hassle we have all gone to before with having a different brand for all our skincare products when we can just have 1 brand - NATURAL INSTINCT. 
They will definitely be on my recommendation list at the top to anyone with similar sensitive/dry skin to me or just anyone actually who is looking for a trusted brand for their skincare. 
Product after product they impress me more and more. 

To view more on the Natural Instinct range visit:
http://www.naturalinstinct.com.au/

Playboy Bar

It's coming up to what I always call the party session - September is coming up and it seems to be birthday central for most of my surrouding peoples. With christmas coming up as well and fast approaching the end of the year we all get into the party mood I think.
Maybe you are due for a girls night?? Or maybe its time to have a cuppa and invite the friends over??
Well Playboy have something for you!! But when doesn't playboy have something for us all?? They always deliver without fail!
If it's coffee you like or rum you prefer, there's a Playboy Bar drinking vessel for you.

In Playboy's signature black, white and pink, these mugs, shot glasses and tumblers take drinking your favourite beverage as a Playboy fan to a whole new level.




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And for those cold nights when you need to pocket some warmth, don't forget the hot pink Playboy Flask



Or bring the bar to you with these Playboy Bar essentials

Prices as featured in order:

Coffee mugs: $12.95 each
Tumblers: $9.95 for a set of two
Champagne flutes: $12.95 for a set of two
Shot glasses: $12.95 for a set of two
Flask: $19.95
Stool: $159.95
Glass Clock: $39.95

For stockists (independent retailers and quality gift stores), phone: (03) 9758 9910

Friday, 19 July 2013

NIVEA In-Shower Body Lotion


The beloved and well trusted brand NIVEA is launching into its first body moisturiser range that you can use in the shower!
I was quite excited hearing about this release and couldn't wait to get my hands on this to give it a go.


The lotion is this gorgeous shiny, silky, milky cream that smells devine (just like all NIVEA products of course). It leaves this light fragranced smell on your skin for hours after a shower.
As NIVEA In-Shower Body Lotion leaves your skin feeling soft and silky straight after your shower - you don't have to go through the task of applying body lotion afterwards.

Four Simple Steps To Moisturised Skin 
  1. WASH – Cleanse with shower gel as usual and rinse off.
  2. APPLY – Stepping back from the shower stream, apply a generous amount of NIVEA In-Shower Body Lotion. You’ll be amazed how quickly it rubs in.
  3. RINSE – The caring formula will immediately be absorbed by your skin and then you can rinse off.
  4. READY– Dry off and you can get dress immediately!

The reason why NIVEA have made this moisturiser and in-shower one is wet skin can directly take up the caring formula so that it is quickly absorbed.

I highly recommend this product for those who want a hassle free way to moisture your skin whilst in share and are looking for that quick way to rush in and out of the shower if you're having that naughty sleep in ;P
Why do some in the shower and some out of the shower when you can do it all in the shower?!

NIVEA In-Shower Body Lotion immediately absorbs into the skin, leaving a nourishing and caring coating on the skin's surface to give your skin the moisture it needs. So gone are the days where you need to wait around for your skin to absorb moisturiser after showing, and with no greasy after-feeling, you can slip clothes straight on and carry on with your day.

As you all know dry/sensitive skin is my skin, you'll be happy to know - NO REACTION.


The innovative range - featuring two products, one for normal skin and one for very dry skin -
NIVEA In-Shower Body Lotion is for normal to dry skin containing sea minerals that will leave your skin feeling soft and hydrated.
NIVEA In-Shower Rich Body Lotion which is for very dry skin containing rich nourishing Almond Oil to provide long lasting moisturisation.

NIVEA In-Shower range is available on shelves mid-August 2013.
RRP $7.99 each
Stockists: 1800 103 023

For more on NIVEA range visit:
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