http://prettyprettypretty.com All that's pretty and fun and shiny Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:45:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Straight off, I bought Madison because I was in the mood for a trashy weekend/holiday read. and while it was $8.95, it offered a free Napoleon Chocolate Kiss lipgloss valued at $25. In fact, I got two of them, and you can win one simply by posting a video ... http://prettyprettypretty.com/2008/08/21/we-read-it-so-you-dont-have-to-madison-august-2008/ Congrats to all the super kiwis who are bringing back the medals from Beijing. But let's not forget the other pretty little athletes that deserve a medal too. I really love these pics. My favourite pet ever was a little guinea pig, Zelda. I dream of having a little free-range guinea ... http://prettyprettypretty.com/2008/08/21/pretty-olympics/ This from Stuff about hair straighteners. Some dermatologist says: Patients with major hair damage from tongs are told to keep their hair short for one to two years, stop use of tongs, hair dryers and heat products altogether and avoid sun exposure. But to avoid damage in the first place, only ... http://prettyprettypretty.com/2008/08/21/in-the-news-heat-damage/ I was raving about the Mary Kay hand treatment we tried out at the last couple of PPP parties. Turns out my friend knows Wellington's senior sales director of Mary Kay, Karyl Anderson. So my friend jacked up a meeting between me and Jo and the lovely Karyl. Turns out ... http://prettyprettypretty.com/2008/08/20/pretty-pretty-people-karyl-from-mary-kay/ I was recently reflecting on prettyprettypretty and what we're all about: the things that we like that make us look good, smell good and feel good (and more of course). I don't for a minute believe the aforementioned things can change my life in any deep and meaningful way, but ... http://prettyprettypretty.com/2008/08/19/smell-good/ Beauty tube, wtf??? Well beauty tubes were first developed by Kevyn Aucoin, writer of the Making Faces make-up books- that is if you believe the lady at Mecca Cosmetica who told me so. And since being developed, the idea has spread to many cosmetics brands. And here I'll review L'oreal's ... http://prettyprettypretty.com/2008/08/17/review-beauty-tubes/ The guys at Gizmodo reviewed this digital make-over tool. It's for girls, as in children, but the Gizmodo staff seemed to have fun with it! Hey, girls, are you tired of raiding your mom's makeup cabinet every time you want to have a makeover? Well then, take things digital and discover ... http://prettyprettypretty.com/2008/08/16/girltech-stylin-studio/ I'll be there behind a stall - so come along and visit! CRAFTING is on again at Pataka. Saturday August 16, 10am – 2pm  This 'craft' market is where you will find some fun, funky, unique and stunning handmade goods that will delight your senses and fulfill all of your shopping needs.  We ... http://prettyprettypretty.com/2008/08/15/craft-at-pataka-welly/ Fur Patrol have been one of my most favouritest bands since they got together around 1996, and their front woman Julia is hella talented and hella hott. The band were originally from Wellington, but as is the way of the world, they're now based in Melbourne. We're stoked she took ... http://prettyprettypretty.com/2008/08/14/pretty-pretty-people-julia-deans-of-fur-patrol/ On my recent excursion to the land of Auck, I picked up these six, yes count them - six!, free samples of Aesop rose hair & scalp moisturising masque from the World Beauty Store on Vulcan Lane. (By the way the lady at World was way knowledgeable about fragrances and ... http://prettyprettypretty.com/2008/08/13/review-aesop-hair-moisture-masque/