Fashion Talk! Spring Tops!

Its Spring time here in Australia, and I thought it was time to do a bit of a cleanup in my wardrobe and bring out to surface my spring clothes!

These are my three favorite tops that I love. I like three quarter length sleeves, the flowy design on them and the satin, soft material. They are comfortable to wear and look good on a pair of jeans or pants.

Do you have a favourite fashion item at the moment?

How to manage stress?

Stress is experienced when there is an imbalance between the demands being made on us and our resources or ability to cope with those demands.

The level and extent of stress a person may feel depends a great deal on their attitude to a particular situation. An event which may be extremely stressful for one person, may not be for another person, we are all different and cope differently.

Stress is everywhere and so many of us get stressed, which is why I am writing this post to hopefully help someone get tips on how to manage stress.

A variety of factors can contribute to a person feeling stressed. This may include:  environment, lifestyle or emotional and personal style issues. An individual person’s attitude, personality and approach to life will influence how they respond to stress.

The following factors all play a part:

• How a person thinks about a problem
• The different ways a person copes with difficult situations
• Life experiences and life history
• A person’s self-esteem
• Whether they have people around who can provide support.

Here are some tips on how to manage stress:

Exercise regularly – regular exercise is a great way to manage stress.  At least 30 minutes of exercise three times a week.

Avoid conflict – avoid situations that make you feel stressed as much as you can.
Relax – make sure you give yourself some time to relax each day and try to spend time with people who make you feel good about yourself.
Eat well – a nutritious diet is important. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Sleep – getting a good nights sleep is important, at least 8 hours sleep.
Enjoy your life – it’s important to make time to have some fun and to get a balance in your life.

If you dont rethink what is stressing you out and manage it, it can lead to anxiety and depression. I hope we can all take some time out to ensure we don't get stressed!

How do you manage your stress?

Your body will love this! Dove Triple Moisturising Body Wash Review

Dove Triple Moisturising Body Wash is soap free, rich and creamy and contains three moisturisers which work in three ways:

1. deep absorption to work longer and more intensively than surface only moisturisation, 

2. replenishment of the skin's natural moisture level from within, 

3. assistance in retaining the skin's natural protective barrier to help keep the
moisture in the skin.

I have been using this for a few months now and love it. I bought it because of the triple moisturising and it really does leave the skin really moisturised, feeling soft, hydrated, smooth and clean. It has a fantastic scent that lingers on the skin, the smell is a fresh, clean smell.

It lathers up really well , and you only need a little bit. I sometimes feel like my skin is dry particularly on my stomach and legs, and this works really well.


In the shower, I always use exfoliating gloves to apply body washes. Just put some of the body wash on the glove and then wash your body. You can also just apply it to bare wet hands and apply the body wash all over. It can be used daily.

If you have dry skin, or just want more moisture for your body, then I definitely recommend this.

Its available from Priceline, or supermarkets and retails for $6.99.

Do you use a body wash?

Nutri-Synergy Product Reviews

Nutri-Synergy are natural alternative to dry, sensitive and problem skin. The range provides effective treatment for dry, sensitive or problem skin using natural, active ingredients to formulate products that are naturally beneficial.

I was sent some wonderful products from Nutri-Synergy to review and they are really good!

The NS Sensitive Skin Cleanser (retails for $14.95 for 500ml)  is a non-foaming cleanser for sensitive, very dry or problem skin. This natural pH balanced soap-free wash cleanses the skin without stripping natural skin oils. It helps maintain skin’s optimum hydration, and is particularly suitable for eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. I love the way this feels on the skin, so refreshing and clean. My 7 year old son has sensitive skin and he really likes the way this feels on his skin too. He was so happy, he said his face felt "smooth and fresh".

The NS-7 Dry Skin moistuiser (retails for $12.95 250ml) is hydrating and nourishing moisturiser which can be used on the face and body. It contains key ingredients like almond oil, soy protein, allantoin, shea butter, aloe vera, calendula and vitamins B5, C and E. I use this as soon as a get out of the shower to moisturise my legs and arms and its great, it absorbs quickly and leaves my skin feeling hydrated and healthy. My husband uses this too and really likes it. I use this on both my kids (seven and one year old) when they have dry skin and it works really well, getting rid of the dryness quickly.

The NS-5 Protective Hand Cream (retails for $7.95 60g)  protects and nourishes the skin, giving relief to dry, chapped hands. It is light, non-greasy and provides protection for skin and locks in natural moisturisers. I love this hand cream, I have tried many hand creams and I must say this may be the best one I have tried. It feels the hands feeling smooth and silky. My hands get dry, so I need something that will keep them moisturised and after using this hand cream, my hands feel great. This is a must have!

I definitely recommend these products for everyone in the family, men, women and children. They are a great natural way of looking after our skin. They can be purchased at Priceline, most chemists or pharmacies and online.

St Ives Body Polish with Oatmeal and Shea Butter Review

I am loving the St Ives Body Polish with Oatmeal and Shea Butter! It is a exfoliating body polish formulated with natural sugar crystals and Oatmeal & Shea butter extracts.

The Oatmeal is a naturally occurring, anti-itch ingredient. Once it solves that challenge, the mineral-rich oatmeal goes to work to gently soothe and help to soften your skin. The Shea Butter is known for natural, skin-protecting vitamins A, E and F, as well as high levels of fatty acids, which can work wonders for moisture deprived skin.

You use this whilst in the shower and apply it in circular motions on your skin. It does say that particular attention can be applied to areas such as heels, knees elbows that can become extra dry and flaky. Then you just rinse it off with warm water.

It smells amazing and gently exfoliates and cleanses the skin leaving it smooth, soft and refreshed. I use this every second day and love it. Definitely try it out, if you want smoother and softer skin.
It retails for $3.99 at Priceline and pharmacies.

Eat the right foods - for your body's sake!

Ok so we all know we have to eat well. But do we? Well I dont all the time. But I try!

Antioxidants are important for our bodies. So here are a few types of foods that will benefit your body and you will feel better.

Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries in fact any type of berries. They are are great sources of antioxidants and vitamins.

Tuna or any type of fish. They have Essential Fatty Acids  - Omega 3, Omega 6 & Omega 9 - We need them to achieve and maintain a healthy heart, also essential for a healthy brain and for healthy function of  eyes, skin, hair, immune system and many other organs.

Nuts mainly walnuts are great particularly to nibble on if you need a snack and they are full of omega 3 and antioxidants.
Green vegetables we all know that they are good for us they have many vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy, such as vitamins A, C, and K, folate, iron and calcium.

Green Tea is  great  because of the antioxidants it contains. It also helps detox the body and support the immune system.
Dont forget some form of exercise each day is great too......well I'm off to have my morning walk now!

What foods do you like to eat?

St Ives Soothing Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Moisturiser Review

I recently bought the St Ives Soothing Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Moisturiser.

The packaging is great, it has a pump action which is easy to use. It also is a great size 500ml which will last a while. I apply this to the dry areas of my body usually my arms and legs. It leaves my body feeling soft and moisturised, it really helps hydrate, soften, protect, and heal the skin.

The moisturiser contains vitamins, minerals, oats, and shea butter. It has a very light oatmeal shea butter like smell to it which I personally like and the lotion is soft and creamy.


The texture of the cream is fantastic its not too thick or light and not oily at all. Its just right nourishes and intensely hydrates the skin. It would be great for any skin type, as well as sensitive skin, which I have in some areas.

You can buy it anywhere and it retails for $6.99  and is a 500ml bottle. I would definitely recommend this!

Do you have a body moisturiser that you like to use?