by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 21, 2010 | Events, Products, Reviews
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Wow wow wow. As promised, here is my discussion/dissection of the uh-maze-ink goodie bag that we received @ the PRIMPED/Zoe Foster/David Jones Lookbook event and as you can see, the bags cup runneth over!
This baby literally felt like I was carrying a bag of bricks around due to the extremely generous sizing and number of products involved.
So without further dilly-dallying I will chat about them with you!
♥ Miranda Kerr “KORA” Organic Rich Body Lotion (RRP $44.95) – We received a full-size tube of this and were told it’s Miranda’s favourite, I was blown away! Had been wanting to try this for a while as I think she is gorge and I like her philosophy as she is hugely into yoga (like me!) + the KORA products are all organic and good for us. Delicious on the skin after a shower and before bed, I woke up with very soft skin.
♥ David Jones Ultra Shine Lip Gloss in Pomegranate (price unknown) – this one is a HIGH favourite! The colour is divine, a deep pinky-red & the smell gives juicy tubes a run for their money. The colour stays around for ages and the gloss is nice & sticky, but not toooooo sticky. If this one is anything to go by the other colours will be awesome as well. My new fave.
♥ Kosmea Travel Pack (price unknown) – complete with their famous 5 minute facial muslin cloth, this kit came with a hydrating rosewater mist, cleanser & SPF moisturiser. Very chuffed with this one also. ESPECIALLY THE CLOTH which I’ve been wanting to try for years due to rave reviews.
♥ Hissy Fit Gift Kit (GWP) – some cute samples of sun protecting lip balm & moisturisers, and just adore the name!
♥ Rimmel Mineral Foundation, Sexy Curves Mascara & Eyeshadow Compact (price unknown) – love the purple tube that the Sexy Curves comes in but have yet to try, however the wand looks a little like a sex toy / torture device so I’ll have to venture carefully…! I don’t think the other two products will suit my pale skin unfortunately so one of my friends is going to get lucky.
♥ Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs ($29.95) – This one is a no-go for me! The product gets good reviews on the Vogue Forums, however I received the darkest shade & am a few freckles away from being an albino. For kicks I sprayed some on my legs and the resulting dark brown streak sealed it’s fate as a hand-me-down to a bronzed friend.
We also received the following items: OJON shampoo & conditioner, Miss Dior Cherie, Natio Glow, A’kin Moisturiser , OPI top coat, Revlon Plum Attraction Nailpolish, YSL mini mascara & Touche Eclat, Dermalogica samples, Endota Spa hand cream & nail file, Terax samples, Napoleon Perdis samples, PRIORI samples, Ultraceuticals samples, Burts Bees Lip Balm, Gucci perfume, Modelco Liplights, Abahna shower gel, Sally Hansen lip extreme, Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream & a living nature cleanser.
WHEW. So as you can see, spoiled doesn’t even begin to cover it.
I’ve just popped on some of the Kosmea SPF lotion and am going to spend some time reading Zoe’s book “Playing the Field” in the sun. It’s a great Sunday afternoon, over & out 🙂
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 20, 2010 | Events, Inner City, Products, Reviews
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Last night, as previously mentioned myself and another Wellness WA-er were lucky enough to be two of a handful of girls to be spoilt by the company, knowledge and devastating good looks of one Ms. Zoe Foster of Primped fame, she is kind of my idol, shhh!
We also got a David Jones beauty goodie bag to rival anything you have ever seen before. Ever. EVER. I showed a boy afterwards and even HE was incredibly impressed with the amount o’ loot we received!
So I’m going to do a little write-up of the event, because I’m new to this whole ‘beauty event’ game and it’s still quite thrilling, plus, you really missed out if you weren’t there so I’d love to share!
The event started with a bunch of pleased-as-punch ladies being ushered into a roped off area, complete with water, delish muffins, little sammies and of course our gracious host waiting in the wings.
Zoe chatted to us about the new David Jones / PRIMPED lookbook, which is a visual delight and I strongly recommend picking one up, so pretty. We then went on a tour of 10 different DJ’s brands, learning of her faves, the best picks for the season, and even picking up more samples and treats on the way!
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One of which was a mini bottle of Miss Dior Cherie
!!! Amazing kids, absolutely amazing.
I’ll be doing a separate post on the other contents of the goodie bag and some of my thoughts, so keep an eye out for that.
After the tour, it was Q n A, where we learned that Zoe eats what she wants and still manages to outshine everyone. Her mega-tip is OMNILUX and I quote:
“You can drink 48 tequila shots and still have glowing skin” – sold yet?
After our time was up, my colleague and I bought copies of her new fiction book, Playing the Field and got them signed. It was a fantastic event and I look forward to stalking, or they call it “Following” these days don’t they?!, Zoe on Twitter & PRIMPED even more now!
34.5 stars / 5
Were you there? Do you think Zoe Foster is a right stunner? Do you like delish muffins? Talk to me about any of these things!
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 17, 2010 | Inner City, Products
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HELLO! The past two weeks have been extremely busy in the Wellness WA camp and as such I haven’t been pumping out as many delicious articles as I would like to, sorry!
But please rest assured that there are so many amazing things in the wings, just waiting to come out and pounce on you when you least expect it, like a wonderful new puppy dog and you’ll remember why you love it and turn a blind eye to that time (or 12) that pups weed on the carpet and made you question why you even got it in the first place! Alright, terrible analogy OVER!
Yesterday I was lucky enough to attend a seminar on ANTI-AGEING, which my friends will laugh about because at the ripe old age of 26, I commonly get mistaken for a lass of about 19-20. Anywho, the seminar was very-very-very-very interesting & extremely scientific. Flashbacks to high-school chemistry were frequent and I left really convinced that Dr Joseph A Lewis II (he pioneered the use of alpha hydroxy acids in skincare & much more!) knows what he is talking about. I also learned that lizards produce their own vitamin c, so they do not need to eat it!
If you are looking for some anti-ageing products then I would recommend checking out his brand, Priori Skincare, which is bursting at the seams with antioxidants and because he is super switched & has wonderful skin for an older guy. I’m a convert!
Second piece of news on the agenda,
ZOE FOSTER IS COMING TO PERTH!
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You may or may not know, but Zoe Foster is without a doubt, the raddest woman in the Australian beauty industry.
Basically she is touring all over this sun burnt land of ours (cliches ahoy) promoting the hells out of her wonderful little PRIMPED LOOK BOOK which is pretty-pretty & you can catch a glimpse of it here: http://www.primped.com.au/zoes_blog/comments/the_primped_djs_look_book_instores_grab_the_final_spots_and_reap_the_reward/
Zoe can be found at David Jones, Perth City store, and in front of my star struck eyes on these dates:
Friday March 19, Hay Street, Perth at 6.30pm and 7.30pm
Perth Saturday March 20 at 10.30am
Please believe me when I say you would be very silly not to pop along to view this glorious Miss for yourself! I am lucky enough to have a seat, goody bag & glass of champers awaiting for me on arrival (but only because I booked!), however anyone can come watch and see what she has to say. HIGHLY. RECOMMENDED. !!!.
See you there!
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 14, 2010 | Beauty Salon, North of River, Reviews
Readers will know of my quest to find perfect acrylic nails in the Eastern Suburbs. Herewith the second installment!
Location location location:
LA Nails
159 Walter Road, Dianella. Ph: 9275 4419
(Salons also in Kingsway Shopping Centre and Mirrabooka Shopping Centre.)
Service: Permanent French acrylic refills, after 4 weeks’ growth.
I found this salon by doing a search on the web and, since I drive down Walter Road most days, I was curious to see what the salon would be like. It’s tucked into a strand of shops and parking is easy, so if you live around this area and want convenience, then this is not a bad bet. The low-down on this salon is that it won’t win any awards for service or creativity but it does the job. Unfortunately there are other salons out there that do a better job at a better price.
Service
I called on the Friday and got a Saturday appointment at the time I wanted. When I arrived, the nail tech hadn’t finished with the previous customer, so I waited for 15 minutes. Not that big a deal – there is a coffee machine for customers. Once it was my turn, again, there wasn’t a lot of conversation or interaction with the nail tech although she was polite and efficient. Apparently they were short-staffed and she was the only one on that day.
Nail form
I was very happy with the shape – the nails were shaped square-round and thinner than the previous salon’s efforts. However, the nails were a bit chunky through the middle and could have been filed further to flatten then out. The thing I was least happy with was the ration of white to pink. There was way too much white! For some reason, some salons insist on starting the white powder about half way down the nail bed. Even when I asked for less white, the result still wasn’t natural looking.
Technique
Again this salon uses a tip to cut through the drying white powder which creates a nice, even crescent shape. Electric drills and emery boards are used. Gel was applied to create a glossy look.
Time
1 hour, in addition to the 15 minutes I was kept waiting prior to my appointment.
Cost
$50.00 for refills, although when I got home I discovered that the price-list states that refills are $45.00. Disappointingly, I was not alerted to the price difference or provided with an explanation.
Overall rating
♥ ♥ ♥ (2.5)
Article by Bron, resident nail aficionado & expert!
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 6, 2010 | Exercise, Inner City, North of River, Reviews, South of River
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According to the flyer, the health studio “Bikram Yoga” (or heated yoga) provides a certain type of yoga that is conducted in a room heated to 38 degrees celcius, so that the muscles are warmed and a deeper workout can occur!
To put it simply: you’re gonna sweat.
Bikram Yoga is a 90 minute program of 26 pre-determined poses & postures, plus 2 breathing exercises. The benefits of Bikram include:
♥ Stretching and strengthening muscles, joints & more.
♥ Increased mental clarity & stress reduction.
♥ Stimulation of the organs to cleanse & provide fresh oxygenated blood to the body. This helps restore all systems to optimal working order for total health.
At this stage, the concept sounded so unappealing, what with all the talk about mass sweating.
As I entered the zenly decorated reception area of Bikram Yoga (complete with small fountains), already I could feel a slight rise in humidity. The instructors were extremely friendly as they explained to me the concept and goals of their company and they were extremely open as they answered any questions I had.
Set with a yoga mat, a beach towel and two bottles of water, I stepped into a room that was similar to a sauna minus the steam. During the briefing, the instructor urged us to try our hardest to stay in the room for the whole class, even if it was just lying down on the mat if we felt like we weren’t handling the environment well. The point of this class was to focus solely on yourself without worrying about what other classmates are doing and, contrary to regular yoga, the eyes must be open the whole time.
The class started well enough with some of the typical yoga positions such as the half moon pose. At this stage I was thinking, this isn’t so bad I can totally do this for 90 minutes! However about 30-45 minutes into the class, the room was 10 degrees hotter than when we first started and that’s when the sweating really began.
I was also thanking my mum in my mind as she convinced me to bring a beach towel instead of a tiny face towel. Around this time I started to feel a little light-headed and so I decided to sit the next few poses out, trying to gain some energy back and convincing myself not to step out of the class. A few people decided to rest around this time too, reassuring me that I wasn’t the only one struggling.
After a few minutes of resting I joined the class again, keeping up surprisingly comfortably. Going against the rules, I looked around at the class, and everyone, including myself, was sweating insane amounts! Towards the end of the class the temperature cooled mildly and before I knew it the class was finished.
The poses performed in a Bikram Yoga class.
It may seem that I didn’t enjoy myself in this class but in reality, I loved it! I felt rejuvenated and fresh walking out of the studio and I could breathe easier too. Another benefit was that my skin felt softer (after a good shower).
Overall it was a very intense 90 minutes, very very challenging but incredibly worth it as there are plenty of benefits for your body (as above).
My advice is that you have to listen to your body and take it easy if you’re doing it the first time, especially if you haven’t exercised in a while. The yoga experience combined with the friendly and welcoming instructors has definitely convinced me to come back for more!
They have a special offer for newcomers who are local to Perth, $20 for unlimited Bikram Yoga over 10 days! Unbeatable value and a fantastic way to find out if it suits your lifestyle 🙂
Bikram Yoga – http://www.perthbikramyoga.com.au
Location
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158a Vincent Street, NORTH PERTH
On the corner of Vincent and Fitzgerald Streets
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248 Leach Highway MYAREE
(beneath REBEL Sports)
To find out more, contact Jenny Sterpini, certified Bikram Yoga Instructor on 0403 496 422.
Article by Hanna Baradja
Have you tried Bikram Yoga? Too scared? Want to know more? Leave a comment! xx
