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Wednesday, 13 March 2013

Unico - Hair Salon & Products

Last night I was at the honour of Sofia Basile's Unico Salon Relaunch in Degraves Street, Melbourne for her revamped salon. 

 Sofia Basile's story about her salon is absolutely amazing and to have her speak with tears about her salon show's that this is really a passion of hers. 
Sophia started Unico over 23 years ago having Degraves Street, Melbourne as her first baby. Sofia stated that she was walking down Degraves Street and just felt something that made her say to herself 'I am going to start my first salon here' and that she did. At the time Sofia said the street was known to be a seedy place but not at all did I see that so it show's that time changes. This little lane way strip were Unico is located is within a kick backed environment that has a gorgeous set up of little cafes and other businesses surrounding. 
Kate Challis was the interior designer for Unico and did a wonderful job of the revamp stating it was a Grit & Glamour look they wanted to go for.
I wasn't able to take any shots myself but have taken a before shot from Kate Challis' page below... 
BEFORE....                                          


 Here are some after shots of the revamped Unico credit to Derek Swalwell that give you a up close and personal look to the salon if you can't make it in their yourself...




 Unfortunately I wasn't able to get a snapshot of Sofia on the night as my phone battery died before I got to the salon - On relaunch night Sofia wore this gorgeous backless dress and looked absolutely stunning - here is a shot below of the lovely Sofia I was given.
Sofia Basile is the owner of 3 salons which can be found at these addresses:

 32 Degraves Street           205-307 Lt. Collins Street                191 Brunswick Street
   Melbourne                               Melbourne                                        Fitzroy

 Sofia has extended beyond just having a salon she has released her own brand of hair products under Unico. 

 We were lucky enough to receive a little goodie bag at the end which gifted us with a voucher for a blow wave & treatment as well as a bottle of Unico Leave - In Spray - On Conditioner.

This product smells devine!!! As soon as I smelt the product I knew it was going to become something that was going to be used very quickly. I actually smelt the product on a staff member yesterday - pregnant sensitive nose anyone?? It was good to see the staff use the products also. 
Unfortunately I haven't been able to review this product yet but watch my blog to catch the review when I give it a trial.

Here is a little information on the product that we were kindly gifted with taken from the Unico website:
'The ultimate de-tangler!  Leave-in conditioning spray on product rich UV filters and ideal for harsh sun climates. Its repairing qualities minimise colour fade and excessive damage from the suns UV rays.  This is the ideal product for families and anyone wanting to avoid quintessential 'beach hair'.

Also contains apricot and protein to strengthen hair, and rebuild the hair shaft that has been damaged through mechanical/tool use.'

 Unico products are 100% Australian Made & Owned, Ecofriendly, Free from nasties & No animal testing. What could she possibly have missed? I think all has been covered here!!

 Something that I just have to share with you that I found amazing is that Unico have a recycle & refill program in place - take your empty bottle in and get 10% of the product to refill your empty bottle!!
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 To read more about the fantastic products Unico have to offer check their website:

Certain Foods & Cravings in Pregnancy

What are you do's and dont's in pregnancy eating?
What do you consider myths and true statements?

 I read so many do not have this - but only this certain way can allow you to eat it.
Then you read some which are like definitely do not eat this but then you read elsewhere it's okay. 

 This pregnancy diet is confusing as!!

 I'm dying to have Sushi but I have read all bad things about it so I know that's definitely off the agenda. I know as soon as I have this baby of mine that I am going to have a Sushi party - for myself!! Possibly order a catering tray size hahaha!!

 I have also been a person to love salty foods and Feta was on the top of that list - which has been really phased out as I have been advised only okays if it's cooked through and really heated. 
I actually feel guilty eating it... it's like these things we read about pregnancy are there to scare us... I mean they should to some extent but not this bad right? 

 I am really struggling to take in food thats good for me... I have no idea what my body is into having and not still at the moment. What kind of meals did you all have when pregnant? Would love to hear some ideas so I can try out. 

 On the topic of foods at this current moment I'm in front of my laptop with a packet of oreo's with a tub of peanut butter... is this abnormal to anyone? Share your weird cravings with me. Would love to giggle with you all.

Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Everyones a WINNER!!

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Who hates that summer is coming to an end and there is no more tanning to be done? Who wants to use a tanning product that can contour your body and visibly reduces cellulite making yourself get that thinner look?

 SKN COMPLEX is giving away a prize pack worth $1500 of their products - not only is that what you will win but SKN COMPLEX have teamed up with the SKINNY TAN who are Australia's first slimming tanner who are contributing $500 worth of product!!

 So lets sum this up of what you can WIN-
$1500 worth of SKN COMPLEX products & $500 worth of SKINNY TAN products for literally 20 seconds of your time and as the post is titled - EVERYONE IS A WINNER - You get a $20 voucher just for entering!!! 

Did I tempt you? Click the link just underneath this line to enter!!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!




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Sunday, 3 March 2013

Herbal Teas for Morning Sickness

This weekend's all day sickness really got to me. 
Daniel & I went to do grocery shopping yesterday and I just wanted to get inside the trolley and make him push me around. I just feel so horrible. 
Although I am just coming out of my first trimester surely it can't carry on for too much longer right?
But then I hear all these other stories of ladies saying that they have been sick for ages in pregnancy with the last I spoke to saying she was sick until 20 weeks!! Yikes!! There is no way I could make a brave face until 20 weeks! 

 This morning I had a bit of a google around about herbal teas as I was a daily drinker before pregnancy of my herbal teas. Chamomile always settled me when I felt horrible on my girly days or just felt sick from the stomach issues I had going on. 
I read online from a herbalist/botanist/acupuncturist that Chamomile tea was fine and that was my sign of relief. I went straight down into the kitchen and put that kettle on. 
I felt so much better after and still feeling quite good 4 hours onwards. 

 Here is some great tips on which herbal teas are good for you during pregnancy that I read on google by the herbalist:
Raspberry Leaf Tea - completely safe for pregnancy, it's believed to help promote effective uterine contractions at delivery.
Nettle Leaf - nutritive tea.
Lemon Balm - mild relaxed and anti-herpes tea.
Chamomile - mild calmative and digestive aid.
Peppermint - help relieve flatulence and intestinal cramps.
Fresh Ginger - help relieve nausea. (You need fresh ginger root tea - which is found in the produce section of most markets)



What does everyone think of herbal teas during pregnancy?
Have you had pregnancies where you have had back morning sickness and used a natural remedy to help those sick feelings?

Friday, 1 March 2013

Cat's Out Of The Bag Now...

Daniel & I announced earlier this evening the exciting news of our pregnancy on FaceBook.
We are sooo delighted with the come back... it was phenomenal.
We appreciate everyone's lovely well wishes and support. 

 We were both very amazed at how many people read our status in their new feeds and took the time to either comment or like our status'.

It is now week 13 for us tomorrow and we are on a brilliant track to our pregnancy, now that it can be aired to everyone. I have been able to speak with so many parents and expectant people and receive some tips and feedback for our pregnancy. 

It feels so much better to have released our news to everyone and now with FaceBook & Blogger we can share our experience with everyone. 

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Just to show you all the love we have received tonight. My status made 118 likes and 46 comments alone within 2 hours was amazing. We have such wonderful people in our lives.  
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