I'VE MOVED.....BLOGS.... 22 Oct 2011 12:03 AM (13 years ago)

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miss chew

On a break! 13 Sep 2011 3:42 AM (13 years ago)

Hi lovelies, I thought I would just write a quick post to let you know what's going on with me right now. I love blogging, I really do, anyone that knows me knows how passionate I am about beauty but right now I am struggling. I am moving house this weekend and between my work, packing and exercise I have no other spare minutes left in my day. I hope once I get into my new place I will have more time to set apart to blogging but right now my balance is so out of whack. There is so much I want to tell you about and believe me, when I am back I will be back with a bang, I just can... not right now. I may still post here and there but I really hope you can be patient with me.

You all mean so much to me, and I promise to be back better than ever, very soon! I promise.

With love

miss chew

xx

August Empties 2011 2 Sep 2011 1:25 PM (13 years ago)

Another month has gone my dears... and now the fun begins for us in Aus, SPRING!!!

This month was a biggie for me with the products I finished up and here they are...

The products are:

Schwarzkopf Extra Care Ultimate Repair Conditioner- really loved and will rebuy
Naked Tan Goddess Bronze Self Tanner- my go to tanner and have used many bottles
Gilette Fusion Hydr Gel (from the man in my life)- the boy loved it
Revlon Age Defying Concealer with SPF 25- such a great creamer under eye concealer that lasted for yonks!
SK-II Skin Signature Sample- so luxurious for your skin and you only need the smallest amount

and number 2...

Lancome NEW Visionnaire-which I will be raving on about very soon, I can't believe I am out already!
Schwarzkopf Extra Care Liquid Silk Repair and Gloss
Rexona Hypo Allergenic- the only deo I use
Batiste Coloured Dry Shampoo- the only dry shampoo I buy on repeat
Yes to Carrots Facial wipes- loved them!
Dermalogica Clean Start Wash Off- Great for pimples
Dermalogica Brighten up tinted moisturiser with SPF-loved this, so creamy and perfect to balance out your skin

So there you have it... quite a lot huh?

Can't wait to see what September brings us!

Please feel free to link your empties posts below... Love seeing them!

miss chew

xx

Schwarzkopf Extra Care Ultimate Repair Range 31 Aug 2011 1:36 PM (13 years ago)

Hey lovelies, I just wanted to apologise for my absense lately. I normally blog 5 days a week and lately I have been really slack. I have had a lot going on in my life with a friend of mine passing away and work being really stressful, coupled with having to look for a new place to live has been been really hard and I know blogging has been taking a step back. Now that I have found a place I now have to begin packing. I have so much blogging to catch up on and I really want to tell you all about the amazing products I have been using but I just haven't had the time. Sorry guys, I will really try and start making more time for you.

Today I want to talk to you about one of the newest ranges from Schwarzkopf Extra Care range called Ultimate Repair Range. I have been using the Shampoo and Conditioner for weeks now and finally have gotten around to telling you all about it. What makes this Shampoo and Conditioner pretty darn amazing in my books is the liquid keratin which helps to repair hair damage caused by such things are bleaching your hair and heat styling both of which I can really torture my hair with and I know my long strands really need the extra TLC. The Keratin also helps fill in the gaps in your hair cuticle. I know and you should know too that when you heat style your hair such as straightening and curling you should use a heat styling product to protect your hair, but how many of us do this everytime? I know I really don't (bad blogger) these guys help to repair that damage that has been done.

I have found that these products to me have a slight smell of chocolate! Noms! And my hair really does eat it all up! Since I have been using this range my hair feels really soft and really shines, which I always think is a sign of healthy hair.

I haven't tried the treatments yet but they are high on my list.

Please let me know if you tried these guys, what did you think?

miss chew

xx

Please note these products were offered for consideration

Looks I am loving right now... Just add pink... 31 Aug 2011 4:25 AM (13 years ago)

When in doubt, update your look with a hot pink lip! Instant hottness.... trust me!

It really brightens up your day!

miss chew

INTERVIEW: Wella Care and Styling Ambassador Travis Balcke 27 Aug 2011 12:15 AM (13 years ago)

Here at miss chew I love to bring you up to date trends, and tips and tricks from the experts and so I bring you another interview with Wella Care and Styling Ambassador Travis Balcke.

Travis travels to Fashion Weeks across the globe each year to style models’ hair for catwalk shows. He is no stranger to creating celebrity looks, having styled Lady Gaga’s hair for the Alejandro video to name just one.

Travis’s styling expertise has also seen him working on international jobs such as Calvin Klein and Italian Vogue, so this guy really knows his hair. I was able to ask him a few short questions and also pick his brains on how he created one of his gorgeous looks.

1. What do you see as the key hair-do trends for Summer? Long, loose, feminine enhancing natural texture, polished beautiful hair

2. What do you see as the hot hair colours for Summer? Textured and multi-tonal blondes working with pearl & creamy tones on the mid lengths and ends with warmer biscuit tones through to shortbread colours on the roots will be the season’s hottest colours! Wella has actually just released four fabulous new shades of blonde for summer which help achieve these tones

Re-creating the look:

Shampoo with Wella Professionals Brilliance Shampoo then condition with Brilliance Conditioner (both RRP $24) to create weight-less shine and help retain colour in hair. Apply Wella Professionals “Velvet Amplifier” (RRP $24), which works like a make-up primer, preparing hair for further styling. Apply Wella Volume Boost Mousse (RRP $24) and then blow dry with your hands to create volume with natural texture
Part hair loosely on the side
Roll hair around itself on side one, creating a loose victory roll, which should sit low. Make sure it’s not too symmetrical
Roll the hair into a loose shape and fasten with grips/bobby pins
Repete these steps on side two
To personalise with accessories in this picture I used gold slides
Finish with Wella Professionals “Stay Styled” (RRP $24) to secure the look keep it natural with a soft shine

Just gorgeous huh?

I hope you have found this interview helpful. I really love the Wella brand and every shampoo, conditioner or styling product I have used I have not been able to fault, they are salon quality and only sold in salons for a reason. If you haven't tried this brand before I highly recommend you do.

miss chew

SK-II: A Journey to learn about the miracle that is Pitera 25 Aug 2011 3:25 PM (13 years ago)

Recently I was invited to learn more about the SK-II miracle ingredient Pitera at their pop up exhibition in Sydney CBD (Cate Blanchett who has been the face of SK-II for 10 years opened this exhibit earlier and apparently her skin does actually look that good in real life!) I have been using SK-II for a while with their Facial Treatment Essence which you can view here. I love it and have noticed a change in my skin tone whilst using it. Whilst watching the presentation it made me fall in love with it all over again.

To those who are new to the brand the way the ingredient Pitera was discovered by "A Japanese monk visiting a sake brewery who noticed that the brewery workers had extraordinarily soft and youthful hands. Even an elderly man with pronounced wrinkles on his face possessed the silky smooth hands of a young boy."After a series of experiments a team of skincare scientists discovered the secret; a clear, nutrient-rich liquid that could be extracted during the yeast fermentation process. They named the liquid 'Pitera', which, over time, has become known as the 'Secret Key' to beautiful skin. Developed by SKII, Pitera is a yeast ferment filtrate of sake. It contains a natural collection of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and organic acids and helps restore the skin's natural renewal process- sounds great huh?

Listening to the presentation

We were then introduced to the Vision Scope which I will explain more in a second

The amazing range

Beauty Bloggers

Noms..

Then after the presentation we were each introduced to the Vision Scope. This little device magnifies your skin 40 times over, making us all shudder and my morbid fascination is pricked by the opportunity to get a closer look into my skin. To use this machine a handheld device is placed against various points in my face to get a picture (literally) of how my skin looks. The first image taken looks at my skins texture and pores which you can see below. From this image they are looking at the size of my pores and the overall condition of my skin. The little blue dot shows where they placed the machine on my face. Underneath the image of my face shows on a scale the condition of my skin, my skin is towards the greater end (phew) with some slight dryness which considering this was taken at night is normal.

The second image shows the elasticity rating of my skin out of a 100. The elasticity is a sign of your skins ageing, I was a bit shocked by this number and when I went back the next day for a facial (I know, hard life) and when I had no makeup on my number was actually 85, funny how end of day and wearing makeup can actually affect the number you receive.

The next image looks at my wrinkles they take this image out of the corner of my eye, now I didn't really think I had wrinkles, yet, but I am developing dehydration lines which is the beginning of wrinkles, so I was advised to really amp up the eye creams so make sure these do now start getting deeper... eep! See the faint lines going across?

The next image looks at sun damage on my skin you can see in this image I have a slight dusting on my skin which is clusters of melanin which I know is something I really want to reduce and fade, I feel like I can see them on my face and see faint sun spots and I want to get that even toned Cate Blanchett skin. This is where I was recommneded the Cellumination range to help even out my skin colour- I am dying to try this! Luckily I don't have much more sun damage as I try very hard to maintain good sun protection, as we all should!

The last image assess the overall skin tone and my skin is about average, again this looked different the day after once I had no makeup on as the makeup can muddy the scan.

So I learnt a lot about my skin through these scans, my skin is overall in good condition which means all the hard work I put in is paying off!

The Chair for my amazing facial!!!!

I had the most amazing facial and finally got to try their miracle cloth mask which I have heard so much about which is full on concerntrated Pitera, and I got one to take home which I will talk about soon. I know I am eager to to expand my range of products but even since using my Facial Treatment Essence every day in my routine again I am again seeing that glow to my skin, I forgot how great it can make my skin look.

The last thing I wanted to mention was the new introductory kit they have launched:

This kit is fantastic, for the price I got for the Facial Treatment Essence which is the same size of mine 75ml you get the Facial Treatment Essence, mask and try the Facial Treatment Clear Lotion which has AHA's to chemically exfoliate the skin. The mask alone cost $30 and then you add in the lotion, so it is so worth it. If you have ever been wanting to try SK-II then this is a great way to start and that Facial Treatment Essence will last you ages, you only need a tiny amount onto your hand and dab it onto your face.

So that's enough for me, now I want to know, have you tried SK-II before? What do you think?

miss chew

xx

Hair Inspiration Part 2- need more Balayage! 21 Aug 2011 3:00 PM (13 years ago)

I know I posted a blog called Hair Inspiration a little while ago when I first dabbled in Balayage,when I got my hair done, don't get me wrong I loved it, but like when I first wanted a fringe, first I got just little bits of hair cut, then I went blunt fringe and this is the same!

So I have been scouring Pinterest to find images to represent how I want my hair to look and here they are...

On the left is Leigh Campbell beauty ed of Cosmo- I love her hair!

What I am noticing is hair is moving from Balayage to a more subtle ombre hair which is more subtle and more blended and I love that, don't you?

So what do you think?

miss chew

xx

How will Kim Kardashian do her hair on her Wedding? 18 Aug 2011 9:48 PM (13 years ago)

I thought it might be fun on a Friday to play a little guessing game. Unless you have been living under a rock you would know that Kim Kardashian is getting married tomorrow and everyone (and I use the term loosely) is dying to know all the juicy, over-the-top details of THE wedding. As Kim has so many tried and tested fabulous hairstyles I thought I would showcase what I think are her wedding hair options.

Classic Kim- Centre part, tonnes of volmume and big bouncy curls

Deep side part and hair pulled to the side with standard big curls

Kim loves the tightly pulled back high bun, but would she wear it for her wedding day?

I love this hair, the beautiful centre part and low off to the side messy bun is a classic wedding style

I think this is my fave, the height in her hair is divine with it gathered in a chignon.

So here are my top pics for wedding hairstyles for Kim Kardashians wedding. What do you think she will go for?

Do you care about her wedding at all?

miss chew

A woman needs 2 different types of concealers! 17 Aug 2011 2:54 PM (13 years ago)

I think there should be a rule that EVERY single girl/teen/ mother/grandmother should know...you need more than one concealer! Concealers are great, wonderful little tools which can do so many different things that to have one to cover all those possibilities with just one, seems poposterous! When you think about it, the concealer you use to hide dark circles is very different to the concealer for pimples. Ok, let me break it down for you and I will also let you in on some newbies in the drugstore/chemist beauty section which won't break the bank but are doing amazing things.

First off dark circles...

Dark circles which, for me are actually troughs are the bane of my existence, no other beauty issue stops me in my tracks and frustrates me as there is really not much medically to be done as they are genetic (thanks mum) so even when I don't want to wear makeup on the weekends I still use concealer. For this type of situation you want to use a liquid moisturising concealer. A waxy concealer is just going to dry out the area and make fine lines more noticeable and is really wrong for this area. The concealer I have been using is from Maybelline new FIT Me collection-$14.95. "FIT me- has an exclusive translucent primer base and micro-fine pigments to match the skin tone effortlessly, creating a complexion that is free of waxes and oils. The formula is breathable and seamless and has a flawless finish"Like in the picture of the model above it has a little wand which I use like in the picture to place small amounts in this area then either blend with your finger (now this carries some caution as you need to be ever so careful, and use your ring finger as it applies the lightest pressure), or use a concealer brush to blend.

NOTE: I apply concealer AFTER my foundation as I am just trying to correct any imperfections my foundation was not able to correct.

When it comes to pimples you also need to tread carefully as we want them to dissapear not magnify, this is where the waxy concealer comes in. Waxy concealers are great for pimples as they last a lot longer and can be set with a translucent or other powder. There are a few points to note, first of all, you have to match this really well to your skin tone otherwise BOOM magnificiation, the other point is to just apply it onto the pimple and do not blend outside otherwise it again becomes more noticible. When I apply this I ALWAYS use a concealer brush as it gets it much more perfectly on the pimple. My product of choice is the new Max Factor Panstik-$18.25. This little guy is great, not only is he small so easy to carry with me if I am having a breakout and need to touch up but there is a whole lotta product for you to use if you are just using it for Pimples. It says as a foundation as well, but for me it is too thick to use as a foundation. The one point I would like to note is that it is surprisingly creamy so if you are caught out and going out this could pass for a foundation.

So there you have it, I hope this has helped you all to understand why we use the different products that we do and how important it is to be able to cover all bases.

Do you have more than one concealer? What are your current faves?

miss chew

xx

INTERVIEW: Designers For Daffodil Day 15 Aug 2011 9:07 PM (13 years ago)

Today I want to shed some light on an amazing cause to help fight cancer, I am of cause talking about Daffofil Day. Daffodil day which falls on Friday 26th August is a day which I always remember as the day I buy a massive bunch of cheerful Daffodils and buy a pen to support such a great cause but this year I want to do more to help raise awareness. This year marks the 25th year of Daffodil day and this year they aim to raise over $9.5 million to fund the cancer control initiatives, patient support and research services of Cancer Council's eight state and territory member organisations

Arthur Gallan

To celebrate Daffodil Day on Friday 26th August, eight of Australia's favourite designers have created a Daffodil Day inspired fashion piece.

VOTE for your chance to WIN a $1000 Mimco voucher. Contribute $5 or more for your chance to WIN one of the Daffodil Day inspired garments, it is super easy to do and you could walk away with an amazing designer dress to boot!

I was lucky enough to get to interview the designers to hear what inspired them to get involved and to get a couple of quick tips of fashion to come for Summer (I had to ask!)

Arthur Galan

What inspired you to get involved with Designers for Daffodil Day?

I know many people that have been affected by cancer and have seen the devastation that it causes. Thankfully, I have other friends that have beaten this disease, which gives me hope. Any contribution we can make to cancer research is just so important.

Who did you want to represent wearing your dress that you designed for Designers for Daffodil Day?

The dress is designed for a women that has a strong sense of self and inspires style and confidence.

What do you see are the key trends moving forward for Spring/Summer in Australia as we are all thinking of the approaching warmer weather?

Colour is at the fore this season with persimmon, royal blue and gold accentuating the purity of white and neutral tones. Fluid pieces intersperse with structured lines and watercolour prints mingle with the sharp aesthetic of stripes to create a setting that you can’t help but want to enter into the essence of sunny days.

Arthur Gallan's beautiful dress

What does Daffodil Day mean to you?

Daffodil Day is about hope to find the answers to beat cancer, a disease that affects so many.

Where did you find inspiration for this dress?

I chose this dress because I feel it is elegant and it creates such a beautiful silhouette. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Daffodil Day and I have taken inspiration from the colour of the daffodil, which reflects hope and inspiration.

Rachel Gilbert's beautiful dress

Rachel Gilbert

“I was inspired by the amount of assistance Cancer Council offers with their support services for all cancer patients. I am honoured to be able to contribute in raising awareness of cancer throughout Australia.”

So please check out the Daffodil website http://www.daffodilday.com.au and see how you can get involved to raise money for this fantastic cause. Don't forget to buy your Daffodils!!

What does Daffodil mean to you? How will you show your support?

miss chew

INTERVIEW: Personal Hairdresser Colin Bond 10 Aug 2011 12:57 PM (13 years ago)

Today I thought I would bring you an interview with my hairdresser Colin Bond, not only is he well respected in his field but he operated directly to you, that's right, if you live in Sydney he comes to your house to do your hair. This is a huge deal for me as my time is so limited and he brings everything he could possibly need and my fave part is he gives you a drink of frangelico... yummmm... So now, onto the interview...

1. What made you branch out into personal hairdressing?

Colin: After many years working with Toni & Guy and then in my own studio in Surry Hills, it was time to branch out and try something new. It seemed like a natural progression to provide an at home service to my clients that were starting to have children. I have now created a unique in home personalised hair experience complete with a glass of Frangelico and some tunes. My business is further expanding to service increasingly time poor people that are finding it harder to get to the salon and prefer to have their hair done in the comfort of their homes.

2. What products are you loving right now to use on your clients?

Colin: Loreal and O&M organic hair products. They not only smell beautiful but leave the hair with a natural long lasting shine. I'm loving O&M Atomic spray which works really well on fine hair giving it extra body without weighing it down and I love O&M Hydrate & Conquer shampoo for coloured hair.

3. What trends to you see coming for Summer for hair styles, shapes and colours?

Colin: I'm not the sort of person to follow what everyone else is doing with trends as it's all been done, so why follow. Life is about being different and creating something for the individual, something that suits, is wearable and easy to manage. The fringe has been worn in every possible way and it's definitely something that will not go out of fashion providing the hairline sits well. Brunettes and blondes are here to stay. My clientele are predominately Mums who are wanting something different but very to manage.

4. I have balayage in my hair (as is quite popular right now) and I want to know what people like me need to do to look after this particular colour?

Colin: Balayage is most definitely the colour of the moment for mid to long hair. Its works well when the hair has a slight wave too. I would recommend a good treatment once a week leaving for 30-mins wrapped up in a hot towel and a great conditioner. To style, either let it dry naturally providing you have a slight wave or curl, or twist it up, pin, let it dry and viola, a natural curl.

Thanks Colin, I must admit when Colin uses the O & M products on me my hair is incredibly soft, definitely something to invest in!

To find out more information about colin you can visit his website: http://www.colinbond.net or see his facebook page here.

Have you guys tried Original and Mineral Products before? Would you like a hairdresser to come to your home?

miss chew

MAC Cream Colour Base- Movie Star Red-LOVE 9 Aug 2011 2:52 PM (13 years ago)

I recently went onto the lovely Jess from MissjShopholic's Blog as she was having a Blog Sale, those 2 words really do excite me, I quickly as technology would let me, jumped at the opportunity to make a few little purchases and this was one of them. The MAC Cream Colour Base in Movie Star Red is amazing, it is a red which is actually more pink and like no other I have ever tried before. The colour being true to MAC form is bright and vibrant and when I first applied it I absolutely loved the completely different look it gave me.

The swatch on my hand, how bright is that colour???

I just love it!! Now for the tips on applying such a crazy full on cream blush:

1. I use my middle finger and I get the smallest faint colour on my fingertip

2. Gently pat on the colour onto the apples of your cheeks, if you are unsure, smile and it is the lovely little fleshy parts on your cheeks.

3. As you rub it in I use circular motions and gradually build up the colour and blend, as this colour is so bold it is so easy to apply too much so build it up

4. I usally set it with transulcent powder and your done!

The final product!

How gorgeous does this look on huh?

Now for the bad news, I don't know if MAC still stock it but I am positive you will be able to hunt it down online or find a dupe similar, the point of this blog was for you, my lovely reader, to learn to expieriment with different blush colours rather than your standard and that you can see just how pretty other colours can be!

What do you think? Do you like it? Or is it too bold?

miss chew

NOTD Featuring Essie- Playa Del Platnium 4 Aug 2011 6:59 PM (13 years ago)

Todays Nail Of The Day post is a Essie-Playa Del Platnium. I really love this nude. The colour in the pic brings out the really subtle green, but I only find I can just see green in certain lights.

It is very grown up and works great with either dark clothes like I am wearing today, or to be all matchy matchy with nude heels.

What do you think?

miss chew

xx

Jessica Alba brings the Top Knot to life and So do I! 4 Aug 2011 2:50 PM (13 years ago)

I know this may come as a shock to you but I have never really felt I could rock the top knot. I know they look amazing and are so hot right now but I just didn't feel I had the bone structure maybe? I don't know. It wasn't until I saw this picture yesterday of Jessica Alba looking all glowy and very, very pregnant at the premiere of her new movie Spy Kids 4 that it made me think, maybe this is a style I need to have another go at, this take on the top knot really is a thing of beauty. I love how soft, and floaty this hairdo is and simple.

Something I really wanted to have a play with. Any of these styles of hair are actually really easy to create, all you need to do is put you hair into a super high pony tail then flip the ponytail forward and then secure different sections loosely around your head.

This is my interpretation...

The Close Up shot!

What I did with my hair is make a big forward loop which covers up any bumps in your hair and think it really brings out the Balayage in my hair.

The longer angle shot

I think that by making the knot bigger in size it makes your head look more inproportion. I think sometimes people do the buns so teeny tiny their heads look huge, maybe that is just me, I have always been a "bigger the better" kind of girl.

I actually think this look looks really professional and harder to do than it is, which is amazing as I pretty much cannot do anything with my hair!!

OK, so honestly, what do you think? Can I pull off the Top Knot or do I still look ridiculous?

miss chew

Miranda Kerr- David Jones Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Show 3 Aug 2011 3:34 PM (13 years ago)

My lord, could this woman be anymore divine? Miranda Kerr Twitpic this picture last night when she had finished getting ready and was now ready to make her runway appearance for the David Jones Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Show appearance!

I love this look, those bold berry lips and the beautiful old world hair do, it is just so perfect. Miranda knows that when you are going to play up a bold lip to keep the eyes simple and with the light pink flushed onto her cheeks she just looks stunning....

What do you think?

miss chew

Bloom Lip Balms and their awesomeness! 2 Aug 2011 2:54 PM (13 years ago)

I know, I know, if you read blogs (duh!) you have probs ready a million reviews all about these wonderful little lipbalms but now I will give you my review. I was sent little Tropical Storm-$6.95 to try out and since I a) love lip balms and b) it's Winter so I NEED them, it was love at first swipe.

The lipbalms were a part of a collaboration between Bloom and Boost Juice which I think is incredibly sweet (no pun intended) and now I am actually quite keen to try the drink, tropical storm!

There are 6 Flavours in total:

Strawberry Squeeze
Watermelon Crush
Berry bang
Mango Tango
Banana Buzz
Tropical Storm

I am really glad I got to try Tropical Storm as the only other ones that really interest me are maybe Watermelon Crush and Berry Bang, I don't normally like lipbalms that are too sweet.

The scent is quite subtle and they contain no flavour (dang!) when I use this lipbalm it really does leave my lips feeling incredibly smooth and almost makes me look like I have a slight gloss. With the weather I have been battling these really have helped me out. The reason why they have been doing this I imagine is because they contain Vitamin E, Jojoba Seed Oil and Beeswax, all very lovely and natural ingredients and these lip balms are free from parabens, petrochemicals, mineral oils and silicones, I love reading brand becoming more aware of the ingredients placed in products, very good for us!

I know I have read a few not so positive reviews about these lipbalms about the price being too high or how they don't containt SPF, these are valid points. For me the price point is about what I would pay, if it was more than that I probably wouldn't bother. For me, I really like the scent, maybe I just lucked out, as I have heard the Tropical Storm has been selling out so if you want this one, you better get in quick!

I also want to add that since I received this lipbalm, it has not left my handbag, I use it everyday and have really enjoyed using it!

You can buy Bloom Boost LipBalms: Selected Boost Juice Bars, Myer, David Jones and Blooms Flagship Store in Melbourne.

To find out more please visit their website

Have you tried these LipBalms? What did YOU think?

miss chew

xx

Please note this product was offered for consideration

Running for my life to raise Funds for those in need! 1 Aug 2011 11:17 PM (13 years ago)

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Hey guys, on a not so beauty related topic I wanted to let you know what I have been up to these last few months. After Thailand I found I didn't have much motivation to excerise and eat well as Summer seemed a million miles away and it was oh so cold so I decided to enter some fun runs. What started out being something casual that I wanted to mainly walk has turned into something of a mission for me and has really made a huge difference in my life. I now train up to 5 times a week and run up to 14km in a go which for me is a feat I never thought I would be able to do.

There are 2 races I have entered, the first one is called the Pub2Pub run and is on the Northern Beaches from Dee Why Beach to Newport which is 13km, the first 800m is a soft sand run (which I am most worried about) on Sunday 28th August, this one will be the real tricky one for me. I have decided to try and fundraise and to help push me through when I run this race. I will be raising money for the Oncology Childrens Foundation I have set up a Donations page which you can view here and I would ask now if you have any spare change I would love if you could please donate to the amazing cause to help little kids with cancer in the hope of one day erradicating this terrible illness.

The other race I have entered is part of the Sydney Running Festival which is a 9km Bridge run which goes over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and around the harbour which will be amazing, this one I am trying to cover for speed to see just how fast I can do it! I am raising money for this race too and the money I raise will be going to St John Ambulance, a organisation very close to my heart. I was a member with them from the age of 8-21years and I know just how amazing those volunteers are and the countless hours they give to helping others. You can view that donation page here.

I know everyone is really busy and most are on strict budgets but I would to be able to run these races knowing that I was giving back. So please check out the pages and the charities and anything you are able to give I would be so welcome.

Please if you could share this link around too, it all helps.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart,

miss chew

xx

NOTD Featuring OPI- ate berries in the canaries 1 Aug 2011 3:17 PM (13 years ago)

I thought I would do a quick NOTD post, I purchased this OPI colour Ate Berries in the Canaries-$19.95, when I was in Duty Free in Sydney as they were having a sale to get 2 OPI for $14.95!! Loves a bargain!

This colour I think is a perfect transeasonal colour as it is enough of a berry colour for these cold months and fun enough for Summer too!

Great colour!

What colour have you been loving of late?

miss chew

July 2011 Empties 31 Jul 2011 11:05 PM (13 years ago)

So now ladies we enter the last month of Winter, Yay!!!!! Apparently in Sydney the weather is going to be mid 20's all week, crossing every finger and toe it will continue this way. So now we come to another Empties post and I wasn't feeling like it was a big one but now I look at it, it wasn't too bad.

Apart from all my usuals which I seem to have every month such as deodrant (I work out A LOT so I go through quite a bit and body wash and make up wipes (I went through 2 packets as I took a brand new packet to Thailand and so I had 2 on the go). The newbies in this look are Wella Salon Professional, both the Shampoo and conditioner are fantastic.

The next product the Sensodyne Iso Active Toothpaste is another product I have reviewed and loved and I am currently on my second bottle, it defintley seems different from standard toothpaste but when you use it, it just feels the same.

The next product is the Nivea Tinted Moisturiser, I really love this tinted moisturiser and used it pretty much everyday. Some people feel it is too moist on your skin but I like how hydrating it is, it blends really well, provides coverage and protects my skin as well as being anti-ageing! I just set it with translucent powder once I have applied some concealer.

I hope you have a great week!

If you have done a empties post please pop a link just below!

miss chew

xx

Yes To Cucumbers Natural Glow Facial Towelettes 28 Jul 2011 2:54 PM (13 years ago)

So this post is quite a big deal for me as this month I broke up with my facial wipes.... I know, I know, it is sad but I was ready for a change, to try experiment, to try something different. I had read reviews of Yes To Cucumbers Natural Glow Facial Towelettes- $7.95 and I love cucumbers as they instantly make me think of fresh and clean so I thought I would give these guys a go. I have not been dissapointed, they smell incredibly fresh which is nice of a night time when I am feeling lazy but need to take off makeup. They take off heavy duty makeup really easy and they are very soft on my skin, not harsh or pulley at all- which you can find sometimes.

I found them at Priceline and they are a real gem-I think I am converted!

Have you tried any of the Yes To range? I am keen to try more!

miss chew

xx

Dermalogica giving your skin a chance to have a clean start! 27 Jul 2011 2:13 PM (13 years ago)

Sometimes we all need a little helping hand, I know my skin does. Right now I am suffering from a hormonal breakout and I am not happy. Recently I was sent a couple of little goodies which are these fantastic little introduction sets each with a specific purpose.

major breakout mini kit
We dedicated an entire kit to solving the #1 young adult skin issue: breakouts!
Wash Off (50 ml)
Bedtime for Breakouts (15 ml)
Hit the Spot (3 ml)
RRP: $28.00

This pack contains everything you need to fight your acne. The cleanser smells like jaffa chocolates (yummo) and is a foaming cleanser (these are particularily great on young skin as the absorb the excess oil that comes with teenage years). Then of a night you apply the Beadtime for Breakouts which is a clear gel which really gets into the pimples to help dry, heal and erase the pimples and then my fave Hit the Spot which you put directly on the pimple and can be applied whenever you need to, this baby really sicks those pimples in their tracks, I apply it very frequently and then poof gone! This will really be a new fave for me.

get glowing mini kit
Exfoliate and illuminate to get skin glowing – perfect for formal, graduation and beyond!
Ready, Set, Scrub! (15 ml)
Brighten Up SPF15 (15 ml)
Smart Mouth Lip Shine (3 ml)
RRP: $28.00

This kit to me is like all those little extras everyone should have but may not. The scrub is actually a mask/scrub, you apply it like a mask and leave it on for 10-15 mins then when you wash it off, I like to do so with a hot, damp face cloth which I gently rub the mask off in circular motions which really exfoliates my face and leaves my skin feeling baby smooth after.
The Brighten Up is a great little tinted moisturiser with SPF, I really love this, I have been using it every day and you only need a tiny amount as it spreads really far, gives light coverage and is moisturising.
The Smart Mouth Lip Shine is a lovely little lip balm which is perfect for this Winter weather

To me, the kits are really affordable for what they offer, I have been using the cleanser and tinter mosituriser every day for weeks and they show no sign of being used up. These are great if you are prone to breakouts every now and again and want to have this kit handy for when you want to attack them or if you have or are a teenager who is looking to get into skin care but you don't really know where to start.

You can find Dermalogica: From Salons nationally or visiting Adore beauty at www.adorebeauty.com.au

miss chew

xx

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Where to apply eye cream correctly and my current fave! 26 Jul 2011 3:05 PM (13 years ago)

Now, I would think I wouldn't need to tell you, kind reader, about how important eye creams are, as I sit up all night thinking "please, please make sure my readers are putting on their eye cream" (honestly I do) but what worries me more so is that you might not be applying them correctly. Not applying eye creams correctly can lead to bruising the area and darker circles and god only knows what else, truly it can be so bad for you. The skin around your eye area is so super duper thin and sensitive that it needs to get treated as gently as you would a baby duckling, so I am going to share with you my top tips...
First off when you apply eye cream please do so with your ring finger, why? Well your ring finger has the smallest amount of pressure of all your fingers and you are less likely to go heave handed.
Next DO NOT pull on the area, bad! Bad! Bad! I have shown you a diagram (sorry about the etch-a-sketch appearance) of where you should apply the eye cream, you do not, as what was commonly known need to apply it all over your eye lid and all underneath your eye -so keep your mitts away.
Notice that in the picture you are applying the cream along your bone lines so above your eye lid and underneath your eye, feel those bones now... do it..... Your natural body heat will actually work the product to the areas right up under your eye and on your eye lid, your body is clever like that.
The next point is when you apply it you go from the inner corner near your nose and outwards, never back in. This acts like lymphatic drainage on your sinuses and you don't want to go pushing all that fluid back, it can also decrease puffy eyes! Win!
When I apply my eye cream I almost dab it on actually ever so gently, as I want my eye area looking as free of bags and wrinkles for as long as possible, don't you too? I remember watching an episode of Sex and the City when Carrie was swanning around her apartment getting ready for bed and all inner monologue like and she was applying eye cream in this exact dabbing like motion, no rubs or pulls there!

Now on to the products- my current fave right now is the newish Benefit B.Right It's Potent Eye Cream-$58. I love this little gem, not only is it really easily absorbed and with no scent, but it doesn't still my eyes and it keeps fine lines at bay.

This is what Benefit have to say: 'It's Potent' Eye Cream contains a peptide complex known to help restore elasticity and firmness, a blend of hydrating botanical extracts including apple extract, known to help boost collagen, and loquat extract, known to help protect the skin from free radical damage.

I have been using this product for months now and I love it, my eyes love it too, for me, this really is a stand out in the whole skincare collection, which I will tell you more about soon.

So now you all know how to correctly apply your eye creams, I hope this has been helpful!

I haven't done a tips and tricks blog in a while, I apologise for that and I will try do more. If there is a topic in particular you would like me to blog about, please let me know.

Will you all be applying your eye cream properly now?

You can find Benefit at selected Myer and David Jones or online at www.adorebeauty.com.au

miss chew

xx

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NOTD Featuring Orly Cotton Candy 25 Jul 2011 7:40 PM (13 years ago)

Orly Cotton Candy- Such a delicious sorbet colour which brings some colour to my Winter days and is on very, very high rotation for me. Loves the bottle too with it's non-slip grip!

What colour are you wearing today?

miss chew

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate REVIEW! 25 Jul 2011 6:54 PM (13 years ago)

When you think of Vitamin C, what do you think of? Oranges maybe? Or a way to get rid of that pesky cold or to prevent one from coming on? Well I urge you guys to think of Vitamin C as a big helping hand for our skin.

Vitamin C seriously is amazing for your skin, it evens your skintone and decreases wrinkles- honestly it really does and the product I have been loving with all its Vitamin C goodness is Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate-$89. This little product contains 10.5% pure Vitamin C which is some pretty hefty quantities.

This nifty little image below explains it all well...

You use this serum on clean, dry skin and it has a faint chemical smell which goes away straight away. The formular is white in consistency and I make sure I give the bottle a shake before I apply as the formular gets a little gluggy otherwise. Once you apply it on your skin it almost feels like a primer, you know that really smooth feeling you get when you apply them? Just a word of warning though, be careful around the eye area, go no where near it as if it gets in your eyes it stings like no tomorrow!

Sometimes when I apply it, I almost feel a light tingly, stinging feeling which last maybe 10 seconds but to me that just means its working.

Since using this product I have noticed the sun spots on my face fading and my acne scars fading as well as a all round glow to my skin. Vitamin C really is the shit, I am telling you and like the poster says it is just as powerful as retinol and I love that it gets deep into my skin to heal it and make it glow.

I just want to say though that like nearly every serum I have ever tried (gosh that's a lot) you really need to give the product up to a month to notice the difference and to take effect.

You can find Kiehl's products from their stands a David Jones and Myer, their flagship store in Paddington and now on their website www.kiehls.com.au.

Have you realised the wonder that is Vitamin C?

miss chew

xx

Please note this product was offered for consideration.


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