September 2016 Archives

Swept Away In Broome!

Adventure, Life/Style, Perthect - 28 September, 2016

I've just returned from an amazing trip in Broome, Western Australia and was literally swept away by the sheer beauty, perfect sunshine and incredible culture on offer!</P> <P>Alongside its Indian Ocean coastline, the stark white sands of Broome's iconic 22km-long Cable Beach offer a stunning backdrop for some of the most dramatic ocean sunsets WA has to offer. You can walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs at Gantheaume Point, dine at the iconic Matso's brewery (the king of all ginger beers!), hell, you can even ride a bloody camel on the beach!</P> <P>With history, culture and adventure all as colourful as it's landscape, Broome really does have it all... But don't just take my word for it. Let me show you...</P>

I've just returned from an amazing trip in Broome, Western Australia and was literally swept away by the sheer beauty, perfect sunshine and incredible culture on offer!

Alongside its Indian Ocean coastline, the stark white sands of Broome's iconic 22km-long Cable Beach offer a stunning backdrop for some of the most dramatic ocean sunsets WA has to offer. You can walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs at Gantheaume Point, dine at the iconic Matso's brewery (the king of all ginger beers!), hell, you can even ride a bloody camel on the beach!

With history, culture and adventure all as colourful as it's landscape, Broome really does have it all... But don't just take my word for it. Let me show you...

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The Secret Garden

Adventure, Perthect, You Beauty - 14 September, 2016

I'm often asked what I miss most about living in England. Friends, family, history (and fashion) aside, I truly miss the rolling green hills, the earthy, leafy woods and the oh-so-English country rose gardens. Yes, I really do miss the lush things all that darn rain and drizzle brings. So, you can imagine my excitement when I learnt about Perth's Secret Garden...</P> <P>Yep, Perth has a Secret Garden. Well, a not-so-secret-garden actually - thanks to the copious amounts of coverage it attracts on Social Media! Located close to several highways, and right in the middle of suburbia, it’s difficult to see how such a magical garden could ever remain a secret even without Social Media (and Google Maps)!</P> <P>Stepping into the garden, you’re immediately immersed into an enchanted wonderland, with wild vines sprawling across the woodland floors, twining into hollow logs and around fallen branches. The vines have even crept up the willowy trees, dangling over the banks of the still, glittering river - completely transforming the space into something quite magical...</P>

I'm often asked what I miss most about living in England. Friends, family, history (and fashion) aside, I truly miss the rolling green hills, the earthy, leafy woods and the oh-so-English country rose gardens. Yes, I really do miss the lush things all that darn rain and drizzle brings. So, you can imagine my excitement when I learnt about Perth's Secret Garden...

Yep, Perth has a Secret Garden. Well, a not-so-secret-garden actually - thanks to the copious amounts of coverage it attracts on Social Media! Located close to several highways, and right in the middle of suburbia, it’s difficult to see how such a magical garden could ever remain a secret even without Social Media (and Google Maps)!

Stepping into the garden, you’re immediately immersed into an enchanted wonderland, with wild vines sprawling across the woodland floors, twining into hollow logs and around fallen branches. The vines have even crept up the willowy trees, dangling over the banks of the still, glittering river - completely transforming the space into something quite magical...

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Time For Change.

Inspiration - 7 September, 2016

I'm so proud to be involved with Najo's White Ribbon Initiative this month - helping to raise awareness and prevention of violence against women.</P> <P>Aussie jewellery brand, Najo have designed this stunning, intricate sterling silver ‘Time For Change’ Necklace exclusively for White Ribbon Australia, to help raise funds for this lovely cause.</P> <P>White Ribbon is the world’s largest male-led movement, working to stop men’s violence against women, promote gender equality and a new vision of masculinity.</P>

I'm so proud to be involved with Najo's White Ribbon Initiative this month - helping to raise awareness and prevention of violence against women.

Aussie jewellery brand, Najo have designed this stunning, intricate sterling silver ‘Time For Change’ Necklace exclusively for White Ribbon Australia, to help raise funds for this lovely cause.

White Ribbon is the world’s largest male-led movement, working to stop men’s violence against women, promote gender equality and a new vision of masculinity.

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Love The Skin You’re In.

You Beauty - 1 September, 2016

Happy Spring everyone! A few months ago I reviewed some skincare for Jurlique. They really related to my sentimental and ritualistic approach to skincare - so much so that they asked if I would collaborate with them again, this time featuring a blog on my own skincare regime.</P> <P>First of all, I get it. I do. Skincare is an effort. It takes precious time out of your evening, when sometimes all you want to do is chill after a long day of work/errands/socialising/kids/cooking/housework (delete as applicable). It’s easy to feel too tired to practise good skincare - especially when it's coming up to 11pm and all you want to do is have a quick facial rinse and skip everything else in favour of diving between the sheets.</P> <P>Because of this, I always maintain a simple cleanse/nourish/eyes routine to make it an easier process to sustain, however once or twice a week I make time for a full nightly ritual and it is just heavenly. The positive wellbeing that comes from taking the time to unwind and look after your skin is something that can't be bought in a 75ml tube...

Happy Spring everyone! A few months ago I reviewed some skincare for Jurlique. They really related to my sentimental and ritualistic approach to skincare - so much so that they asked if I would collaborate with them again, this time featuring a blog on my own skincare regime.

First of all, I get it. I do. Skincare is an effort. It takes precious time out of your evening, when sometimes all you want to do is chill after a long day of work/errands/socialising/kids/cooking/housework (delete as applicable). It’s easy to feel too tired to practise good skincare - especially when it's coming up to 11pm and all you want to do is have a quick facial rinse and skip everything else in favour of diving between the sheets.

Because of this, I always maintain a simple cleanse/nourish/eyes routine to make it an easier process to sustain, however once or twice a week I make time for a full nightly ritual and it is just heavenly. The positive wellbeing that comes from taking the time to unwind and look after your skin is something that can't be bought in a 75ml tube...

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