shopping
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Serums – what are they and which one is right for you?
Read more: Serums – what are they and which one is right for you?Serums – what are they and which one is right for you? We take a look at some of the wonderful ones on the local market and I outline their points of difference that make each one special so you can see what suits your needs best, and as always, include where to buy and…
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ON MY DESK September 2015
Read more: ON MY DESK September 2015Check out what’s new across my path this month, in ON MY DESK September 2015… Above: Essie Gel Setter is the nail lacquer brand’s new top coat. I found it worked really well, strengthening my nail polish to last for three days without chipping. It can be easily removed with nail polish remover at home,…
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The Week on Thread Episode 20
Read more: The Week on Thread Episode 20How’s your week been? As a mum, I’ve been juggling the last week of the term before school and kindy holidays, with a packed schedule of fashion and beauty events so it’s been busy but lots of fun! Read about ‘The week on Thread Episode 20′ to see highlights of my week in photos all…
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Loving: Geometric diamond silver ring from Michael Hill
Read more: Loving: Geometric diamond silver ring from Michael HillI headed along to the opening of Michael Hill’s Queen Street flagship store last week and met the legendary jeweller himself – so instantly recognisable from those “Michael Hill, Jewellery” TV commercials that ran for years and years. The Queen Street and Vulcan Lane inner city Auckland store incidentally is his 300th store in the…
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ON MY DESK: New Fragrances for Spring 2015
Read more: ON MY DESK: New Fragrances for Spring 2015New season, and new scents are appearing – so I’ve done a photoshoot of a few of the beautiful new perfumes available this Spring in this week’s ON MY DESK. New fragrances for Spring 2015 include new releases from some iconic greats: Britney Spears Fantasy Intimate Edition, I Am Juicy Couture, Trilogy Raha perfume, Elizabeth…
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Elizabeth Arden Sunkissed Pearls summer makeup collection
Read more: Elizabeth Arden Sunkissed Pearls summer makeup collectionOne brand that always does beautiful colour collections each new season is Elizabeth Arden. They have such a cohesive theme and the colours don’t duplicate what’s gone before; rather, they complement and build upon them. I always appreciate that they do a wearable neutral tone and then bam! throw in a left-field pop of colour…
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Let’s get creative – we try the Post-it Dry Erase Surface Flexible Whiteboard
Read more: Let’s get creative – we try the Post-it Dry Erase Surface Flexible WhiteboardLet’s get creative! I try out this amazing Dry Erase flexible whiteboard Post-it sent us to have a play with and share with readers so that it might inspire you to get creative, too. The two main things I used it for were playtime with the children, and for blogging planning, and I took some…
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MAC makeup for ITZME and Julian Danger at NZFW 2015
Read more: MAC makeup for ITZME and Julian Danger at NZFW 2015I totally enjoyed both of these shows. The first, ITZME, was a fun and youthful collection and this was followed by Julian Danger’s sleek and chic looks that were very polished and mature in design. Great work by both brands. DESIGNER: ITZME KEY MAKEUP ARTIST: Samantha Holley INSPIRATION: ‘Feminine with a daring edge’ KEY PRODUCTS:…
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Kate Sylvester “a Muse” at NZ Fashion Week 2015
Read more: Kate Sylvester “a Muse” at NZ Fashion Week 2015The Mercedes-Benz Presents Kate Sylvester show “a Muse” at NZ Fashion Week 2015 ended the first amazing day at this year’s fashion week with her AW16 collection against a stage set of abstract art depicting the three muses. Kate Sylvester is always one of the leading labels I get excited about seeing each year. Last year, her…
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Best foot forward with ECCO this Summer
Read more: Best foot forward with ECCO this SummerI know what you’re thinking. It’s so hard to get out of BOOTS, even once it’s September and Spring is here. But I have good news for you boot-lovers, Ecco has boots for Spring! These are the perfect in-between-season footwear for when days are crisper and sunnier – but not quite the lazy hazy days…