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Posted by Annette @ Wellness WA on March 20, 2010
♥ Zoe ♥
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
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Posted by Annette @ Wellness WA on March 17, 2010
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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
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Posted by Annette @ Wellness WA on March 14, 2010
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!
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Posted by Annette @ Wellness WA on March 8, 2010
Ilcsi AHA Spicy Organic Facial
The Skin Deep brochure states that this is “The hottest facial in town” and they weren’t kidding! I’ve been looking for a natural facial treatment that will deliver smooth glowing fresh looking skin and I think I have found exactly what I am looking for. This all natural treatment provides fruit acids to smooth the skin and spicy paprika to boost circulation and detoxify your skin.
Ilcsi is a Hungarian based natural skin care company that relies on quality hand picked herb, fruits and vegetables. Ilcsi products contain no synthetic colouring agents, paints or animal-based ingredients. According to the Spa Universe website, Australia’s stockist for Ilsci, the philosophy of the brand is simple and natural: it accommodates to the modern need that prefers natural skincare methods, but still demands results. This is possible due to the high concentration of herbs, fruits and vegetables found in Ilcsi products.
The facial started with a double cleanse of the delicious smelling Rose Petal Cleanser and a light exfoliation. Next AHA fruit pulp is smoothed over the skin, the apple and grape extracts help to smooth and retexturise. A layer of thin Hessian is then placed over the skin and the Paprika herbal treatment applied. This is when it really starts to heat up, you feel hot but not uncomfortable. You can really feel your blood pumping. While this is kicking in to action, my therapist gave me an arm exfoliation. The mask stays on for about 15 minutes or until it dries. Some light fanning by my therapist takes away any last minute tingling. After the spicy mask is removed a lovely cold Rose Hip Gel mask was applied. This instantly took any heat in my face away. Rose Hip Serum and moisturiser were then applied which further cooled and calmed my skin.
Paprika Herbal Treatment
My skin was pinkish for about an hour post treatment, which my therapist did warn me about. The results were amazing- my skin was soft, glowing and radiant. I had someone stop me at the supermarket to ask what I use on my skin! It’s an absolutely great treatment to have pre event and the best thing about it is that you can buy the products and do it all at home; you can even do it a few times a week. As someone who has used microdermabrasion, chemical peels and Omnilux I can say that this is the most effective treatment I have ever had. I can’t wait for my next appointment!
Ilcsi AHA Spicy Organic Facial
Cost: $130 (approx)
Time: Approx 90 mins
Where: Skin Deep Medi Spa Salons (Como, Floreat, Mullaloo and Perth)
http://www.skindeep.net.au
Ilcsi
http://www.spauniverse.com.au
Article by Hannah Lee!
Be well,
xoxo
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Posted by Annette @ Wellness WA on March 7, 2010
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Yippee! I was lucky enough to be a winner in Adore Beauty’s Facebook giveaway (well, luck really had nothing to do with it. I wrote a killer rhyme to win!) and sure enough a teeny tube of Becca Mineral SPF Primer arrived in my PO Box (complete with a Time Out, these girls know how to swoon someone over).
The tube promises to deliver a ‘cocktail of anti-oxidant vitamins’ to my skin, which to me sounds a little worrying, but also to protect me from the sun with its SPF 30+ abilities!
Upon olfactory inspection, I’m pleasantly surprised! This baby smells like CAKE!!! Any makeup product that smells of sweet, delicious cake has already won a few points in my book.
The product is quite thick, and applies to my skin well. After waiting 5 minutes and peeking at my face in the mirror it has a slight glow to it.
My makeup applies well and I am pleased! Hurrah! I will definitely use this product again (the small tube I’ve got) and may potentially buy it again just so my face can be like cakes every day and also be protected from the sun!
For more info please see the Adore Beauty site!
Be well,
xoxo
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