FASHION ANIMALISTA

My post today is: a) to make you smile and b) to find out what you think about using animals in ads and fashion shows.

In my own opinion if animal is not harmed while making any ad, then I dont see any crime in it. Not mentioning of those animals-models that really enjoy modeling like Mr. Toki. New Yorker Julie Song began creating the stylish outfits in her spare time and has now designed a whole range of clothing and accessories for pet owners' 'fashion-forward felines'.

Ms Song uses her own cat Toki to model the collection in a series of professional online snaps, although she admits not all cats are fans of dressing up.

                                       Come on, guys, this is the real model that know how workin it:-)

"hello baby":-))))))))

Longchamp's Spring 2012 campaign starring Coco Rocha (plus pooch!)

I bet this pooch knows real fashion stuff:-)

Unknown model, or I should say MODEL:-)))))))

Toronto-based designer Kirsten Korhani is using piglets to draw attention to her homeware-turned-ready-to-wear concept. Adorable!

Let's not forget about my own model, Mr. Max. And believe me there is nothing more he likes than modeling (except for food of course:-)

So what are your thought on this subject? Do you think it is inhuman to use animals for fashion purpose or you enjoy looking at all those cute creatures and smile with me?
Waiting for your comments and feedbacks and if you have any questions - well, you know the drill:-))))  

Hair colouring with Clairol Nice n Easy Foam

I have been colouring my hair for quite a few years now and usually get it done at the hairdressers, but in the last few years having been busy with the kids and work, I decided to colour it myself.

I have been trying out quite a few different ones and of course, have always found it hard to find the right colour that I like. They usually always turn out too dark on my hair or not enough staying power and they fade quite quickly. 

Recently I tried Clairol Nice n Easy colouring number 6 Light Brown and really liked it. The colour is really close to what I ideally want and it applies well. I tried out the foaming one recently and I really like that it is mess free.

You mix the tint and developer and with a pump bottle, you squeeze the bottle to get the product out. Using the gloves the idea of the foam is that it is easy to use and mess free, which it really is. The foam can be spread all over the head as if you are shampooing it, I did section off my hair and do it that way first before spreading it all over my head. Once the time was up, it rinsed out really well and let it dry naturally. I love the whole process, simple, easy and the colour turned out the way I wanted it to.

The result I got - picture taken two days after I coloured it!

Recently, I came across Celebrity Colourist and Nice’n Easy Colour Expert Belinda Jeffery's top tips for perfect hair colour:

Shade - When looking for a shade, always choose close to your natural base colour, and only ever 2 shades lighter or darker.

Skin tone - Your complexion is the key to making the right colour choice. If you have an ivory or creamy coloured skin, you can be as adventurous as you like. However, if you have a pale pink-toned or ruby complexion choose neutrals such as ash blonde, ash brown or dark brown.

Prep - Before applying Nice’n Easy colour, use some papaw or gel around your hairline to prevent
staining on the skin and that ‘just coloured’ look.

Roots- When touching up roots, always begin at the nape of the neck and work your way up to the front and hairline. Nice’ n Easy Root Touch Up is great for this.

Post - dye care - A must use product is the Clairol Nice’n Easy Colour Seal Gloss Treatment. The conditioning treatment comes in the pack, and leaves hair soft and shiny – plus it seals the hair shaft and locks in colour.

Ease of Use - If you find you need more control when applying the colour, try using Nice’n Easy Colour Blend

Foam – the texture of the foam makes it easier to apply as the non-drip formula prevents unwanted colour movement.

I was overall pleased with the Clairol Nice n Easy and would recommend it to anyone that wants to give a home colour, a try. The Clairol Nice n Easy Colour Blend Foam is $17.99rrp, available at supermarkets with 37 shades to choose from.

Do you colour your hair? Have you tried Clairol Nice n Easy?

RED HAIR, PURPLE TOP AND....... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Hello lovelies! 

My post today is about my favorite color purple and the top that is about 5 sizes bigger than my size. LOL!

Below is my original idea with the purple wig, but after getting a lot of critic from my loved ones, I went "natural" - red and curly:-). Though, between us, girls, I actually love this purple wig (just dont tell nobody).

But in the end we discovered this absolutely spectacular park with gorgeous flowers, greeeeeen grass, unusual trees and a river. 

This tree looks so interesting - I was waiting for some wild creature to crawl out:-) So happy, it didnt happen:-)

There is something magnificent about pine trees.  Always have a soft spot for them.

And BTW, tomorrow is My Blog's 1st BIRTHDAY!!!

Past year was really tough for me and loved ones, but this blog was and is my happy island, the places with no worries or problems. I want to THANK all of you who took their precious time to read and comments on my posts, who became my bloggers friends. You mean a lot to me! Thank you again!

KATE UPTON FOR BEACH BUNNY SWIMWEAR 2012

Kate Upton known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, first in 2011, when she was named Rookie of the Year, and again in 2012, when she was announced as the cover model.
Upton first modeled for Garage, Dooney & Bourke, was face of Guess. In 2011, Upton appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She was featured in the body paint section and named Rookie of the Year for the issue.She has since modeled for Beach Bunny swimwear and Victoria's Secret, and has appeared in Complex and Esquire as "The Woman of the Summer". Check out her new editorial for Beach Bunny Swimwear 2012.

I want her body and of course those bikinis:-)

Did you like this collections?

Waiting for your comments and feed backs and if you have any questions - Ask Erena!

Sukin Rosehip oil review

Is your skin feeling a little dull? Do you want to improve your overall skin condition? I have found a excellent product that I love and am so glad I tried. The Sukin Rosehip Oil is fantastic. I bought it from Priceline when it was on sale as I have heard really great things about using rosehip oil.
I have tried a few Sukin products and really like them, so I was interested to see how the Sukin Rosehip Oil will work.

Sukin says: Sukin 100% Certified Organic Rose Hip Oil contains no less than 80% essential fatty acids necessary for protecting cell membranes, skin healing vitamin E, beta carotene and the powerful anti-ageing antioxidant, lycopene.
Rosehip oil can be used to soothe irritated or dry skin as well as an everyday treatment oil.

Sukin’s rosehip oil is cold pressed harnessed from the seeds of wild Chilean grown rosehips via a solvent-free extraction process to retain the oils precious actives for optimal performance.
This unique oil feeds your skin vital nutrients to promote healthy skin, assists skin renewal and repair and can help treat problem skin conditions.

The Sukin Rosehip Oil comes in a 2.5ml dropper bottle. The actual product is a thick oil that you only need two to three drops to massage onto your whole face. It feels really nice and soft on the skin and is absorbed quite quickly. I did talk about this in my latest you tube video if you want to watch that here.

I apply this at night and the next morning my skin feels amazing. It feels rejuvenated, hydrated and my skin looks brighter. My redness was gone that I usually have on my cheeks. I have combination skin, so I was worried that this might be too oily for my skin, but it wasn't. When applied just enough to cover the face (remember not too much!) it works amazing.
This is great for all skin types and I would definitely recommend it as a great product to use in a skincare routine. The ingredients in this product are fantastic for the skin and it is 100% organic which is great.

If your looking for something to improve your overall skin health and give you that improved look then this is a must try! The Sukin rosehip oils is affordable and can be found for just under $20.
Have you tried a rosehip oil?

DVD review - Warhorse

I love relaxing by watching DVD's and haven't done that in a long time, so when I was sent the dvd Warhorse to watch, I was excited to have a night of relaxing and watching a movie.

The movie Warhorse is directed by Steven Spielberg and is a adventure movie set in the time of World War 1.  I watched the trailer for this movie and was quite interested to watch it.

It is a beautiful story of inspiration, loyalty and adventure. The movie starts off a little slow, but picks up and becomes interesting and emotional.

The movie is about Joey ( the horse) who belongs to Albert, a young boy who bonds with his horse and trains him to work the fields as a work horse to save the family home. But when World War 1 begins, Alberts father sells Joey the horse to the army.

The story then follows Joey as he goes through countrysides and battlefields with the army,  meeting many people and places along the way. Joey finds another friend horse that he bonds with instantly and Joey proves to really be a courageous war horse.

The movie is captivating as it goes through the scenes of the war. The movie gives a strong message of loyalty, bravery and love. There are definitely some strong war scenes, but overall the message of the movie is beautiful - and you will need a tissue or two!

Have you seen Warhorse? What did you think? What is the latest movie you watched?

Make your own Pecan facial scrub at home

Have you ever tried to make your own facial scrub? You can and it is easy, using some great ingredients like Pecans. I love eating Pecans - they are packed full of the 'good' fats - monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and omega-3, they have a higher antioxidant capacity than any other nut and eating a handful of Pecans a day provides you with 19 vitamins and minerals.

I found it interesting to know that I can make my own Pecan facial scrub, so I was excited to try it out when I was sent the ingredients.

You can now make a simple Pecan facial scrub using three ingredients:

2 tablespoons of avocado

1 tablespoon of ground pecans

1 tablespoon of honey

1. Mix the honey and avocado together.
2. Add the ground pecans into the honey and avocado and mix together.

3. To apply facial scrub, gently massage mixture on your face in a circular motion, avoiding eyes.

When mixed really well, the ingredients become a well mixed smooth mixture. When I applied this to my face, gently applying it in circular motions it felt nice and when I washed it off my skin, my skin felt smooth and clean. A great homemade facial scrub!

I have one Pecan Facial scrub kit which includes a packet of pecans, mortar and pestle, a avocado and jar of honey. (CLOSED)

For your chance to win, let me know what your favourite facial product is at the moment, in the comments below.

Terms and conditions:

1. Open to Australian residents only.
2. Be a follower of my blog through Google Friend Connect
3. This giveaway finishes 12th of April 2012 at 10pm. (AEST)
4. Please ensure that you leave your email, so that I can email you if you are the winner.
5. Pecans will be sending out the prize.

Thanks to everyone who entered!

The winner is

Missy

Stay tuned for more great giveaways soon!