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My Favourite Online Stores

As we settle into the colder months it can become easy to dress for comfort. It’s so tempting to forgo style and focus solely on practical matters like keeping your hair frizz free on a windy day and layering up. But don’t dismay. There’s plenty of on-trend fashion clothes and accessories in the mix to shake up your everyday winter look and banish those bad weather blues. So I’ve put together a list of my favourite online stores to complete your mid-winter wardrobe refresh.   THE ICONIC An Australian based store that has absolutely everything. It’s got a range of…

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Currently Style Stalking…

I go through phases. Phases of food that I love…perfumes I wear…going to the gym…not going to the gym! This little brain in this big head of mine is constantly changing it’s mind. But one thing I always do when I have a bit of downtime is stalk some of my favourite lady icons and see what they’re wearing right now. I do it sometimes on Instagram…or just a good old fashioned magazine. Don’t you just love some pretty pictures? At the moment I’m loving all the hair accessories on Instagram, the oversized clips, the silky hair scarves and the…

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Sonic Alchemy: Fragrance Review

Every once in a while I am lucky enough to work with a local small business. My family is in small business so I feel like I’ve always had a unique point of view when it comes to providing coverage for talented people with a passion for what they do. I just like helping them to get their brand out there, and passion is contagious. We all have that friend…or maybe it’s you…that loves perfume. That person at work that wears a signature scent and you can smell them when they walk through the door. My Mum has always been…

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Indulgent Mothers Day Brunch at QT Canberra

My mum has worked every Mother’s Day for the past 13 years. But not this year… This year we were lucky enough to be invited to QT Canberra for an indulgent brunch for Mum’s at the exclusive QT Lounge. I new this was a big deal so I made sure our outfits were suitable for the occasion, and nothing says ‘I love you Mum’ quite like coordinated pink power suits. On arrival we were greeted immediately by the lovely Sasha, and led up to the QT Lounge on the 14th Floor. Mum and I were both so excited, we’d heard…

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Product Review: OPALLAC Nail Kit

I love getting my nails done. It’s a little thing that makes me feel better. It’s like they always say, it’s the little things that make all the difference. I usually spend about $70 getting infills or a new set of acrylic nails. It’s quick and easy and they last for about a month. So when I was approached by Opallac to trial their at home shellac nail system, I will admit I was a bit cynical. It was that same day that I was my stalking my friend Laura and she had also given it a go and loved…

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Teeth Whitening for Sensitive Teeth at Home

According to the American Academy of Dentistry 92% of adults agree that an attractive smile is an important social asset, and 88% say they always remember someone with an especially attractive smile. From my own person experience I have found this to be true. Any cute guy or girl at the bar is not going to have yellowing teeth or a gaping hole when they smile. That’s why poor parents spent thousands of dollars on braces for three out of their four daughters. I was the only one who actually asked for them. I was always conscious of my funny smile…

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Only Love for QT Canberra

I love Canberra. I love that every weekend there is a fun or interesting event you can go to and that great sense of community that comes with it. I love that it is a beautiful city filled with natural bushland, lakes and kangaroos round one corner, and state of the art libraries and sporting facilities round the next. We have it all, culture, style and convenience. My new reason for loving Canberra is that it is home to QT Canberra. Last Thursday I was invited by my dear friend Avon Dissanayake of the Canberra Convention Bureau to attend a tour…

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Looking After Your Car: Practical Tips for Guys and Girls

Ladies I don’t know about you, but growing up I wasn’t too keen on learning about cars. I was a girly girl. I loved wearing my mum’s necklaces and popping on tutus. Not much has changed… Except that girl who steals her mother’s necklaces now also drives a car, and to be honest, sometimes I don’t know how best to look after it. I am constantly turning to my Dad for car advice. I have been shown how to change the oil, but I’ve forgotten because I wasn’t really interested.  Summer is the season for glorious road trips along the…

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Wardrobe Staples: Dresses Edition with PrettyLittleThing

As a kid our dress up box was my place of happiness. It was where I could transform into whoever I wanted to be, whenever I wanted to be them. One quick look through our family photo albums and you’ll see numerous costume changes and plenty of fabulous dresses. I have always believed that clothes can have power. A great fitting dress, or a new colour palette can change your mood, or set you up for the day ahead. Getting dressed in the morning should be an enjoyable experience. On days that you are not required to wear a ‘work’…

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Go-To ‘No Makeup’ Makeup Look with Maryanne Irhia

This look is perfect for the warmer months when our skin needs to breathe, and perspiration can be a major factor. But first the perfect makeup starts with skin care, so I’ll step you through my routine and the products that I use: Clearasil 5 in 1 Exfoliating Scrub: I swear by cleansing and exfoliating twice a day before moisturising – beauty rules be damned! I’ve bounced between a lot of different products but I’ve been loving this one for the past six months. It always leaves my skin feeling fresh and clean. Andalou Naturals Enlighten Serum: A new addition…

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