Top 5 stands at Spa and Beauty Expo Sydney 2012

I don't know how, but I ended up joining my wonderful sponsors Beautiful You Hair and Beauty Day Spa on their annual trip to the International Spa and Beauty Expo in Sydney.  I don't think it's possible to plan a girlier weekend than this.  Four females, beauty products and ice-cream.

My favourite discoveries and moments:
1. By far my favourite discovery of the weekend, the Image skin care range. They gave me a peeling facial and my skin has never felt so amazing (I am caressing it as I write). I bought a few products then and now I am obsessing on getting my hands on all the other products.

2.  After my facial I would have been happy to let my gorgeous new skin glow, but we were heading out to dinner so I followed the facial with a makeover by Youngblood. They were so generous with their time and made us all look beautiful.

3. Smiink lashes. I wasn't sure about strip lashes. I thought they may look fake (Kardashian like) and pull out my natural lashes when they came off. Anyhoo, I pushed my concerns aside and let them lash me up. They look fantastic and natural AND you can re-use them another 20 or so times. Bargain!! They came off with a little makeup remover and water. No pulling required. I have always doubted my ability to apply lashes at home but I had no problem applying them again for the flight home. Flutter, flutter.

4. I needed to buy my girls at home a gift each. When I came across the Tangle Teezer stand I knew I had to buy them. I had heard these were excellent for long hair. I managed to resisted opening them to try. My girls love them. I have never seen them brush their hair so much.

5. OPI and Nicole. This, of course, was the busiest stand. All the polishes were $10 and $7. We bought up big time. I may have made some rash decisions. In fact, someone (Danielle) mentioned that my toes look fungal. Thank you!

Great news, Beautiful You will be stocking Image Skin care, Smiink lashes and OPI. They already have Youngblood. You will be able to buy these products in the salon or online.

I want to thank the wonderful Beautiful You Hair and Beauty Day Spa for sponsoring me for this trip. These products are my favourites from the expo and my opinions have not been bought, not with money, hotel accom, flights, peanut butter M&Ms or ice-cream.

And an extra special thank you to Penny xx

I am linking up with SAHM for IBOT x

A day on the Peninsula

The first stop of the day was Genesis Rothwell.  I survived my Muay Thai hour and it was fun.  I found a photo of Mark so you can see how intimidating he can look.  But, don't that scare you, we had so much fun and he even complained that I was smiling too much.  It was a great work out for relieving stress.  I am sure it'll get harder when I get the techniques correct.  In case you were wondering, Mark didn't seem to notice my intricate fiddly braids and twists but they stayed put for the work out.  Next week I'm going to wear a feathered hair piece and see if anyone notices.

Then, after a shower, off for a girly time at Beautiful you in Margate.  I got a pedicure and a gorgeous bright shellac polish.  One of my daughters got a hair cut and the other got to play with some Lashes, eyelashes.  She looked like the cutest little drag queen.  The Lashes eyelashes are amazing and not Kardashian-like at all.  Toni the owner and I had a funny conversation but I will save that for another post.

 I think my feet now have magical powers

Our last stop was to meet my aunt for lunch at Sangas in Scarborough on the waterfront.  Leonie always has great fresh sandwiches and very yummy homemade treats.  Today she had some delicious brandy, chocolate and pecan balls. I bought some for my daughters and then tried to convince them they were yucky.  They still ate them.  Selfish girls.

We are so lucky living on the Peninsula.  Beautiful weather, gorgeous water views, great shops, even better locals.