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 

Trending: Lets Go Native; Brazil & Arica

Im currently loving Native inspired clothing and the abstract designs of Brazil and Africa especially! I would love for this trend to be brought to life this Summer, and I wish I could find more items like this!

The colours, bold patterns and entrancing impact of how each piece seems unique to each outfit, fits my style brief. I love loud and unique, so wearing these patterns are so much fun.

The Exotic and daring embellishments and crazy structures of these patterned pieces take me to the Carnival of Rio De Janeiro or the Jungles of Africa. 

Here are a few of my favourite pieces I have found around 

ASOS - African Shirt Dress In Elephant Print $88.72

Sportsgirl - Rio Scuba Body Con $39.95 (currently on sale) 

Sportsgirl - Braziliana Ponte Crop $79.95  & Braziliana Ponte Tube $59.95 

MinkPink-  Road Trip shorts $66 & Road Trip Tee $29 

Sass Clothing - Go Native Shift Dress $79.95

Let me know of stores that sell pieces to this brief, I'm also interested to learn of other Native pattern inspired clothing that you love! 

Event: Creatives Uncovered

Sorry guys, I havent blogged for a very long time but I am now dedicating myself to blogging at least twice a week, Things have just been really busy, but Im back and full of ideas and inspiration, I hope you enjoy! 

I had the opportunity to attend a Creatives Uncovered Fashion Night recently. This event was also the launch of Ispire magazine. Creatives Uncovered has offered a platform of display and acknowledgment to the artists of tomorrow in fashion, music and art. 

This event was Africa all over, Creatives Uncovered brought Africa here, with the wild flavours and colours of vibrant Africa, designers from Australia and Africa came together in a night of high fashion and good vibes. I was lucky enough to witness such amazing designs that were showcased right before me, with the ability to buy straight of the catwalk. There was such uniqueness and attitude that these elegant yet street fashion lines had to offer. With the combination of colour clashing, structured patterns in the mix with elegant sheike i was in my element. Such fashion excites me, Its amazing to see where fashion is going and how far it has come. 

The coming together of culture and fashion is an amazing metaphor of community and equality, although such an unrelated concept to the night there was a sense of togetherness and belonging. 

Fashion is a passion that is shared with the world, a language that has so much to give and receive. The once materialistic ideas assumed of fashion has now changed and created a whole new meaning of ART! 

Keep an eye out for: 
Melinda Jenkins 
Coco Africa
Dalian Teppo
House of Bantu
Red Sky At Night 
Wa-Nyika

I hope you enjoy theses pieces as much as I did!