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My Summer Travel Essentials
8.19.2015

My Summer Travel Essentials

Summer Travel Essentials

This week I arrived in Turkey, on a three week vacation. Here are the my summer travel essentials which I simply couldn’t live without…

An outfit which can take you from the beach to the bar. I always try to pack at least one outfit that can take me from day to night. It cuts down on packing space, and makes life easier all around. For my Turkey getaway, I’ll pack my favourite Scanlan and Theodore Silk Camisole, Finders Keepers silk shorts and a Finders Keepers summer dress.

A summer bag. I’ve always loved the Proenza PS1 Wallet on a chain and this new fringe detail just screams summer! It’s also the perfect cross body bag for sightseeing, especially when you don’t want to be lugging around a huge handbag.

Sunglasses. A classic pair of black shades are always ideal. This trip I’ll be packing a pair of classic pair of Retro Super Future as well as a few backups, just incase.

Black Bikinis. You can wear them as much as you want and it won’t be the bikini that you’ve worn every day. Plus, black always looks polished and classic. I’ll be packing my favourite from Anna and Boy Bikinis for this trip. Although I wish I was also taking the Marysia bikini set pictured above!

My new beach towel from Love Navy. Even the single sized ‘Moss The Boss’ beach towel from Love Navy is big enough to fit two people, (they also sell two people beach towels). It also adds a little attitude to any day by the seaside!

Make-up. Less is more when it comes to make-up on holidays. Always pack products that go that extra mile, like the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick. You can use it to contour, as a bronzer and on the eyes and lips, too. I also always carry my Bobbi Brown Brow Pencil in Blonde. Even if you have little make-up on, if your brows are done you’ll always look fresh and polished.

Dry Shampoo. I won’t want to be washing and styling my hair every day so dry-shampoo will be a life saver on this trip.

My GHD Platinum. For those days when you want to actually do your hair and look a little more put together you can always count on your GHD. Also as it has universal voltage I can trust it to work anywhere in the world.

Sunscreen and Bali Body. I always take a bottle of Le Tan Face Sunscreen. It has a slight tint which actually provides excellent coverage. Perfect when you don’t want to go completely makeup free at the beach, but also don’t want the full coverage of a foundation. Le Tan SPF 15+ is also my sunscreen of choice. I’ve also packed a bottle of Bali Body to help me get that initial tan.

Fragrance. I always like to take a few fragrances, but one I’m definitely packing is Marc Jacobs Mod Noir. The gardenia scent is perfect for any Summer vacation. I’ve also packed a few regular favourites including DKNY Be Delicious and Michael Kors. 

Flat leather sandals. This trip I have three pairs of new season sandals from Sol Sana and one new season pair from Seed. I’ve also packed a pair of heels, but i am 99% sure they won’t be worn!

Photos are not my own. Source as stated above.

8.11.2015

Marc Jacobs Mod Noir

Fashion designer Marc Jacobs has launched a new fragrance, Mod Noir. Of all the Marc Jacobs fragrances what draws me to Mod Noir is the beautiful scent of gardenias – which were the blooms that were the base of his first fragrance with LVMH almost a decade ago.

The fragrance has fresh green top notes, a heart of gardenia and a dry down of creamy musks and comes encased in a striking black and white striped bottle – the same signature colours of beauty giant Sephora, where it will be available to purchase exclusively, both in Australia and Internationally.

Photos are not my own. Source Marc Jacobs.

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Sunset Pink
8.7.2015

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Sunset Pink

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Sunset Pink

My love for the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick continues with the launch of this limited edition version in Sunset Pink. It’s the perfect shade for an instant pick-me-up that warms your complexion. Superfine pure pearl pigments reflect radiance and light, creating an all-over sun-touched look.

Perfect if you haven’t actually seen the sun for a couple of months and want to fake that sun kissed glow in a limited amount of time. This is one beauty essential I’ll definitely be taking with me to Turkey next week! Shop the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Sunset Pink here.

Photos are not my own. Source Bobbi Brown.

John Frieda Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Repairing Shampoo and Conditioner
7.24.2015

Beauty Notes | John Frieda Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Collection

John Frieda Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Repairing Shampoo and Conditioner

All hair can benefit from a little love now and again. Especially my sad, limp blonde locks which have been subjected to the frigid winter air and become something more alike to a bundle of dry, brittle, split-ended sticks, rather than my desired bouncy mermaid locks. That is why I have been in desperate need of additional hydration (damage repair) of late.

For the last few weeks I’ve swapped my regular Shampoo and Conditioner for the John Frieda Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Repairing Shampoo and Conditioner as well as the John Frieda Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Masque; a weekly hair mask designed to help protect against breakage. The best thing about the Masque? Unlike others on the market you only have to leave it on for three to five minutes to see results.

After just a few weeks my hair feels thicker, looks glossier and has a bit more weight to it than before. And whether due to these treatments or the weather, static and frizz have definitely disappeared! Shop these John Frieda Products for yourself here.

Photos are not my own. Source John Frieda.

Mecca Cosmetica Jet Setter Kit
7.9.2015

Mecca Cosmetica Jet Setter Kit

Mecca Cosmetica Jet Setter Kit

As my Turkey vacation draws near, I’m on the look out for anything that’s going to help me pack fast and pack light, as well as make me feel and look a little better when my flight comes to an end. Thats where the new compact Mecca Cosmetica Jet Setter Kit comes in. It ticks all the above boxes and beyond. It’s functional, flight-friendly and packed with the all the beauty essentials you need.

Inside the chic, clear beauty bag is a smoothing primer, SPF 25+ lip balm, make-up remover, wash cloth, SPF 30+ sunscreen as well as a tube of eye brightener. Which will certainly be necessary after a 25+ hour flight, that’s for sure!

It’s available for a limited time only, so if it’s something you’ll need in the near future, I’d snap one up asap here. Or if you have any which you can recommend to me, be sure to let me know!

Photos are not my own. Source Mecca Cosmetica.