2015
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NZ Comedy Fest Review: Get It Girl
Read more: NZ Comedy Fest Review: Get It GirlWe review NZ Comedy Fest show Get It Girl It’s much harder to be insightful and funny than people realise. It’s not simply sufficient to have a different perspective on life, or to be able to turn a witty phrase – and it’s certainly not sufficient to be able to act the goat on stage. Comedy…
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Comedy Fest NZ 2015 Review: Matt Stellingwerf
Read more: Comedy Fest NZ 2015 Review: Matt Stellingwerf“Matt Stellingwerf” Tuesday 12 May @ 8.45pm @ The Classic Comedy and Bar I had never heard of Matt Stellingwerf – I read up on him before the show, and other reviewers have all described using variations on “laid back and relaxed,” and he certainly was. He has a very casual approach to performing –…
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Comedy for charity with THE GOOD GUYS
Read more: Comedy for charity with THE GOOD GUYSTHE GOOD GUYS The Good Guys Sunday 10 May @ 7pm @ The Tuning Fork Call me old-fashioned, but when I go to a show I like to be comfortable and enjoy myself. I want to be able to drive, park, stroll to the venue, sit down, and lose myself in the experience of the…
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ON MY DESK what’s new in beauty for May 2015
Read more: ON MY DESK what’s new in beauty for May 2015As the weather is finally turning into what seriously looks like it is at least thinking about winter, if not actual winter, I turn my head to skincare products for the colder months. One I always love using is balms on the body, and oils for my face. These rich, nutrient-dense products never fail to…
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Introducing the new M.A.C collection: WASH & DRY
Read more: Introducing the new M.A.C collection: WASH & DRYA rainy day has been made instantly brighter by the arrival of MAC’s new Summer 2015 colour collection, ‘Wash & Dry.’ How gorgeous is the packaging?! The rainbow-hued bullet cases and compacts are a real highlight for me in this range, in addition to the summery colours, and of course the witty names such as “Coin…
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Living Nature cruelty-free and fragrance-free Thickening Mascara
Read more: Living Nature cruelty-free and fragrance-free Thickening MascaraMascara seems to be one of the most problematic areas I keep hearing women mention with their makeup sensitivities. Increasingly they are turning to safer and low allergenic options in the pursuit of the perfect skincare – and makeup. No-one wants to sacrifice looking great for the risk of having weepy red eyes! This mascara…
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Smooth operator: Prevage anti-aging wrinkle smoother
Read more: Smooth operator: Prevage anti-aging wrinkle smootherWrinkles are still women’s number one ageing enemy, and for those not wanting to go down the injectables path, due to the high cost and chemical invasiveness of a medical procedure, a high quality cosmeceutical is a great alternative. One I personally used over the years, is Prevage, and the top selling Elizabeth Arden brand…
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INDUSTRY NEWS: May 2015
Read more: INDUSTRY NEWS: May 2015Here’s our latest INDUSTRY NEWS column with what’s new in fashion and beauty for May 2015. Kelly Thompson and Andrew Archer launch UNA UNA is a visual creative studio founded by New Zealand-born, now Melbourne-based illustrator Kelly Thompson and Andrew Archer. “After over 20 years cumulative experience working as freelance artists and art directors UNA grew from the desire…
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Fashion haul: IZABEL.com
Read more: Fashion haul: IZABEL.comIn this latest fashion haul post I feature a label I have just recently come across: IZABEL.com, who have just lately started shipping to Australia and New Zealand. It’s a UK-based online shopping site with reasonably-priced clothing for day-to-day fashion as well as party gear and also plus-sizes. They’re strong in prints and knits and…
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We love Alohas Sandals: ethically-made sustainable footwear
Read more: We love Alohas Sandals: ethically-made sustainable footwearWe love Alohas Sandals: ethically-made sustainable footwear that is good for the planet and looks as good as they feel on. Alohas Sandals are handcrafted in Spain, with the highest leather materials for the top part and recycled car tyres for the sole. They are stylish, comfortable and most importantly, sustainably and ethically made. Aloha sandals have featured…