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  • LUSH gets naked for Christmas 2017

    LUSH gets naked for Christmas 2017

    LUSH gets naked for Christmas 2017 – naked of packaging, that is – with gorgeous handmade bath and beauty products that smell amazing, look adorable, and are gentle on the environment and never tested on animals. “Our Naked products are king and queen of the Christmas collection this year!” says Kanya Nanayakkara of LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics. “Our inventors challenged…

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  • The Week On Thread: Episode 67

    The Week On Thread: Episode 67

    In this latest WEEK ON THREAD column, I showcase some pics of what I’ve been doing in mid December 2016 around Auckland. It’s mostly a collection from my Instagram which you can follow over at www.instagram.com/threadnz to see daily updates and what’s new The Week On Thread: Episode 67 Just had an amazing relaxing La Mer hand treatment…

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  • The Week On Thread: Episode 66

    The Week On Thread: Episode 66

    In this latest WEEK ON THREAD column, I showcase some pics of what I’ve been doing in early December 2016 around Auckland. It’s mostly a collection from my Instagram which you can follow over at www.instagram.com/threadnz to see daily updates and what’s new The Week On Thread: Episode 66  Morning routine…I will be getting more of this Swisse Multivitamin…

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  • The Week On Thread: Episode 65

    The Week On Thread: Episode 65

    In this latest WEEK ON THREAD column, I showcase some pics of what I’ve been doing in late November 2016 around Auckland. It’s mostly a collection from my Instagram which you can follow over at www.instagram.com/threadnz to see daily updates and what’s new. The Week On Thread: Episode 65 At Enchanted Forest at Smith and Caughey’s. My daughter said…

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  • My Gift Guide of Completely Desirable Things for Him, Her, Mum, and Kids

    My Gift Guide of Completely Desirable Things for Him, Her, Mum, and Kids

    My Gift Guide of Completely Desirable Things for Him, Her, Mum, and Kids!   FOR HER Also, see my Christmas beauty gift pack guide on threadnz here. Pretty new lace bralettes from Cotton On Body. Always Red Femme is the newest addition to the Elizabeth Arden fragrance family and the perfect gift to give; who…

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  • Beauty-ful ideas for Christmas 2016 – to give or receive

    Beauty-ful ideas for Christmas 2016 – to give or receive

    Beauty-ful ideas for Christmas 2016 – to give or receive… Pictured above: Tender love and carry makeup bag in polkadots, and Christmas makeup brush set by Simply Essentials. There are five beautiful gift boxes for lovers of fine skincare in your life by Murad. The ‘Merry & Polished’ gift set pictured contains AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser…

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  • We love: The Basket Girls hampers

    We love: The Basket Girls hampers

    We love: The Basket Girls hamper company run by Auckland women Sue Dawood and Caroline Adam with above-the-line care and attention to detail making sure their customers get a personalised hamper for birthday, Christmas, corporate, Valentines and any special occasion. An exquisitely packaged gift box arrived this week on my doorstep from The Basket Girls. Wowsers- The…

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  • ON MY DESK Christmas Gift Guide 2015

    ON MY DESK Christmas Gift Guide 2015

    ON MY DESK Christmas 2015…My gift guide of beauty, hair, and a few odds and ends for everybody. Check it out… ARTY GIFTS  In love with my new art print and cards, above, by talented local illustrator, Evie Kemp. BEAUTYFUL RED Treat someone with this very Christmassy shade of pomegranate red. Pictured: O Cosmedics skincare,…

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  • ON MY DESK what’s new: December 2015

    ON MY DESK what’s new: December 2015

    ON MY DESK what’s new to come across my path in December 2015, in the worlds of beauty, skincare and hair. ROSE GOLD  Rose gold treats… Thank you The Generalist for the Akarua Wines rose brut to celebrate my 5k goal on Instagram. Rose gold candle in Cherry Blossom & Tuberose by Ecoya will be…

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  • Christmas gifts – under $50

    Christmas gifts – under $50

    Christmas gifts – under $50. To be fair, I am usually pretty happy with what most people term “boring gifts”; I love getting socks and want a worm farm this Christmas. HOWEVER socks aside, I ADORE these gifts pictured here and I think anyone in their right mind would be over the moon to receive any…

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