Thanks to Hollywood, everyone has heard of Botox. But now, there’s a new frontrunner injectable called Xeomin and it’s got backing from the likes of Gwenyth Platrow. Earlier this month, I headed to premier beauty salon Platinum by April to try it out. Here’s what happened: CONSULTATION Walking into the salon, based in Hawker ACT, I was greeted with comfy seating, warm tea on arrival, lots of pink decor and the lovely April who was ready to make us feel...
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I tried Xeomin – The Botox alternative celebs swear by
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HOW-TO: WHITE WINE PAIRINGS FOR SUMMER
Want to wow your guests with amazing wine and food pairings at your next event? Well, there are a few simple concepts to understand in order to get it right. Below, I’ve highlighted my top wine pairings tips plus an easy guide to a quick summer lunch! THE SIX BASIC TASTES The easiest way to be a wine pairing connoisseur is to understand the six basic tastes of wine. These are Acid, Bitter, Fat, Spice, Salt and Sweet. Acid, bitter,...
October 19, 2021
True Me Styler: Professional grade hair straightener without the price tag
Looking for a new hair straightener? If you’ve been loyal to certain brands in the past – it’s not an easy decision to make a switch. Well, let me introduce you to True Me – a professional-grade hair straightener without the hefty price tag. In fact, if you’ve been loyal to hair straighteners from GHD or CloudNine a True Me styler might be the one for you! True Me hair straighteners were brought to Australia by the same people that...
August 25, 2021
Must have baby products
Our beautiful baby Bella is almost six months old. I can’t believe. Half a year of being parents. Half a year of our hearts bursting with joy. And half a year of lessons! Certainly, one big thing that we have learnt is that there are tools to make life as new parents a little bit easier. Baby entertainment, developmental toys and travel essentials help take a bit of pressure off mum and dad. Naturally, there’s also products that didn’t work...
May 6, 2021
Vitamin C: Why it’s a must for your skincare
Vitamin C serums are incredible. Best of all, they really work. If you’re looking to even out skin tone, diminish fine lines, wrinkles, scars and dullness you should incorporate a Vitamin C serum or moisturiser into your skincare regime. How does this ingredient work though? And are there certain types of Vitamin C we should look out for and ones to avoid? How does Vitamin C work? Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant. It aids in your skin’s natural regeneration...