2016
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The Week On Thread Episode 49
Read more: The Week On Thread Episode 49The Week On Thread Episode 49 with highlights in pictures of what I’ve been up to lately in the worlds of fashion, beauty, and more. This week a real highlight was my stay in Takapuna, and you can read my top Takapuna picks here. Had my hair blow-dried and brows tinted by Danielle Huxtable, at…
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Benefit Cosmetics magically transforming brows
Read more: Benefit Cosmetics magically transforming brows“Hocus Pocus, brows are our focus!” says Benefit, and they’re the focus of any self-respecting makeup fan of late, too. If you’ve been following the big beauty bloggers and vloggers, you can’t help but have seen the excitement over the Benefit Cosmetics brow launch, notably with New Zealand Youtuber Shaaanxo flying to cover it in…
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My MAYBELLINE Make It Happen Makeover
Read more: My MAYBELLINE Make It Happen MakeoverI was blown away to be invited to take part in the New Zealand Maybelline New York ‘Make It Happen’ video and have a two hour makeover and photo shoot with fashion photographer Garth Badger at Thievery Studio. The Make It Happen initiative will see Maybelline join forces with Miss FQ to select six ‘Maybelline…
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Art Workshop with Dr Murad of Murad Skincare
Read more: Art Workshop with Dr Murad of Murad SkincareI had the honour of attending a hands-on Art Workshop with Dr Howard Murad of Murad Skincare this week whilst the founder of the skincare brand was over from LA in Auckland. His visionary approach to skincare was apparent as he talked us through his philosophy (Dr Murad’s philosophy here on Youtube.) of “living younger”,…
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Today’s colour inspo is PURPLE
Read more: Today’s colour inspo is PURPLEToday’s colour inspo is PURPLE. Featured here is MAC Toledo eyeshadow palette. Art meets fashion in the M.A.C x Toledo Collection where the marriage of Isabel and Ruben Toledo mirrors this marriage of illustration and fashion colour, in a vibrant collection that you just want to play with. Violetwink (was limited edition, may not still be available)…
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THE WEEK ON THREAD EPISODE 48
Read more: THE WEEK ON THREAD EPISODE 48My birthday week, woohoo! Here is the latest column for ‘The Week On Thread’ Episode 48, with highlights in pictures of what I’ve been up to lately in the worlds of fashion, beauty, and more… STARTING THE DAY WITH COFFEE Good morning! Starting the day with a cup of coffee with DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite. MY…
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ON MY DESK : What’s new in Beauty for June 2016
Read more: ON MY DESK : What’s new in Beauty for June 2016ON MY DESK : What’s new in Beauty for June 2016, with new releases to cross my desk in the worlds of skincare, makeup, and beauty… The purity and natural qualities of Snowberry skincare products feature in this skin re-modelling serum for ageing, New Radiance Face Serum. Following five years of University pharmaceutical research in…
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ON MY DESK: New food and drink I’ve tried over Autumn 2016
Read more: ON MY DESK: New food and drink I’ve tried over Autumn 2016ON MY DESK: New food and drink I’ve tried in Autumn 2016 Hokey pokey deluxe cone at Giapo Lunch gram, for those who like pies: yum Moroccan lamb and Spinach pie by I Love Pies with all-natural ingredients and free-range NZ meat and delicious pastry. I love macarons! Perfect macarons, by Bridget at @jaimelesmacarons_ ?…
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H&M fashion showcase in Auckland
Read more: H&M fashion showcase in AucklandI headed along to see new season H&M at the first H&M open house on Wednesday 22nd June at Bath Street Gallery in Parnell, Auckland. If you haven’t heard the news about H&M finally coming to New Zealand, you have been under a proverbial rock, as it has been all over the newspapers and social media for some…
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I’m loving: my favourite Fitbit yet – the awesome Fitbit Blaze
Read more: I’m loving: my favourite Fitbit yet – the awesome Fitbit BlazeI’m loving: my favourite Fitbit yet – the awesome Fitbit Blaze. Fitbit gets fashionable Who’s a fan of the tan? This is just so fashion. It’s like the fitness world’s answer to the Burberry trench, Victoria Beckham LBD, or Chanel bag – a smart watch in camel leather that goes with absolutely everything. It is,…