• about me
  • menu
  • categories

    • Fashion Fix; Roger and Peach
    What started off as simply a fashion label in 2010, Roger & Peach has since evolved into a lifestyle label full of pretty wares.  A one-stop shop for all things fashion, home and gift, the whimsical, spirited and pretty style is all about creating high quality pieces for the woman you doesn’t take themselves to seriously. 



    Bargain Buys: Coliseum Antiques
    Taking a step away from the world of vintage fashion this week, we’re going to delve into some bargains that you can pick up for the other parts of your home, many of which you can find at the well known antiques store Coliseum Antiques




    Local Source; Woohoo Body
    It’s all about being as natural as possible with skincare these days, but have you ever given much thought to the stuff you’re putting under your arms, namely your deodorant? Well if you’re looking for a local, natural alterative deodorant then you need to check out Woohoo Body.



    Weekly Hot Spot; Benchmark
    Some may say that Newcastle has to many cafes; that we don’t need anymore. But any true Novocastrian will tell you how wrong that statement is. That’s why this week we’re shining the spotlight on a local coffee spot that should be your caffeine hit radar if it isn’t already, Benchmark. 




    Throwback Thursday; The Closing of the Bogey Hole
    For many locals, the announcement of the reopening of the famous Bogey Hole in 2016 came as a delightful surprise. after we were told it was going to be closed indefinitely at the end of 2015. Built in 1819 by convict labour under the order of Commandant Morisset who wanted the swimming spot for his own personal use, it was originally known as the Commandants Baths.




    Behind the Art; Apothecary Artist (Vanessa Lewis)
    Starting off life in Zimbabwe, before travelling through Europe with her family and eventually settling in Australia, Vanessa Lewis, also known as Apothecary Artist, certainly had an inspiring start in life. On top of also growing up with creative parents, Vanessa was destined to have a life filled with creating.




    continue reading
    posted by . 2/28/18 . / / / / / / / / / /
    No comments
    en

    My Week in Mirage (19 Feb - 25 Feb)

    Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)
    posted by . 2/28/18 .

    Fashion Fix; Roger and Peach
    What started off as simply a fashion label in 2010, Roger & Peach has since evolved into a lifestyle label full of pretty wares.  A one-stop shop for all things fashion, home and gift, the whimsical, spirited and pretty style is all about creating high quality pieces for the woman you doesn’t take themselves to seriously. 



    Bargain Buys: Coliseum Antiques
    Taking a step away from the world of vintage fashion this week, we’re going to delve into some bargains that you can pick up for the other parts of your home, many of which you can find at the well known antiques store Coliseum Antiques




    Local Source; Woohoo Body
    It’s all about being as natural as possible with skincare these days, but have you ever given much thought to the stuff you’re putting under your arms, namely your deodorant? Well if you’re looking for a local, natural alterative deodorant then you need to check out Woohoo Body.



    Weekly Hot Spot; Benchmark
    Some may say that Newcastle has to many cafes; that we don’t need anymore. But any true Novocastrian will tell you how wrong that statement is. That’s why this week we’re shining the spotlight on a local coffee spot that should be your caffeine hit radar if it isn’t already, Benchmark. 




    Throwback Thursday; The Closing of the Bogey Hole
    For many locals, the announcement of the reopening of the famous Bogey Hole in 2016 came as a delightful surprise. after we were told it was going to be closed indefinitely at the end of 2015. Built in 1819 by convict labour under the order of Commandant Morisset who wanted the swimming spot for his own personal use, it was originally known as the Commandants Baths.




    Behind the Art; Apothecary Artist (Vanessa Lewis)
    Starting off life in Zimbabwe, before travelling through Europe with her family and eventually settling in Australia, Vanessa Lewis, also known as Apothecary Artist, certainly had an inspiring start in life. On top of also growing up with creative parents, Vanessa was destined to have a life filled with creating.




    continue reading
    No comments
    at

    My Week in Mirage (19 Feb - 25 Feb)
    posted by . 2/26/18 .


    A set of rainy days has hit the town I live in at the moment, and it's really making me realise that summer is going to be gone sooner rather than later. With this odd, transitional weather starting to hit, it can be hard to pick what to wear when it's not freezing out, but also not warm enough to be walking around in shorts and a t-shirt. The best way to help yourself during these days is to have what I like to call a 'cooling factor'; something that can be removed that helps you to cool down when it gets to much.

    In this outfit, I've popped the cooling factor up the top. Pairing this mustard tube top from Zaful (I'm loving this colour at the moment) with this cropped, denim jacket also from Zaful, gives me the option to have arms and shoulders out if it's getting to hot, or pop the jacket on if it's getting to cold. Speaking of the jacket, can we just take a minute to appreciate how awesome it is. The cropped length paired with the distressing and beautiful embroidered pattern made it one of those pieces I just knew I had to have as soon as I saw it. Also the mustard and denim combo helps to keep the summer vibes alive.

    I've paired it with these pants from Valleygirl (the stuff they have sometimes really surprises me), which I originally brought with the sole intention of wearing to work, but the paperbag waist actually makes them a really trendy piece to pair with more casual outfits. They're quite loose and super comfy, and the big waist makes them perfect to pair with a belt. This pair actually came with its own belt, but I decided to switch it out and pop on this Western style belt from Zaful that you know I'm always wearing with everything.

    I've also got a few little jewellery pieces. This layered necklace from Zaful is the perfect length that I've been looking for lately. I have so many really long necklaces that just don't always go with everything. I also normally don't reach for gold pieces but for some reason I've been loving the gold look of this. I've also got this pair of super cool, long cross earrings from Zaful, which just screamed my name as soon as I saw them. They're long but the design isn't super obnoxious which makes them super wearable and easy to use as that one accessory that can help jazz up any outfit.

    continue reading
    No comments
    at

    Transitioning
    posted by . 2/24/18 .


    Ever since I started using serums I've been a big advocate for them. I find using them in my skincare routine makes such a big difference to my skin, particularly when it comes to evening out my skin tone. So when Biologi got in contact with me and wanted to send over some of their products, I was so excited.

     First of all, the entire packaging and branding around this company is awesome. They just look so sleek and cool, and they're the type of products you want to proudly display on your vanity.

     For those who haven't heard of or seen Biologi before, they're a brand that makes the worlds first 100% active ingredient and 100% natural plant serums. They are also sustainably sourced, with all the ingredients extracted, produced and packaged in Byron Bay / Northern Rivers region in Australia using certified organic native botanicals. They have three main serums, all for different skin areas, so keep on reading to find out more about them and my thoughts.



    Bd – Luminosity Face Serum

    I feel like this is the one most people would be curious about and would consider buying, because face serums are what we're use to seeing on the market. This serum aims to help increase skin strength, hydration, natural skin glow and create a protection barrier against environmental factors and photosensitivity. It contains 100% davidson plum, phenolic acid, tartaric acid, anthocyanin and quercertin. I found this to be an oily product, which usually I don't get along with, but it's a super light oil so I was happy to test this on my skin. It has an orange scent that isn't to overpowering, which I really liked. I find I like to give the serum a minute to completely sink into my skin before going in with moisturiser and it seemed to stay a little sticker than some serums I'm use to using, but it didn't affect the application of my moisturiser, and once my routine was done I didn't actually feel sticky at all.


    Bf – Hydration Body Serum

    The idea of a body serum was very intriguing to me. This stuff contains 100% finger lime, vitamin C, tryptophan, ferric acid and byangelican. This serum aims to help increase moisture rentntion in your skin, protect it from nasty environmental factors, increase collagen production, skin elasticity and suppleness, skin tone and brighten the skin. First thing I noticed was how soft even my hands were after I'd finished applying this stuff. You don't need a large amount, but while a little goes a long way, if you used this day and night over your entire body it wouldn't take long to use up. So I like to keep this for use on places like my shoulders as they are the most sun exposed part of my body each day, or if I'm having a really dry skin day in some area. I feel like this stuff would also be great for any redness from sunburn.
    Lastly, their eye serum. I'm all about putting a product under my eyes day and night to help keep the skin hydrated and slow down the ageing process, because the skin under your eyes is super sensitive and can easily age. This serum contains 100% kakadu plum, vitamin C, gallic acid and ellagic acid. I found this to be much oiler than the face serum, however I didn't mind such consistency for under my eyes. However, once I applied and rub the serum in and let it settle, my under eyes didn't feel super oily, but actually quite soft. This is something I think I would stick to using in my night time routine so my under-eyes can really soak up the benefits as I sleep. Also, as with all their serums, a little goes a long way.


    continue reading
    2 comments
    at

    Brand Focus; Biologi
    posted by . 2/21/18 .

    Weekly Hot Spot; SUSURU
    Ramen has come to Newcastle. SUSURU, which means ‘slurp’ in Japanese, has brought a new kind of international cuisine to our city. Presented to you by the two guys behind the well-known Honeysuckle restaurant, Nagisa, owner Taiyo Namba and Head Chef Chris Schofield, aren’t just serving up a variety of ramen dishes, but also a range of traditional gyoza dumplings with a modern twist. 



    Behind the Art; Nicole Berlach
    Take a journey through the botanical and marine wildlife of Australia with Nicole Berlach’s beautiful watercolour and illustrative works. Her range of art prints, illustrations and journals combine art and science, inspired by her bushwalks and adventures in nature.




    Local Source; Happy Skincare
    As we become more and more aware of what we’re putting in our bodies, it is also important to be aware of what we’re putting on our skin, because whatever we do inevitable gets soaked into our system. So it’s no surprise that all natural skincare has become the new must-have in the beauty community over the last year, and local brand Happy Skincare fits right in. 




    Throwback Thursday; Turning on Nobby's Lighthouse
    In January of 1858, Newcastle became home to the third lighthouse in NSW when the famous Nobbys Lighthouse was turned on for the first time. Chosen due to its prominent position at the end of the port, the lighthouse was built to replace the unreliable oil and coal burning lights that were being used at the time.



    Fashion Fix; Natalie Kube Jewellery
    If you’re looking for some locally designed and handcrafted fine jewellery, you need to check out Natalie Kube Jewellery. Starting off with a corporate career, in 2000 Natalie decided to leave the office world behind and pursue her passion for jewellery making. 



    Bargain Buys; MisKonduct Clothing
    Quietly carving a name for itself in the world of vintage clothing here in Newcastle, MisKonduct Klothing is all about providing 50s inspired, pin up, rockabilly clothing for the alternative loving woman who is proud to flaunt her curves. 




    continue reading
    No comments
    at

    My Week in Mirage (12 Feb - 17 Feb)
    posted by . 2/19/18 .


    How gorgeous is this dress from By Harbel. I normally find that I don't like the cold shoulder look on me, but I find the loose attached sleeve detailing not only gives the dress a more unique look, but gives it a shape I really like. This dress is the perfect outfit to throw on for a summer day or night. Because I can't resist adding accessories, I've paired it with this belt from Zaful which I've featured on my blog many a time. I also grabbed my very first, and still very much loved L A I R bag; can you tell I'm a bit of a fan of a classic Western belt look and silver detailing? This one is called the Jeff Buckley bag, and I would say this is one of their most iconic pieces, especially here in Newcastle. I'm also trying to get more into hats, especially as the hot sun just keeps beating down here in Australia, so I finished this outfit off with this new felt fedora I also got from Zaful. This is the first time ever owning a hat like this, and I thought grabbing this inexpensive hat was a good option in case I ended up hating it; but this whole hat thing seems to be growing on.

    Also, if you haven't seen it already, you can now shop any looks or beauty products I post on my Instagram right here on my blog. Just go to the 'Shop My Instagram' tab in the top menu to find all the links you need.


    continue reading
    No comments
    at

    By Harbel
    posted by . 2/16/18 .


    Today I have some brand new bits from Arbonne to give you a quick little review and run down on. This new collection not only looks lux, but has a really cool technological addition; keep on reading to find out more about it.


    RE9 Advanced Intensive Renewal Serum
    The serum is very smooth and creamy, to the point it almost feels a little bit like an oil, but it doesn't act like one on my skin. It actually sinks quite quickly into the skin, leaving my skin feeling soft afterwards. It also have a very clean and fresh scent which I didn't mind. This serum aims to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, with the use of advanced peptides, antioxidants and essential botanicals, which all work together to help your skin retain moisture which helps it stay smooth and firm.


    I love when companies bring out beauty technology bits to spice up a routine. One of the most exciting new releases from Arbonne has to be their new Intelligence Genius Ultra. You use this little device in conjunction with skincare, such as a serum or moisturiser, to help improve and maximise the results of the product on your skin. Emitting gentle, low-level ultrasound waves, this device will slowly heat up (the desired heat level is adjustable), as you move it in circular motions over the areas of your face where you've just applied product, helping to get the product and its benefits into all the little ridges of your face. While this is one of those products you need to using consistently to continually see results, I felt, even after one use, my skin looked a little better than when I just applied product with my hand. It's also just a great way to pamper yourself and feel like you're at a spa. 


    RE9 Advanced Regenerating Toner
    Coming in spray bottle, the toner feels very refreshing on the face and has the same scent as the serum, though it doesn't really linger at all. The toner aims to reduce the size of your pores and help refresh and enhance the radiance of your skin by evening out your skin tone.


    I found this cleanser to be more on the liquid side for a gel cleanser, but it still foamed up really well and left my skin feeling nice and clean, without feeling tight or dry. This cleanser also contains a plant-derived moisturiser, which helps you kickstart your day with hydrated skin. 
    continue reading
    1 comment
    at

    The Latest with Arbonne
    Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)
    back to top
    The Noise in Wonderland .
    design + code gbml