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Scholl Velvet Smooth nail tool review

Scholl Velvet Smooth nail tool review

I have these memories of being 15, sitting on the school bus with my girlfriends and buffing and polishing our nails to p-e-r-f-e-c-t-i-o-n. At school, nail polish was not allowed, so as blossoming young women (trying to express ourselves), this was the next best thing. That was more than ten years ago and boy does it show – ridges have popped up with a vengeance and that all too satisfying shine is just well… a far-flung memory. So, when I had the opportunity to try Scholl’s new Velvet Smooth Electronic Nail Care System* ($59.99), I jumped at the chance. Who…

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Packing for a five day trip away

Packing for a five day trip away

Packing for any kind of holiday is downright difficult; be it an overnighter, a week, or a month away, there’s always that underlying question… ‘did I pack too much, too little, or just enough?’. Last Wednesday, Luke and I flew to Wellington for a five-night stay to celebrate our engagement with friends and family, and I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t a whirlwind trip – they’re always over too soon! I’m the type that tries to fly with just a carry-on (and a very large shopper tote), so I try to narrow down my travel-drobe as much as…

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Words can only…

Words can only…

Acne Studios leather jacket, Karen Walker belt, ASOS pleated skirt, Givenchy sequin heels, Benah x Karen Walker satchel I don’t think I’ve ever been more overwhelmed by the kindness, thoughtfulness, love, and support of all of the people I hold dearest to me than I’ve felt these past few days. It hasn’t been the easiest of years for me, and to have everyone come together and celebrate our engagement last night was one of the most special gifts that we could have ever received. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Luke and I are feeling a little worse for wear this morning, but it’s…

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In my travel beauty kit

In my travel beauty kit

So in a few hours from now, I’ll be making my way to the airport to catch a flight across the ditch to my hometown of Wellington. My bags are packed (mostly), and I’m just waiting for Charlotte to be picked up by the cattery before I shoot off to work for a few hours. Probably the one thing that is impossibly difficult to narrow down when packing for a holiday, is what beauty bits to take with you. I’m definitely no pro, and even now I’m thinking I probably could have dropped a lippie or looked to take a…

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Havilland

Havilland

Country Road merino sweater, Karen Walker havilland skirt (similar style), Acne Studios mape leather jacket, Charlotte Olympia panda flats If you’ve been wondering how I’ve been wearing some of the items from my capsule, then this is a pretty good hint. An oversized men’s (!!) crew neck sweater, a moto-style leather jacket, and my skirt of choice. I’ve taken the same approach to the way I’ve packed for my trip to Wellington – which has come up surprisingly fast – and I’ll be sharing what I’m taking for the super-long weekend away later on this week.

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NEW IN MY WARDROBE