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25 Aug 2012 Leave a Comment
in Makeup, Products, Reviews, Skincare
I have been away from this blog for far too long!
But here is my new favourite day moisturiser- it has an SPF, smells gorgeous, is really hydrating, and best of all has some light coverage. It leaves a lovely a lovely sheer finish, and is reasonably priced too.
01 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment
in Beauty Tools, Makeup
A make-up application how-to video from 1936 has been discovered, illustrating the crazy way experts used to apply the science of geometry when applying make-up to the face.
The short newsreel film, made by British Pathe and entitled Secrets of Make-up, is narrated by an English gentleman who pokes fun at the subject . ‘Making up whether after a tiff or as part of the toilet is an art if only one knows how,’
Totally worth watching!
Click here to watch the video- it’s only a minute long.
07 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in Celebrities, Fashion, Photography Tags: Adepero Oduye, Brit Marling, Elizabeth Olsen, Felicity Jones, Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, Lily Collins, Mia Wasikowska, Paula Patton, Rooney Mara, Shailene Woodley
In the first-ever Hollywood Issue cover shoot from Vanity Fair photographer Mario Testino, some of Hollywood’s mostbeautiful and talented women lounge across a three-panel fold out spread—including two new Oscar nominees. More
01 Feb 2012 2 Comments
in Body, Food, Health Tags: 8 months, experience, feature, health, pescetarianism, recipes, vegetarian diets, vegetarianism, weight-loss
So about 8 months ago I decided to give up meat (though I am eating fish so am technically a pescetarian not a vegetarian). I’ve found it really easy, Australia is surprisingly great for non-meaty options contrary to popular belief!
A lot of people are completely misinformed about a meat free diet. Most think you can’t get enough protein- but they are wrong. My lifesavers have been tofu, legumes, eggs, nuts (and fish as I’m not a full vegetarian). Iron deficiency is also another concern people have- but iron is present in tofu, mushrooms, spinach, beans, lentils…etc!
Not that I’m pro killing innocent animals, but animal rights was not my primary motivator for giving up meat- health was. I definitely feel much healthier since I made the move. Processed meats were previously featuring in my diet. They have been linked to very bad things for your body including a direct link to bowel cancer. There is nothing unhealthy about good quality meat in your diet but for me I’ve eaten so much better since making the switch. As I can’t take the easy option of grabbing some meaty choice, I’m planning my meals more and when I do eat out making much healthier choices. So as a bonus my skin is clearer and I’ve lost a few pounds too. Oh and did I mention it’s much cheaper not buying meat?
24 Jan 2012 Leave a Comment
in Body, Food, Health, Pregnancy
You need 400 mcg of folic acid in your daily diet, according to The National Council on Folic Acid. Getting less can result in a number of serious health problems, including heart disease, cancer, obesity, macular (retina) degeneration, Parkinson’s disease, depression, anemia and rheumatoid arthritis. It’s also vital for expecting mothers as it can help prevent birth defects.
There are plenty of ways boost your daily folic acid intake. Taking a folic acid supplement is the surest (and easiest) way, but eating fortified foods such as sunflower seeds, spinach, eggs, as well as grains, pastas, and cereals also do the trick.
23 Jan 2012 1 Comment
I absolutely love these photos. I knew she is beautiful anyway, but these shots show a completely different sude of Taylor Swift- she’s a very decent model! The article is great too, a real insight into how grounded she is.
“I don’t ever want to be that person whose self-image overtakes who they are. I am not a fan of working out that much. There’s no regimen. There’s no personal trainer. I love to go hiking because it’s an experience. If I need to gain stamina for a tour, I will run every single night on the treadmill, but I don’t necessarily like being at the gym” More
13 Jan 2012 1 Comment
in Body, Celebrities, Health, Photography
Loving Drew Barrymore in February’s InStyle. The cover and photo-spread are gorgeous. Do you prefer her hair blonde or red?
