The Modern Woman's Survival Guide

THE LOVE LIST: JULY (3)

7/28/10 •

A monthly post to remind ourselves of all the good and fabulous things in our life that bring us joy – because sometimes in the midst of busy schedules, deadlines and bills to pay, we forget.

ELITE HAIR AND MAKEUP ACADEMY REVIEW (1)

7/21/10 •

“Gaynor Alder reviews Elite Hair and Makeup Academy, headed up by industry expert Justine Poniris. Training aspiring Makeup Artists in modern and current industry specific techniques, Elite is exactly as it claims – Elite”

WOMEN OF STYLE AND SUBSTANCE: THE FRENCH MISTRESS AMANDA TAYLOR-ACE (1)

7/20/10 •

You could say that Amanda Taylor-Ace is living many people’s dream life – and you’d be right. Amanda splits her time living between Provence and with her family and friends in New Zealand during the French winter.

BEAUTY PRODUCT LAUNCHES: JULY (1)

7/20/10 •

As there are just too many fabulous new products being launched and an abundance of products to review in my boudoir, the format of “Beauty News From My Boudoir” has changed, and will now run as a series over each month. Here are some fabulous new product launches from Versace, Clinique, Estee Lauder, OPI and more…

GUEST POST: THERE IS NO MAGIC PILL (7)

7/16/10 •

“There was a time when I would try to sugar-coat, fence-sit and make it sound all nice-n-easy, however, I now see that perhaps this is a significant source of all frustrations in this area. It is imperative that we all wake up and get real with ourselves. There is NO MAGIC PILL.”

BRIDGET JONES HAS NOTHING ON ME – TOO MUCH WINE AND PEA SOUP (12)

7/12/10 •

But, yet again, the Gods of Thou Does Drink Too Much Retribution had not finished punishing me, for Anna (the checkout chick) had her foot on the conveyor belt, and my bank card disappeared.

SOMETIMES I FALL IN A HEAP (15)

7/08/10 •

I have moved into my fabulous new abode and settling in well (my flatmate is fabulous and I think she is the bees knees). However my schedule is hammering me at the moment – I am “right up against it” as Kath would say. I am woken up every morning by a mind that runs [...]

WHAT ARE YOU GIVING UP FOR “DRY JULY”? (8)

7/01/10 •

I mean, my life couldn’t run fast enough to keep up with the plane, even if it tried. I wave to it on the tarmac as the plane pulls away, and it eventually gives up trying to get on the plane with me, along with my to do list which stops alongside it to puff and pant, and then they wave in defeat wishing me a good time.

HURRAH – I’M FINALLY MOVING!! (9)

6/30/10 •

Can’t you just hear my beauty products and clothes singing for joy as they prepare to depart for fairer shores? My pretty things can happily take their place on shelves, my beauty product will have their own bathroom cabinets, and my clothes will look so beautiful draping from their hangers, that I’m sure I will want to mount my wardrobe and make love to it.

BLACKLISTED IN MARRAKESH: FASHION MEETS FRAGRANCE (0)

6/29/10 •

Blacklisted recently collaborated with Fleurage to present a fashion parade with a difference, that explored the sights, sounds and scents of Morocco. As the models walked down the catwalk, bespoke scent designed for the evening was diffused into the air.

FRIENDSHIP DEAL BREAKERS (10)

6/27/10 •

I am lucky enough to count some very beautiful people as fabulous friends. For these special people, I will walk the end of the earth – I support, listen, comfort, celebrate, understand and care – because I love them and I want what is best for them.
However, I have come to realise that there are [...]

HERE COMES THE BRIDE: PART 4 – NAILS (1)

6/24/10 •

If beauty is the sum of our parts, then surely it’s the little things like cuticles and well-groomed eyebrows that combine to make a real difference. When it comes to bridal beauty, there is no such thing as too much attention to detail – especially if we are to take our lead from Grace.

AU REVOIR: SEE YOU IN TWO WEEKS (4)

6/05/10 •

Darlings,

I will be holidaying in Perth for the next two weeks – see you when I return from the Motherland.

WIN: SEX AND THE CITY 2 HOLIDAY PACKAGE VALUED AT $1500+ (327)

6/03/10 •

Are you dreaming of a summer holiday? Lusting after the kaftans the SATC girls wore in Abu Dhabi? Have you always wanted to see the places Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha and Miranda frequented in New York?

THE HAND HOLDER: FROM THE MALE PERSPECTIVE (0)

6/02/10 •

Here is an excerpt from Tom Valcanis’ reply to my previous article The Male Species Never Ceases To Amaze Me published in Onya Magazine.

BEAUTY NEWS FROM MY BOUDOIR: MAY (0)

5/31/10 •

New fragrances from Prada, Bvlgari & Hermes; limited edition collection from Laura Mercier; new range from Clarins, Estee Lauder launches Perfectionist [CP+] Targeted Deep Wrinkle Filler, Intervene Vitamin C capsules from Elizabeth Arden and Headlines Hairpieces releases Seamless Volumiser; reviews of SKII Cellumination range, NARS Orgasm and Abode Aroma room fragrance; beauty video by Johnny Lavoy from Ford Models and Product of the Month.