Audrey Hepburn Films @ Metro Arts, Brisbane

Audrey Hepburn fans rejoice!

Metro Arts Studio in Brisbane are playing 3 of Ms Hepburn's films on May 16th. Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany's and How to Steal a Million are showing from 1pm - tickets are $10 for one film, $15 for two and $18 for all three.

Contact Metro Arts to book on 07 3397 3028 or check out the What's On section on their website.

I'm told if you haven't seen a Hepburn film on the big screen, your not a true fan (so I'm going regardless of whether the man is coming with me or not - I'm prempting not).

Yours truly

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Test Drive: Pantene 3 Minute Miracle

What THEY say: Pantene’s new 3 Minute Miracle provides a salon quality treatment experience. Enriched with a new formula, it’s designed to help repair three months of damage in just three minutes, giving hair a beautiful shine.

Directions: Wash hair with shampoo & conditioner and apply 3 Minute Miracle to strands. Leave in for 3 minutes, rinse thoroughly.

Want shiny hair without getting goop all over your hands? Then this is the product for you. Ever one to get sucked in by good advertising I decided I needed to try Pantene’s 3 Minute Miracle treatment for myself instead of reading bucket loads of magazine reviews, mostly written by Procter & Gamble’s copywriters who make it sound like you can’t live WITHOUT the stuff.

They say first impressions last and to find a 3 tube pack for only $9, things were going right for this product from the get-go. I’d been told by a lot of people that Pantene products should be avoided if you’re a consistent colourer due to the high level of silicone but I had only even been told this about their shampoo and conditioner and determined if the worst happens and I end up looking like Britney Spears (before the extensions) then my hairdresser is only a 5 minute drive away and is known to work magic no matter what the “condition”.

To my pleasant surprise, this stuff actually works. According to the well written blurb on the tube, 3 Minute Miracle makes your hair considerably smoother and silkier and they were right. After the normal routine of blow dry & straighten, there was noticeable shine just like they promised. Even after 4 days and 2 more washes, the “just been to the hairdresser” feel is still there and looks to be hanging in for another day or two.

Pros: If you’re after great shine for a function or event, get your hands on this stuff - your hair will be shiner than a detailed Ferrari at a Motor Show.

Cons: If like me you don’t like to wash your hair everyday of the week, you will find that on day two your hair feels greasier than normal and might actually need another wash. You also wouldn’t think that there was such as thing as too much smoothness but if you need an up-do, I’d steer clear of it (all those smooth strands unfortunately don’t stay up as well as slightly dirtier ones).

Verdict:
You’d be hard pressed to find a product under that’s cheaper, easier and more instant and if you’re after that “salon feel” without the $200 price tag, I’d certainly recommend the 3 Minute Miracle. Whilst I didn’t actually have 3 months of damage to repair, it lived up to its claim of beautiful shine, my only challenge was trying to wash my hair and shave my legs in 60 seconds to try and keep my shower to the governments recommended “4 minute save water” time limit.

4 out of 5 stars

Next Test Drive: Clinique Take the Day Off Make-Up Remover Milk

Yours truly

d+s

TGIF (and some Friday photos)

You know its Friday when you’re organising lunch and after work drinks all before you’ve had your morning coffee. Our chosen venues today (in case you haven’t got anywhere planned yet) are Beccofino in Teneriffe (fantastic pizza and a great wine list) and Emporium Hotel, Fortitude Valley. Normally I’d steer clear of the Emporium Hotel based on price but my cousin is visiting from Perth and staying there so it’s a special occasion. Plus I want to have a sticky beak at the hotel rooms as I still haven’t seen inside one yet - apparently they’re hot, check out the pics on their website here).

I couldn’t help but post a nice image to get you geared up for the weekend (see above) and one of my favourite artists is a guy by the name of Monsiuer Z (cool name or what?). I was given one of his birthday card designs a number of years ago and fell in love with the great graphics and scenes he creates (minus of course the fact that I stare longingly at the women and wish I looked like them). His work is hard to find in stores but his website is worth a peek.

If you need some Friday night web browsing inspiration (or just like to gander at what other people wear), I recently discovered Chictopia which once you’re registered, allows you to post photos of your own outfit creations for other people to check out. It’s also free to view everyone else’s galleries so once you’ve exhausted this month’s magazines style pages, it’s worth checking out the style gallery.

Now that it’s getting slightly cooler in Eastern states, I’ve found a few photo’s that might help you decide what to wear this weekend (I know the sun is still out in Brisvegas but I know it’s chilly when I have to close the bathroom windows to stop the breeze coming in of a morning). I love the arty photographs and outfit ideas these gals (and guys) come up with – definitely one to add to your favourites.

Enjoy your weekend, whatever you're doing.

Yours truly

d+s

Update: Lets go stimulate (the economy)

Thanks to news.com.au for enlightening me on the fact that my postcode being 4014 really had nothing to do with me getting my stimulus package yesterday (well, it did but it was RANDOM).

All cheque and EFT payments will be made using a post code selection process that is randomly generated, ensuring all post codes are evenly distributed to each state and territory each night (using the Australia Post predetermined percentage spread). For this reason and because of security concerns, we are not planning to publish a distribution schedule.

Not that I mind of course, I've already got my eye on some new patent pumps in Witchery (although a little pricey for Witchery at $199....but that's another story/post).

Here's hoping if you haven't got yours yet, you get it soon.

Yours truly
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Lets go stimulate (the economy)

I've never cared so much about my postcode - thanks to a tip off from a work colleague yesterday I found out the government's stimulus package's were being sent out via postcode starting in the city (4000). Being one of a few lucky Nudgee residents I finally today received my $900.

What's frustrating is the fact that I couldn't bring myself to leave it all in my bank account and spend like Mr Rudd wants me to - so the credit card got a good top up. I reasoned though that $150 was enough to keep for something special and after realising I need new shoes this morning when trying to dress for work, I think a small shopping trip is in order (thankfully my cousin is coming over from Perth this weekend so if the man asks, I've got an excuse to go into town!).

So thanks K-Rudd for making me feel a little better about the few splurges I had at QVB in Sydney (and for making my bank balances look so much better so early in the pay month).

Yours truly

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Hot or Not?

Beyonce & Jay-Z = HOT

Lady Gaga = we think NOT

Bobbi Brown's Makeup Manual = very HOT

Madonna looking like she's about to go horse riding = definately NOT

What do you think? Leave me a comment!

Yours truly

d+s

Whoever said money can't buy happiness simply didn't know where to shop

Is it possible to be excited about an interstate trip but loath it at the same time?

To avoid sending you all to sleep, I won’t explain the reason why I'm anxious about our imminent trip to Sydney and instead indulge in the fact that we'll have 2 days to do some sight-seeing and shopping (which will no doubt get rid of my anxiousness as we all know shopping gets rid of the mean reds - just ask Audrey).

Who would have thought that a Brisbanite of 25 years has barely seen a street in Sydney her whole life? Especially one with a penchant for shopping such as I have. It's not often we get the chance to venture to neighbouring cities that are less than an in-flight movie away so when the opportunity knocks, I welcome it with tea and biscuits.

The only problem I foresee for our quick trip is if my partner actually allows me to do a spot of shopping (here's hoping my Mum & Dad will convince him), I need to be selective about what I'm going to buy. My winter list is completed and printed out, ready to reference at any point (see my previous posts if you need some tips on what to put on yours) but knowing my haphazardness when put in front of a well organised Witchery window, my list goes out the door faster than my partner does.

Need proof of holiday purchases that end being ebay items in 5 minutes? Just look at some of the items you can pick up in Byron Bay that never see the light of day - did I really need that dream catcher necklace and hippy printed skirt? Not likely unless I decide to move to West End and wave incense around me as I walk the streets handing out "SMILE" stickers to passersby.

So it's with all good intentions we set off over the border for a few days of family, friends and shopping in the hope that upon my return I will be able to present you with my wonderful purchases. If you don't hear from me for a few days, presume the worst (my partner got a hold of my credit card and locked me in the hotel room - nooooo!).

Yours truly
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PS. Thanks to the lovely Fabsugar website for making one of my winter outfits today’s Look of the Day!

In loving memory

Most grandmas have a touch of the scallywag. ~Helen Thomson

In loving memory of my wonderful Grandmother, Joan. Wife to Kevin, mother to Phillip, Geoffrey & Heather.

We shall wistle for you next time we shell peas.

Yours truly
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I heart Etsy

Sick of the all the usual chain store buys? Need a gift for someone that's handmade and not available anywhere else? Then get your self onto www.etsy.com (you can thank me later). A fantastic website full of clothing, jewellry, art, homewares, gifts and all manner of beautiful handmade bits and pieces.

Some of the items on this site are devine, I could spend hours trawling through the jewellery and children's clothes. In fact, I did last night. I seem to have picked up a secret obsession for all things bird like lately and after doing a search on the site, came across pages and pages of "add to cart" items. Check out some of my finds.....

Each image has a link to the Etsy store if you like them enough to buy them. Just be careful, this site is highly addictive.

Yours truly

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Get her look, save some moulah

I have mentioned this Kate Moss outfit once before and am in love with it so much, I just had to mention it again. What's more, I've found almost identical items for way less than what Miss Moss would have paid (let's not even begin to imagine).

Items from left to right:

Target tunic $49.99

Dotti blazer: $89.95

Nine West boots: $349

French Connection bag: $199.95

Leona Edmiston Pins: $16.95 - $19.95

Supre belt: $15