Monthly Archives: July 2012

5 ways to easily (and cheaply) work a trend into your wardrobe

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Coco Chanel said “Fashion changes, but style endures.” Amen sister. It’s easy to get carried away with fashion: what’s hot, what’s new, what’s next, and forget that the very best clothes and accessories are the ones that suit you and your lifestyle. However, not getting involved in fashion can be downright boring. So here are some easy (and cheap) ways to work a trend into your existing wardrobe.

The iPhone Case: you take it everywhere with you, it’s always in your hand, so why not make it a fashion statement? Neon Catherine iPhone Case from Forever New $14.99

The Arm Candy: Quick, easy and cheap. Pop a brightly coloured cuff or statement bracelet on with your watch and a few other complementary pieces and boom, you’re rocking an arm party and you’re bang on trend. Diamonte Stud Stretch Cuff from Colette by Colette Hayman $12.95.

The Scarf: keep yourself warm and work a trend at the same time? Yes please! 3D Handstitch Scarf in Chartreuse from Sportsgirl $29.95

The Inexpensive Knit: There are plenty of chain stores around that get their trend pieces on the shelves quickly. Keep an eye out for inexpensive (but relatively good quality) knitwear in key fashion colours. Easy to pair with skirts, pants, jeans and leggings, a knit will ensure you look like fash pack material with minimal effort. Neon Yellow Knit from Blockout Clothing in Queen Victoria Building $49.95 (not available online yet, but similar here).

The Nail Polish: Feel like just dipping your fingertips into a trend, rather than jumping in head-first? No problem. Lavish some attention (and some fashion cred) onto your nails! NYC Nail Lacquer in Glow Worm $2.95 available from Coles, Woolworths and selected pharmacies.

What’s your favourite easy (and cheap) way to work a trend into your wardrobe?

Love,
Rosie xox

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7 Days of Braids

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I love a good style dare. 30 Days of Lippy, 7 Days of Braids… count me in! Andrea from Fox in Flats recently challenged her readers to wear some kind of braided hairstyle every day for a full week. Talk about shaking up your hair routine!

Day 1 – The Relaxed Ombré Pulled Out Braid

How To: Braid your hair, secure it with a hair tie. Then starting at the top of the braid and moving downwards pull each section out a little to make it looser and fatter. This is a great trick for fine hair, it gives instant volume and thickness.

Day 2 – Boho Braided Outstyle
How To: This is an easy-peasy way to shake up your usual all-out style. Curl (or straighten) your hair as normal, then add a few tiny braids at the front and sides of your hair. You can pin them back for a more polished look or leave them out for an urban hippy vibe.

Day 3 – Scruffy Saturday Side Braid
How To: Take a section at the front of your hair (or just off-centre) about three fingers wide, and divide it into three, begin the braid and gradually pull hair in from both the left and right until you get to your ear, then finish by plaiting the end. Secure with a hair tie. Starting at the top and moving down to the bottom gently pull each segment out a little to fatten and loosen up the braid.

Day 4 – The Fishtail Braided Cage of Curls
How To: Curl your hair, then sweep all of it to one side and gather it into the shape of a ponytail. Taking a slim section of hair from underneath on the left side bring it up and over the ponytail, then do the same with the right. The key to the fishtail braid is small sections and taken from underneath. Keep the braid very loose and soft and make sure you keep a decent chunk of curls in the section inside the fishtail. Plait the last few strands down to the end and secure with a hair tie. Fluff up the curls underneath and ensure the end of the braid curls nicely too.

Day 5 – The Wraparound Braid
How To: Sweep all your hair over your right shoulder. Starting at the edge of your hairline just below your left ear (and around about where you feel your skull bone finish) take a section of hair approx 3cm thick and divide it into three lengthways (so the beginning of the braid faces along the back of your head). Begin to plait this section, bringing in a piece from the top and a piece from the bottom as you go. Keep the braid fairly loose so your scalp doesn’t show through. When you run out of hair, continue the plait down and over your shoulder. Secure with a hair tie.

Day 6 – The Braided Topknot (aka Braid Fail)
How To: I still haven’t mastered this one (as evidenced from the ghastly photograph) and my extensions didn’t help this look either. But basically: tip your head upside down and section out an approx. 5cm wide chunk of hair in the middle at the nape of your neck. Start like a normal braid, sectioned into three and one folded over the other, pull a piece in from each side as you go. Once you get to the crown of your head, gather the remaining hair into a high ponytail and secure with a hair tie. Twist the ponytail around itself to create a topknot and pin the ends underneath with bobby pins.

Day 7 – The Headband Braid
How To: Part your hair on the side. On the side with the most hair, divide it into three equal sections, so you have some hair near your face, some in the middle and the rest which can be left with the majority of your hair at the back. Make sure you use a comb to get your sections and divisions very straight, otherwise this can look messy. Taking the middle section, divide it into three and begin like a normal plait, one piece over the other. After you’ve done left over right and right over left once, begin to pull in small sections from either side, being sure not to go outside the section. Continue down until you get to where the hair ends just above your ear, then continue with a normal plait down to the ends. Secure with a hair tie. Brush the rest of your hair out so it’s nice and soft and shiny!

Could you wear braids for seven days straight? Have you come up with any signature braided looks? Let me know. Looking for some inspiration? Check out my Hair Inspiration board on Pinterest.

Love,
Rosie xox

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30 Days of Lippy – Week Three

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The third week of 30 Days of Lippy is where it got tough. There were some days I didn’t think I was going to make it. Some days I looked at the list and said “really?” And some days where I completely lost the plot and actually missed applying lipstick at all. (Like Day 17, which I swear I did, but for the life of me I can’t find the photo!) But I pushed through, and I made some awesome discoveries as a result.

Day Fifteen – Brown

Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick in Foxtrot: I bought this in a fit of 90s nostalgia, after staring at old pictures of Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington. I used to own several brown, bronze, gold lipsticks, but they all disappeared. When I first put this on, I actually really disliked it. To the point where I actually wiped it off. I reapplied it later in the day and was quite pleased with the result. It’s not the type of colour I usually wear, even if I am being adventurous. But I must say I love how creamy and delicious this colour makes my skin look! I’m used to colours that play up my eyes, and I think that’s what threw me. The lipstick itself is gorgeously moisturising, so creamy and lasts a solid 2-3 hours (assuming you don’t eat or drink anything). The beautiful pearl finish also makes your lips look extra voluminous.

Day Sixteen – Two-tone Lip

I wasn’t totally happy with my two-tone lip result. But it was an experience. I used MAC Violetta^ (which I can’t find for purchase anywhere anymore!) and Jager Flirt Fruit Glaze to try to create a sort of gold to purple ombré look. But it just came out all smudgy and kind of brown.  Separately, these lipsticks are both gorgeous, but together, well… they kind of suck. So key outtake? I need more experience creating a two-tone lip look.

Day Seventeen – The darkest lipstick you own
As I said, I swear I did this one, but I can’t for the life of me find the photo anywhere! In any case, the darkest lipstick I own actually makes another appearance later on. It’s Eles Cosmetics Micro Bubble Lipstick in Micro Cranberry. And it’s a verrrry cool shade.

Day Eighteen – Berry-licious
MeMeMe Cosmetics Light Me Up Lipgloss in Intense (#8)*. Boy howdy! Something about this lipgloss just brings out the Jessica Rabbit in me. Maybe it’s the rich red berry colour or the super luscious shiny finish, but after trying this for Berry-licious, it has made its way into my regular makeup bag. Like any gloss it doesn’t last a long time, but for the hour or so that it does, it works hard for the money. Deep, highly pigmented colour that spreads evenly over your lips and settles to a gorgeous glossy not-nearly-as-sticky-as-you-think-it-will-be shine? Oh yes please!

Day Nineteen – Sheer Flush

Burt’s Bees tinted lip balm in Pink Blossom. This is one of my favourite lip care products. It’s so rich and creamy, it leaves my lips feeling amazing: so moisturised, so soft and always more voluminous. I love the colour of pink blossom, it’s the perfect pretty pink flush for my skintone. It’s got a slight rosy undertone which matches my natural cheek flush perfectly, so it always looks natural and fresh. I reapply this about twice an hour, just for maximum benefit, and also because it’s super pretty! This is easy peasy pretty. One lip balm and you’re sorted.

Day Twenty – Orange Red

Eles Cosmetics Micro Bubble Lipstick in Micro Cranberry*. Now, I don’t own any orange red lipsticks, but I do own THIS. An absolutely divine cranberry red which I’ve just been looking for an excuse to wear. According to Instagram, this is your favourite of ALL my 30 Days of Lippy pics and to be honest, I think it’s mine too. *nonchalantly changes twitter profile pic to the above* The colour is a delicious combination of berry and red which suits my weird pale yellow skintone to a T. It is one of the creamiest, most moisturising lipsticks I have ever worn and it goes on smoothly, doesn’t stick in any creases or catch on any dry bits, creating a flawless pout which remains moisturised throughout the day. It lasts a solid 4-5 hours depending on how much Red Bull and coffee you drink, but even as it fades, it becomes a delicious berry stain that looks just as good as a creamy berry lipstick. Even better? It doesn’t ghost me out. For such a deep cranberry, it has just the right amount of warmth and depth to create a luscious pout, while still allowing my skintone to shine and my cheeks to look pretty and flushed. No fading into the background for this girl!

Day Twenty One – Use a lip pencil to fill your lips

Clinique Quickliner for lips in Perfect Poppy (which is a shade no longer available, although here is one that’s very similar). This is one lip pencil I can’t live without! A great red lip pencil is key to achieving an amazing red lip look that’s even, neat and sleek. I love the colour of this one, although it’s a lot more red than it appears here. I applied Lanolips lip ointment with colour in Rhubarb over the top, which “pinked” it up a little more and added a gorgeous glossy shine. Perfect Poppy is creamy, goes on smooth and sticks fast. It’s not hard, waxy or sharp and when I used it to fill my lips they didn’t feel dry at all. In fact, I loved the “stained gloss” look so much that I’ve used it several times since in similar ways. Who knew a lip pencil could be so versatile?!

So lovelies, what have been your can’t-live-without lip products over the last few weeks? I always love to hear about what you’re wearing!

Did you miss the earlier 30 Days of Lippy weekly round-ups? Check them out here: Week 1, and here: Week 2.

Love,
Rosie xox

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Per my Disclosure Policy, items marked with * were kindly provided to me for editorial consideration for this blog. Items marked with ^ were kindly provided to me for editorial consideration as the Editor of Modern Hair+Beauty and/or Luxury Weddings and I liked them so much I decided to include them here too.

Portrait Couture

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I was treated to a portrait session today. It’s strange, despite all the cameras and smartphones we have in our lives, a professional portrait seems to be just as valuable as it always was. Simona Janek of gm photographics has her portrait couture studio in Macquarie Street Leichhardt. Not only did she do my hair and makeup, she was also my photographer for the day!

Simona created a gorgeous, sophisticated smoky eye look for me, which was perfect to give a bit of a fashion and beauty edge to my professional portraits. You all know how much I love eyeliner: it just wouldn’t have been me all nude and natural. She also did an incredible job on my brows, which I was super impressed with, since I’m a bit of a control freak when it comes to them.

Simona used Makeup Forever HD Foundation, Camouflage Concealer and eyeliner on me, and M.A.C eyeshadows, contour, blush and lipsticks. My portrait couture session was a blast, I must say I’ve never been so conscious of my own body and face before! By the end of it Simona said I was moving and taking direction like a pro, small but constant movements, waiting for the shutter and then moving again. I can’t wait to share more shots with you (plus all the sneaky tips I picked up for taking a great photo!)

If you’ve got a special birthday, anniversary, or occasion coming up, why not have a special portrait session done to celebrate it? And yes, you DO deserve that professional headshot you’ve always wanted. For more information on Portrait Couture (and some really killer before and after pics) visit http://www.gmphotographics.com.au/portrait-couture/.

And stay tuned for more pics very soon!

Love,
Rosie xox

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And the winner is…

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I’ve had an awesome two weeks seeing all your entries roll in for the “Win a Makeup Box (aka my favourite beauty invention ever) Competition”! It seems there are so many of you battling with beauty product overload and not enough storage space. The Makeup Box is an awesome organisational tool and a big space saver too. Plus, you can pretty it up any way you like. This is how my setup looks.

And without further ado, the winner of an Original Makeup Box is:

Norlin Mustapha!

Congratulations Norlin! Please email your postal address and contact phone number to lashesandlattes@hotmail.com to redeem your prize!

Missed out this time? Why not head over to The Makeup Box Shop and treat yourself to a little bit of beauty organisational heaven!

Have a beautiful week dolls!

Love,
Rosie xox

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NYC NEON POLISHES – Review + Swatches

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Nail polish is the easiest, cheapest, fastest way to dip into a fashion trend and update your look, as well as brighten up your day. NYC Colour have some awesome colours and at just $2 a pop, they’re super wallet-friendly as well. They have a huge range of colours (somewhere around 80 shades total) and they’re available all over the place: local pharmacy, convenience store, Woolworths & Coles as well as online.

I was recently gifted four of what have to be the coolest shades in the NYC range: (all NEONS) Glow Worm, Gelati, Show Off and Shocking Pink by my beautiful friend Adrienne of Lot Deux. She’s gorgeous and so ridiculously talented. Go and check out her blog!

As per usual, I trialled these polishes with no base or top coat, however, in order to get the best neon results and depth of colour, I required three coats, instead of my usual two.

Let’s start with Show Off. A hot, sizzling neon pink that makes your tan pop, your nails look amazing (no matter what the length) and goes with pretty much everything. Definitely one for the pink girls.
This photograph doesn’t quite capture it’s “neon-ness”. It’s got much more oomph and is far brighter, far more vibrant. Show Off is touch dry at 4 mins 45 secs, however you’ll still leave fingerprints up until the 8 minute mark. It will dent and/or ding if you’re unlucky enough to hit it right up until about the 20 minute mark when it sets solid. The first coat looks a little streaky but the second and third coats level out beautifully. I got 6 days solid wear out of this, with no top coat. Very impressive.

Next up is Glow Worm. The most neon of any neon yellow polish I have ever tried. It’s like wearing a glow stick on your nails. If you’re looking to try neon polish for the first time, I recommend this one.
It’s touch dry at around 7 minutes, although you’ll still leave fingerprints up until about 9 minutes and 30 seconds, if you’re unlucky enough to dent or ding them you will leave a mark until around the 30 minute point when the polish sets solid. I know, it’s a long dry time. But it is totally worth it. This polish lasted 7 whole days for me with no top coat. The first signs of wear started on day 8, with slight wearing away of the polish on the tips of my nails (probably because I’m constantly typing), but no outright chips.

Looking for a secondary neon? Why not take a look at Gelati! It’s a hot neon orange with a real wow factor. Your nails actually vibrate on their own frequency when wearing this colour. Sunlight bounces off of it like dirty disco lights and I wouldn’t be surprised if it glowed in the dark (but to be honest, I didn’t try that.) Again, this photograph does not do it justice at all. It is soooo much hotter and so much more neon than this.

Gelati is touch dry at 6 mins and 40 seconds, although you’ll still leave fingerprints up until about 8 minutes and 30 seconds. If you’re not lazing around with a glass of champagne waiting for them to dry, and you accidentally hit them on something they will ding, right up until about the 25 minute mark when the polish sets solid. Again, I was super impressed with the wear of this polish. I got a full 7 days out of it with no top coat and no base coat. The first signs of wear were as per previous, just at the tips of my nails, but no outright chips. Unlike Show Off and Glow Worm however, Gelati is level from the first coat.

Finally, rounding out the quartet of NEON awesomeness is Shocking Pink. Not quite as neon as the other three, it’s still a solid electric purple pink. Perfect for easing into the neon trend if you’re a little unsure.
Shocking Pink is touch dry in just 5 minutes. You’ll leave fingerprints up until around 6 minutes 30 and it will dent if you hit it hard enough right up until about 19 minutes after application, when it sets solid. Shocking Pink’s first coat is a little wobbly, but the second and third even out beautifully. Surprise surprise! I got 6 days wear out of this baby, not quite as long as Glow Worm or Gelati, but still very impressive with no top coat or base coat. Again, no outright chips, but the first signs of wear were a thinning of the colour on the tips of my nails.

All in all, at $2 per polish I was expecting very little of them aside from incredible colour. I was very pleasantly surprised to find that they wear really well and outlast some of my much more expensive polishes by several days (and almost a full week in some cases.)

Grab these babies from selected pharmacies, convenience stores and petrol stations, as well as Woolworths & Coles. For more consumer questions and stockists phone 1800 181 040.

Have a great weekend dolls! And don’t forget, you’ve got just over 24 hours to enter my WIN a Makeup Box Competition.

Love,
Rosie xox

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Kitschy Cool Bird Blouse

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Just a quick little outfit post to punctuate the working week. I bought a heavenly new floral and bird print blouse on the weekend. It was the contrast of the sharp cut, pleated neckline, power shoulder, soft feminine fabric and whimsical print that really won me over. But how to accessorise it? I decided to let the blouse shine, in all its kitschy glory. I found a few favourite accessories, a lipstick that picked up the bold sixties-like power pink in the print and a sweet little nail polish that I’ve just been dying to wear.

Choosing a few key colours in a print to highlight and accent your overall look really helps to bring it together and give it a well thought-out, cohesive and polished finish.

Blouse: Stylist, Skirt: Zara (sold out), similar here, Earrings: Sportsgirl, Watch: Gifted from a friend, similar here, Lipstick: M.A.C Sheer Supreme Lipstick in Zen Rose, Nail Polish: Essie Mint Candy Apple, with accent nail in Australis Foil Spoil.

What are you wearing this week dolls? Let me know!

Love,
Rosie xox
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The Girl with the Magic Comb

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I am NOT one of those people who just wakes up with amazing hair. I work with some of them though… and while I love admiring their perfect locks, it frustrates me that my hair requires so much attention and energy to look exactly the same. At least, I thought it did. Little did I realise that a few little tweaks to my usual hair routine would make such a major difference! Don’t worry, I’m not going to do that mysterious “I have amazing hair but I’m not going to tell you how” thing.

It all started with the delivery of a wooden comb.

I read up on Carpenter Tan’s Luxury Hair Accessories, and the benefits really astounded me. Their wooden combs are handcrafted using only the finest sustainable and ethically sourced timbers. I received the Ivy Comb in Peachwood (RRP $8.95). It’s a fine-toothed comb, naturally finished and specifically designed to reduce structural damage to the hair, while reinvigorating the scalp.

Now I was a bit dubious at first. A comb? Really? That’s it? But after using it for a month, I’ve noticed such a change in the quality and texture of my hair. Because it’s made from natural materials, it is much gentler on your hair and it helps to distribute your natural hair oils (which are so much better for your hair than any treatment) from your scalp, down through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Being a balayaged babe, I am keen to try anything that will help add some moisture to my poor bleached ends.

And the beautiful workmanship is just a plus, I love how pretty the combs are! Now, as you all know, I’m a Leo (so aside from loving beautiful things) my mane is my pride and joy. Anything that will improve said mane is immediately put into regular circulation. The other wonderful thing about the Carpenter Tan’s Combs is that they’re naturally anti-static. Hair static is something I struggled with until recently. But now, it’s all smooth baby smooth. After using the comb morning and evening my balayaged ends are in much better condition, they’re no longer frizzy and fried-looking and they’ve actually got some shine to them (which I didn’t have to spray in). And the extra blood-flow to my scalp has helped with some dryness and I swear has actually made my hair grow faster.

The one other plus, which I was super impressed with, is that with regular use, my blow-dries lasted much longer than usual. If you’re like me, your blow dry looks amazing the day you get it done, but after sleeping on it, it goes a bit… flat and messy. I used to wake up after a blow dry with the ends of my hair all stuck together, hair sticking out at weird angles… but using a natural wood comb has made all the difference. And I’m giving my new extensions the wooden comb treatment too. They are definitely thanking me for it!

Blow Dry Day 1
(Now, after this is when it usually all goes awry.)

Blow Dry Day 2

Still smooth, shiny and straight! It was a little knotty on the ends, but a little combing took care of that quick smart.

Blow Dry Day 3

Now I didn’t wake up quite as smooth this day, there was a little kink in the front which I had to tong to smooth out, but aside from that, I am super impressed! I’ve never had a blow dry last thing long or this well before!

Here are a few more tips on keeping your locks looking AH-MAY-ZING!

1. Sleep on a satin pillowcase – the slippery, sleek nature of the silk means your hair can slide around as much as it likes, it will be less tangled and much smoother when you awake.
2. Use a wide tooth comb to comb through wet hair – you’ll lose less hair and it’s far less damaging than trying to brush your hair straight out of the shower.
3. Just like your Mum and Nanna said – comb (or brush) your hair before you go to bed. It doesn’t have to be 100 strokes like Marcia Brady, but using a naturally based tool will help to invigorate your scalp, increase blood-flow to the hair follicles and help distribute all those good hair oils down through the shaft of the hair.
4. Use a high quality treatment at least once a week to really plump up and moisturise your ends. I love Moroccan Oil Restorative Hair Masque. And make sure you comb it through for the best possible results.
5. Always use a heat protector when heat styling your hair. I use KMS California Hot Flex Spray.

So lovelies, is your mane your pride and joy? How do you keep it in tip top condition? Let me know!

For more information on Carpenter Tan’s Luxury Hair Accessories, check out their website.

Love,
Rosie xox

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Per my disclosure statement this product was kindly sent to me for editorial consideration. I have not been compensated for this review. All opinions are my own and are honest.  

Currently

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At times my life is glamorous, at others it’s not, and at yet others, it’s downright boring. But it’s mine, and I like it. I thought it might be nice to share a little bit of it with you. So here’s what I’m up to currently.

Listening - To my shoot playlist, because I’ve been out on photo shoots for the majority of the past two weeks. I’ve got a good mix that includes everything from Kanye to Ou Est La Swimming Pool to Nicki Minaj to Paul Simon. I’m hitting replay on Annie Lennox’s “Walking on Broken Glass” at the moment. It’s such a cool song and it always puts me in a good mood.

Eating - My boy’s homemade mushroom, broccoli, chicken and blue cheese risotto. I eat fairly healthily and exercise regularly, because I find I’m happier that way. And on Friday nights, if we don’t have plans, we grab some takeout and kick back with a movie. I get ice cream sundaes with extra topping (top, bottom AND sides), because life’s more fun when you allow yourself to have a few little treats. I’m also obsessing over cheese, olives and sangria. Surely it’s time for another trip to The Winery!
Drinking - Double shot skim lattes. Dah! But also: Lindt Hot Chocolate with loads of (just white) marshmallows, Red Bull (because I’m on deadline) and a glass of sherry in the evenings, because even though it’s a bit of a Nanna/Great Aunt drink, it’s something sweet and warming, which is perfect for Sydney winter nights.

Wearing - Indigo skinny jeans, lots of black, woolly scarves in ivory, peacock blue and grey, my new Pilgrim black leather jacket, my two favourite necklaces (a gold heart gifted to me by my best friend and a rose medallion that my boy found for me at a market in Kirribilli a few years ago) and a set of rose gold rings I found at Sportsgirl. Oh! And these excellent new “Press & Go” nails, which have the coolest patterns I’ve ever seen. I picked up Vintage Floral and Pink/Black Tiger Print a few weeks ago and I couldn’t count the number of compliments I’ve had on them. There’s a full review here.



Wanting - To spend more time with my friends, more time blogging, more time playing with beauty products, more time reading and to have a bit of a sleep in once in a while. I’m also constantly wanting cheese.

Needing - More time in general. July is always a crazy month, but it seems extra crazy this year. I also am in desperate need of a new Moleskin notebook and a new calligraphy pen (mine just died) so I can always capture my thoughts. I find that if I don’t write things down, they just disappear.

Thinking - I’m very lucky. I need more time. I should move to New York. I still want cheese.

Enjoying - 30 Days of Lippy: shopping from my own stash and seeing others do the same. I can’t believe how many people have gotten involved and it makes me excited.
Archer: an hysterically funny cartoon for adults which I just can’t get enough of. It always puts me in a good mood. I recommend you check it out.

Hair Expo: it’s like a giant, creative, pulsating ball of hair and beauty that sucks you in, shakes you up and spins you around. I left inspired, elated, excited and positively bursting with new ideas and harebrained schemes *giggles at silly word and bad pun*

Xtend Barre: a new exercise class that I started a few weeks ago which is a combination of ballet and pilates. It’s a brilliant workout. I danced for years and it’s incredible how quickly your muscle memory kicks back in. I can feel my body getting stronger, lither and more powerful every week. The Vampire Diaries: modern day supernatural drama, great hair, angst, and awesome eyebrows. Need I say more?

The deets:
Click here to book a table at The Winery
Click here to find out more about Lindt Hot Chocolate and here to buy online
Click here to shop the Pilgrim website
Click here to shop the Sportsgirl website
Click here to find stockists of Press+Go nails
Click here to find out more about Xtend Barre

What are you currently loving? Let me know!

Love,
Rosie xox

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Competition: Win a Makeup Box (aka my favourite beauty invention ever)

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I am a makeup addict. But you all knew that already. One of my favourite beauty inventions ever is The Makeup Box. When I discovered it, I had to wonder how on earth no-one had thought of it before. Prior to that my makeup was organised in a complicated system of makeup bags… Ugh! It was awful. I couldn’t see anything and had to grope around looking for things all the time. Sound familiar?

My Makeup Box lives in the bathroom, topped with my perfumes and surrounded by my skincare. I always know where to look and where to reach when I need something. The five drawers are clear, meaning you can always see what’s inside, without even having to open them.

I like to think of it as a little shrine to makeup. As far as I’m concerned, this is the ultimate makeup storage solution.

See through drawers make everything super easy to find! The four slimmer drawers are perfect for things like eyeshadows, lipsticks, eyeliners and mascaras!
And I use the deeper drawer at the bottom for larger items like foundations, liquid bronzers and highlighters, concealers and awkward tools like eyelash curlers.

Do you have overflowing bags or drawers full of makeup? Never know where to reach for something when you need it? Then you need a makeup box. Thankfully the awesome team at The Makeup Box Shop has very kindly offered fans of Lashes & Lattes the chance to win an Original Makeup Box valued at $116.00.

Competition CLOSED.

All you have to do is:

1. Comment below with your full name & tell me why you need a Makeup Box
2. Like Lashes & Lattes on Facebook
3. Like The Makeup Box Shop on Facebook

 And voila! Good luck everyone!

The rules: Competition Closed. Competition closes Sunday 15th July 2012 11:59pm. Competition is open to Australian residents only. In order to win you must be a fan of both the Lashes & Lattes and The Makeup Box Shop Facebook pages. The winner will be chosen at random by http://www.random.org and will be posted on the Lashes & Lattes facebook page shortly thereafter. A short post announcing the winner will also appear on this blog.

{Note: The “prize” is 1 (ONE) Original Makeup Box valued at $116.00 AUD.}