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fragrance

Tom Ford Private Blend Santal Blush - fragrance review

I snagged a sample vial of Santal Blush online, and was so excited to sniff it that I spritzed some on the bus, No complaints from the other riders, Santal Blush is approachable and cuddly,with a hint of something a little more exotic.  As with all Tom Ford scents, the bottle is classically gorgeous, crafted from a clear glass with a warm gold coloured name...

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FOOD

High Tea at The Intercontinental's Café Opera.

Top: Scones! Bottom, L to R: Yogurt Creme Brulee, Opera Cake, Flourless Carrot Cake, Chocolate Caramel Slice and Raspberry Macarons It’s not even slightly beauty related, but I just had to share this. Sydney’s Intercontinental Hotel was lovely enough to invite me and a few other ladies to high tea at the rejuvenated Café Opera. I was seated next to Lee Tulloch, who is as...

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nails

Animal print nails

A v messy leopard print, done during an episode of Nip/Tuck (Matt the mime gets shot/is a jerk/is arrested, I rejoice). Grrrrr! I followed Jenna's instruction on Jezebel (jezebel.com/5825805/how-to-paint-your-nails-with-a-charming-leopard-print) and seeing I actually had similar colours to what she used, borrowed the colour scheme too. I used two OPI colours, Lincoln Park After Dark and the light blue from their Shrek Minis collection....

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MAKE-UP

Australis Show Stopper Gloss Stick & Mint Condition Lip Gloss review and swatches

When I was a single gal, glossy red lips were my works-every-time secret weapon. Guys would swarm adoringly, the ladies would unabashedly ask what colour I was wearing in line for the loos. Nothing boosts confidence more than a pair of rouged up, sex-pot lips and the promise their kiss mark leaves on a glass, napkin or cheek. Now I’m all (v happily)...

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face

Estee Lauder Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator - product review

Shiny, pretty shiny-ness. They say: This intensive, yet gentle oil-free serum features powerful technologies to address the look of every key sign of uneven skintone: Triple-Optic Technology provides skin with a brighter, more luminous look from the very first application. CorrectTone Technology visibly reduces uneven skintone in 2 weeks, while anti-oxidants help prevent its re-appearance.  One of my favourite things about beauty products is the pretty,...

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