Sunday, April 29, 2012

Donuts For You Hair!

Or as I like to call them, "The Flustered Mum's Hair Saver" hehe, I remember when my hair donut arrived in the mail, I had to go pick up my little brother-in-law and sister-in-law from school, so I was racing to get out the door with my daughter, quickly chucked my hair donut in and off we went. I walked up to the school thinking "Damn, these hair donut things is a god send for mum's in a hurry" haha.

Some people aren't big fans of them, but I can't get enough of them. Perfect to keep your hair off your face and neck and is great if you want an easy but cute hairstyle for going out.



You can get them in a few colours so you can hide them easily.




Here's a shot from a wedding we recently attended, I am rocking my hair donut hehe.


Also known as the "Carrie Bradshaw" bun, this hairstyle has
been a huge hit.


I purchased mine off ebay, it's only cost me something crazy like $1.50 or something. You can get them from Price Attack and other places like that but they are a lot more.

Hair donuts and sprinkles,
Tara-Lee xo

Monday, April 16, 2012

Lip exfoliation and some beauty products you will just want to eat!

For so many years now, I have been a complete lip balm addict. I am actually using the term addict very lightly. In highschool, I had such an obsession with lipbalm, my Maths teacher asked if I had a compulsion because I applied lip balm so often, no actually Miss, I don't have a compulsion haha. See, when I was younger, I had gotten such bad wind burn that I vowed I would never let my lips get that chapped and gross every again, and that is when the obsession started.

Lip maintenance is obviously a big thing for me, as it should be for everyone, and one way to have luscious smooth lips is to exfoliate them once a week. Don't be afraid, I am not asking you to get out the sand paper =P. Lip exfoliation is as easy as grabbing a damp flannel or an old toothbrush and lightly rubbing it over your lips, once you have done that, apply a generous coat of your favourite lip balm and you are good to go!

I have always loved Blistex Lip Conditioner (ol' faithful is actually right next to me as I type this), it keeps my lips constantly moisturised and has SPF 20 which is an added bonus!


Though, there is one brand I have heard many good things about that I am wondering if it will take over Blistex's reign of awesomeness. Treat Beauty is an American brand that has some of the most yummy sounding lip, body, bath, skin care and hair care products that I have ever heard of! With products like - 

Treat Soft Candy Vanilla Buttercream Old Fashioned Jumbo Flavored Lip Balm



(Don't you just feel like eating it?!)

Treat Kiss and make it Butter lip scrub



Treat Cotton Candy Lip Crème


Treat Peaches & Cream Lip & Cheek Stain




(As a Mum, I am all for beauty products with multiple 
uses that means saving time and money!)

Treat The Bath Truffle Coconut Cream Bath Melt


(I literally want to reach through the screen and use this right now!)

Treat Soft Candy Refreshing Hair & Face Mist




Treat White Chocolate Organic Body Cream


(Are you drooling yet?)

Treat Soft Candy Vanilla Buttercream Organic Aloe Souffle




Treat Butter Your Muffin Organic Anti-Cellulite Body Cream

(I love the name of this!)


paraben free     mineral oil free    sulfate free     organic ingredients
cruelty free     phalate free   recyclable packaging

 

All of their products are natural and organic so you know that they are going to be amazing!
The one thing that totally bums me out though - this brand isn't yet available to all us Australians =(
One thing is for sure though, when they start shipping to our little country, I will be at the top of the list!

Sugar and sweetness,
Tara-Lee xo


Sunday, April 15, 2012

Paw Palettes

The more I research make up, the more I stumble upon awesome and genius tools, one that I have loved since the moment I saw it was the Paw Palette!

These little hand palettes are perfect for any make up artist (or aspiring make up artist like me haha) when doing make up on clients, much more sanitary than the back of your hand, even though everyone is guilty of doing that, and cleaner too!


I just think they are fun, cute and so clever!
Get yours here - http://crystalpowder.com/INK.aspx

Heart shaped hand palettes,
Tara-Lee xo

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Pretty nails!

If there is one thing I try to make sure I always have done when it comes to my appearance, it is my nails. Ever since I can remember, I have had the horrid habit of biting my nails. Having a beauty therapist as a mum, I always wanted my nails done, so when I was old enough (I was in highschool, late highschool I believe haha), I would get my nails done by my mum here and there. 

I spent a lot of time with them off and it was just ridiculous how much I would bite my nails, even when there was nothing there! Oh it was terrible (and still can be if I don't get my nails done regularly). 

So anyway, enough about the history of my nails, I wanted to share with you a few photos of some nails I have had done by a good friend of mine, just because she is so talented and I adore every single design she has done on me. Prepare yourself for prettiness and awesomeness -


Barbie Pink, always a winner with me.


I may have a slight obsession with bows =P


Pink, black, white and some sparkle - always a good combo!


Told you I am obsessed with bows hehe


I currently have the bottom 2 photos done at the moment, oh I love them!
I love bright and fun nails and it's so nice to have a nail technican 
who love that too!

Pretty nails,
Tara-Lee xo

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

A little bit of a treat for your skin during the colder months!

When it starts getting colder, I have to pay extra attention to my hands to make sure that my knuckles don't start to crack and bleed. I use to have this problem a lot when I was in high school and have noticed it's not so bad now I am a little older but still I know I have to take care of my skin, especially now that it is starting to cool down.

I recently started using a sweet little pamper pack from Innoxa, it is the Enrich and Nourish gift pack, and I don't know about you but I love body products that just make you feel like it's a little indulgent treat to yourself, even when it doesn't cost a fortune!



In this pack there is - 
  • 350ml Enrich Shower Creme
  • 150ml Enrich Hand Cream
  • A cute pink shower cap
And it all comes in a handy reusable mesh bag! All this for $19.95!

I tend to be very fussy when it comes to hand creams because most of the ones I have used, the cream doesn't soak into the skin fast enough and I am left having to wipe it off half the time, not with this hand cream by Innoxa, it absorbs into my skin a lot faster than others I have used and leaves them feeling silky smooth. This hand cream lives on my bedside table because I make sure I put it on before bed. And both the shower creme and hand cream smell amazing! Cocoa and Shea Butter - heaven!

So if you want to treat yourself to some products that will help keep your skin smooth and hydrated, definitely grab this pack! http://www.innoxa.com.au/product/121482/enrich-~-nourish-gift-pack

Hand creams and shower caps,
Tara-Lee xo


Sunday, April 29, 2012

Donuts For You Hair!

Or as I like to call them, "The Flustered Mum's Hair Saver" hehe, I remember when my hair donut arrived in the mail, I had to go pick up my little brother-in-law and sister-in-law from school, so I was racing to get out the door with my daughter, quickly chucked my hair donut in and off we went. I walked up to the school thinking "Damn, these hair donut things is a god send for mum's in a hurry" haha.

Some people aren't big fans of them, but I can't get enough of them. Perfect to keep your hair off your face and neck and is great if you want an easy but cute hairstyle for going out.



You can get them in a few colours so you can hide them easily.




Here's a shot from a wedding we recently attended, I am rocking my hair donut hehe.


Also known as the "Carrie Bradshaw" bun, this hairstyle has
been a huge hit.


I purchased mine off ebay, it's only cost me something crazy like $1.50 or something. You can get them from Price Attack and other places like that but they are a lot more.

Hair donuts and sprinkles,
Tara-Lee xo

Monday, April 16, 2012

Lip exfoliation and some beauty products you will just want to eat!

For so many years now, I have been a complete lip balm addict. I am actually using the term addict very lightly. In highschool, I had such an obsession with lipbalm, my Maths teacher asked if I had a compulsion because I applied lip balm so often, no actually Miss, I don't have a compulsion haha. See, when I was younger, I had gotten such bad wind burn that I vowed I would never let my lips get that chapped and gross every again, and that is when the obsession started.

Lip maintenance is obviously a big thing for me, as it should be for everyone, and one way to have luscious smooth lips is to exfoliate them once a week. Don't be afraid, I am not asking you to get out the sand paper =P. Lip exfoliation is as easy as grabbing a damp flannel or an old toothbrush and lightly rubbing it over your lips, once you have done that, apply a generous coat of your favourite lip balm and you are good to go!

I have always loved Blistex Lip Conditioner (ol' faithful is actually right next to me as I type this), it keeps my lips constantly moisturised and has SPF 20 which is an added bonus!


Though, there is one brand I have heard many good things about that I am wondering if it will take over Blistex's reign of awesomeness. Treat Beauty is an American brand that has some of the most yummy sounding lip, body, bath, skin care and hair care products that I have ever heard of! With products like - 

Treat Soft Candy Vanilla Buttercream Old Fashioned Jumbo Flavored Lip Balm



(Don't you just feel like eating it?!)

Treat Kiss and make it Butter lip scrub



Treat Cotton Candy Lip Crème


Treat Peaches & Cream Lip & Cheek Stain




(As a Mum, I am all for beauty products with multiple 
uses that means saving time and money!)

Treat The Bath Truffle Coconut Cream Bath Melt


(I literally want to reach through the screen and use this right now!)

Treat Soft Candy Refreshing Hair & Face Mist




Treat White Chocolate Organic Body Cream


(Are you drooling yet?)

Treat Soft Candy Vanilla Buttercream Organic Aloe Souffle




Treat Butter Your Muffin Organic Anti-Cellulite Body Cream

(I love the name of this!)


paraben free     mineral oil free    sulfate free     organic ingredients
cruelty free     phalate free   recyclable packaging

 

All of their products are natural and organic so you know that they are going to be amazing!
The one thing that totally bums me out though - this brand isn't yet available to all us Australians =(
One thing is for sure though, when they start shipping to our little country, I will be at the top of the list!

Sugar and sweetness,
Tara-Lee xo


Sunday, April 15, 2012

Paw Palettes

The more I research make up, the more I stumble upon awesome and genius tools, one that I have loved since the moment I saw it was the Paw Palette!

These little hand palettes are perfect for any make up artist (or aspiring make up artist like me haha) when doing make up on clients, much more sanitary than the back of your hand, even though everyone is guilty of doing that, and cleaner too!


I just think they are fun, cute and so clever!
Get yours here - http://crystalpowder.com/INK.aspx

Heart shaped hand palettes,
Tara-Lee xo

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Pretty nails!

If there is one thing I try to make sure I always have done when it comes to my appearance, it is my nails. Ever since I can remember, I have had the horrid habit of biting my nails. Having a beauty therapist as a mum, I always wanted my nails done, so when I was old enough (I was in highschool, late highschool I believe haha), I would get my nails done by my mum here and there. 

I spent a lot of time with them off and it was just ridiculous how much I would bite my nails, even when there was nothing there! Oh it was terrible (and still can be if I don't get my nails done regularly). 

So anyway, enough about the history of my nails, I wanted to share with you a few photos of some nails I have had done by a good friend of mine, just because she is so talented and I adore every single design she has done on me. Prepare yourself for prettiness and awesomeness -


Barbie Pink, always a winner with me.


I may have a slight obsession with bows =P


Pink, black, white and some sparkle - always a good combo!


Told you I am obsessed with bows hehe


I currently have the bottom 2 photos done at the moment, oh I love them!
I love bright and fun nails and it's so nice to have a nail technican 
who love that too!

Pretty nails,
Tara-Lee xo

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

A little bit of a treat for your skin during the colder months!

When it starts getting colder, I have to pay extra attention to my hands to make sure that my knuckles don't start to crack and bleed. I use to have this problem a lot when I was in high school and have noticed it's not so bad now I am a little older but still I know I have to take care of my skin, especially now that it is starting to cool down.

I recently started using a sweet little pamper pack from Innoxa, it is the Enrich and Nourish gift pack, and I don't know about you but I love body products that just make you feel like it's a little indulgent treat to yourself, even when it doesn't cost a fortune!



In this pack there is - 
  • 350ml Enrich Shower Creme
  • 150ml Enrich Hand Cream
  • A cute pink shower cap
And it all comes in a handy reusable mesh bag! All this for $19.95!

I tend to be very fussy when it comes to hand creams because most of the ones I have used, the cream doesn't soak into the skin fast enough and I am left having to wipe it off half the time, not with this hand cream by Innoxa, it absorbs into my skin a lot faster than others I have used and leaves them feeling silky smooth. This hand cream lives on my bedside table because I make sure I put it on before bed. And both the shower creme and hand cream smell amazing! Cocoa and Shea Butter - heaven!

So if you want to treat yourself to some products that will help keep your skin smooth and hydrated, definitely grab this pack! http://www.innoxa.com.au/product/121482/enrich-~-nourish-gift-pack

Hand creams and shower caps,
Tara-Lee xo