Spy Camera: Chanel Spring/Summer 2010

This is FAB!  @FQMagazine tweeted it. So if you ever wanted to know what it was like from the model’s perspective, check this out.

 

Skin Expert at Beauty Bible: Crows Feet

Having just passed my 27th birthday I am now starting to worry a lot more about wrinkles!  I have slight frown lines between my eyes. I need to go to the optometrist again as I know my eyesight is getting worse causing me to squint – not good for your skin or eyes!!

I found this great article on Beauty Bible about fine lines around the eyes – read it here – so I’m off to get some great eye cream with more hydration properties. And as always sunscreen is the saviour, even in winter ladies.

Around the world with Miss World NZ

Ever wondered what goes on in a beauty pageant?

Miss World NZ Magdalena Elizabeth Schoeman is heading off to London in early November as the New Zealand Miss World representative. Read her blog at Gloss as she reveals what she gets up to behind the scenes at Miss World…

http://www.gloss.co.nz/Beauty/Trend-Spy/Miss-World-NZ.html

45 lessons life taught me:

This is something we should all read at least once a week!

Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio  To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me.

1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will.  Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don’t have to win every argument.  Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone……. It’s more healing than crying alone.
8. It’s OK to get angry with God. He can take it…
9. Save for retirement starting with your first pay-check.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.
12. It’s OK to let your children see you cry. 

How to … Look Classic-Chic

Trying to think of a new look to rock? 

 
Tossing the ideas of the natural “no makeup” look or the smoky eyes, or bright eyeshadows and can’t decide??  One style that  will never ever go out of style is the Classic-Chic look.  If you look back to those days you can never go wrong.  To get the know how head to Beauty Editor.

Luxe to Less Wallets (via NZGirl)

I am as addicted to wallets as I am to the bags I put them in.  NZGirl have given their picks of their favourite wallets in stores now.  Check it out!

It’s something that you probably use every day, that gets thrown in your bag without a care but can nevertheless be incredibly stylish and chic…  read the full article and pictures here.

Smear Tests – all you need to know

Smear Tests – no one likes them, they are uncomfortable and embarrassing (not really selling this am I).  However, the importance of them overcomes any inhibitions I may have about having one.  I never miss my smear test – what is 5mins of your time to possibly save your life??

Read this article here on all you need to know about Cervical Smear Tests – JUST DO IT!!

2 Ways to Start Burning fat Quickly

I found this article on 2 Ways to Start Burning fat Quickly by Adrian Bryant.  Really good read!  This makes it a bit easier to get out of bed in the morning to exercise when I know it is better for my weight loss. 1. Start Exercising first thing in the morning. As soon as you wake up in the morning workout for at least 30min to an hour. Studies show that working out in the morning has been shown to burn up to 3x more fat as opposed to working out at any other time during the day. Here’s why:  During the day your body’s main source of energy are the carbohydrates that you get from eating your meals. As you sleep at night for 6+ hours your body uses up all those carbohydrates as energy for various bodily functions that go on even while you sleep. When you wake up in the morning your body doesn’t have any carbohydrates as energy to use and it will look to burn body fat instead for energy. For you to take advantage of this morning fat burning opportunity you have to exercise first thing in the morning. Don’t eat breakfast because if you do you’ll just give your body some carbohydrates as a source of energy instead of the body fat that you want to burn for energy. Another great thing about working out first thing in the morning is that your metabolism gets revved up after your morning workout. Morning workouts keep your metabolism elevated throughout the day. An elevated metabolism throughout the day only means that you’ll burn more calories and lose more weight. If you workout at night you may still burn fat while you workout but as soon as you go to sleep your metabolism will slow down and you’ll miss out on all the extra fat that you can burn during the day if you had exercised in the morning. When you sleep your metabolic rate is always at its slowest. Other reasons why it’s good to exercise first thing in the morning is that you get the workout out of the way, and working out in the morning will also reduce your level of stress throughout the day. Advanced Tip: Want to burn even more fat? Add another workout to your daily routine 4-6 hours after your morning workout. If you’re seriously thinking about adding a 2nd workout to your daily routine then try to do your cardio workouts in the morning. Mostly fat calories are burned doing cardio at a moderate intensities. Make your 2nd workout of the day a workout with weights. Mostly carbohydrate is burned doing weight-training workouts. The muscle that you build from weight training will also help you burn fat. 1lb of Muscle burns 50 calories a day or 1lb of fat every 70 days. Not only will you be burning more calories, you’ll look better – whatever your weight is.

How to wear bronzer

I simply couldn’t live without my bronzer!  If I am doing the minimal make up look (other than none haha) mascara, lip gloss and a bit of bronzer are my key things.

However, you have to know how to apply it properly – you can certainly tell girls who haven’t!  I like it to look that I am slightly tanned in all the right places.  In other words you can’t absolutely tell I’m wearing it.  I was lucky enough to have a makeup artist at my old work who taught me a few good things.

If you want to know the tricks to wearing bronzer, head to this article on Beauty Goss.

How to: fishtail braids (via Beauty Bible)

I love fishtail braids and for some reason braids just make me think     
Spring/Summer and with the weather getting warmer that is exactly where we are heading!!

Head to this article on Beauty Bible to get a step by step guide to doing a fishtail braid.

Problems with your nails?

Slynkey has written a great article on how to stop your nails flaking. 

“Weak, brittle and flaking nails are a common complaint
encountered byslynkey girls but by doing a few simple
things and taking care ofthem you can fix this
problem and your nails will be strong again.”

 

Glassons – Crinkle Shirt

Ooo did a wee spot of shopping at Glassons in the weekend for some
 essentials – and I came across this Erin Crinkle Shirt.  I am actually
wearing it today, incredibly comfy and even better you are meant
to crinkle it!!  Ahhh so easy.

Go to Glassons online here to check it out

Top 10 Rules for Women in Business

If you are a “business women” or looking to start your career you must read this article on what makes women successful in business, and what can we learn from the high profile success stories that are out there?  Read the article here from self-help.co.nz (via Professional Flossie).

The Fifi Report

Oooo have just found another great website courtesy of Flossie.com and its called The Fifi Report - ”for all the latest fashion finds, her cheap but chic secrets, and all the juiciest gossip.”

Fifi Who? (from the website)

The FiFi Report is written every week by fashion editor, stylist and uber shopper Fiona Milne (other wise known as FiFi.)

A truly professional shopper, FiFi has won many accolades including The Nobel Purchase Prize. She has worked tirelessly for the under confident and is currently lobbying for shopping to be an Olympic sport.

In the fashion industry for many years, FiFi has been fashion editor at Instyle, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and Fashion Director at Elle. She has styled many celebrities including Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman and Elle Macpherson as well as thousands of supermodels around the world in fabulously exotic locations. . . . . read the rest here.

YAY Savvy Kiwi Girls Guide getting noticed!

I just had to share this as it was very exciting!  Kate the creator of Floozy.co.nz has blogged about Savvy Kiwi Girls Guide!  WOOHOO

http://www.floozy.co.nz/blog/floozy-news/things-a-little-bird-told-me