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  • Benefit Cosmetics magically transforming brows

    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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  • Today’s colour inspo is PURPLE

    Today’s colour inspo is PURPLE

    Today’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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  • ON MY DESK : What’s new in Beauty for June 2016

    ON MY DESK : What’s new in Beauty for June 2016

    ON 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

    ON MY DESK: New food and drink I’ve tried over Autumn 2016

    ON 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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  • The Week On Thread Episode 47

    The Week On Thread Episode 47

    The Week On Thread Episode 47 with highlights in pictures of what I’ve been up to lately in the worlds of fashion, beauty, and more… Philips HUE With Alex and Corban at Philips Hue media brunch to hear about the WiFi-controlled home lighting. Good lighting is everything! Accessories available to buy at their home wares store @alexandcorban.…

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  • Empties – things I’ve used and enjoyed in June 2016

    Empties – things I’ve used and enjoyed in June 2016

    Empties pictured above: things I have used and enjoyed lately, include Living Proof conditioner, The Aromatherapy Co body & bath oil, SU by Davines hair & bodywash, EstéeLauder Enlighten face cream, WorldOrganic Skin Co organic luminous foundation. Empties pictured above: Things I’ve used and enjoyed lately: The Aromatherapy Co body & bath oil; Aspect Dr; Plantae cleanser; Sebastian Trilliance;…

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  • THE WEEK ON THREAD EPISODE 46

    THE WEEK ON THREAD EPISODE 46

    THE WEEK ON THREAD EPISODE 46 brings you the highlights in photos of the past week of what I’ve been up to, in the worlds of fashion, beauty, and more… Starting Monday morning off in a relaxed mode, having a hydrating facial at East Day Spa. Autumn on the streets of Auckland. A lady at…

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  • THE WEEK ON THREAD EPISODE 45

    THE WEEK ON THREAD EPISODE 45

    THE WEEK ON THREAD EPISODE 45 brings you the highlights in photos of the past week of what I’ve been up to, in the worlds of fashion, beauty, and more… YMCA GYM We’ve started gymnastics at the YMCA and it’s amazing! Definitely recommend it. Here’s Child 2.0 conquering the climbing frame with an instructor. It costs…

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  • GO HEALTHY WELLNESS WARRANT

    GO HEALTHY WELLNESS WARRANT

    I’ve had a GO HEALTHY WELLNESS WARRANT nutrition and lifestyle consult with GO Healthy today and it was FASCINATING learning everything about how what your body does reflects nutritional deficiencies, for instance my eye has been twitching which means low in magnesium and spots on fingernails mean low in zinc. I’m getting a healthy prescription…

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  • I’m loving: Fitbit Alta

    I’m loving: Fitbit Alta

    I’m loving: Fitbit Alta with its slimline look and its detachable stylish straps to match your mood or your outfit. If you want a more fashion jewellery look – or want a slimmer discreet version of a fitness tracker – you should check out this latest from Fitbit. It comes with clip on, clip off…

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