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How to Apply False Lashes

10:00AM | May 7, 2013 | 5 comments

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Sponsored by Tarazz Earlier this year I placed my very first Tarazz order of Sephora products. After being introduced to the cosmetic powerhouse in New York last year I couldn’t wait to get my hands on more goodies, especially at very reasonable prices compared to Australia’s overpriced counters. Fragrances, skincare, make up… it’s all there. [...]

The miniMAG

11:00PM | May 3, 2013 | 3 comments

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I published the 9th issue of my beloved little miniMAG tonight and as the weeks go by more and more people are signing up so I wanted to take a moment to let you to know it’s making my heart sing, thank you! I’m still playing with it, seeing which days suit, what content you [...]

Lusty Lashes

02:08PM | March 25, 2013 | 2 comments

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Last Thursday I got dressed up and headed into the city for an event showcasing GLAM by Manicare products. I’ve never met anyone who hasn’t heard of Manicare or used their products before. I’d tried a few of their lashes and didn’t mind them but was keen to learn a few more tricks to apply [...]

Sephora Ships to Australia via Tarazz

02:17PM | February 12, 2013 | 6 comments

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Towards the end of last year one of my friends who works for Tarazz.com.au told me a little secret… that they would become the platform for shipping Sephora products to Australia! For people in the know, for people who have stepped inside Sephora’s glossy doors of awesomeness this was HUGE news. Do you have any [...]

Hair Then, Hair Now

04:13PM | January 30, 2013 | 16 comments

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I’m quite vain about my hair. I like to brush it. I like to wash it. I like having it played with and I like getting it done at the salon. It is directly linked to my self esteem no matter how hard I try. I always find that on any given day it reflects [...]

Summer Brights at Target

06:00AM | January 22, 2013 | 8 comments

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This post is sponsored by Target Australia. There is something splendid about summer and even though I’m strapped for cash (the new couch was finally delivered!) I didn’t want that to stop me from living fabulously. Usually I’d be quite content hiding away inside with the air conditioner but with Stephanie here I seem to [...]

PSFWA 2012 – Part One

09:58AM | January 14, 2013 | 4 comments

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In November last year I hosted my very first charity fashion event and I still can’t quite believe that it happened. Just like New York, it was so intense I wasn’t quite sure how to write my posts about it. Fifteen plus size fashion bloggers from all over Australia were invited to attend a weekend [...]

Danimezza SWIM 2012

05:00AM | December 4, 2012 | 42 comments

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I’m just a little overwhelmed, I still can’t believe it. There it is, the very first SWIM Lookbook and my first attempt at digital publishing… please be kind. I’ll come back later in the week once I’ve recovered and tell you more about the whole experience. For now just click, view, enjoy and then come [...]

A Date with Dettol

10:00AM | October 29, 2012 | 5 comments

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Sponsored by Nuffnang When someone invites you to a intimate get together to learn more about “New Dettol Touch of Foam, the easiest way to steal a moment of softness in your busy day.” you kind of want to go along and see what all the fuss is about. A day at Sheraton on the [...]

I Heart My Body 2012

10:56PM | October 25, 2012 | 45 comments

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I’ve just eaten a bowl of spaghetti for dinner and Aidan is playing quietly with his iPad. The sun is going down. “Just do it” I whisper my mantra softly to myself, soon I’m bare faced and naked. My hair is exactly how it looked when I woke up this morning. I grab the camera, set [...]

How To Look Good When You Work Out

08:00AM | October 23, 2012 | 6 comments

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I hope you guys enjoyed this week’s Aussie Curve’s post where I reviewed my new activewear from Virtu and shared that it’s ok to “break the rules”, that you can be attractive whilst you’re active. Today I wanted to talk to you about the things I love to use for a workout. The gym is [...]

Curvy Chic Lingerie

03:12PM | October 20, 2012 | 18 comments

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Model: Delphina Shakallis Lingerie: Curvy Kate Australia + City Chic Make Up: Amy Sheree Styled & Photographed by: Danielle Melnyczenko Accessories: Stylists Own k EDITED TO ADD: There have been a few comments about how photoshopped these images are so I thought I’d post a before and after. Delphina has magical skin, that was one [...]

Steve Showers

12:50AM | October 19, 2012 | 14 comments

My husband is a good sort, I got lucky. I met him when I was 17 and we’ve been together ever since. He’s been a huge support to me, pushing me to pursue my dreams, helping me make my fantasies a reality. “Our Great Love” (a direct quote from his wedding speech) is enduring and passionate, we’re [...]

Teeth Whitening in 20 Minutes

09:34PM | October 8, 2012 | 8 comments

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Today I somehow remembered (in between doing the laundry and ordering last minute business cards) that I needed to get my eyebrows and lashes done so I called my lady in a panic. Rachel from Celeste Visage (in South Windsor NSW) is an absolute doll and always fits me in. We have boys the same age [...]

How To Look Good At Everything

05:15PM | October 3, 2012 | 28 comments

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Last week I had half an hour to get ready and I needed to be presentable pronto. These are the products I used to get my look in no time at all. So I decided to recreate the look for you on camera showing you exactly what I used. As usual this self confessed Bene-Babe [...]

How to Ensure Long Lasting Nail Polish

06:00AM | October 2, 2012 | 5 comments

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Let me start by saying I love Shellac and I’ll go and get my nails done any chance I can get BUT sometimes the budget just doesn’t allow me to dote so heavily on my digits. This is where the humble art of DIY nails comes in. I’m not going to talk to you about [...]

Get the Look TS14+ MSFW

11:25AM | September 12, 2012 | 13 comments

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I love going backstage, it’s often my favourite thing about a runway show. Everyone is rushing around, I’m trying my best to stay out of the way and catch those moments of clarity in between. It’s the only time you’re really allowed to move, to document and see the candid human energy behind a show. [...]

How to Look Good When You Feel Crap

06:00AM | September 5, 2012 | 30 comments

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Last week I was feeling pretty miserable, gross and unapologetically sick so to drag myself out of my funk I decided to put my face on and get out there… even if it was only to the post office. I thought it might inspire others to do the same so when you’re feeling “blah” like [...]

Winged Eyeliner

07:20PM | August 29, 2012 | 6 comments

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A lot of people asked me to do a video tutorial showing how I do my winged eyeliner. As usual, a disclaimer: I’m not a qualified make up artist. This is just a representation of how I do what I do, the products I use and how I personally use them. Enough hoo-harr… time for [...]

My Portrait Couture Gallery

05:00PM | August 24, 2012 | 8 comments

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As I explained earlier this week, the photoshoot experience with GM Photographics was pretty awesome. Everyday that went past waiting for the finished images to arrive was torture but they were worth the wait. The session and prints were a gift for me to review so I was so excited to see how they’d turn [...]

GM Photographics Portrait Couture

11:25AM | August 22, 2012 | 10 comments

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Before I left for New York I was treated to something very special, a Portrait Couture session with GM Photographics. Now lets get real here, I’m not camera shy and I’ve done my fair share of professional and amateur photo shoots but this was probably one of the most comfortable and relaxing ones I’ve done. [...]

Dinosaur Haircuts

08:43AM | August 21, 2012 | 8 comments

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Usually Aidan has no problem getting his hair cut but for the last couple of months he’s been chucking up a fuss whenever we take him to the hairdresser. So I decided to take things into my own hands and bought a pair of scissors from the pharmacy, giving him one last chance to go [...]

L’Oreal Revitalift BB Cream

04:58PM | August 16, 2012 | 18 comments

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It’s time for another mid-week beauty post and this time I’ll be talking about the new L’Oreal Revitalift Total Repair 10 BB Cream, the first anti-aging BB Cream. BB Creams are all the rage and it’s not just a passing fad but the new innovation in skincare and make up fit for our new fast-paced [...]

Aussie Curves – Bold Nails

03:45PM | August 13, 2012 | 38 comments

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This is the second week of Aussie Curves and I’m totally proud and overwhelmed by the amount of support my little initiative has received. Remember, if you’re a size 14+ and live in Australia/New Zealand you can play along. This week we’re all posting about “Bold Nails” which is right up my alley and the [...]

How to Make a Video Beauty Tutorial

09:55AM | August 10, 2012 | 12 comments

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It would seem you guys loved my video tutorial and some might say I’m crazy stupid but I wanted to share how I created it. A lot of my friends are bloggers and I know we’re always looking for new ways to create and share content. I don’t have a DSLR that shoots video, I [...]

Quick Natural Make Up

06:00AM | August 8, 2012 | 62 comments

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You guys have been asking for this for awhile now so I’m finally delivering. Every couple of weeks I’ll be sharing a video tutorial showing how I do my make up, my hair and how I care for my skin. I can say this with certainty because I filmed several episodes in one day and [...]