summer KIDZ

NEED A ONE-STOP CHRISSIE PRESSIE SHOP FOR ALL THE LITTLIES IN YOUR LIFE?...

Visit I AM KIDZ in Avalon {Sydney} to pick up unique and stylish clothes, accessories and gifts that will rock any under 10-year old's Christmas... little girls will fall in love with this magical little fairy dress! The summer range is instore from Friday, call {02} 9973 4544 for more info.

PHOTO BY PHOTERNITY - visit www.photernity.com.au for more details.

fake GREAT HAIR

THE SAYING “FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT” can work wonders on unwashed, untrimmed, unruly hair. Beyond what we've told you at least a zillion times before—to use a rich conditioner regularly— here are Allure's top tips for faking healthy hair till you make it truly healthy again...

1. Split ends are a dead giveaway of damage. To mend them temporarily, rub a dab of non-liquidy styling cream between your fingers and pinch it over frayed pieces. Hand cream also does the trick; if you've got nothing else, conditioner will work, but only use the teeniest-tiniest dab or your ends will look stringy.

2. When your roots are oily and there's no time to shower, nothing sops up the sebum as well as dry shampoo. Powders are less sticky and a bit easier to apply than sprays, but they can result in white patches on your scalp. To ensure an even application, sprinkle the powder onto a fine-tooth comb, then rake it through your roots.

3. If you have broken hairs around your hairline, get a fringe. They also make fine hair look fuller. Just be sure to ask your stylist for a thick, not wispy, set.

4. Flatten out flyaways: Mist a little hair spray between your palms or onto a clean toothbrush, then smooth over. The result won't be as greasy as with a cream or serum, especially if your hair is fine. For really stubborn strands, add a second layer of spray and blow-dry flat on low speed.

5. An at-home glossing treatment leaves hair with the kind of luster you see in shampoo ads—and lasts longer than ordinary shine spray (through several shampoos versus several hours). Bonus: It also helps camouflage gray roots and fading highlights.

RoC ROCKS!

IT'S COMING UP TO 12 WEEKS AGO that I started the RoC skincare challenge... and I have to say I'm very VERY impressed.

THE PR BLURB: "Give us 12 weeks and we'll give you 10 years back"... Clinically proven results: day after day, night after night, RoC visibly smoothes skin and fills wrinkles from within. Deep wrinkles like crow's feet, frown lines and nasolabial folds are being filled. Your face regains its natural youthful look. The challenge pack contained...

* RETIN-OX® Intensive Anti-Wrinkle Moisturiser - Day SPF 15 - This moisturising anti-wrinkle cream with Retinol Auto Repair (AR) Complex visibly smoothes skin and fills wrinkles from within. It also helps protect skin from UVA/UVB damage.

* RETIN-OX® Intensive Anti-Wrinkle Care Night Cream - The Retinol AR Complex visibly smoothes the skin, filling wrinkles from within, while
you sleep. With continued use, deep wrinkles such as crow’s feet, frown lines and smile lines appear minimised and skin regains its youthful appearance.

BELLAMUMMA VERDICT: Love it, love it, love it! My skin looks younger and my wrinkles aren't so in your {on my} face. They are definitely less noticeable! My skin's tone and texture has also improved - and I haven't suffered from dry, flaky skin once! Would HIGHLY recommend these products!

a little INSPIRATION for the new WEEK

"BE WHO YOU ARE and say what you feel... because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

- Dr Seuss

{copy-catted from one of my fave blogs THE BOTTOM OF THE IRONING BASKET}

happy WEEKEND

REPEAT THIS 10 times... LOL!!!

Have a great 'happy' weekend! x

friday FASHION FAVOURITE #2

I LOVE LOVE LOVE ABI AND JOSEPH ... perfectly cut pilates pants, yoga pants, camisoles with built in support, wrap tops and tee-shirts - Abi and Joseph is not your average activewear range. Perfect for exercising in - or wearing every day - we're talking super comfy and super SUPER stylish!

To check out the entire range - and buy online - visit abi and joseph...

friday FASHION FAVOURITE

HOW CUTE ARE THESE little clutches and purses from

Anthropologie -

gorgeous...

Check out the entire range by clicking here!

wet & DRY

WATER IS THE SOURCE OF LIFE but it isn't always the source of a great haircut, reports Allure mag. Here are differences between a classic wet-cut and a dry-cut so you can choose what's best for your locks...

Try a DRY CUT if:
* A Your hair is long. Women who have long hair and want to keep their length intact should definitely get a dry-cut. Hair shrinks when it's wet, so the amount the stylist is removing might be deceptive.
* Your hair is curly, fine, or wavy. With a dry-cut, the stylist can plainly see what he or she is dealing with, how the hair falls, and where the weight is distributed.
* Your hair is looking weighed down. A dry-cut is the best way to remove weight and add texture without significantly changing the shape of the cut.

Try a WET CUT if:
* You want to try something new. The stylist has more control over wet hair and it's easier to craft an entirely new shape when the hair is holding still.
* You've had several consecutive dry-cuts. A wet cut is necessary once in a while because too many dry-cuts in a row can leave hair stringy. A wet cut is great for freshening and evening up the ends.

product of the WEEK - lanolips

LANOLIPS 101 LIP OINTMENT is a must-have for both your bathroom cabinet and your handbag - read on and you'll understand why...

THE PR BLURB: Unlike your average lip balm or gloss, ‘Lanolips 101 Lip Ointment’ is comprised of 100% ULTRA Medical Grade lanolin which means:
• there are no chemicals or additives
• it’s hypoallergenic
• it’s colour and odour free
• it’s so safe it can be used on the mouths of new-born babies
• It is used in hospitals after surgeries to help open wounds heal
• it is 100% pure, cream of the crop, concentrated and refined lanolin
+ it's SUPER HYDRATING holding up to 200% of its weight in water
• it's suitable for even the most sensitive skin
• lanolin has the lowest sensitivity reaction rate of almost any ingredient
• and it accelerates the repair of damaged skin

BELLAMUMMA'S VERDICT: Love it - the rose coloured version is my fave - and love the fact that it's not just for your lips... you can also use it for: • Dry skin • Nursing nipples • Minor cuts • Eczema • Psoriasis • Minor burns and sunburn • Skin abrasions • Dry cuticles • Cracked heels • 'Chicken' elbow patches • Dry nasal passages from lots of sniffling • Keeping eyebrows in place

For more info - or to buy Lanolips online - visit www.lanolips.com

power NAP

NEED AN ENERGY BOOST DURING THE DAY, try a power nap! Here's what you need to know {if you do have the time!}...

1. Keep it short. Naps can leave you groggy if you let them drag on for an hour or more. Dozing for 15 to 20 minutes is usually enough to recharge.

2. Chill out. If you're thoroughly exhausted but just can't sleep, doctors say that simply relaxing will help boost your energy. Give yourself 15 minutes to lie back and close your eyes. (Set an alarm rather than watching the clock.)

3. See the light. Get yourself back into the world of the living by stepping near a window, going outside for a few minutes, or even simply turning on all the lights in the room. Light tells your body that it's time to be awake.

mid-week MUMMAS

CELEB BELLA- MUMMAS THIS WEEK...

Jennifer, Gwen, Jessica, Angelina {how gorg is her make-up?}

and Victoria...

hot KNOT

TIRED OF THE SAME 'DO', try this easy twisted knot...

1. Mist hair lightly with a volumizing spray, then when your hair is 80 percent dry, flip your head upside down and blast it with heat—the point is to get as much volume as possible.

2. Brush the hair back loosely from the face and collect it at the back of the head. Experiment a little to see where it looks best on you: high, low, or slightly off to one side.

3. Twist the hair into a bun, pinning it in place as you go. (Don't worry about being neat—even the pros love a bun with some visible bobby pins.) The more pins you use, the tighter the bun will be. (If you have very long or thick hair and need more security, slide a large plastic U-shape pin through the centre of the bun first).

4. With your fingertips, gently massage the sides and the top of the head to free up some flyways and create a more rumpled texture. (That's right: flyaways are good.)

5. Mist your fine mess with aerosol hair spray and pack few extra pins in your clutch for the night. You never know what all that dancing will do.