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Beauty note of the day

Beauty note of the day

Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate (Intensity 1), Stila waterproof stay all day eyeliner, Clinique high lengths mascara in ‘very black’, Hourglass travel powder brush, OPI in ‘kiss on the chic’ & Diptyque DoSon EDT A light smattering of Tom Ford’s creme bronzer, a quick flick of eyeliner, and a slick of mascara on my lashes; I’m not exactly what you would call ‘high-maintenance’. Add to the mix, a couple of coats of a soft ballerina pink to my nails and the fresh floral scent of Diptyque’s DoSon, and you have minimal beauty at its best. Shop the beauty look below:

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The Valentino rockstud

The Valentino rockstud

Valentino rockstud kitten heels in ‘brownish’ As ubiquitous as they are, I still could’t help but pine for a pair of Valentino rockstuds. After the 100mm proved to be a touch too high (one of the pitfalls of buying online), I firmly settled on the kitten heel style in a warm blush tone. If their longevity is anything to go by (I mean they’re what, four going on five seasons strong?), it’s a statement piece with more than just a little staying power. Some achievements in life are worth celebrating; and what better way to do it than with a…

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Bioderma Crealine – does it live up to the hype?

Bioderma Crealine – does it live up to the hype?

Bioderma Crealine H20 Solution Micellaire cleanser I’ve read enough beauty blogs to know that Bioderma Crealine is a bit of a cult make-up item. Regularly touted as one of the best make-up removers, it seemed without question that I’d be loathe to not pick up a bottle when I spotted it at Priceline (probably on one of my many dry shampoo runs!). So, the real question is, does it live up to all the hype? Truthfully, after using this regularly over the last month, I can’t help but say, yes and no. I’ve got fairly sensitive skin, so I’m generally…

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Chi chi

Chi chi

RUBY chi chi blouse, RUBY desert rider denim skirt, Porselli ballet flats, Celine trio It’s arguably cliche for a Kiwi girl to be living in Bondi, but when you have the beach almost on your doorstep (never mind that it’s actually a brisk five minute walk away), would you really want to live anywhere else? A beach that is often difficult to cut a solitary figure at, given its widespread popularity even well into the Fall, so you can imagine my luck and surprise, when Luke and I found it almost empty a few weekends back. Okay, maybe not so…

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Transitional dressing in RUBY

Transitional dressing in RUBY

RUBY Las Palmas longsleeve top, RUBY cabazon coat, RUBY cabazon mini skirt, Celine trio Living in Wellington, there’s two seasons; an Autumnal Spring (it’s a mixed bag, really), and Winter. Okay maybe there’s the odd nice day – and everyone knows that you can’t beat Wellington on a good day – but for the most part, if you’re without a lightweight jacket during the ‘in-between’ seasons, you’re in trouble. On the bright side, it’s given me the opportunity to handle transitional dressing – the leather jacket, a cotton stripe coat, or in this case, a lurex threaded oversized biker jacket.…

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