My Week

It’s been a full on week, with yummy treats, acrobatic shoots and thoughts of next summer!

Ruby & Liam Spring/Summer 2013 Preview

What do we have to look forward to next summer? Ruby promises Italian seaside inspiration with playful prints and nautical colours, as well as soft mints, lilacs and floral prints. Liam draws inspiration from Salman Rushdie’s novel Midnight’s Children, with lightweight silks and lace, eye-catching paisley jacquard and bold greens blues and purples. Set to arrive in stores mid-July. Visit www.rubynz.com

 

Little Bird Unbakery

This is an old favourite of mine and one I frequent a fair bit whenever I’m in Kingsland. Everything is raw, vegan, gluten free and free of refined sugar. They do great smoothies, inventive lunches and delicious cakes and slices. Eat in or takeaway. The lemon slice is a must.

Me with Kathryn Wilson (image courtesy of thread.co.nz)

Showroom 22 Spring/Summer Preview

I attended next season’s preview from the likes of I Love Ugly, Adidas, Glassons, Ingrid Starnes, Juliette Hogan, Kingan Jones, Kathryn Wilson and more. The makeup was really fresh and uncomplicated, with an emphasis on beautiful highlights. Hurry up summer!

 

Shoot for Chaos & Harmony

I was on hair & makeup for Chaos & Harmony’s Spring/Summer 2014 shoot, which took place at the Dust Palace (an amazing training space for trapeze and aerial artists). The shoes were stunning, of course, and between touch ups I even had a go on the ropes. www.chaosandharmony.co.nz

 

Golden Yogi

A new Yoga studio has just opened up on Barry’s Point Rd in Takapuna. with over 40 classes they offer 16 different styles of yoga from babies and teens, pregnancy, Yin, Vinyasa, Kundalini and much more. It’s a beautiful space to practice yoga and until Sunday all classes are the cost of a gold coin. Well worth a trip over the bridge. for class times visit www.goldenyogi.co.nz

School Ball Season

from Christian Louboutin Cinderella Collection

It’s nearing the end of May which means school ball season is upon us! If you haven’t already booked your makeup and hair appointments, now’s the time to do it. However, there’s also a few steps you should take care of before the big day.

Skin: Prep your skin by drinking lots of water, eating fresh foods and getting a good amount of exercise every day. Stay away from sugar as much as possible and start the day with a cup of hot water and lemon to cleanse your body.

Tan: If you plan to have a fake tan for your ball, it’s a good idea to test it out beforehand. A tan is relatively inexpensive and well worth it to prevent looking like a patchy orange in your photos (trust me, they last forever).

Hair: Book in a cut (and colour if you regularly get it coloured) 1-2 weeks before the ball to ensure it’s fresh but a little worn in. Also, keep up the conditioning! A great inexpensive product to use is coconut oil. Apply at night and focus on the lengths and the ends to keep them in great condition.

Now that you’re all prepped, let’s look at what you’ll need to have with you on the night to stay looking fresh:

• Gloss - it’s the easiest way to touch up your lips
• Hair Pins - just in case
• Powder - or blotting papers to remove shine
• Cotton Buds - great for touch ups

Have a great time at your school ball guys!