From Brunette to Blonde: Care Tips on a budget

I have recently lightened my hair and was fearful of the upkeep! Having had really dark brown, the transition from brunette to blonde was not easy on my hair. Having quiet silky and healthy hair I was worried that the harsh treatment of my hair would kill it! And being a uni student, expensive products was not so appealing...  But for all of you out there with the same first world problems, I have some solutions! 

I'm currently adoring, My Marrakesh Oil and Coconut Express Mousse Treatment (now with Organic Argan Oil) by Schwarzkopf. Just 3 pumps of this baby you have more then enough to lather through the ends of your hair. It's a leave in treatment and is best applied on wet hair. I don't know why or how it works, but It has helped my hair look and feel less stressed. 

Secondly, My beloved Moroccan Gloss Pure Argan Oil by Edward Beale. Love this! I apply just a couple of sprays on the tips of damp hair. Leaving my hair smooth and glossy for days. Argan Oil's of any brand have the same benefits, I have just found Edward Beale's one to not leave my hair feel or look oily and shiny in bad way. Its composition is great.












Lastly, I have found that when you have coloured hair, the more you wash, dry and brush the more brassy and dry you hair looks and feels. Being a serial shampooer myself,  I have thrown in the towel and have shifted to using dry shampoo religiously! It's like fresh new hair in a can without the washing and drying, so convenient and efficient! I use Batiste Dry Shampoo: Coconut & Exotic Tropical. I love its coconutty scent! Although there are dry shampoo's specific for brunette hair the end result hasn't been the same, I always end up back with Batiste!

These products are my top 3 right now, so affordable each under $15. So reliable and of designer brand quality! 

(So thankful for my hairdresser Gabby who gave me this look! Love her and all the stylists at Pierre Haddad)

Hope these tips helped all you guys on a budget, looking for reliable and easy to use hair products to banish the brass! 

Happy hair days! 

Let me know about your secret hair weapons! 

xox 

Brand Review: Toby and Rosie

During one market day I stumbled upon an aspiring skin care range, Toby and Rosie. Created by Toby and Rosie themselves, this homemade beauty therapy is organic, natural and alcohol free, products which are hard to find on the shelves today. I have a passion for finding and experimenting products that are eco-friendly and skin happy, because I struggle with irritation and harsh products that more often then not have adverse effects on my face and body. 

Toby and Rosie have acknowledged a gap in this market and are changing the world of beauty products. Their honest and ethical approach makes their products very appealing to those who are searching for healthy and safe products. Toby and Rosie base their products upon quality, and despite their reasonable and inexpensive pricing they do live up to the quality of significant designer brands.  

 'products are designed to not harm in any way and improve in every way.'

Visit their Facebook Page for other info: https://www.facebook.com/TobyandRosie 

So, I purchased: 

Pink Salt Facial Scrub

 This is good as a deep scrub and clean, pink salt has natural skin replenishing properties, it has left my skin feeling tighter and so so smooth 

Activated Charcoal Soap

 Once rubbed onto my skin it foamed up and gave me total coverage. Activated charcoal is said to remove toxins, it can help reduce acne and other skin impurities. It did wonders for removing my makeup!

Lip Balms

 I got the Apricot and Orange and the Watermelon and Mint, lets face it you can never have enough lip balm! At such a reasonable price, they are so high quality. They taste even better, good enough to eat. They have such thorough application and kept my lips kissable for a reasonable amount of time. Beeswax is a main ingredient along with other natural ingredients you can really smell and taste how natural and additive free they are. 

If you are Sydney based, Toby and Rosie are worth checking out, I'm sure in the near future they will be able to market to those nationally and internationally. 

So watch this space! 

Let me know of any organic products they you have tried or wish to know more about! 

xox 

Summer Must Haves!

So, as the weather is getting hotter so should you! This is my summer must haves (right now) for 2013-2014. 

Everything here has been an irresistible purchase desire. I love how florals, bright prints and the colour white is trending right now! 

This summer is all about colour popping and being bold yet beautiful! These pieces are on my list, for this summer as they require no effort because their simply beautiful alone! I love clothes that make you look beautiful rather than having to try make them look beautiful on you!

1. The Kimono (ASOS) 

2. Denim Denim Denim (Bardot)

3.Classic White Handbag (Michael Kors) 

4. Sailor Shoes (Betts)

5. Aviators (Lespecs) 

6. Colourful Lipstick (MAC) 

7. High-waisted Bikini (TopShop)

Day Trippn': Berry Buys!

Lovely family friends of ours, took us to Berry recently. They spoke of this towns tranquility and abundance of relaxation and retreat. As we drove into the boutique town I fell in love instantly, from the vintage architecture to the towns laid back vibe. 

Berry is quiet cultural in a sense of design and mood. There is so much to see, do and BUY! My shopping experience was exhilarating, although not leaving with much, I have keen memories and plans to return soon! 

One store that I could no resist was Scullys & Co. 

New Brand Discovery: Scullys & Co. 

(please use the link to visit their page) 

The store itself is a point of attraction. I loved the rustic and country warmth of its atmosphere, which is inviting on its own. Scully has a deliciously scented range of bath, body and home products including Lavender, Rose, Green Tea, Amberlily and White Gardenia and all products are made using the finest natural ingredients,  including essential oils and bio-active ingredients. 

Berry is home to Scullys only franchise, however all products can be bought from their online store. 

Despite the products’ high quality and beautiful packaging, everything is at a suitable and realistic price   

Here is what I couldn't resist!

(Furtherest to the right) The small blue vile. Scullys Cuticle and Nail Revive. Use this after Scullys Hand Scrub for cuticle and nail care maintenance.

Scullys Lavender Refreshing Mist: Love this! Relax's me so easy! Such a stress relief 

Scullys Lavender Hand Scrub: This product made my hands so silky smooth, it removed all my dead skin whilst massaging the lavender essence through to finger tips. Its such an organically soothing product.