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Heart Beauty Magazine

2013-03-19T21:55:00.000+10:00

for the ♥ of beauty

the very talented Rosemary Hamilton is the self-publisher behind Australia's first fully dedicated glossy makeup & beauty magazine 'Heart Beauty Magazine', which is about to hit our newsstands launching the first ever hard copy edition Easter 2013. written by professional beauty experts on all things makeup & beauty, your going to be a very happy addict just like me... & i've already bought my subscription for the year!!

HEART BEAUTY MAGAZINE

Heart Beauty Magazine launched on facebook last year, & in that time the posts have been limitless with copious amounts of expert makeup & beauty advice, tips, trends, gossip... pretty much everything you need to know. i haven't missed a post yet :-) making me most happy that ill be owning my first hard copy edition very very soon! Totally excited about this magazine & what it represents for me, as a makeup artist myself, HBM is all about supporting upcoming generations of artists, enthusiasts & addicts alike.

Rae Morris my inspiration in the makeup industry is the creative artist behind the gorgeous front cover, working her magic on stunning model Sarah Stephens. Photographed by Katie Nolan, HBM features work from another inspirational makeup artist of mine Rachel Montgomery, & talented artists Nigel Stanislaus, Byron Turnbull & Michael Wolff.

this magazine breathes fresh air for the Australian makeup & beauty industry, giving every beauty enthusiast a panoramic view of whats to come for Australian makeup artists, hair stylists, & of course expert knowledge straight from the leaders of the global beauty/fashion industry. HBM is supported by Reload Agency, Australia's most respected agency.

must have

all i have to say is WELL DONE Heart Beauty Magazine, finally a quarterly magazine dedicated to what i love & adore most, & what i'm certain will be a huge stepping stone for Australian glossy magazines, & for all the beauty lovers!!

head over to Heart Beauty Magazine facebook page hit like... be inspired... HBM is about to be your no.1 must have magazine ♥ ♥ ♥ superscription's are available at HBM website or head to your nearest newsstand Easter 2013.

only for the ♥ of beauty

Lost in thought

2012-08-14T23:03:00.001+10:00

I thought it was time to drop in and say a quick hello, for the past several months I have been away in wedding la la land... planning, creating & dreaming wedding; which btw exudes more energy then one ever thought! I think working full time with big hours may hinder to aid in energy depletion.

Countdown is now officially on, 7 weeks to go & still plenty to do. A series of spontaneous excitement outbursts and to much procrastinating is consuming my existance.. this bride to be is happy we are on the home stretch cause I'm missing normal life conversation haha. Saying that I'm truly excited & can't wait to marry my prince charming.. Or should I say my batman (inside joke) <3. I feel incredibly lucky to find my true love and even more lucky he feels the same.. For this reason all my stress disappears and once again reminds me to enjoy & rejoice in how amazing our day will be!

It all seems to be falling into place nicely and im lookimg forward to blogging about the big day, the journey and all the pretty little things that make a vintage ethereal wedding...

Till then I'll see you in bits and pieces

xo

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diamond in the rough

2012-05-03T14:17:00.002+10:00

BEBE SYDNEY

Recently i bought my first BEBE Sydney dress from fashion boutique 'Principessa' in Fortitude Valley, where i met Rocco the lovely shop owner. I have been longing to buy one for awhile...

I wasn't initially going in to buy a dress as it was only that morning when i was at 'Always Habit' a fashion & suits shop for men with my fiancee who was trying on suits for our wedding, we met the adorable Chantelle who invited us to her & fashion partner Samantha's upcoming fashion launch for their label 'Ash to Gold'. So when my eyes gazed upon this gorgeous antique gold/champagne sequined 'diamond in the rough' dress i instantly fell in love & to my delight it was designed by fashion label BEBE Sydney. Rocco must have seen my enthusiasm as he instantly whisked me off to the changing rooms, and from there on it was a winner!

I had so much fun at the 'Ash to Gold' fashion launch, hanging out with my good friend Desiree (best makeup artist ever) & my fiancee, chatting and sitting front row at the runway show sipping on champagne in the Rainbow Booth at the whimsical Cloudland Bar . Through out the evening i was shocked at how many people complimented me on my outfit.. thinking maybe i should wear this dress more often hah :-) i may have not taken many photos of the night but i thoroughly enjoyed the show, dinner in Chinatown and all the lovely compliments :-).

I'd like to say thank you to Chantelle for inviting me to the her fashion launch, thank you to Rocco for encouraging me to try the dress on & thank you BEBE Sydney for designing such a gorgeous dress!!

music makes me reminisce

2012-04-24T21:28:00.001+10:00

lost in thought

out of the blue music hit me in a way i didn't imagine possible, a thought i never thought about. this music floods my head with past memories... never felt so nostalgic; time passed by.

yes I am happy but there's a part of me that wishes I could just float back to those rock n roll times & soak up that feeling of eternal youth!

a day of solitude with old school music is required for this 27 year old muse.

music holds onto memories that those forget about...

journey of a vintage wedding..

2012-04-21T19:41:00.000+10:00

bride story

'Ivy & Aster'

When i first started my journey as a bride to be i thought it would be easy to plan a wedding, easy because I've been a production manager for a photography studio, a photography assistant for many weddings & a makeup artist for 10 years.. but Brisbane has me worried. why, well finding a vintage wedding dress that has a simple whimsical feel about it was actually alot harder than i first anticipated.

I didn't find the 'ONE' in Brisbane. Instead i found the dress of my dreams at Victorian bridal boutique 'The Bridal Atelier'. After searching for months & visiting countless bridal boutiques across Brisbane I was left disappointed, as nothing made me feel like i found the one..

So when i stumbled across the lovely Victorian bridal boutique i was instantly relieved! Erin is so lovely, & i couldn't believe it when she told me she could source the dress of my dreams from the American Label 'Ivy & Aster', who in my opinion makes the most beautiful wedding dresses I've ever seen!

'Little Gray Station'

I sit here & wonder if the year is going extra fast because in 6 months the big day will be here. Now finally hitting me that its closer then it appears..

I'm over joyed to be getting married to the man who i adore & love so much. I feel fairly organised but i know what it takes to plan a wedding, let alone a wedding with a understated vintage theme.. perhaps a little too much.

Lucky I have an amazing vintage inspired wedding stylist Judi from 'Little Gray Station' to make my dreams reality! Meaning i don't have to spend countless hours & nights searching online sites like Etsy & Ebay for vintage inspired props & decorations (i cant help myself to still look though). Any other day I enjoy looking for unique vintage items but to complete a wedding for guests up to a 100 its a bit manic & time consuming.

When i'm out & about in Brisbane looking for inspirational bits & pieces i'd say i spend most of my time in the vintage precinct Paddington (Retro Metro, Ra Ra Superstar, Karen Willis Holmes) & Ann Street in Fortitude Valley (Babushka Ballerina, Hoe Boutique, Akira, Principessa) i'm constantly revisiting all the fashion & vintage boutiques around these areas.

Did i mention that the talented fashion & wedding photographer Nat from 'Milque Photography' will be capturing all the special moments of the big day, & with all the beautiful vintage inspired styling from Judi, my enchanting dress from Ivy & Aster, & i'm marrying the man of my dreams... i feel pretty excited right now even though i know we have lots to still do!!!

A big thank you to my maid of honor, bridesmaids, MUM & Judi from 'Little Gray Station' for making this journey a fun & memorable one!! xo

My search for flowers & cakes are in the next chapter of my 'bride story' :-)

'muse' moves on for now...

2012-03-25T10:24:00.002+10:00

Busy girl

A big warm shout out to my beautiful dear friend Kylie Balint. I thank her for all her energy & support with kicking off serenemuse blog.

My lovely girl is off studying hard with her new adventure 'Event Management', working full-time, & of course is my full-time maid of honor :-)

But she wont be far away & i'm sure she will be back as a guest writer for serenemuse one of these days soon... forever a serenemuse!

love you kylie-muse

♥

a very vintage wedding fair

2012-03-24T22:07:00.000+10:00

wedding inspiration

a very vintage wedding fair

Sitting around daydreaming about my inspirational day at 'a very vintage wedding fair' bleeding heart, Brisbane today. Speaking with vintage enthusiasts, like Judi from 'little gray station', Stephanie from 'the forever dress' Maudie's Millinery, Kim from 'hermias wishes', & the talented Jennifer Gilford... How could I not be re-inspired about my vintage wedding theme!

Meeting these amazing people have made it oh so easy for me to get the vintage inspired wedding of my dreams :) thanks girls!

Oh and a special thank you to my handsome fiancée for waiting several hours for me at the fair while I bath myself in vintage inspiration!

♥

Check out these gorgeous vintage inspired businesses

little gray station

jennifer girlford designs

the forever dress

maudies millinery

hermias wishes

♥

serenemuse giveaway...

2012-02-24T16:18:00.000+10:00

ok muses, it's time for our very first serenemuse giveaway!

Would you like to score yourself a gorgeous pair of vintage inspired sterling silver stud earrings with Swarovski Crystals??

Simply follow our blog & leave a comment on your favourite serenemuse post before 30 April 2012 for your chance to win these stunning earrings worth $89.

The winner will be selected at random and will be announced on the serenemuse facebook page.

Stay tuned for more giveaways in the near future!

♥

2012-02-14T16:58:00.001+10:00

It's Valentine's Day again & we want to know how you're celebrating? Whether you're sharing the day with your partner or a bunch of friends.. sharing the love is what it should be about!

My fiancee & I usually don't buy gifts but we do treat ourselves to a yummy dinner.. this year we are heading to The London Club at Tenneriffe in Brisbane. Every year we like to try somewhere new.. so we're looking forward to checking this rustic looking restaurant out! Time to eat a 3 course meal with no cleaning up afterwards :-)

We wish you a very happy Valentine's Day & remember to share the love! xo

Wish Giveaway alert!

2012-02-09T23:39:00.000+10:00

Wishes do come true..

Imagine mingling with fashion editors for a day & topping it off with Wish garments from the 2012 winter range for you & a friend... Well Wish have launched yet another amazing giveaway & this time you can WIN this fabulous 'day in the life of' a fashion muse invitation.. so hurry up and enter below!!!

Enter here:

WISH GIVEAWAY
xo Love xo

We love Frankii online xo

2012-02-09T22:48:00.000+10:00

Check out Frankii Online facebook page, LIKE, post on wall ' I LOVE FRANKII ONLINE ' & you could win their amazing giveaway..

Good Luck xo

Frankii Online

Inspiration...

2012-02-03T19:24:00.004+10:00

Rachel Montgomery

♥ Fashion & Beauty Makeup Artist ♥

The beautiful Rachel Montgomery

If you havent heard of Rachel Montgomery before... I suggest you go & check out her amazing portfolio!!

This talented woman is an inspirational icon for up & coming makeup artists (like me), & also an inspiration for girls who just adore the realms of makeup, beauty & fashion! There's not a day that goes by I don't look at Rachel's website... every-time I look at her portfolio I remember why I love makeup & what it stands for!!

New fashion campaign by Wish... love much ♥ ♥ ♥

If you have been reading SereneMuse blog you might notice Rachel's name & work pop up throughout the blog.. what can I say, shes a superstar!

I also love that Rachel works closely with the stunning fashion brand Wish with their fashion campaigns; if you haven't noticed the trend from previous posts.. I love love love Wish!

Well I could go on & on about Rachel's amazing work & kind heart, but I think you should go visit her website, & take a look at her portfolio for yourself so you can see just how incredibly talented & beautiful she is!!

A quick snip it of Rachel's portfolio ♥

Rachel Montgomery

thank you for sharing your

talent with the world!

♥

Sunburn Remedies

2012-02-01T16:40:00.001+10:00

SereneMuse were lucky enough to celebrate the new year in beautiful Bondi. Soaking up all the sun rays at the iconic beach, you can expect to get burnt, no matter how much sunscreen you apply. So here are a few remedies, tried & tested by us, to help sooth your burning skin.

Aloe Vera

We all know nothing beats pure aloe from an aloe vera plant, but if you haven't got one of those handy you can purchase many aloe based gels, sprays or creams to act as an anti-inflammatory.

Lavender Oil

A few teaspoons added to a base oil (such as Almond oil) will become a restorative moisturiser... and leave you smelling like a goddess!

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is great for sunscreen - either take the capsules or add the contents of the capsules to your moisturiser - it really does work!! This powerful little vitamin also helps heal burnt lips; take with lysine tablets.

Rolled Oats

Mix some rolled oats with cold water. Make into a paste and apply to skin. Leave for 5mins then gently blot off. This remedy is especially good for those who suffer from dermatitis or have sensative skin.

Moisturise, Moisturise, Moisturise!

Replace lost fluids by applying moisturiser several times a day.

So go on get out there and enjoy the outdoors...but remember drink plenty of water, apply sunscreen, wear a smile & enjoy life!

♥

Wish 'Shangri La' Competition

2012-01-19T23:18:00.002+10:00

WHO'S THAT GIRL?

One of our most loved fashion brands have put together an amazing 'supermodel' like gift package competition... do you want to know what it feels like to be a supermodel? Well my friend, this competition will blow your fashion & beauty conscious mind!!

The new face of Wish Winter Fashion 2012 will be, for the second time in her modeling career, the face of the 'Aussie' fashion brand. Wish are giving you the chance to win their 'Shangri La' competition, & all you have to do is guess the correct supermodels name! Check out the full competition details on the Wish website for hints on who the supermodel is.

What you win: Jet-set away & live it up for 2 nights at Sydney's top hotel 'Shangri La', $1000 to spend on Wish Winter Fashion & indulge your-self with the most intense supermodel beauty gift package ever!! Gift package includes products from these dazzling beauty brands ...

Original & Mineral hair treatment & gift Set

Non artificial, no ammonia haircare products that help you free your hair from stress & restore it to its natural beauty. O&M products will inspire you to live naturally & feel amazing about your healthy, clean & vibrant hair! O&M says call time on chemical overload. Check out their website & blog for all their haircare secrets.

Nvey Eco pure organic make-up gift set

I've only just been introduced to this makeup brand and I'm already in love. Good for your skin and good for the environment, free of parabens, synthetic fragrances, talc, sodium laureth sulphate (SLS) & is NOT tested on animals ♥

I cant wait to get my hands on their full organic range! Curious? check out their website or enter this competition :-)

Vani-T sunless tan treatment at Dr Naomi

This gift package is amazing! As a tan (sunless tan) fanatic I absolutely adore Vani-T fake tans. Natural oils, high in vitamins, & organic ingredients with no parabens, sulphates, talc, artificial colours, & they DON'T test on animals, oh & their packaging is 100% recycable.. voted number one fake tan with celebrities! If you haven't already tried Vani-T's sunless tans, I highly recommend you do. Full range on their website.

☆ Now that's what you call a green-based tan!


Make-Up by Rachel Montgomery

Two sets of Lash Republic Parisian Romance Signature Collection Lashes

These amazing lashes will not only enhance your natural eyelashes but add volume & lengthen your look, bringing out your inner goddess...perfect for a holiday to Sydney, or where ever your heart takes you!

Lash Republic by Milan & Co is an online luxury brand where you can buy high quality, light weight & beautifully designed false eyelashes. Deemed by leading make-up artists (such as my favourite make-up artist Rachel Montgomery) as their favourite custom designed false eyelashes ever!

Check out the Lash Republic website for all their unique eyelash styles.

This competition is bound to make you feel relaxed & well pampered; with breathtaking beauty gifts, $1000 spending money on Wish winter fashion & a 2 night stay at Sydney's top hotel 'Shangri La'...how could you not be smiling til your cheeks hurt!?

TO ENTER, CLICK HERE.

SIMPLY GUESS WHICH PREVIOUSWISH MODEL IS BACK FOR WINTER 2012!!

♥

What to do when you've been naughty

2012-01-19T16:52:00.000+10:00

So, the holidays are over and you've eaten and drank too much, stayed out too late and generally over-done it in so many ways that can leave you looking and feeling more ugly step-sister then Cinderella.

Beat the bloat. Drink a cup of herbal tea each morning and night, and sip on water throughout the day to minimize bloat. Dandelion root tea is especially good for flushing out your system. Minimise your salt intake; when you're having decadent meals, stay away from sodium for the rest of the day. It's also a good idea to steer clear of carbonated beverages - even diet ones! The chemicals make you retain fluid and can increase your craving for sweets.

Cut out a few things. If you pass up candy, for example, you could save at least 300 calories a day; white bread, up to 1,000 calories a day; red meat, 200 calories a day; and cheese, several hundred calories in one sitting.

Skipping meals is bad for you! Don't fast all day in anticipation of a giant feast, or think you're losing weight by doing so. You'll be so hungry by the time you get to dinner that you're likely to eat twice what you might if you ate right all day. It also slows your metabilism down therefore increasing the amount of fat stored.

Set a goal. Eat healthy for a solid week right after the holidays, and then keep it going for as long as you can after that. Some juice cleanses are a good weight loss tool - but not the ones that leave you famished or fad detox diets (such as the lemon one we've all heard of; which has been deemed by nutritionists as one of the worst detox diets currently on the market). Fad diets will leave you feeling lethargic. A good cleanse SereneMuse recommends is BluePrint Cleanse, as it provides adequate calories. The safest bet however, is to stick with small portions of whole grains, lean protein, raw vegetables and healthy fats like those in avocado and almonds. An amazing breakfast to kick start your metabolism and boost your energy everyday is eggs with one yolk and dried oregano, spinach, or basil for flavour.

2011-12-12T12:45:00.000+10:00

Peter Alexander & Kylie Balint

Happy Snap

Look who Kylie ran into while attending a recent sale at Peter Alexander's Westfield Chermside store!!

xxx

Sale Alert: Peter Alexander one day sale

2011-12-07T15:25:00.000+10:00

A little Christmas treat from Peter Alexander...

Spoil yourself, or a loved one, this Christmas.

Want to win $10,000 in Westfield gift cards?

2011-11-29T16:12:00.000+10:00

Westfield are giving you the chance to win $10,000 worth of gift cards for Christmas. In addition, 5 lucky runners-up will win a $1000 gift card. All you have to do is enter your details here!

Good luck!!

Sweat it out

2011-11-27T21:01:00.001+10:00

This weekend SereneMuse visited Zen Hot Yoga & Spa located at Sherwood in Brisbane (Australia) to experience the Detox Box (as seen on The Great South East).

This 40 minute detox involves sitting in a chair and sweating it out using Far Infrared (FIR) technology; also referred to as "happy rays". FIR heat is the most effective way to remove those nasty toxins from your body and stimulate endorphins. It's like doing a 10km run while sitting down! Trust me... the sweat will be dripping off you.

The beautiful set-up and friendly staff at Zen add to the relaxing atmosphere. You'll even be greeted with ginger tea and water. While you sweat those toxins away you can stay amused by choosing from a selection of dvd's - or bring your own dvd or music. A shower is available and much needed after your detox!

Also available at Zen Hot Yoga & Spa is Hot Yoga (obviously) and Pilates. The Hot Yoga also uses FIR heat; so if you don't feel like you're achieving anything without sweating - this is the yoga class for you! There are yoga and pilates classes every day so check out the timetable and book yourself in for some ancient therapy.

So whether you live in Brisbane or elsewhere, research spa facilities that are utilising the FIR technology to get the most out of your time and money. SereneMuse is a big fan!

Also a great gift idea for Christmas.

Arnhem The Label - SereneMuse's First Purchase

2011-11-13T17:43:00.001+10:00

I'm so totally excited, I can't wait to receive my first Arnhem piece!!

This hand made, hand screen-printed floral dress is made of a soft & lightweight cotton/ rayon mix. It looks stunning and perfect for the earthly, vintage inspired style which is bound to be popular this summer.

Ellie Sunshine Maxi Peachy Nectar Dress

I love the shape and the detail at the bottom of the dress...

So pretty & feminine...

xo xo xo

Luxuriously refreshing

2011-11-13T16:23:00.001+10:00

Homemade Iced Tea

With the weather warming up, it's a good time of year to experiment with refreshing drinks to keep you satisfyingly hydrated. Usually this would be of the alcoholic kind, but instead I've discovered the joy of making iced tea at home. I've heard these concoctions can sometimes contain a lot of sugar... but my gosh it's a delicious little treat! And whats better is that it feels good to make something yourself and experiment with all the different flavours available. No doubt we'll be bringing you more idea's for yummy new teas in the near future.

See the bottom of this post for an iced tea recipe!

The teas used by SereneMuse are purchased from T2 Tea.

Here are our tried & tested favourite products for Iced Tea...

Green Rose

A vibrant medium-strength green tea based on currents, mango, papaya and rose petals; making an engaging brew with a bold taste sensation.

The beautiful flavours are accompanied by grassy green tea, yet not overpowered.
Best served iced in the summer, but makes a delicious cup hot or iced.

Ingredients: green tea, dried fruit (currant, mango pieces and papaya pieces), rose petals, cornflowers and flavour.

Brew: 2tsp, 2-3mins at 80 degrees celsius.

Click here for more details and pricing.

Strawberry Sensation

Fresh berry flavours and tender tart aromas combine to make a sensational juicy tisane "for all you strawberry sweethearts".

Crimson berries have been mixed with a hint of citrus to give it a zing. Enjoyed hot or chilled.

Caffeine free.

Ingredients: hibiscus, apple pomace, rose hip peels, blackberry leaves, orange peel, strawberry pieces, safflowers and flavour.

Brew: 2tsp per medium tea pot, 3-5mins at 100 degrees celsius.

You may also like: Strawberries & Cream, Vanilla Slice, Sencha Sensation.

Click here for more details and pricing.

Fruit Royale

For a truly regal fruity and intense tisane, this product contains the flavours of black & red currents blended with elderberries and a touch of strawberry.

Delicious served hot or cold; though SereneMuse prefers to blend this with other tisanes. Caffeine free.

Ingredients: hibiscus petals, elderberries, currants, blackcurrant and flavour.

Brew: 1/2 - 1tsp per 200mls, brew 3mins at 100 degrees celsius.

You may also like: Very Berry Fruitea, Turkish Apple Chunky, Botanica.

Click here for more details and pricing.

Turkish Apple

The traditional version of the national drink of Turkey, making this an all-time classic.

Oh so sweet and full of crisp, crunchy apple flavour.

Traditionally served hot, but I like mine iced in summer for a sweet treat!

Moreish is the perfect word to describe this one. Great hot as an afternoon break or served iced in summer for refreshment. Add to it, a cinnamon stick or cloves when warm, or with lemon slices and fresh mint when iced. Caffeine free.

Ingredients: sugar, citric acid, maltodextrine, colour, anti caking agent, vitamin C and flavour.

Brew: 1 heaped teaspoon per 200ml, dissolve in water at 100 degrees celsius. For an iced jug, add 1 teaspoon per cup, fill 1/3 with water at 100 degrees celsius, stir to dissolve. Fill to top with ice and garnish with mint and lemon.

You may also like: Turkish Apple Chunky, Turkish Apple & Cinnamon, Turkish Cherry, Liquorice Legs, Gorgeous Geisha.

* This is a staple for me as I have quite a sweet tooth *

Click here for more details and pricing.

French Earl Grey

For an oh-so-fruity twist on the classic earl grey, look no further then T2's French Earl Grey.

A black tea base infused with petals, fruit and classic bergamot.

This medium-bodied tea is bold and refined with hints of peach, apricot, citrus, a field of sunflowers, rose, cornflower and hibiscus... wow! This elegant tea is full of good taste. Best served black, with a sprinkle of sugar if desired.

Brew: 1tsp per 200ml, 2-3mins in water at 100 degrees celsius.

Click here for more details and pricing.

T2 The Jug

The perfect accompaniment for making iced tea; these 1.2L tea jugs are the easiest and most effective way to make iced tea. The lid is completely leak proof - perfect for picnics!

Click here for more details and colour choices.

Combination Iced Tea Recipe

2tsp Strawberry Sensation

1tsp Green Rose

1/2tsp Fruit Royale

1tsp Turkish Apple (2tsp if I'm feeling naughty)*^

Boiled water

A squeeze of lemon juice*

Ice cubes

mint leaves (desired amount)*

Process

1. Place the Strawberry Sensation & Green Rose in the detachable strainer.

2. Place the Turkish Apple in the jug.

3. Add boiling water to the jug, filling most of the way.

4. Squeeze some lemon juice into the mix.

5. Attach the strainer to the jug lid and place the lid on the jug, ensuring there is sufficient water to allow the tea to seep. Stand for 3-5mins.

6. Remove lid and remove the strainer from the lid. Replace lid.

When serving

7. Fill your glass with ice cubes.

7. Pour tea over ice and add mint leaves.

* optional

^ remove if wanting a sugar free iced tea

Find more recipe's here.

Get your tan on

2011-11-13T13:29:00.001+10:00

Bronzed Babe St. Tropez Self Tanning Range

Having tried many self tanning products I feel confident in recommending St. Tropez to everyone. The Bronzed Babe range will give you a streak free, natural looking tan with a delightful smell. Number one for tanning experts; this product will last for days and is suitable for most skin types.

St. Tropez Self Tan Bronze Mousse

(favourite!!)

With it's easy application and lightweight velvety mousse you can rest assured that, unlike other products on the market, St. Tropez will leave you with a natural-looking, even and streak-free tan.

Through innovative fragrance technology they've created a self tanning product with a beautiful fragrance that won't leave you with the tell-tale tanning aroma.

St. Tropez Naturals

Self tan for sensitive skin

I just heard about this product and can't wait to try it! Occasionally tans can irritate my skin but the self tanning St. Tropez bronze mousse seems to be the only one that doesn't react; so I'm excited to see whether the Naturals range by St. Tropez feels more hydrating for my skin as it boasts super hydrating qualities. I must be too eager though as I went looking at Priceline and David Jones last week; neither of the retailers had heard of it (which wasn't a good sign they stocked it). As soon as I track some down, I'll let you know how it goes. Remember, a safe tan is a fake tan!

St. Tropez Naturals Self Tan Milk

This lightweight milk comes with a subtle hint of tan. This is achieved through the use of Vegetan, a naturally derived tanning ingredient. Included is Melanobronze, a melanin-stimulator "distilled from the berries of the monk's pepper tree". Your skin is lovingly hydrated through the infusion of grape and blackcurrant seed oils. All of this, plus babassu oil, makes for their most gentle natural formula.

St. Tropez Naturals Self Tan Lotion

Much like the St. Tropez Naturals Self Tan Milk, this melt-in-your-skin lotion delivers a subtle tan through Vegetal and Melanobronze. The lotion is infused with grape and mango seed oil ensuring deep hydration. The addition of avocado butter just adds emphasis to the gentleness of the formula.

St. Tropez Tanning Mitt

An absolute must for the perfect looking tan!

Find St. Tropez tanning products at Priceline or David Jones.

Time to get your tan on for summer! xo

Sale Alert: Sukin Skincare Products

2011-11-13T08:39:00.001+10:00

Priceline currently have 20% off the entire Sukin range.

Hurry, offer ends 21st November!

Check out our review of Sukin products

Arnhem The Label..

2011-11-12T22:40:00.001+10:00

Photo by Caitlin Morey Photography

"Free spirited and elegant, Arnhem's collection basks in the light of femininity and playfulness, embodying the love for simplicity and creation."

Delicately crafted by the lovely and gifted Arnhem Bickley, reaching out from the beautiful Byron Bay hills, Arnhem The Label is a brand much adored by SereneMuse. Her designs include vintage inspired florals, hand sewn beading and sequins, alongside more contemporary styles; varying from simple to elegant.

With a celebrity following, Arnhem The Label is destined for a bright future. We love her creative flare and hand crafted touch, her beautiful embellishments, hand screen-printed signature florals and tribal prints on natural fibre fabrics... how could we not fall deeply in love with Arnhem The Label!

Isabel Lucas spotted wearing Arnhem The Label

Ever After Dress In Talia Wild Flower

Arnhem Garden Shoot

More Arnhem & Buffalo Girl Shoot

Kobi in the White House

'Arnhem The Label' we love you!

Check out her blog, website and stockists & become obsessed like we have :)

CanTeen's National Bandanna Day ~ Friday 28 October 2011

2011-10-27T12:42:00.000+10:00

Show your support for young people living with cancer by purchasing a funky bandanna, designed by Industrie Clothing. Scarves are on trend this season and you'd be supporting a great cause.

Wear your bandanna tomorrow for CanTeen's National Bandanna Day!