Beauty tips: a quick catch-up with Jessica from the Belle Lumière

Posted on May 18, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Beach backyardToday we’re bringing you an exciting holiday edition catch-up with Jessica, the fair beauty behind The Belle Lumière. Jessica took a tropical time-out in Bali earlier this year, so we asked her to share some wisdom on her holiday routine and how to best cope with heat and humidity. Once you’ve read her answers below, head over to The Belle Lumière to look at some of her holiday snaps!

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Wellbeing Wednesday

Posted on May 16, 2012 by | Leave a comment

How to make almond milk at homeIt’s Wednesday! Why the excitement? Because we’ve got another edition of our regular wellbeing picks for you – we’ve mixed it up this week with some face and hair pampering, two delicious and easy recipes, and the hidden superpowers of some foods – revealed! We love this week’s links and we hope you will too.

 

 

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May special: receive a gift voucher when you purchase a Kuvings Silent Juicer!

Posted on May 15, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Kuvings Silent JuicerUntil May 31st, we are giving away a $50 Echolife gift voucher with each purchase of the Kuvings Silent Juicer. It’s the perfect opportunity to get juicing, boost your health and wellbeing and enjoy some free shopping, on us!

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Beauty tips: a quick catch-up with Michelle from Eat Paint Sniff Glue

Posted on April 27, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Eco Tools Moisture Cotton GlovesToday we have recent birthday girl Michelle generously answering our ever nosy and plentiful questions about her skin and hair routine. We’re not just delighted to take a closer peek at her habits and favourite products, she made us belly-laugh and deserves a special mention for using the words ‘glad-wrap’ and ‘sensual vision’ in the same sentence.

Read on to find out what Michelle likes and does at the moment, but brace yourselves first – this is a fun-filled post!

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How to make your own natural deodorant

Posted on April 24, 2012 by | 4 Comments

Natural DeodorantUntil we evolve to naturally smell of roses, citrus fruit, or fresh air after a storm, most of us need a daily deodorant fix. Finding one that is both effective and not laden with dubious chemical additives can be a treacherous exercise. As we always prefer caution when it comes to applying any product on our skin (especially frequently), we’ve stocked our Echolife virtual shelves with only natural deodorants – aluminum-free with no added synthetic preservatives.

But that’s not the only option if you want to smell fresh – if you like pottering around your kitchen (whilst not actually cooking), you can make your own all natural deodorant too! We’ve even put together a few links to easy-peasy recipes below to get you started.

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Beauty tips: a quick catch-up with Jade from Jade Musing

Posted on April 20, 2012 by | 5 Comments

Mature CoconutToday’s guest appearance on the blog has us really excited: we bombarded lovely Jade with questions about her current skin and fitness routine, and she generously answered all of them. If you’ve ever wondered how she manages to keep herself looking pretty, fresh and fit whilst juggling small children, all will be revealed below!

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Fight dry skin and keep your hands soft in the cooler weather

Posted on April 17, 2012 by | 2 Comments

Red GlovesNow that autumn is settling in, you’ll need to pay closer attention to your extremities aka the poor dehydrated skin that’s exposed to the wind, the cold, and other unpleasant elements. Take your hands for example – how do they feel right now? If you’ve answered ‘sandpaper’ instead of ‘smooth and comfortable’, you’ve got some moisturising to do!

We’ve put together a quick selection of our favourite natural hand creams to keep your paws and the tip of your nose soft and smooth through the colder weather. Read on if your hands are in need of some rescue!

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