WHAT'S IN MY BATHROOM? A sticky beak into the products I have on high rotation this month.

With being sent so many different samples and also having a serious shopping addiction when it comes to skincare it is hard to finish products, too excited to crack open a new moisturiser or serum to find out if it is the 'one'. 

My bathroom sink is a high rotation runway for my favourite products for you all to take a good hard sticky beak at:

Aésop Ressurection Aromatique Hand Wash 500ml $40

Ok it's not 100% necessary to have such expensive hand wash BUT I like to have nice things OK?!

And although I am not such a fan of Aésop's facial skincare, I love this hand wash to bits.

Available from www.aesop.com

Aésop Rind Concerntrate Body Balm 500ml $103.00
After using this body balm I feel like I have been running through sunny Sicilian orange fields. It is so fresh and creamy but doesn't leave you with that sticky gross moisturiser feeling after you have applied it.
Available from www.aesop.com

Annick Goutal Petite Cherrie EDT 100ml $124.43
This is my favourite perfume ever, I bought my first Annick Goutal perfume in Paris over 5 years ago and ever since then my love affair has continued. It is not a bold scent at all, not too sweet and floral and not too spicy...its just right.
Available from www.feelunique.com

MoroccanOil Light Oil Treatment for Hair (Sample Size) $53.29 for 100ml
This is a newbie I am trying out, the original MoroccanOil I love using as a hair mask treatment but I wanted to try the light version for everyday hydration and taming, so far so good.
Available from www.feelunique.com

Dermalogica UltraSmoothing Eye Serum 15ml $69.00
Wowzers, this stuff is amazing. I have been applying every night before bed and I have noticed so much more hydration in the skin around my eyes. The little bumps that come up when I am tried or stressed have reduced and the skin is looking a less puffy and swollen.
Available from www.dermalogica.com.au

Jurlique Herbal Recovery Advanced Serum 100ml $165 
This is Jurlique's new and very much improved Herbal Recovery Advanced Serum, and I am now truly a devotee. A couple of weeks ago I was suffering from some very annoying breakouts around my chin and forehead, I started using this serum and within days I have noticed an improvement - also the scaring and darkness from healing spots healed so much faster than normal. My skin drinks it up overnight and feels so soft in the morning from it. And hello pretty packaging!
Available from www.jurlique.com.au

Nivea Pure & Natural Soothing Day Cream 50ml $12.99
Day creams are something I struggle with, most leave my skin too greasy to apply makeup on top off and then throughout the day my face becomes an oil slick. This Nivea soothing day cream applies smoothly and then sinks into the skin leaving an almost matte texture, so makeup glides on without caking or sticking. Also I haven't broken out from it which is a plus. Oh and its only $12.99!
Available from www.priceline.com.au

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TONI & GUY : Hair Wardrobe Review : Style Spray Wax, Dry Shampoo & Sculpting Powder

When I was about 15 I remember saving up to get my hair cut at a Toni & Guy salon in the city, it was $80.00 for a 'Top Stylist' and I wanted some very 90's layers....That hair cut was the talk of school assembly for the next month and at least 6 more girls went and got the exact same haircut from the same 'Top Stylist' because it was so good.
Cut to now, a little over 10 years later and I have started using 3 products from the Toni & Guy Hair Wardrobe collection in my day to day hair routine - the products are great and give me that little buzzy feeling I had when I was 15 stepping out of the salon with my sassy layers.
Style Spray Wax
The Style Spray Wax was a little intimidating, wax is intimidating as a product in general it reminds me of a product Justin Timberlake would have used to tame his curls during the N'Sync era. My hair is fine and there is lots of it, also it is due for a cut which means it can get very fluffy and just does not want to behave at the best of times, also winter static drives me crazy!! So I spritz a few squirts of the Style wax in my hands, rub my hands together to get an even coating of product and then work it through dry fluffy hair from the tips to the roots. The result is a totally casual non fluffy hair giving it a piecey effect, if you have heat styled your hair with a wave this is also a great substitute to a hairspray because it will hold the wave without making it look too stiff and static.
Dry Shampoo
I cannot live without Dry Shampoo, it is an addiction and I am a happily dependent addict! Toni & Guy make an excellent Dry Shampoo, there are 2 reasons I love it and will re-purchase it. Firstly, the powder that it disperses is super fine and if you don't have a brush handy it is easy enough blend into your hair with your fingers. Secondly, the smell. It is super fresh smelling, there is not trace of ditzy coconut or overly floral scents which give me a headache just a fresh non irritating smell.
Sculpting Powder
If you have dreamt of voluminous textured hair? Well here is my secret weapon the Toni & Guy Sculpting Powder. Applying it to straightened hair gives it a little more texture and weight. My favourite way to apply it is when putting my hair up in a bun or ponytail, dusting it through my roots gives my hair body and a slight 60's look.

The entire range of Toni & Guy styling products are priced at $15.99 each.
Toni & Guy's styling products are available from www.priceline.com and selected supermarkets.

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Deborah Lippmann's 'Across The Universe' VERSUS Sally Hansen's 'Mermaids Tale'

The word 'dupe' is used quite a lot within the online beauty world and I don't really believe in dupes. If you want to buy a Chanel lipstick then there are many more reasons you are buying it rather than just for the colour i.e packaging, branding, prestige etc. So in this case if you want to splash out and order a Deborah Lippmann nail polish from the states and that's what your into then its totally cool but if you are more likely to pop into Priceline and pick up a bottle of Sally Hansen's 'Mermaids tale' then that's cool too. Both polishes give a very similar finish to your nails, but are quite different in application.
So I am just going to give you the facts:

Deborah Lippmann 'Across The Universe'
Availability: Only online for Australian consumers at www.revolveclothing.com
Price: $19.85each
Application and lasting time: The appearance of the polish in the bottle is deceiving, the glitter is suspended in a sheer jelly base. It takes about 3 and a half coats to become completely opaque on the nail making dry time a real pain, time to put on Benjamin Button or some other really long movie and not touch anything for about 2 and a half hours. Only apply a topcoat to your nails once the polish is dry, otherwise you will move the glitter pieces around and it will look a bit of a mess. Lasting time was ok, but because of how thickly you need to apply the polish it does chip in a 3 to 4 days. I like applying this polish over a navy blue base colour to avoid having to apply so many coats.

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in 'Mermaids Tale' 
Availability: From Priceline stores and www.priceline.com.au
Price: $14.95each
Application and lasting time: Applying this polish is a dream, the Salon Manicure range has very wide brush which fits neatly into your nail bed and requires less stroke to cover your entire nail. It takes 2 coats to achieve an opaque finish on the nail with the glitter applying evenly and not clumping. It definitely needs a topcoat to give the surface an even and glossy look. 'Mermaids Tale' lasted 5 days with minimal chipping which is quite good considering the amount of washing up and champagne drinking I did on the week of wearing the polish.

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The Colour Series with Gilly Parry : Bright and Pastel Coloured Hair

WHAT TO ASK YOUR COLOURIST FOR TO ACHIEVE THIS LOOK?

This look looks a lot easier than meets the eye Kelly plays around with differnet shades of Lilacs and purples creating a 'youthful-granny' or 'nanna-chic' look which looks amazing on her.

Ask you colourist to play around with different pastel shades to create two tone tie dyed look. Fading the both tones into each other for a fun gradual shading. Your hair will need to be super blonde almost white as a base to get the paleness of the greys and soft lilacs to really show up.

TIP - To keep this looking pretty and achieve the Grey and lilac toned washed out look you can always top up with a granny rinse (magic silver white - google it!) at home this will keep your lilac hues in tip top condition before you need to polish at the salon.

TIP – The more you do these colours the more your hair recognizes the pigment and the longer the colour will last.

WHAT TO ASK YOUR COLOURIST FOR TO ACHIEVE THIS LOOK?

Who doesn’t love a little candy pink in their life!!! NO ONE - that's who.

This look is so easy on Bleach or heavily highlighted hair, but if you do not have lightened hair to start with then you will have to jump into the bleach pool. Think of it as a white wall with the Bleached Or highlighted hair that you want to decorate for the weekend, with your pastel of choice.

Just simply ask for an all over candy colour … 

To get the right shade and colour for you make sure you ask a professional, although this colour looks super easy it is extremely hard to get an all over even look. 

Pink also washes out in a couple of shampoos so it's great for a commitment phob.

WHAT MAINTENANCE WOULD THIS COLOUR TAKE?

If you love your colour and cant afford to go to the salon for regular top ups there are many products on the market that can keep you topped up until your next salon visit. 

Tip - Add your desired colour to a white based conditioner to dilute the colour making it more pastel, if you are trying a home dye job.

WHAT TO ASK YOUR COLOURIST FOR TO ACHIEVE THIS LOOK?

Ask your colourist for Dip dyed ends, this is a version of balayage.

If you havn’t got blonde hair already then you need to get the ends bleached out first, it creates a blank canvas for the blue to sit on… 

WARNING - If your hair is not extremely blonde and your hair colour is a yellow-toned blonde, there is a chance that your hair will go GREEN!!!!  Could be fun though.

TIP –  Jaime's hair is quite severe with the blue starting above her ear. For a more proportioned look Balayage is generally added from below the ear for this fashion look, this give balance and definition to the face and the proportions are much more flattering.

Kate Bosworth rocks the blue  This is a cooler softer approach to dip dyed ends with a soft gradual finish which to the ends - if you are after this look then definitely mention to your hairdresser that you are wanted a faded look rather than bold colour. Be Sure to get a colourist whom understands all this balayage stuff!!

WHAT MAINTENANCE WOULD THIS COLOUR TAKE?

To keep this colour you would probably have to re colour on a weekly to two weekly basis, although you can have fun with the hair fading as it will take on different pastel shade which can be super cute.

The lovely Gilly Parry is offering you another SUPER AMMMAZING deal this week to get your hair looking like rainbow bright!

She is hooking the sista's up with $100 off your CUT and COLOUR service when you book them together.

Damn Girl!

This means your cut will be $50 total and then another $50 off your colour. Pretty good dont you think?!?

Give Gilly a call with any questions or queries and lets see what fun we can have this winter to change your look and make you feel a million dollars .

Gilly Parry - 9331 0380

gilly.parry@gmail.com

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DIY TRIPPY-HIPPY DAISY NAIL TUTORIAL

Who doesn't want TRIPPED OUT DAISY NAILS?

Here is an easy-peasy DIY tutorial on how to achieve some pretty sick petals.

Switch up the design and colours with whatever you have at hand and get painting!

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Beauté Gazette LOVES Colgate Optic White Toothpaste

Colgate Optic White Toothpaste $7.99 available from all Supermarkets and Priceline Stores Australia wide.

When strolling down the toothpaste isle at the supermarket it can be a little overwhelming, with claims of whiter teeth within seconds and freshness galore! Whatever...

I am a tea addict, I mean a serious tea addict Matcha, Lady Grey, Chai, Darjeeling you name it I am drinking it all day long. As a result I always use a whitening toothpaste of some kind, never noticing a real difference just general ok not so bad averagely white teeth keeping staining at bay. Then I was sent a tube of Colgate Optic White, I started using it with a little scepticism promising me whiter teeth in one week....Yeh right!

My after a month and a half, finishing the PR sample and buying 2 more tubes of my own I can honestly say my teeth are whiter. Not to a Hollywood standard just yet but they are whiter than normal and I will continue to buy the little red tube of Optic White when in the toothpaste isle for now.

Another thing I like about Colgate Optic White is the packaging, it sits neatly on my bathroom ledge upright with a flat cap, no messy warped tube and leaking lid.

(The pearly whites in the GIF above are not my teeth FYI.)

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The Colour Series with Gilly Parry : BLONDES

The Colour Series is a collaboration with the lovely and very talented Sydney based Colourist, Gilly Parry. It is often very confusing and frustrating when talking to your hairdresser about colour, not all of us are versed in the secret language of T-Sections, High & Low lights or Balayage? Each week will feature a different hair colour : Blondes, Redheads, Asian-tones, Pastels and Brights & Brunettes! Gilly will give you the low-down on what to ask for when taking the colour plunge and also how to maintain your new do, with tips to keep your new locks looking lush and save you time and money when visiting the salon!

WHAT TO ASK YOUR COLOURIST FOR TO ACHIEVE THIS LOOK?

Elle fanning is a simple case of the Classic Highlight. This classic technique has taken a back seat with Balayage taking the spotlight recently. When highlights are performed with love and technical care by a well educated colourist the classic highlight should never be underestimated.

TIP - It’s really important to ask for a couple of different blondes to create depth, shine and a natural.

Full Head Highlights : Covers all areas of the hair 

Half a head highlights : This covers the area you see PLUS the middle parts of your hair creating more colour and colour bulk.

T- Section : Top section of your hair where is visible if you were standing above someone or tying your hair back. 

Gloss It : If you don’t have the time for highlights its also a great idea to pop in for a toner in between sessions this can lift the colour and add a couple of weeks to your next appointment .

TIP - Alternate the above - This saves money and time in the chair.

WHAT MAINTENANCE WOULD THIS COLOUR TAKE?

To achieve this heavily coloured blonde you would need to book your appointments every 6-8 weeks. Regular top ups this would help build up the blonde and also keep your roots at bay. To make this more cost affective you wouldn’t need to do a full head of highlights every time you could alternate it with.

WHAT TO ASK YOUR COLOURIST FOR TO ACHIEVE THIS LOOK?

You can really alternate this look with Half a head of highlights to soften and lift you roots and ask for balayage through the ends to create that heavy ended look 

WHAT MAINTENANCE WOULD THIS COLOUR TAKE?

This look is super easy maintenance and depending on the look you want you i.e. if you like being lighter and are a blonde addict you can come in when you like, or let your natural colour grow out to create an effortless fuss-free look. Otherwise you can leave this look for up to 6 months but ideally to keep yourself looking groomed go for top ups every 3 months.

TIP: In between colour appointments have a 'Gloss Tint' for an instant pick me up . 'Gloss Tint' is a less abrasive semi-permanent colour which lifts existing colour and gives your hair a bit of a treatment at the same time.

WHAT TO ASK YOUR COLOURIST FOR TO ACHIEVE THIS LOOK?

This is a full on Bleach and tone of your entire head. For the first time achieving this it would be ideal if the hair had not been coloured before and virgin hair. It would be a huge job the first especially if your hair is long. So be sure to leave a lot of time and explain to your Colourist when making your appointment what you are looking to do and achieve so ample time is left.

WHAT MAINTAINENCE WOULD THIS COLOUR TAKE?

To up keep this look you would need to be in the salon every 4-6 weeks .

It is important not to leave it longer than this as you will get nasty colour bands in the  hair .

TIP: Before you undergo such a major bleach job make sure to patch test the bleach and toner on the back of your neck behind your ears - You are looking at approximately 3-5hours in the chair with bleach or tone on your skin, so you want to make sure you aren't prone to a reaction. Also treatments on coloured are a must for healthy hair soft hair!

BLEACH IT OR DYE!

Thinking of going Blonde? You totally wont regret it babes!

The lovely Gilly Parry is offering you an AMMMAZING deal this week to get you looking great for Winter.

Self maintenance these days is off the hook with prices creeping up higher and higher so this week we have the best deal for you : $100 off your CUT and COLOUR service when you book them together.

Damn Girl!

This means your cut will be $50 total and then another $50 off your colour. Pretty good dont you think?!?

Give Gilly a call with any questions or queries and lets see what fun we can have this winter to change your look and make you feel a million dollars .

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