tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85119457445255337502011-10-17T17:52:42.813+11:00Spicy Pink Sugar Beauty BlogBeauty & Bling. A Blog About Accessorizing What You Already Have.SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.comBlogger1191100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-80994587779725570652011-04-13T10:19:00.000+10:002011-04-13T10:19:58.305+10:00Welcoming winterIt's now midway through Autumn and a slight chill fills the air as Summer gently slips away. After I spent almost a decade living in the hot Middle Eastern desert, it's rather nice to experience the change of seasons, as much as I dislike the cold, and Winter does have it's advantages; family ski trips, heartwarming food, snuggly Ugg boots, mulled wine, and hot baths. Nevertheless, I really can'tSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-3540551150052080612011-03-30T12:59:00.000+11:002011-03-30T12:59:02.804+11:00Love the fresh fragrances from your garden?Every time I walk up my front stairs to my house, I take a deep breath and savour the beautiful smells of jasmin, mint and gardenia all jumbled together in a mother nature cocktail for the senses. During summer I'll just leave the front door ajar so the lovely smells waft in and fill my home with fragrance, but if I am looking for a scent to really permeate through the house I turn towards SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-36308119986700413042011-03-22T23:56:00.000+11:002011-03-22T23:56:36.701+11:00My skincare secret (shared by millions)Everyone knows that SKII skincare is amazing, Cate Blanchett says so, and the key to it's success is an ingredient called Pitera.
Pitera who?
Pitera is the name for a by-product of yeast fermentation and its skin smoothing properties were discovered when visiting a Japanese sake brewery - although the faces of the women working there became wrinkled with age, their hands remained soft and SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-87355621137421772552011-03-10T12:34:00.005+11:002011-03-11T09:50:51.785+11:00Want to buy salon quality hair care at the supermarket?Erm...yes...and now you can with Pantene and Wella combining forces to redefine the art of haircare with their new Clinicare range! More powerful than a bowl of All Bran topped with prunes, Clinicare repairs and revitalises to restore shine, smoothness and moisture levels.
During a recent trip to my hairdresser du jour, Barney Martin my hair was given a Clinicare treatment boost, and an SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-17390928524803292222011-03-03T22:59:00.000+11:002011-03-03T22:59:14.540+11:00Top two creams for soft smooth handsDid you know that the regular use of hand cream can attenuate skin dryness and roughness caused by frequent hand washing? See, there's a study - a bunch of people washed their hands four times a day then applied hand cream afterwards - an appealing thought for the OCD inclined.
So having several hand creams in my bathroom, one on my bedside table, one in the car, and one in my desk is purely SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-63544716422004769172011-02-23T23:31:00.001+11:002011-02-23T23:33:28.263+11:00Vogue: probably the best cleanser in the world. Here's why.If you haven't heard about Eve Lom cleanser, you have either zero interest in beauty products - in which case why are you reading this? - or you have been living in an underground bunker with Brendan Fraser for the past 25 years learning French.
But let's forget French because this little baby was cooked in England.
What makes it good?
Eve Lom cleanser rages against the bacteria machine with SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-75169601534449854672011-02-20T21:22:00.003+11:002011-02-21T10:45:11.451+11:00Balayage: when you want colour but are too lazy to maintain it.S'been a while hasn't it little blog-child. Have you moved on and shacked up with some other, more frequent blogger? I have to admit, I half expected my login denied and the words 'traitor' scrawled across the page in bright red lipstick. But, no, you want to know what I have been up to all this time, don't you? Well....the stories I can tell...my life is a hotbed of scandal.
Not biting?
Oh ok,SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-25200867806385955332010-04-17T11:19:00.000+10:002010-04-17T11:19:32.123+10:00Warning: Checking Out Stila Counter is Hazardous to Your Bank AccountDid I tell you that I dropped my half full bottle of Stila Illuminating Foundation on my bathroom floor? Smashed into tiny pieces at 5.00 AM on a Saturday morning - I was getting up, not just arriving home (I wish). AND it was my Birthday. Could the day have possibly started out any shittier?
I found sympathy and sustenance later in the week when I attended a Stila event at Mecca Cosmetica and SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-35305221339146800892010-04-17T01:19:00.000+10:002010-04-17T01:19:08.144+10:00Do It Yourself Says Master Beauty Chef, Carla OatesI recently attended a workshop provided by ex-beauty editor and DIY Skincare Chef, Carla Oates. During the speedy 15 minute workshop, the lovely Carla whipped up a stimulating coffee body scrub, and a moisturising strawberry yoghurt mask, all using fresh ingredients commonly found in your fridge and kitchen cupboard. Smashing.
Bad news for me. I'm afraid the strawberries would be making their waySpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-85392072427293644242010-04-15T19:53:00.000+10:002010-04-15T19:53:38.397+10:00Lessons of a Lipstick Queen With Poppy KingSorry for my lack of posts this week, lots going on. First I have to chat with the girls on The Circle at 10am, which is then followed by a reality check from Dr Phil, and finally some warm fuzzies with Oprah. I am so super busy.
And did I mention that I have finished reading this book?
Have a dream? Read this book - Lots of practical advice on turning your idea into a flourishing business. SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-68625550364725012672010-04-09T22:34:00.001+10:002010-04-14T22:06:36.802+10:00Lilac Nailz and Primped Look Book EventSchool Holidays this week. And reluctantly, blogging time for me has been severely compromised. The children have bee told to 'fend for themselves' and 'go play in the traffic' but they insist on being fed, bathed and entertained.
I did manage to squeeze in a quick nail colour the other day - Essie Spring Collection Liliacism. And I also gleefully attended an extremely splendid Primped Look BookSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-73865825784989833822010-04-07T23:38:00.001+10:002010-04-07T23:44:25.126+10:00Breaking News: Flannelette Is Comfy and La Mav Makes Excellent Hydrating MaskLatest discoveries from Planet Sugar:
1. flannelette pyjama bottoms are seriously comfy
2. Dawson not convincing as Doctor on TV show Mercy. Buffy's sister also there, watching, and wearing floral dresses.
3. the Organic Hydrating Mask by La Mav is the shizzo
4. and Dorito's are a yummy snack food
Coincidentally I just so happen to be currently, as in right now, performing 3 out of the 4 above SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-17715433161255013832010-04-05T20:32:00.001+10:002010-04-05T21:35:08.217+10:00Are You a Style Stealer?What is your preferred shopping style? Do you browse magazines, polyvore, and the like first for inspiration, or just do it the good old fashioned method and wander around the shopping malls? Do you shop online or prefer to go into the store? And, if you eat one handful of M&M's do you feel the irresistible urge to finish the whole pack?
I have a confession to make. I hate trying on clothes when SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-72148260192763270452010-04-04T18:46:00.000+10:002010-04-04T18:46:50.896+10:00Knock Me Down With a Gold Bunny, it's Robert Piguet Fracas
This post is dedicated to my Gold Lindt Bunny. RIP (in my tummy).
I wonder how much chocolate you would need to consume before your face erupts into a million miniature Mount Vesuvius...(es)? A quick google search appears to tell me that no, this is a myth. Chocolate does not cause acne. That's my story and I am sticking to it. Pass me another bunny.
So before I head off into carb coma-landSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-16256472617018123272010-04-02T22:00:00.002+11:002010-04-02T22:55:33.350+11:00Will Cones Damage My Hair?Silicone, or 'Cone as it's referred to in Da Hair Trade, Man, are in practically every hair product you can imagine - conditioners, treatments, styling products, hair dyes, you name it, are filled with silly-cones such as: Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Sherbet-cone, and Ice-cream-cone. Nice. I like the last two.
Did someone say ice-cream van?pic courtesy flickrSo during a recent trip to my SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-3429516980275392602010-04-02T15:31:00.000+11:002010-04-02T15:31:35.246+11:00Winner - Skin Juice Giveaway
Congratulations to Christine, winner of the Skin Juice Tough Buff AHA Foot Serum and Dual Action Face Scrub 'Revival'. You were selected from Random.org as the winning number 1. Can you please send me your address details (my email is on the right side of this page) so we can send you the products.SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-84603777941788646192010-04-01T16:13:00.001+11:002010-04-01T16:17:46.203+11:00Chin Chilly-ing With Homegirl EssieI recently spotted a fellow tweeter and rad PR chick sporting some super sexy shade of grey nails which, obviously, I instantly demanded to know what the exact shade was. It did look remarkably similar to Mecca Cosmetica new Fall Collection in Perdita. But was, in fact Essie Chin Chilly. Now belonging to me.
I have asked Santa for a better camera.
Now, I have been using Essie polishes for a SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-73403416174291061512010-04-01T09:38:00.001+11:002010-04-01T15:40:32.594+11:00Zit Bustin With Mario BadescuSomeone needs to tell my nose that it's Easter and not Christmas. The zit that has cropped up on the tip of my nose has me looking like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
Frustratingly, I have never had much success with acne treating skincare. My skin is dry. Dry skin is the enemy of acne treating skincare. It is also easily irritated so most acne treating washes and the like I find too harsh and SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-20100844676695235272010-03-30T16:14:00.001+11:002010-03-30T19:43:39.579+11:00How to Make the Most out of Your Trip to the HairdresserPhoto Courtesy FlickrThis post is brought to you by the letter B. For Budget. And frequent trips to the golden scissor snapping hairdressing guru in your city ain't good for the B. Word. Up. So how do you make the most out of your visit to the average priced hairdresser and STILL adore the outcome?
Choose your cutter wisely - shop around until you find a hairdresser that you: a) click with b) SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-19497891319356370722010-03-29T22:47:00.000+11:002010-03-29T22:47:19.034+11:00Want Luscious Lips? Nougat is the Answer.Nougat. A delicious nutty delicacy. And the name of a simply gorgeous clothing and beauty range from London. Ultra feminine and chic. Here are a couple of my favourite looks from their website. Summery maxi dresses and crisp white. I know, let's make it Summer all year round.
And just take a look at the Nougat London bath and beauty range. Pretty packaging. We like the look of that on our SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-48440452159314081212010-03-28T16:18:00.000+11:002010-03-28T16:18:50.978+11:00It's Sleek, It's Smart, It's Space Shuttle Rexaline!Oh Triumphant Day. Barbecued strips of Haloumi cheese really do taste delicious, and Rexaline Skincare is now available at Sephora USA.
Yes, that's right, the French are finally letting us in on their skincare plumping fun and are sharing Rexaline with the rest of the world. Although, unfortunately Aussie's and Brits will have to rely on mail forwarding if they want to get their hands on these SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-75570415630950374532010-03-26T23:41:00.001+11:002010-03-27T16:18:05.588+11:00Chanel Coco Rouge Paris. A Flash of Red in a Sea of NudeWhat is it with this law of averages bizzo? You know, like when your worklife is massively successful but your love-life is practically a pile of steamy dog poo. Take Sandra Bullock for example; a hugely triumphant academy award winner and a red carpet look that we are loving SICK, then there is this man. Sigh. Men.
Speaking of Sandra Bullock's red carpet look, did you love it, or did you reallySpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-19059103196455198612010-03-25T00:22:00.000+11:002010-03-25T00:22:39.429+11:00Brow Beaten With Young BloodI have two eyebrows...let me finish...I have two eyebrows and one just happens to be slightly thinner than the other. I didn't do anything to make it this way. My brows are individuals, each with their own style. I don't overpluck, in fact I don't do much plucking at all because I am pants at doing this so I leave it to the pro-fessionals. Nevertheless, every time I have my eyebrows waxed or SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-57644016866933883802010-03-22T23:41:00.000+11:002010-03-22T23:41:52.121+11:00A Lesson in Liquid ExfoliatorsThis post should have gone live a little earlier but I was super busy. I was...go on, guess;
a) painting my nails
b) changing a flat tyre
c) lying on the sofa being fed grapes and fanned by bronzed young men with abs of steel
Yes your absolutely right, the correct answer is c, and Julio is still here. Currently in the kitchen making me a cup of tea.
But more about Julio later, we are here to SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-15572092444780168172010-03-20T14:47:00.002+11:002010-03-20T22:05:06.940+11:00Back On Board The Clinique Love BoatThe Clinique 3-step skincare: the right of passage for teenagers the world over as they graduate from Dove soap and head into serious skincare. Sadly, I am no longer a teenager. Teased fringes, bad perms and white boots over black jeans are a thing of the past. Along with Clinique skincare. Or so I thought.
I first read about Clinique's Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm over at Ponikuta; a little SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-60941590979964767432010-03-17T13:01:00.000+11:002010-03-17T13:01:59.156+11:00It's Easy Being Green.It's high time I did a few product reviews. It's not really but I felt like saying 'high time' and sounding like a pro-fessional. And since today is St Patrick's day I thought I would try out the Green and Grin Eyeshadow palette from Australian Natural (Vegan) Cosmetics brand, Ere Perez. Green for St Patricks. Bravo! Clever how I tied in the makeup theme to the holiday today. No one has ever SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-72205849377058346962010-03-15T16:10:00.007+11:002010-03-16T11:47:48.959+11:00Blogterview with Skin Juice - Jo DampneyAt the Sydney Beauty Expo last year I discovered an amazing Aussie brand - Skin Juice. I have blogged about it before and will do so again. Just to be annoying and repetitive because I love this little brand. The Pulp Cleansing Paste works wonders on my congesty feeling days. And the Flower Night Oil is applied with religious regularity. As a result my skin is lovely soft and smooth come morning.SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-4816442602508960772010-03-15T12:01:00.002+11:002010-03-15T16:14:40.641+11:00Does Your Fragrance Fit Your Personality?We're all familiar with the Myers-Briggs personality testing used in the workplace: personally, I alternate between Extrovert and Introvert which I suppose makes me unstable (at least that's what the voices told me). But now, according to new research we can apply this personality pigeon-holing to our fragrance type. Does the extrovert go for the nearest wildly aromatic brand whilst the introvertSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-51707808648975376212010-03-12T16:43:00.000+11:002010-03-12T16:43:36.642+11:00Nars Orgasm Illuminator - So Versatile You Can Spread it on ToastI brought home my little tube of Orgasm Illuminator last week really looking forward to trying it out only to be a little perplexed as to the best way to use it. Do I dab it over my cheeks, brow bone - put it in all the usual highlighter spots? I immediately made the mistake of using far too much, applying it to my cheeks and consequently rubbing off half my blush then leaving a massive glob on SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-6230731182065758012010-03-11T23:01:00.000+11:002010-03-11T23:01:05.562+11:00MAC Viva Glam - Cyndi Loo Loo or Lady GaGa?The planets must be aligned - for today I had the pleasure of trying on lots of lipstick. And a little baby elephant once thought dead was born alive and well, looking really cute. And we shall name him Mr Shuffles. Hello Mr Shuffles.
Now, back to the lipstick. Another feel good story. Mostly feel good for me. Because I was there and you weren't. Unless you were hiding crouched under the MAC SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-753691996120018362010-03-10T23:42:00.000+11:002010-03-10T23:42:41.194+11:00Excellent French Baked Things & Pretty Nail PolishGuess who I found lurking about down a little alleyway in Surry Hills? No, not Beryl the trolley woman. And, no, not Champagne Charlie - the perpetually happy drunk and homeless Asian dude with a penchant for shoes three sizes too big. Are these guys still around? Anyway, I discovered a little French obsession (of which I have many) in the form of sugary buttery baked goods.
And carbo load I didSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-38159622800423076212010-03-08T14:45:00.003+11:002010-03-10T18:18:56.330+11:00Hailstorms and How to Achieve the Nars Marc Jacobs LookThis post is a few days later than expected. With good reason I might add. Because you know I would never purposely neglect you. Unless you were being boring and doing something else was a lot more FUN. Like being in Melbourne for example, during a mini-cyclone. Because there was all kinds of fun to be had as I sat in my rented Corolla on the banks of the Yarra River having my own real life HelenSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-58678045961667863912010-03-04T10:08:00.000+11:002010-03-04T10:08:48.466+11:00Red is The New Nude: Ellis & Poppy, ThankyouYes, Ellis and Poppy, because Ellis Faas, Poppy King and myself are on first name basis. 'Yo Pops', sometimes I say. 'I have a mad obsession for red lips at the mo, what do you suggest?' Suggestions began to fly. Then I spent some money. Everyone was happy and I have pictures to prove it.
On a side note, when I took some pictures to show you my purchases (sans makeup). I was shocked. I had no SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-35051383147146464652010-03-03T13:17:00.000+11:002010-03-03T13:17:36.896+11:00Myer Beauty Catalogue. Share the Love.If you thought you may save some cash this month, think again. In February it was a date with David Jones and their marvellous beauty promotion. In March, we thought we might play the field and sashay over to Mr Myer. You've got to leave them guessing, don't you? Share the love.
Here is the Catalogue. A full version can be downloaded HERE. Or you can view the interactive version which is simply SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-54597504979021465492010-03-02T14:50:00.002+11:002010-03-02T15:23:00.506+11:00Winter Beauty Olympics: Clear Skin, Flushed Cheeks. Gold.While you were looking at the medal tally and reading all about figure skating costume shenanigans, I was out back contemplating the best hair and natural makeup combination sported by our girl heroes. Specifically, what shade of purple nail polish was Charlotte Kalla wearing when she received her Gold Medal for something. Oh alright, it was 10km cross country. See, not completely shallow.
But SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-40490972355087957742010-03-01T17:42:00.000+11:002010-03-01T17:42:43.600+11:00Product Review - Shiffa Healing Balm, Aromatic Cleanser & Skin Balancing TonerSince I am currently running a Shiffa blogaway, I thought it only suitable to review the products. Naturally. And to show you how incredibly fantastic they are. But a little about the brand first: Dubai based, Shiffa means 'healing' in Arabic which is reflected in the philosophy behind the brand. In fact, one of their most popular products is the Shiffa Healing Balm. A balm that I can really onlySpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-74387679471883758502010-02-27T17:13:00.001+11:002010-02-27T17:16:30.717+11:00Alert Sensitive Skin Types This Cream Works For MeI am prone to breakouts every now and then - aggravated by many different things: stress, hormones, and the environment. And a lot of the acne drying products would work at drying the area but the itchiness would still remain (dry skin is stretched tight, thus becomes itchy).
A combination of a few things work for me, one of them is MSM. And I don't mean those delicious crispy shelled SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-79412245586799557532010-02-26T16:24:00.001+11:002010-02-26T16:32:11.637+11:00It's Official. You Will See This Nail Colour EverywhereChanel Spring 2010 collection is flying off the shelves faster than green grass through a goose. And visiting the Chanel counter at David Jones today, it was a synchronised gush session with the assistant. I was gushing, she was gushing, we shared a moment.
What I love - the eyeshadow quad (all bronzy sort of colours), the goldy illuminiser, the nude lip liner (that I tend to use all over my SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-36423252733952430422010-02-25T10:54:00.001+11:002010-02-25T10:56:52.839+11:00This Could Be Yours
Look what I got in the mail yesterday, some beautifully packaged Shiffa...Dubai luxury spa products. Healing Balm, Basil and Mint Body Scrub, Skin Balancing Cleanser, Aromatic Toner worth $300 AUD could be all yours. How? All you need to do is comment on the Dr Lamees Interview before 5th March. Best of luck!
SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-34170291190659349652010-02-23T15:56:00.000+11:002010-02-23T15:56:49.080+11:00Hair, Makeup, Skin, Smell. What Would You Choose?I was reading some rather interesting research on the global beauty industry the other day that got me thinking about priorities. We all have them. For instance, I prioritise watching So You Think You Can Dance over doing the dishes and applying a tourniquet to my arm if it were to suddenly fall off (there is always the ad-break for life saving emergencies, the rest can wait). But what about yourSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-3659333831397678142010-02-21T21:19:00.000+11:002010-02-21T21:19:25.941+11:00Torah Bright - Forget Boards and Snowy Stuff, Let's Talk SkincareSo who's with me when I say Torah Bright is one attractive girl? You know, the bird that won Snowboarding Gold at the Winter Olympics. Yes, yes, Australia won Gold at a winter sport competition. Gold. And we do not care one bit that she lives in Utah for most of the year. It's our Gold, so back off all you American and European Winter Wonderland Olympic Dominating Gold Thieves. Give us our 15 SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-44102248863504112992010-02-19T16:40:00.001+11:002010-02-19T18:55:38.561+11:00Flirting with Four Friday Farkles.I don't know what farkle means. The dictionary couldn't tell me, except for some nonsense about a hose. So I will be taking this word as my own and using it. You can't stop me. See, I just did, used it that is and you couldn't do a damn thing. Do you like it though? Yes, I like stupid.
Anyway, here are four friday flirty farkles and other nonsense about hoses. And my first flirty farkle is SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-60616300052867224802010-02-17T13:02:00.003+11:002010-02-19T12:31:19.154+11:00Blogterview & Blogaway. Shiffa Skincare - Dr LameesWithout a doubt Dubai has some of the spa's best in the world. And lucky little me got to visit a few. Lazing by the pool with my besties was pure bliss. On the odd occasion. Finances permitting.
Amara Spa Dubai, Best Pool For Lounging with the Girls
And it was at the Amara spa that I was introduced to Dubai based skincare brand, Shiffa. We have been crazy in love ever since. This brand is pure SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-48096937529643333252010-02-16T13:15:00.046+11:002010-02-16T14:04:57.772+11:00Secret Obsession - Blue EyelinerDo you have a secret beauty obsession? One that is shunned cruelly by society? Betty Draper coral finger nails perhaps? Or purple lips combined with yellow eyeshadow for the I've Just Come Out of the Fame Academy look? My obsession is blue eyeliner. Love. IT. Sucker for IT.Here are some pictures I prepared earlier. Ok, that's a BIG FAT LIE, these are not me. They are from Jacqueline from A SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-56150769353766005182010-02-14T20:48:00.001+11:002010-02-14T20:55:18.869+11:00Why Your Volumising Shampoo is a LieAre you a limp locked lady that regularly dives into the promising nirvana of a volumising shampoo? Squealing with delight at words such as Mega Lift, and Massive Bounce. No, me neither. It's more of a satisfied smile combined with an air punch, than it is a squeal. But do you realise that whilst you are all happy dancing around, your volumising shampoo is simply staring back at you with an SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-72784394605333778632010-02-12T11:02:00.001+11:002010-02-12T11:09:25.103+11:00Post@Primped - David Jones Winter Beauty Cosmetics PromoI am over at primped again today, discussing the extremely critically important phenomenon that is the David Jones Winter Beauty Promotion. And my love for catalogues.
Oh and guessy whaty? I had forgotten to ask for the $20 GWP travel tote when I made my purchase at David Jones so I went back yesterday and they were all lovely and nice and gave me one straight away. This is what I received.
SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-68396680044415784392010-02-11T15:21:00.000+11:002010-02-11T15:21:41.771+11:00Style Watch Thursday - MeJust so you know, I don't like Pina Colada's, and I don't like getting caught in the rain. But you can look for me at midnight, in the dunes on the cape. But I won't be there. What cape? Capetown? Cape Canaveral? You need to be more specific.
Right, now we have got that out of the way, we can talk about how I looked last Friday night. Which I promised someone I would post, well, last Friday nightSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-72325667734414637482010-02-09T22:01:00.000+11:002010-02-09T22:01:55.311+11:00Dior Escale a Pondichery. Fresh. Fruity. For Me.Over the years, Dior has released some amazingly wonderful fragrances. My personal obsession began with Poison and Dune, then moved swiftly on to Dolce Vita, J'adore, and Miss Dior Cherie. But my latest fromance (fragrance romance) comes from 'Les Escales De Dior' (Dior ports of call). A series of fragrances composed by Francois Demachy, Senior Vice President of Olfactive Development of PerfumesSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-29682214047575727852010-02-09T11:31:00.000+11:002010-02-09T11:31:57.531+11:00Spotto. Ri Ri's Money NailsDid you spot Ri Ri's Minx Money nails she was flashing at the Grammy's? Celeb manicurist Kimmie Keyes applied these. What do you think? Gorgeous or ghetto? And how much are you spying those sparkly rings? That pearl is as big as my eyeball, ya'll.
But back to the nails, for a DYI version you can simply cut out toy money and stick it on, watch this tutorial from BellaSugar.
Who is going to try SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-14509760639518527932010-02-07T11:08:00.004+11:002010-02-07T11:13:08.657+11:00Buying Cosmetics Online
Did you know that Australians are amongst the highest users of social media on the internet (globally) so it would not be a wild leap to assume that we also like to make our purchases online too. And, in recent years, we have seen a definite shift towards buying cosmetics online, a trend that is clearly evident in increased beauty blogger coverage.
But what exactly has caused this shift?
SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-90261961961446642802010-02-05T13:40:00.002+11:002010-02-05T13:51:17.378+11:00Facial Oils. What Will Make You Breakout, And What Won'tI called Myth Busters and this is what they told me. a) not all types of oils will make your skin breakout. b) if you have oily skin you can still use facial oils and oil cleansers. And c) yes we think your HOT. Myth. BUSTED! Knew it.
So what will make you breakout? I asked a clever sciency person that may or may not work for Myth Busters. Toni Elford (ok he actually works for Organicspa). Toni SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-23005714028265528112010-02-03T12:39:00.000+11:002010-02-03T12:39:59.125+11:00Multi-Purpose Luminiser. Totally Awesome TipsI was watching the sweet Yasmin discuss the new Shu Uemura Egerie makeup range over at Primped today. HERE. Pretty huh?. But more importantly I just had to totally repeat (blatantly rip off) her tips regarding luminisers.
Shu Uemera Spring/Summer Collection. All over Icy ethereal luminosity.
It's true. People in white lab coats have proven that light reflecting particles found in your luminiser SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-53764760670032952052010-02-03T11:21:00.001+11:002010-02-03T11:25:20.628+11:00Post@Be Healthy, BeautifulThe lovely Belowen from Belle Lumiere blog has started a new blog dedicated to all things healthy. And guess who is a contributor? Meeeeee!
So the title of the blog is Be Healthy, Beautiful and I have posted over there today in a general whinge-fest worthy of one of those recent Grammy's. I was robbed.
My mission for today: No more clowning around, where can I buy some of these Dr. Miles SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-56797272701283313192010-02-01T16:40:00.000+11:002010-02-01T16:40:38.255+11:00Post@primped - Do You Have a Facial Uniform?I am over at primped today, discussing lots of primped things. Basically the same topics that I discuss over here. But over there. THERE.
And on a completely different topic. Over here. The other day I unpacked a toy that I owned as a little girl in the eighties. It's called Fashion Plates. And I LOVED it. My friend Katie and I used to play with this toy for hours and hours, creating different SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-67900960239585056912010-01-29T14:44:00.000+11:002010-01-29T14:44:22.756+11:00Fragrances. Classic Versus NewGrowing up I remember the existence of just a few but powerful iconic fragrances such as; Guerlain Shalimar, YSL Opium and Paris, Chanel No5, Givenchy Amarige, Estee Lauder Beautiful, Youth Dew, White Linen, and Dior Poison. To name a few. And the general rule was: you chose a fragrance, and you stuck to it, loyally, year in and year out. You were a Shalimar girl or a White Linen girl. Amarige orSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-66828645731178888542010-01-27T13:18:00.000+11:002010-01-27T13:18:13.067+11:00Save Some Time. I've Already Browsed.Quite Often. No not quite often. Let me say ALL THE TIME, sunshine, I log onto the interweb with the iron steel resolve of downloading emails, checking out some news and bashing out a quick blog. Easy sneezey. Noo. Three hours later I am still reading and my iron steel has dissolved into jelly. And not one word of a blog has remotely been formed. Although I have logged in. Brownie Points? No.
SoSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-56607921532786760122010-01-23T12:00:00.000+11:002010-01-23T12:00:01.206+11:00Eyeshadow application tip - can't see your crease?Most eyeshadow application instructions will tell you to apply the colour up to the crease of your eye. But if you're like me and the skin of your brow bone comes right down over your crease, then you simply cannot see the colour when your eyes are open. And although walking around with my eyes closed seems kind of exciting and dangerous, I might find myself in a pickle when it comes to driving SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-39331149781147141312010-01-22T14:09:00.001+11:002010-01-22T15:05:17.371+11:00Post@primped - What are your pampering pleasures?Check out my new post at Primped people. Pretty please. Here.
And after you have laughed raucously at my silly humour you really must ditch that workout and join Zumba. With a webpage that states that their New Years Resolution is to party more, I'm so IN IN IN.
Zumba in the 1930s (picture courtesy lacontessa)
Yvette xxSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-56678146602363716902010-01-16T13:39:00.001+11:002010-01-16T13:41:12.879+11:00Can I have some MOR please? And meet Miss Cat-itudeI have made a new friend. In fact, two new friends. Although I think that possibly my second friend likes me because I feed her. Regardless, let's go back to my first friend. As I have said in earlier posts, I have been overseas for quite a few years...in the desert of Dubai...hot, sandy, blah, blah, blah. And now I am back in Australia. And there is a new Prime Minister and I have met MOR SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-20570318323276792592010-01-13T17:48:00.000+11:002010-01-13T17:48:51.343+11:00Today's HairspirationSay hello to todays hair(in)spiration. Yes, I was hit with a severe case of hair envy when I saw Elisabetta Canalis at the London Film Festival late last year. And it's no surprise that this fetching minxy look has helped land a plum modelling role for Roberto Cavalli Lingerie. We are in for lots of smouldering gazes, leopard print and elegant reclining on a plush velvet sofa in what looks like SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-81974663911329598072010-01-12T22:46:00.001+11:002010-01-12T22:55:30.280+11:00Doing the green stuffDo you eat grass? Deliberately I mean. Not accidentally, say if a robber pushes you over and your mouth connects with the ground. Violence IS on the rise people. No I mean deliberately eating grass, Wheatgrass that is. Sprinkled on food or in juice. It says on the interweb that it is quite exceptionally excellent heath wise so I've been Giving it A Go. Afterall Dr Christian Troy would throw down SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-10584801008955041332010-01-10T10:34:00.012+11:002010-01-13T16:45:24.098+11:00Blogterview. ECO Minerals - LuciWandering through the interweb recently, I discovered a new Aussie mineral makeup brand called ECO Minerals. Created by two lovely ladies, Luci Scarman and Amber Handley, this brand is all about being beautiful AND caring for our environment. WIN.
Luci takes a moment to chat to me about the brand and what makes it unique. From her home in Byron Bay, the lucky girl. But I'm not jealous. AfterallSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-4305944769740077282010-01-06T23:59:00.004+11:002010-03-02T11:24:46.034+11:00Who Wants Shiny Frizz Free Hair? Dumb Question or WhatA large proportion of the population in Dubai is Asian/Indian. And during my time spent there I picked up quite a few hair care tips. Henna for a rich deep colour. Amla and coconut oil to moisturise, soften and shine. And Ayuverdic treatments that also incorporate aromatic herbs and oils. I also picked up a few of Indian / English phrases too;prepone - that's what you do when you want to bring a SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-26035362261593753582010-01-04T19:01:00.000+11:002010-01-04T19:01:41.930+11:00Post@primped - Mile High BeautyCheck out my blog over at primped today. Discussing essential beauty items to pack when travelling by Air. Plane. The alternative to Ikran.
Frank from Accounting ALWAYS plays his cards right when it comes to the ladies
(picture courtesy Flickr)
Myself? I prefer to travel by Ikran
Yvette@SpicyPinkSugarSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-49627721188158896622009-12-30T12:34:00.000+11:002009-12-30T12:34:30.013+11:00MooGoo Anti-Aging Cream winnerCongratulations to lucky number 2 (Belowen) as www.random.org quite bossily instructed me minutes ago. The MooGoo Anti-Aging Skincare cream will be posted off to you in the next few days. My homing pigeons are armed and ready for take off.
Yvette@SpicyPinkSugarSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-12926140347873955522009-12-30T01:19:00.002+11:002009-12-30T01:25:51.902+11:00On my face. Smoky. Cocktail suitability rating at MEGAGlitter, sparkle, and shimmer is a regular occurrence on my summer face by day. But I can't go past black and sssssmokin for night. Because a smoky eye says I'm serious and I want that cocktail. Now. Sooooo, as I sat in Zeta Bar wearing my white Massimo Dutti trousers and black Ted Baker tank top, this was featured on my face.
Noooo. This is what I was drinking. Spectacular innit?
As you may SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-64962151118699267082009-12-28T01:04:00.003+11:002009-12-28T01:40:52.967+11:00Happiness is...
...yeh what he said...AND discovering a new product that successfully blasts congestion from ones forehead. (picture courtesy Jill Freedman@lacontessa)
Skin Juice Pulp Cleansing Paste does just that. A herbal cleansing paste using kaolin (white clay), white willow and wild lime that removes grime and clarify the skins surface. Also includes super congestion busters, lactic and salicylic SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-35025365101605316902009-12-27T02:03:00.002+11:002009-12-27T02:12:07.816+11:00Christmas express: a cracking facial exfoliantSo I blogged a few days ago over at Primped on my congested skin. And the exfoliators that I am quite liking at the moment.: Jojoba Company Bead & Bamboo Facial Exfoliant - $34.95, Thalgo Terre & Mer Marine Scrub (from salons), and Antipodes Reincarnation Pure Facial Exfoliator $48.95 from Kit Cosmetics. What I failed to mention. Although I couldn't possibly have since I hadn't used it at the SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-20729414598206863292009-12-24T11:46:00.001+11:002009-12-25T00:11:27.775+11:00Hello Christmas.Some vital step by step instructions for a very jolly and festive 1950's inspired Christmas.
1. Make this tree. Must I keep repeating myself? The Aluminium Christmas Tree is Ahhhtt, dahhling
photo courtesy flickr
2. Stitch this little flouncy number from McCall's. Then stand under extremely MASSIVE tree that would hurt if it fell on you. Look demure.
photo courtesy flickr
3. Good God. SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-28652218982524283692009-12-21T21:21:00.000+11:002009-12-21T21:21:22.148+11:00On my face: gold, glowy and other general summery descriptionsShimmer is out. So they say. Does that mean sparkle is out too? Not according to the Sephora Christmas theme which is drowning in Lord of The Rings Luminescence. I blogged about it HERE. In any case, I'll go against the grain and add some shimmer to my face this festive season. And since I am sometimes asked what makeup I am currently wearing, this is what I had on over the weekend.
I really SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-52336534505571969162009-12-18T14:47:00.000+11:002009-12-18T14:47:31.390+11:00Post@primped - Congested much? Skincare to beat the heatI am doing a Rumba over at Primped today. Not to be confused with Roomba. One is a dance, the other is a vacuum cleaner. A film of the same name was released in 1935 starring Carole Lombard and George Raft.
So go and read my blog. HERE. Then study the picture below. Fluffy Carole Lombard is giving free Rumba tips. There will be a quiz.
Picture courtesy of The Dirty Thirties
Yvette@SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-56092728275602491382009-12-17T18:27:00.000+11:002009-12-17T18:27:52.322+11:00Too Faced World Domination Palette GiveawayAnd the Too Faced World Domination Palette goes to... Gloss Queen! Congratulations. You will also be notified by email for address details. I used random.org to produce a completely..you guessed it, random number. Nifty and totally objective prize winning tool I picked up from Belle Lumiere. Thanks all for entering. Don't stop. I have more to giveaway. Have you entered the MooGoo giveaway yet?SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-75710803739567079222009-12-16T19:44:00.002+11:002009-12-16T20:33:06.190+11:00Blogterview. And Giveaway. MooGoo SkincareAustralia's next top model is a COW. No, no, I don't mean whiney teenager. I mean a real cow. Of the bovine variety. Because MooGoo Skincare is searching for a pinup girl. And farmers across Australia are sending in pictures of their prettiest cows. The likes of Daisy, Bessie, and Flora will go head to head to compete for the face of MooGoo Skincare.
Okay, so why would a cow be used as the face SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-21673420187546412052009-12-15T10:54:00.000+11:002009-12-15T10:54:53.656+11:00Two days to Too Faced. Oh I am so funny.Only two more days to submit your entries to my Too Faced World Domination Palette giveaway. Click here to enter.
Image from Sephora
Yvette@SpicyPinkSugar
SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-47196910152217742312009-12-15T10:35:00.000+11:002009-12-15T10:35:41.914+11:00Honey Bee Goods are so good. And the coffee is great tooI stopped by one of my favourite stores on the weekend: Honey Bee on Darby Street in Newcastle. It is a little treasure trove of quirky items, clothing, and delicate jewellery. It also has a kitschy looking cafe out the back serving Fairtrade Organic Jasper Coffee and the most delicious Turkish Delight EVER.
I purchased a fantastic beach bag made by Deo Design. It's woven from colourful SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-49552397889338183882009-12-14T23:32:00.004+11:002009-12-14T23:45:06.541+11:00My Blogterview@Lemon ButterMy friend Nat has posted an interview (on me and beauty type things) over at her blog: Lemon Butter. Check it out. And remember to enter my Too Faced giveaway, only a few days left!
Tones - Art and Music Interviews
Originally uploaded by Solitaire Miles
Yvette@SpicyPinkSugar
SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-75236659360458250732009-12-11T23:35:00.003+11:002009-12-11T23:53:55.195+11:00Exfoliation is essential. Unless you are an EmuWith all this summery fake tan application, and fortnightly re-application I think I have forgotten what colour I am naturally. Until T-1. EXFOLIATION DAY. The day I defiantly stand up and say no to god-awful patchy elbows and knees (send me something above the knees Mdme Zoe, I said above).
Emu's aren't big on exfoliation
Photo from leformagierextroadinaire@flickr
So these are the body SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-52997122625794289082009-12-10T11:08:00.002+11:002009-12-10T16:11:40.775+11:00You are a SUPERSTARWhenever I hear the word 'Superstar' I immediately think of this movie. And I also feel an overwhelming urge to snap down onto one knee. Thrust my arms open wide, Jazz Hands extended. Although I prefer the term Spirit Fingers. Sounds super.
So I don't often laugh in Comedy films (hard to please) but Mary Katherine Gallagher is the shizzle. And although the part where she sticks her hands under SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-51384421721359791762009-12-09T14:39:00.001+11:002009-12-09T22:33:43.662+11:00Shaks. What's going on?I blogged a couple weeks ago about Shakira's faux dreadlocks and commended the girl on a refreshing change to the usual Shakira curly mane. But. You give someone a rope long enough....Perhaps Shak's hair stylist is slightly keener than mustard. More like horeradish cream. And gone a wee bit overboard with the faux half shaved head look.
What do you think? Rock Chic. Or Rock OUT?
Yvette@SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-83547154052254889682009-12-08T23:26:00.002+11:002009-12-09T22:35:08.602+11:00Scent predictions for 2010. Then my suggestions. Yes. Nice?Mintel Market Research predicts scents for 2010 will be more of the culinary kind. We all know that fond memories can be triggered by certain scents (clever perfume companies cottoned on to this one yonks ago). And who doesn't have fond memories involving food? Really. But this isn't all wildly new with fruity scents being used in fragrances for years (blame Issey Miyake with the cucumber which SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-13128001840331535062009-12-07T21:42:00.001+11:002009-12-09T22:34:12.384+11:00Blog. Interview: Blogterview. With Natalie. From Lemon Butter.Meet my brand new and super shiny friend Natalie. A fellow blogger (lemon butter). And lover of beauty products, online shopping and nautical stripes. Me too. Stripes are nice.
Until I met Natalie I knew very little about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the debilitating effect it can have on your life and those around you. Now I have the most amazing respect for those people with CFS where every SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-14351315559850814282009-12-04T23:42:00.001+11:002009-12-09T22:34:33.188+11:00Too Faced World Domination Palette GiveawayIn the spirit of the season I am going to share the love. Not sexy love. Unless you're sexy. I bet you are but I'm still not sharing that love. No. I mean my love for pretty makeup-y things. Because this love needs to be shared. It begs to be shared. Soooo I've had a little scrounge round in my cupboard and discovered my completely new and unused Too Faced World Domination Tour All Access SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-3379441899641702122009-12-02T23:36:00.002+11:002009-12-09T22:35:38.523+11:00Perfume brain freeze. Scents I love but my brain hatesAre there some fragrances that your bestie just adores and yet, when you wear it, it burns a fiery hot pathway up your nose furiously stabbing into your head in a frozen coke EPIC brain freeze? Okay so we know that we all have different tastes, er smell when it comes to fragrances. And that our skin type can play a part in how well the fragrance 'sits' on our skin (dry, oily skin and so forth). SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-23670333013124892372009-12-01T12:12:00.001+11:002009-12-09T22:35:57.622+11:00Illamasqua commissions short film for Sophie Lancaster FoundationI absolutely adore cult makeup brand, Illamasqua. A British based brand that promotes self-expression through the way you look. And the pigmentation of the eye shadows are absolutely A-MAZING (check out my chrissie Sephora makeup blog earlier...look at that blue shadow, whoa). So I wanted to share with you a short film commissioned by Illamasqua for the Sophia Lancaster Foundation that I read SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-26177924135315939082009-12-01T11:14:00.001+11:002009-12-09T22:36:47.828+11:00Top ten tips for keeping split ends at bayKia Ora: I just spent 6 months in a leaky boat. Wait. I don't mean that Split Enz: 80's Kiwi electro rock band. I am referring to those nasty bits of hair breakage commonly found at the ends of ones hair. Much more sinister and never featured on Wiggles CDs.
So here are my top ten haircare tips for anyone trying to grow their hair that bit longer and prevent lame kiwi 80's rock band jokes.
SkipSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-45674362589680891722009-11-27T17:04:00.000+11:002009-11-27T17:04:51.930+11:00Post@primped - Want perfect brows? It's all about threadingI am over at Primped today with my guest blog on eyebrow threading. Enjoy.
http://www.primped.com.au/guest_blog/comments/want_perfect_brows_its_all_about_threading
Another picture totally unrelated to post apart from that it's real pretty. Courtesy Flickr
SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-36819354138928554872009-11-26T22:29:00.000+11:002009-11-26T22:32:22.083+11:00Beautiful at 30,000 FeetAir travel can play hazard with the skin. Dehydration. Air pressure changes. Lack of sleep. I know my skin would feel dry and itchy for days after a reasonably long haul flight. Adjusting my skin care regime slightly and drinking lots of water during the flight would work somewhat but I never came across a foolproof plan for protecting my skin. Maybe that glass of bubbly was my downfall.
So whatSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-17640575725667732252009-11-26T15:01:00.000+11:002009-11-26T17:08:53.960+11:00Oil have some of that. Part II. Treatment.In a recent blog I discussed using oils to cleanse the face. Like-dissolving-like and all that riff raff. But did you know that oils can also be used as an incredibly effective skin treatment? You did, huh? Clever Clara. Wanna know why? Similarly to like-dissolving-like, certain oils will dissolve excess sebum. Sebum production tends to go into overdrive during hormonal fluctuations or from the SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-92176743954002841302009-11-24T14:30:00.000+11:002009-11-24T13:50:55.156+11:00I want to marry Perricone Face Finishing Moisturiser. Legal? No?Request permission to gush. Thank you. Aaaand begin….. I absolutely adore the Perricone MD Face Finishing Moisturiser. The texture is amazing: it glides on easily and gives a silky smooth and radiant appearance. Furthermore, it’s formulated with three powerful anti-ageing sciences: Alpha Lipoic Acid, DMAE, and Vitamin C Ester. Charlie’s Angels for your skin.
My love affair with Perricone beganSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-81778709224565795532009-11-20T22:57:00.000+11:002009-11-20T22:59:41.679+11:00some whimsical summer toons for this hot and steamy evening......paint those nails, put your feet up and hitch a hike with Eirik and Erlend from Norway. Bonjour mon ami
A bit more upbeat with Aussie lads Jordan and Ben from Georgia Fair. Remember the Masters Milk TVC?
Yvette@spicypinksugarSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-51654519560357305962009-11-19T23:36:00.000+11:002009-11-20T19:23:46.700+11:00Is 6 lip glosses, 2 lipsticks, and 2 lip stains too much to have in ones handbag?And they are all varying shades of PINK. Except for Lucas' Paw Paw Ointment. But that one doesn't count. If I dare not apply some kind of pinkish hue to my lips each morning I am asked several times if I am sick and that I should get myself out in the sun. Stat.
So this is what I have (explains why my handbag is so freakishly heavy)
Cargo Reverse Lipliner in Light - trace a little bit of SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-54642330642916458982009-11-18T21:54:00.000+11:002009-11-18T21:54:32.466+11:00When his hair is prettier than yoursOkay so guys look after themselves these days and some of them probably spend a lot more time in front of the mirror trying to achieve that perfect look. You know, where it's all grungy and cool and looks (yes think R-Patz) like you haven't put any effort into it. When, in fact every hair strand has been lovingly coated in product and placed in perfect synchronicity.
Then I stumbled across SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-32327949687837977782009-11-18T18:36:00.000+11:002009-11-18T18:36:00.241+11:00Post@primped - getting more than you bargained for with Mineral MakeupMany of us use Mineral Makeup because it claims to be suitable for sensitive allergy prone skin. But what really is in Mineral Makeup and are we getting more than we bargained for?
Read my guest blog over at Primped. Today.SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-40286084793080974792009-11-18T14:06:00.000+11:002009-11-18T14:08:44.307+11:00Oil have some of that. Part I. CleansingI have been doing some detective work. My results have been compiled in a highly confidential dossier that I plan to submit to someone really super important. That's you by the way. Spread the word.
Soo...you know how makeup is essentially composed of waxes, oils, emollients and pigments (this is why they stick to ones face so effectively) and cannot be removed with water? Aaaand your standard SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-84313372702481417432009-11-17T00:12:00.000+11:002009-11-17T08:46:10.999+11:00next time you're in Paris...Today I was lusting over Macaroons. Not those coconut lumps found in the school Tuck-shop and Woman's Weekly easy snack suggestion section. Nooo. These are a French invention: small round crispy shells with soft centres that are the most delicious taste sensation EVER. J'adore, J'adore.
(and for my next trick, watch me snaffle an entire box of macaroons in less than 5 minutes)
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In the meantime, feast your eyes on Sephora's seasonal delights and check out their MASSIVE christmas catalogue. You can haveSpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-17866552829294665372009-11-12T23:45:00.000+11:002009-11-13T00:34:55.544+11:00Must Try: Decleor Aromaplasty FacialOne of those busy weeks. Never ending domestic duties. Massive spider to kill that nearly gave me a cardiac as I was about to hang the clothes on the line. And, professional nonsense such as lots of writing for other people. Super nice ones so its all OK.
So yesterday I took a Time Out. Prefer them over Kit Kat's. And took my slightly angry and stressed skin into the Skincare Store and Salon in SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-64056685683269272602009-11-12T21:55:00.000+11:002009-11-12T21:55:13.711+11:00Looking Forward To...
...Having my Ker'trae Pamper Party tomorrow night. Going to sit back and relax with a few girlfriends, and glass of bubbly while Tracey from Ker'trae Botanical Skincare guides us through her incredibly gorgeous skincare range.
What are you looking forward to this weekend?
Yvette@SpicyPinkSugar
SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-2596842763504874822009-11-12T14:24:00.000+11:002009-11-12T14:28:18.762+11:00Shakira's Hair. Gorgeous Grunge or Dread-Ful?Shakira has the most sexiest mane of hair. Ever. Although, apart from long and curly, long and straight, and long and wavy, she is unlikely to sport anything super radical. Until I spotted this. And I have to admit, this new mock dreadlock look has got something. Not entirely sure that I want it but way to go Shak's. Props to you.
It appears that texture has been added by twisting sections of SpicyPinkSugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676284785067128795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511945744525533750.post-52801729012845276932009-11-10T10:11:00.000+11:002009-11-10T10:15:57.431+11:00Follow Me
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