by Annette @ Wellness WA | May 7, 2011 | Food, Products, Reviews, Wellness Tips
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1. Kale
I’m currently having a love affair with kale that I’m very pleased about, after my misadventures in the past. A vegan kitchen whiz pal of mine made us a stunning kale, beetroot, pepita, lemon juice & olive oil salad a few weeks ago. It was DELISH. And you can’t help but feel good after injecting all those vitamins into your body.
Last night I bought a giant bunch of organic kale from Farmer Jacks Subiaco (a fantastic place to buy produce – although their fresh organic stuff is a lot more expensive than the delivered organic fruit n veg I get).
My salad was a variation on the original: kale leaves washed and torn into little pieces, pepitas, dried cranberries and an olive oil + lemon dressing. It was really good, and one bunch of kale should cost you between $3-$5 which is super cheap. Plus you can make them into CHIPPIES and the bunches are always huge. If you’re into gardening, kale is said to grow like weeds – plenty to eat!
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2. Megan Larsen
The founder of Sodashi, and all round inspiring woman Megan has recently done an interview about the North Freo based skincare and body range that has made it big the world over. Find out how this natural, organic company has taken everyone by storm in this interview with Megan Larsen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMEp_mWqAuY
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3. Bloom Sheer Colour Cream in Natural
I’ve been a long time fan of this product in the shade Rosie (perfect for pale skinned brunettes like myself), so when the opportunity to try a new shade came about I was very excited.
This is a really versatile product, you can use it on lips, cheeks and eyes. I found that I love using it to create the highly sought after nude lip. For the cheeks, you only need the tiniest amount, I like to smile, then dab a tiny bit on the apple of each cheek with my fingers and then blend.
I prefer a pinker based blush, so am going to stick with Rosie for the cheeks for now, or maybe try Shy or Coy next as I think the pink undertones suit my pale n proud face best. I’ll still be using Natural as my go-to for a nude lip, but make no mistake, if you have the slightest hint of a tan and want a gorgeous light glow to your cheeks, Natural is going to be your new bestie!
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4. Autumn
I have such a crush on Autumn, don’t tell my boyfriend! To me there’s not much better than getting about in snuggly clothes, drinking copious amounts of tea, taking long steamy baths, eating piping hot home-made pear crumble with vanilla icecream and sleeping as much as possible. Absolute bliss.
Link Love!
♥ Take a little inspiration from nature this autumn – very pertinent given my last crush!
♥ Food Label Quick Check – an excellent addition to your purse, this is a pdf which you can use when you go shopping to check against nutrition labels on food, to see how it stacks up in the healthy-for-you stakes! Very handy.
♥ Are you a sucker or a booster? – Mysterious? Find out here… I try and be a booster as much as possible, though I think when I’ve had too little sleep I might be a bit of a sucker, eek!
♥ Coconut and Basil Brown Rice – a delish recipe, if you’d like to make a huge batch and bring it over to me – please do!
♥ Staying green and healthy when time is running short – lots of handy tips.
♥ Brainpower brekkies – If you need to be on your A-game, these breakfast will have your neurons firing with deadly accuracy.
That’s all for this week. Hope you enjoyed! If you have any comments or questions I’d be happy to answer them 🙂
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | May 2, 2011 | Interviews
♥ First up, briefly tell us a little bit about yourself!
My name is Simone Kerr, I am from Bunbury WA, but I now live in Sydney with my boyfriend and cat. I work as a model and travel between Sydney and New York. I study Communications at uni by correspondence and am in the early stages of setting up my own business!
Invisible Zinc – Environmental Skin Protector (ESP) – $35
♥ Tell us about your daily beauty routine.
Twice a day I cleanse with Cetaphil and apply a retinaldehyde serum from Elixxr called Formula A. In the morning I use Invisible Zinc ESP moisturiser and at night Elixxr’s Hydro Intensive. I have very sensitive skin and it has taken me a long time to find what works for me and I think I have finally nailed it! (Ed: Unfortunately we couldn’t find any info on this mysterious ‘Elixxr’ range..!)
♥ What’s the one beauty treatment you can’t live without? And your favourite place to have it done?
I have recently begun investing in monthly facials. My hectic work schedule means I am constantly bombarded with loads of product, thick makeup, abrasive prosthetics, shared cosmetic brushes and harsh removal processes. Having a monthly facial ensures all build up and bacteria under the skin is flushed out and the natural balance of oils is restored. Amy Erbacher from Amy Erbacher Beauty in Double Bay Sydney is the only person I go to because she tailors the facial to exactly what I need each month.
♥ Who do you trust with your hair in Perth, and why?
I haven’t ever had my hair done in Perth, actually! In Sydney I go to Headcase Hair in Paddington, they are the reason I can have long hair! If it weren’t for them I would have had to cut it all off from all the ironing, straightening, curling, teasing and tonging that my hair goes through every day!
Facial steaming
♥ Favourite budget / at home beauty treatment?
Whenever I am in London or New York I like to hang my head over a steaming bowl of water and teatree oil and give myself a quick steam to purge all the pollution that has been absorbed during the day. When I remove my makeup at the end of the day the cotton pad is black and I get blemishes. Steaming helps to reduce this a little.
♥ Your three, absolutely cannot live without, favourite products?
1. Paw Paw lip balm
2. MAC concealer
3. Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill mascara.
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♥ Do you have any secret tips you use to keep looking / feeling great?
I try to take a ballet class two or three times a week. Keeps me fit and happy.
♥ What beauty treatment/ wellbeing activity would you love to try but haven’t yet? (Due to time, money, scared etc!)
I have a lot of scarring from being a pimply teenager, I’d love to try laser resurfacing but I’m scared I’d burn my face off!
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♥ Describe a typical day of eating for you.
I don’t think your column is long enough, I’m such a piglet! Breakfast is usually Weetbix with a chopped up banana. Lunch is usually whatever catering is on set, it can be anything from sandwiches to amazing salads and pastas. Dinner is quite often tacos with my boyfriend (sounds silly, but our guacamole is so good that a local wine bar in Bondi has started selling it!). For snacks I like yoghurt , a juice with lots of veggies or chocolate. Any kind of chocolate and lots of it!
♥ Describe your workout routine / how you keep fit?
I take a lot of ballet classes. If I’m not too busy I will go everyday but when work is full on I can only make it two or three times a week. I also like Pilates reformer classes, I try to make at least two of these a week. I’m also pretty active, I attempt to surf with my boyfriend and we paddleboard a bit now.
♥ Do you take part in any alternative therapies or take supplements?
If so, discuss. I take an Active Womans Multivitamin but thats it. A yoga class here and there, but that’s so mainstream now I’m pretty sure it’s not considered “alternative”.
Thank you Simone for taking the time to fill out our questionnaire!
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Apr 30, 2011 | Other
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I’m absolutely going nutty over these new products that I’ve just trialed! I have been a long-time convert of the benefits of coconut water (a HUGE fad with the celebs these days) and now I can share with you these two new obsessions of mine.
The task? To apply coconut lotion while drinking coconut water. Ha, not really, but I did drink the coconut water after a 6km walk around the Swan River. I’ve reported back and here are my results:
Coco-Loco!
Kit Cosmetics Coconut Body Lotion is pure heaven. It’s like coconut water bottled up in a lotion (with some extra added benefits of Vitamin E, shea butter and coconut oil) complete with handy pump. When I slather on the lotion it has a silky consistency and makes my skin feel extra soft. It’s also ultra cleansing, much like the coconut water.
The taste of the Beyond 100% Coconut Water is light and very refreshing. It hydrates while being 100% fat free, high in potassium and it replenishes lost electrolytes (which easily tops those sugary so called sports “energy drinks”). The bottle even states that Beyond Coconut Water provides extreme hydration, and I found this to be very true, a nice addition to my 3 litres of water a day.
At $29.95 the Kit Cosmetics Coconut Body Lotion is limited edition so get your mitts on it while you can, and if you want to save yourself some trouble of cracking open those young coconuts, you can find more information on where to get the coco-water at Beyond Coconut Water.
If you’re more of an in person kinda gal/guy:
Perth CBD – kit at Myer
Murray St, Perth
(08) 9265 5872
or
Enex100, 100 St Georges Terrace
(08) 9486 7610
Article by Kelly-Anne
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Apr 26, 2011 | Beauty Salon, Inner City, Reviews, South of River
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Having just returned from living in London and spending a good few months reorganising my life, it was time to tackle the next job on the list.
I needed to find a new confidant who was good with a wax pot and a spatula. Someone I felt comfortable with for tending to, well you know. I thought it was going to be an arduous task, but luckily I was wrong…
I am not going to hold back on details, it had been a rather long time between drinks if you know what I am saying. Thanks to Scoopon (who doesn’t love a deal?) I bought a voucher for some waxing at Love Bodyworx on Preston street in Como and even before my voucher was valid, toddled along as a full paying customer. I have to admit I was starting to get the cold sweats about the impending pain but knew it had to be done.
I was warmly greeted by the owner Tracey and ushered into a treatment room. I then braced myself for what I thought would be pain only second to childbirth. I clenched my teeth and sweaty palms for the dreaded first rip ……. it didn’t hurt all, nor the second rip, or third, or in fact – any! Yes a relatively pain free brazilian wax and I am telling you there was some serious removal needed, we were lucky there was any wax left in the pot!
Still stunned from the lack of pain, aftercare advice was offered and not the ‘buy this product’ kind, but good honest helpful advice. I left immediately making a follow up appointment (I never do this) and with a new found spring in my step.
Yes it’s a small salon, but the open friendly manner of the owner, the great pricing ($50 and $45 for a repeat visit within 3-6 weeks of initial wax) and the pain free waxing more than make up for it. Love Bodyworx? Yup I do!
Love Bodyworx Beauty Salon is located at:
Shop 2/10 Preston St (on the corner of Mary and Preston)
Como, WA
Ph: (08) 9368 0396
Website | Facebook
Review by Kristy Mollica freelance TV and radio presenter, lover of girl power & things that are so totally not beige!
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Apr 25, 2011 | Products, Reviews
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I guess this isn’t really a battle per se, I called it that for the sake of being dramatic – which is something I aim to do daily. The fact of the matter is, both masks set out to do entirely different things, so the best way to compare and contrast in this instance, is to break this right on down for you.
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
If you’ve got dry, problematic skin that’s suffering from not enough attention or too much exposure to things that are drying it out and making you look a little haggard you want to go for the Ella Bache. It’s thick, it’s creamy and it’s dreamy. Added to this you can just focus on the areas of dryness by only placing the mask on those spots (which is great news if you have combination skin and don’t want to contribute to oiliness). Think of it as an intense moisturizer.
OR
If your skin is as clogged as the shops at Christmas, then you want to cover your face in some Rodial and quite literally draw out and then peel away those impurities that are causing your pores to block.
Pore strip!
Remember those strips you used to put over your nose to remove blackheads (above)? It works just like that, and is super effective, not only helping to remove dirt and excess sebum but contributing to making the surface of your skin feel and look clearer. See my picture below to get the idea of how it works (and how massively fun it is, you can tell by the expression on my face, right guys?)
TIME: For those that don’t have all the time in the world the Ella Bache Hydra-Revitalizing Repair Balm is great for you because you put it on and let it soak in – no rinsing required and you can use as little or as much as you like. 10 minutes tops.
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If you’ve got a bit more time up your sleeve, you should get friendly with the Rodial Glamoxy Snake Mask. The black gel that you put all over your face needs to completely dry to get the maximum benefit. 20 minutes total.
FINALLY– if you were mid mask and the doorbell rang do you want to answer it like this
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Or this?
*This picture was just of me with what looked like moisturizer on my face pulling stupid faces. Suffice to say, you couldn’t see anything. You could answer the door embarrassment free.*
My pick? The Rodial just because my skin requires things drawn out of it these days, for those of you that need moisture and elasticity put back into it, you have to get yourself down to the Ella Bache counter today.
And the winner (for me) is…
The Rodial Glamoxy Snake Mask, for getting rid o’ gunk!
Review by Adriane Daff, mask battle umpire.
Note: Rodials animal-testing policy is currently unknown, we are in the process of finding out.
Be well,
xoxo
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