by Annette @ Wellness WA | Jan 26, 2011 | Beauty Salon, Day Spa, Inner City, North of River, Reviews
♥ Yummy Mummy Pregnancy Day Spa ♥
I have an admission – I had never been to a Day Spa before. Considering the fact I’m entering my 27th year on this planet and I have friends who are experts on this matter, this is quite a feat!
So not only was this itself a scary concept, throw in the fact that I am 35 weeks pregnant and incredibly self conscious at the moment, what a better time to take the plunge.
I visited Yummy Mummy Pregnancy Day Spa in Leederville thanks to a gift voucher from my sister and found it to be very welcoming. A friendly smile to greet me, peaceful decor, water offered, I began to feel at ease which was appreciated seeing how nervous I was. The chill out area had comfortable chairs, music and water with freshly cut strawberries in it, why hadn’t I tried this before? I could get used to this!
I had chosen the Aroma Massage and was taken to my treatment room by a friendly masseuse. The room was very discrete and I felt at ease making my own way to the pregnancy friendly table – complete with hole for my belly! This might have been one of the most novel parts of my morning, being able to lie face down. How you take the little things for granted.
It didn’t take me long to ‘let go’ and enjoy the massage. How could I not with the soft music, lovely massage oils and warm towels? For somebody at a time of incredibly vulnerable body image, I didn’t have a problem with a stranger touching me. My poor swollen body sure appreciated it. It was also relaxing to have confidence in the masseur and that everything they were doing was pregnancy friendly – something very important to me.
The time passed quickly and unfortunately my first experience at the day spa came to an end, but it was thoroughly enjoyed and has given me the confidence to treat myself to another! I am sure I will deserve it come 5 weeks time!
The Aroma Massage has the following price points:
50 min -$120
80 min – $160
110 min – $210
As well as an article by Yummy Mummy with some FAQ about pregnancy massage, including benefits and addressing any concerns you may have 🙂
Yummy Mummy Pregnancy Day Spa is located at:
253 Oxford Street
Leederville WA 6007
Open Hours
Monday to Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Phone: 08 9201 1077
Review by Krystle M, heavily pregnant and newly converted to the wonders of massage!
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Jan 24, 2011 | Interviews, Products
♥ First up, briefly tell us a little bit about yourself!
Hello! I run a blog called April Rose. It started as a space for me to ramble and upload inspiration, but its slowly morphing into a fashion blog.
I currently post about my life and my outfits, but next year when I am studying my Diploma of Specialised Makeup Services I’m hoping to also use my blog as a portfolio of my makeup work.
Jurlique Soothing Day Care Lotion from $48 RRP.
♥ Tell us about your daily beauty routine.
Ever since I was a teenager I have cleansed toned and moisturised morning and night.
Cleanser – Clean and Clear Cream Cleanser, the classic old school one, I’ve been using it since I was 14. In Winter time I like to use something from Aesop , as my skin gets very dry.
Toner – Witch Hazel.
Moisturiser – Jurlique Soothing Day Care Lotion (this stuff is AMAZING).
Scrub – At the moment its just the St Ives one, I’m not too fussy about scrubs as I don’t use them that often.
Mask – I love the Skinvitals range from Priceline, they are cloth face masks and they are so so good when you are flying or just need a pick-me-up!
I have very sensitive skin, prone to eczema and my face can also get swollen and inflamed from certain products, so I don’t really stray off what I’m used to (that’s why I’ve been using C&C since i was 14!) I’ve tried so many different products and had to throw them out after a few weeks.
Sounds like a lot but its habit for me.
♥ What’s the one beauty treatment you can’t live without? And your favourite place to have it done?
I love getting my nails done. Love it. I feel like a lady when I get them done, and my nails grow better once they are filed professionally.
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♥ Who do you trust with your hair in Perth, and why?
I used to be solely committed to Hall and Jones in the city and when they closed down I cried a little.
Now I go see Bee at Peggy Sues. I did a post about her skillz once. Check it out.
♥ Favourite budget / at home beauty treatment?
Umm I don’t really have many at home treatments I do but I do like to have a long hot shower after a bad day, put a treatment in my hair, shave my legs, and take off all my makeup and wear track pants. Instant mood lifter for me.
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentrate
♥ Your three, absolutely cannot live without, favourite products?
Witch Hazel – I use this as a toner, I use it after waxing, and I use it on my face when I have allergies or my eczema is playing up…
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentrate – Its thick so oily skinned gals may not like it too much but I use it as a primer/moisturiser.
It’s hard to get in Aus but you can track it down online for around 40 dollars. Its becoming one of my Makeup Kit essentials.
Illuminator – my favourite is MAC Cream Colour Base in Hush. This shade works for so many skin tones and I put it EVERY WHERE with a foundation brush.
♥ Do you have any secret tips you use to keep looking / feeling great?
Prep your skin by washing, toning and moisturising before whacking on foundation, the foundation will last longer and you won’t have to put as much on!
Sheer dusting of translucent powder to set foundation and prevent shine yet still let the glow through.
Use a bold lip colour and a bare eye if you are feeling tired or run down. It will bring the attention away from the tired eye area.
Retreat-y Bliss!
♥ What beauty treatment/ wellbeing activity would you love to try but haven’t yet? (Due to time, money, scared etc!)
A yoga retreat! I would have to learn how to do yoga first though..
♥ Describe a typical day of eating for you.
I don’t eat red meat so that limits a lot for me. I eat heaps of nuts, fruit, salads, and pasta.
As a treat I love a good comfort meal like creamy pasta or Thai.
Moi, cycling by the river.
♥ Describe your fitness routine.
Haha zilch. I ride my bike for fun but that’s about it!
♥ Do you take part in any alternative therapies or take supplements? If so, discuss.
I take a Women’s multivitamin and Vitamin B12. I don’t eat meat so these things give me a bit of a boost.
Thanks Jacqui!
If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments 🙂
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Jan 18, 2011 | Cheap / Free, Products, Reviews
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Sleek and attractive packaging? Check. Inside mirror for touch-ups? Check. Affordable? Absolutely.
Budget beauty specialists Australis deliver again with their cheap and cheerful range of new lip butters, which grew on me the more I used them.
The ball shape means they are light and easy to pick out amongst a plethora of items when you dive into your handbag.
I found that the pigments looked much more concentrated in the packaging than they turned out on the lips, but considering they are a butter, not a lipstick, I don’t think this is a big issue.
‘Tall Poppy‘ (pictured above), one of the five shades in the range, looked from the packaging to be a bright Barbie-pink colour, and is described on the Australis website as “clear with a hint of bright pink”. To my mind, a ‘bright pink’ pops on the lips, and this doesn’t. It is, however, a very pretty and demure shade, and a deeper colour is possible with more layering of the product. It’s actually very similar to one of my favourite lipstick shades, Lancome’s Vintage Rose.
Mmmm! ♥
The second shade I tried, the cheekily-named ‘Brownie Points’, had light caramel tones and is super subtle, but gorgeous with a dark smoky eye and a sweep of bronzer. Both shades would suit any complexion or skin colour, but one tip: don’t eat them – they don’t taste great!
Retailing at $8.95 the butters are a very reasonable purchase. Though not super-nourishing, they provide your smackers with a bit of protection, with aloe vera and vitamin E among the ingredients. My lips did tend to feel a bit dry and dehydrated by the end of the day, and I felt myself reaching for the paw paw ointment for some relief by late afternoon.
Australis though, are the stalwart of being able to create great looks on a tight budget, and these butters are a great addition to their range.
Review by Athanae Lucev, a freelance journalist and writer with a keen eye for a pretty bargain.
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Jan 17, 2011 | Other
SWIM!
WEAR!
HELL!
YEAH!
Alright, it’s that time of year to get your gear off and get into a swimsuit. There is nothing quite like a summer in Australia and it is by far my favourite time of year. I’m the kind of girl that prides herself on her swimwear collection and looks forward every year to adding to her menagerie to accommodate for ALL your different swimwear occasions. Yes, that’s right- ONE pair may not do if you like to make the most of the summer season and all of the splendors that it has to offer. Maybe you hadn’t thought about this…but I have…so let’s run through some scenarios together shall we?
You’re going down to your local beach for a lay out (covered in sunscreen, naturally) and a bit of a swim:
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Tigerlily – Bright pattern and a nice design that’s not going to wash off you if the waves are getting up to a bit of rough stuff.
You’re going to the pool for a splash around:
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Zimmermann Vertigo Floating Bikini
(Now on sale for $165!)
Great colour, flattering design and you’re in the calm wave free waters of a pool so you can afford to go sans straps.
You’re going for a surf because you are one of those co-coordinated, sporty types:
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Lover swimsuit from their ‘Untitled’ Spring Summer 2010/11 range.
These togs are cute as a button and perfect for your more active water pursuits.
You’re going on holiday to a tropical climate/Southern coast of France/St Barts etc:
I think that Zimmermann is really good at this type of thing so let’s look at three styles from them…
(Note: I know I’m harping on about Zimmermann but they really have one of the largest ranges of styles out there, you can buy online, the shipping is amazingly fast and they are Australian)
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Zimmermann Posy Scallop Fringe Triangle $230
Photo courtesy of http://www.zimmermannwear.com
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Zimmerman Lyre Lyre Chain Link Bikini – $195
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Zimmermann Labyrinth Wrap Bandeau Bikini – $220
You are invited to spend the day on a yacht with a mysterious/attractive millionaire (what? It could happen):
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Zimmermann Bonded Cross Front One Piece – $330.
Crisp colour, unusual design and pret-ty damn classy.
You want to turn some heads:
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Nothing says Phwoooooar like a lion on your butt.
Or if you want to tone it down (just a little)
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Label – We Are Handsome
The one piece is now $190 available here!
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Lover swimsuit from their ‘Untitled’ Spring Summer 2010/11 range.
I don’t know what it is about this bikini (maybe it’s the fact it looks a little bit like underwear) but I find it sexy as hell.
Let us know if you have any suggestions for cute swimmers to get out and about in this Summer!
Article by Adriane Daff, the girl is a swimsuit FIEND!
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Jan 13, 2011 | Products, Reviews
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I once joined a Facebook group called ‘Pale ‘n’ Proud’. The group’s poster child was Keira Knightley. I later left this group because, let’s all admit it, joining a group called ‘Pale ‘n’ Proud’ (not even Pale AND Proud) is kind of lame and the other reason was because the poster child was Keira Knightley. But I think the other OTHER reason, deep down, was that I didn’t want to commit to being one thing (and proud of it) for the rest of my Facebook days.
Ms. Knightly, flying the ‘English Rose’ flag.
In the same way that sometimes as a brunette I get really curious about being blonde, as a pale person I sometimes just really want to be tanned. Especially in summer. Pretty much every year. Like clockwork this same curiosity rises and I don’t see any particularly good reason that I shouldn’t indulge it (I know I should be comfortable in my own skin but who said I couldn’t dye the skin first? RIGHT GUYS?!) So, of course, going out and attempting the mega burn aint no good for you and is going to have you looking like an old boot age 29 so this article is going to be about one of your fake options.
I decided to try out the Rodial Brazilian Tan (Light) a tinted medium strength self-tanning gel for the face and body pretty much because I have liked Rodial products when I’ve used them before and because this was specifically light and medium strength. When you have pale skin (as I’m sure even non-palers would know) you cant roll in guns-a-blazin with your full strength guy because that kind of behavior is going to leave you streaky, patchy and all kinds of orange.
Mmmm.
Straight out of the bottle I knew me and Rodial Brazilian Tan Light were going to be mates because of one simple fact- this product is neither orange nor brown but the colour of PURE CARAMEL I TELL YOU. Literally the colour of caramel topping, go down to McDonalds right now- get a sundae- that’s what you are putting on your skin. Secondly as a gel it hydrates as it tans so you don’t feel stiff as a board and it leaves a slight tint on your skin so you can see where you’ve been thus eliminating streaks!
It didn’t leave any marks on my clothes or my sheets (although I did wait for it to dry properly) and better yet it didn’t leave my hands discoloured! And this is huge because normally I have to wear gloves to apply fake tan (this includes the ever popular St Tropez) so this time I was worried because gloves were not available to me (read: I was too lazy to walk down to the 24 hour chemist to get some) but never fear, after thoroughly washing my hands with warm water and soap I was on Easy street.
So there’s a number of wins for this product (and look I’m not going to lie I really do think the people at Rodial are fighting a good fight- the actual tan doesn’t even SMELL tan-y!) but the biggest thing I would take away from this is that the colour of this is so perfect that it’s letting even the palest amongst us girls (me, Keira, all the gang in ‘Pale ‘n’ Proud) have a little go at getting a tan.
Available at Myer stores and online at <Adore Beauty.
Review by Rodial fanatic & porcelain to tanned chameleon, Adriane Daff.
Be well,
xoxo
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