Best Beauty Finds - Tested and Tried by Yours Truly!

Best Hair Products (for sun damaged, dry hair and babes with scalp conditions)

Hello babes.

I've watched my hair descend into this gross, dry mess over the summer due to the fact that I have been going to the beach most weeks (sometimes twice a week!) and not really taking care of it.

In a state of panic, I bought everything I thought I needed to resurrect it and I think I may have just done it folks!!

Oh, Hello Hair!! This is a hydrating mask that has been touted to cure dryness and also helps with dandruff that can be caused by scalp conditions including dry skin, sensitivity to hair products, as well as skin conditions such as psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis and eczema. It's a natural remedy for all of these conditions and best of all - its an Australian owned business :)

Lea Journo has some of the best hair products on the market. I strongly recommend the Revive French Plum Oil for instant hydration (two to three drops for long locks) or an overnight hydration boost (10 drops or more all over - then wrap hair in a towel). I have also tried the shampoo and conditioner. #amazeballs #seriously #listentome

Best Body Products

Frank Coffee Scrubs have me addicted. It is seriously so good and I particularly love it after a hard workout (the Peppermint flavour is so soothing on sore/tired muscles).

I have tried the original (my favourite scent), Peppermint and the Cocoa. I am not a huge fan of the cocoa but the scrub itself seems to be more gentle and may be the perfect scrub for sensitive skinned babes!

In terms of the benefits that Frank claims to offer - I have seen a definite reduction in acne spots on my face, and also a reduction on the appearance of stretch marks. It has only been a month and I am hopeful that I will see further results with continued use!

So, here's the deal: You scrub, leave on for 5-10 minutes, and follow up with a beauty oil. Frank has their own body balm which is also coffee scented/based (but if you don't want to smell like ground coffee all day you can totally follow up with your normal body lotion or a different body oil!)

My favourite (ever) body moisturiser is the L'Occitane Almond Milk Concentrate is the best in the market. Lightweight, hydrating and doesn't leave a residue.

Once you go L'Occitane Almond Milk Concentrate, you can't go back. You've been warned, babes!

xoxo Cindy

My Flash Trash-ing

I have been such a huge fan of Amber Atherton's fun and funky jewellery line since they started. The brand has gone through a major revamp recently and launched a new collection of charm bracelets.

You can opt for a gold bangle (brass metal plated with 2 microns of gold) or a friendship macrame type bracelet - both options have 11 graduated holes for you to mix and match and personalise your bracelet with charms to suit your mood!

Personally I LOVE charms and this jewellery line presents me with a new charm bracelet concept and #flashy #trashy charms I have never seen before. What ever she is calling it - I want them all on my arm!

If you want to join our #charmgang, shop the collection here. You know you want to!!

Updates

Hi guys! Wow, its been a while since I have posted on my blog. I have had a hectic start to the year and I can't wait to share what I've been up to!

Getting Fit with Fitness Blender

Since the start of this year, I have taken my health and fitness into a whole new level. Yes - I have gone from zero exercising to regular yoga sessions with the bff and working out after work.

Apart from the obvious benefits of being a (normal) fit human being and not running out of breath between the coffee shop and the donut shop, exercising regularly works wonders for my skin (yay!).

So - if you want to do the same, follow my lead and start by following these guys on youtube : Fitness Blender. They are the bomb diggity and have tons of workout videos to suit your fitness levels and time constraints.

Exercise is fun! Remember that while you're knee deep in burpees and just want it to be over already. Mmmkay?

Making Jewellery

Ha! That's right, I am more awesome than ever before. Samples of my work are below and soon enough I will be making millions off these badass macrame bracelets. Okay, not millions. Maybe a few bucks.

             Macrame, Braided and Potty Mouth Bracelets      Namaste, Eye, and Beaded Bracelets

 The Superstar necklace and the Buddha bracelet

The Layered necklace

Off Sick

But still living large! I had a really bad bout of the common cold which I've almost completely kicked away now... During that time, I still managed to eat really good food cos I have really good friends who take care of me when I'm sick. 

Chicken, Leek, and Mushroom Pie and Jamie's Meatballs ala Norma (which was so f*cking good despite looking like a pile of shit on yellow goo in my photo).

Toodles for now!

xoxo
Cindy