In September I went along to the Adelaide Beauty Conference as a guest (I was a sponsor), but I was also lucky to also receive a sample pack of evo’s new(ish) hair care range, calm. I was VERY excited! The pack that was provided included shampoo, conditioner, moisture mask, body wash and lotion. We all know how body wash and lotion works, so I have only...

Our wicked green demon fires sharp peppermint and clove bud scents right up your nostrils and slaps your brain awake. This is my favourite Lush soap, and I was so excited to see it at the Adelaide Halloween/Christmas Launch Party (it was discontinued last year) that I broke my P100P and bought some..! This very strong mint scented soap is invigorating, I use it it...

These are all birthday presents from Monnie Richard Castle’s Deadly Storm The Casual Vacancy Autobiography  of a Geisha Batman: The Killing Joke Codename: Sailor V 2   These I got from my favourite 2nd hand bookshop in the Adelaide Markets Sylvia The Lady of the Rivers The Red Queen The White Queen  And these are damaged books that I got from my local...

An alluring blend of sweet orange and patchouli, with a dash of black pepper, sandalwood, vanilla and cocoa. As I’ve said before, when it’s in the pot I hate this scent; it’s the Dalek to my Doctor. But once it’s on my skin it’s just awesome. (I don’t have a Doctor Who related analogy for how awesome it is. Maybe it’s the...

Blushing Phoenix (A new scent, currently only available as a bathing whip) An exquisite blend of fresh lychee pulp, sweetened oolong tea and palmarosa syrup, emboldened with a drop of aged vetiver. Thief in the Night An alluring blend of sweet orange and patchouli, with a dash or black pepper, sandalwood, vanilla and cocoa. (I have to be honest I don’t like...

You may have noticed I’ve been on a book/book related products binge lately. It’s been awesome. I’m building quite a collection of bookmarks, I used to use little pieces of paper but they would always fall out the top hence my recent obsession. These are from the amazingly named Simply Walk Into Mordor, and are $1.60 each. There’s also a...