A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME

Soothing my moisture parched skin this winter are the lovely, nourishing and eco friendly range of skin products by Trilogy. I am currently using the Cream Cleanser to remove all traces of makeup (including stubborn waterproof mascara) and massaging the Certified Organic Rosehip Oil in under my moisturiser.

The change in my extremely dehydrated skin has been dramatic to say the least...it looks plumper and 'glowier', fine lines are much less noticable, blemish scars have faded and my nose is miraculously free of pesky blackheads. All this in just over a week. Result? I think so!

GOING OVER TO THE DARK SIDE

In what I'm ashamed to admit, may be a subconscious homage to Kristin Stewart (that girl is so cool it hurts) and all things vampiric, I have recently become obsessed with dark nailpolish.

All shades of navy, purple, burgundy and charcoal are tickling my fancy and earning me a series of charming nicknames from my other half such as emo, goth and twihard.

Theres no accounting for taste (his) but personally I find dark nails look vamp-tastic with winter's deeper toned fashion or work well as a witty contrast with a pretty, pastel and feminine outfit. Slick on some black liner to finish off and you'll be ready to bitch-face with the best of them.

On a side note...I was lying in bed with a certain bf this morning discussing my choice of manicure colour (a deliciously deep, dark, chocolate brown) when he suggested grey nails could be a "sweet" look. I then informed him that grey nails were currently the 'IT' thing....and he now thinks he is New Zealand's heterosexual answer to Gok Wan. MEN.

FRESH FACED BEAUTY

I am currently having a lady love moment over the divine Miss Biel at last week's MTV Movie Awards.

Often she slips under the radar at big events with her wholesome good looks and understated style but she definitely hit the red carpet jackpot this time with a casually perfect blow dry and natural but defined makeup. Girl crushing...big time.

THIS WEEK I AM ALL ABOUT....

Fringes and eyelash extensions....
both of which I'm booked in to get on Tuesday.
I'm going for a Nicole Richie style makeover to match my new chocolate brown locks...she is my ultimate yummy mummy muse.

Picture of the results to follow...let me know your current beauty muses!