Retro eye makeup in smokey blues. A New Tutorial!
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I know many of you will have been to see the latest incarnation of Gatsby, and I’ve been interested to see the polarising opinions across my friends. As for my impressions, well….
First of all let me qualify this by saying that all art is subjective and I believe you should make up your own mind [...]
*a Nuffnang Sponsored Post* The view from my backdoor is beautiful but also holds inherent risks come summer time. It’s likely that wherever you live in the world, you will have seen on your news channels just how fire prone Australia is. No matter where you live in this country, the risk...
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Welcome back to the weekly tutorial! My apologies for the small hiatus there, I’m currently dealing with a dislocated jaw; not fun! But thanks to the miracle of modern medicine I can now soldier on and bring you this much requested tutorial. Today’s look is an easy 1950 style, smooth set. This is...
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There are several industrial hazards in my job, but none so difficult to overcome as temptation. I am the queen of self justification, of bargain hunting and a shopping ninja. The problem is I never stop. While I’m out scouting for great finds for the blog or styling cupboard, I always come across little...
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From Me – Candice DeVille and my wonderful friend and colleague Helen McLean Photography. My love to each and...
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* A Nuffnang Sponsored post* CAUTION: This may be the most epic post ever and I’m sorry, but my enthusiasm cannot be curbed. They call this phone a “phablet”. Say it out loud and you’ll have summed up my feelings for this piece of tech in one single word. Although; that may be an understatement, I’m not...
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Sometimes when I’m people watching, I see some very grey (in tone and spirit) combinations wandering along. I think to myself, “I wonder what they were thinking about when they tried that on?” How often, do you find yourself in a chain store fitting room looking morosely at your reflection...
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Ahh Valentine’s Day. Whatever its historically murky origins are, there is no denying that it makes you think about love. I’m all for professing your love all year around, and no, we don’t need a special day to do this; but it is kinda nice. I love the tradition of school children making valentines for each...
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January is a time where we school mother’s attempt to keep our wits about us. As I write this I have four girls in the house on a playdate, making the most of the cooler weather today. It’s not like I’m counting down until school goes back or anything (cough * cough), but sometimes little sanity...
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Ever feel your mornings are lacking that extra something? Tired of walking around the house in bare feet? Then this is for you! All schmaltz aside, I’ve put together a simple little tutorial for today’s DIY project, that is both a bit of fun and something useful. I’m not a fan of the ugg boot...
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