BEAUTY NEWS: Kérastase Paris pops up at Adorebeauty.com.au

Just popping in today to share some exciting beauty news! 

If you love luxury hair care, then you'll want to know all about this....this is a FIRST!!! And you heard it right here :)

Luxury hair care brand Kérastase Paris is about be offered to Australian online shoppers for the first time. Kérastase’s new collection for long hair, Cristalliste, will be available online exclusively for a limited time only, via a “pop up shop” at www.adorebeauty.com.au from today, Friday March 1st.

“We’re very excited to partner with Kérastase Paris for the launch of Cristalliste,” said Adorebeauty.com.au founder Kate Morris. “It’s such a luxurious range and the products are amazing for long hair – you get that amazing luminous shine without weighing your hair down.”

The Cristalliste Collection:

• Cristalliste Bain Cristal Fins - Luminous Perfecting Shampoo - Fine Hair - $38 
• Cristalliste Bain Cristal Epais - Luminous Perfecting Shampoo - Thick Hair - $38 
• Cristalliste Lait Cristal - Luminous Perfecting Conditioner - $44.50 
• Cristalliste Lumiére Liquide - Luminous Perfecting Essence - $44

Kérastase Paris joins Adorebeauty.com.au’s extensive range of leading prestige brands, including Lancôme, Clarins, philosophy, SK-II, Biotherm, Benefit, Aesop, Laura Mercier, BECCA, Napoleon Perdis, L’Occitane and Jurlique.

drool......

Adorebeauty.com.au is Australia’s leading online beauty retailer, and the official online stockist of over 120 brands and 4000 prestige, niche and salon skincare, makeup and haircare products.

Now lets go shopping........................

Have a great weekend xx

Extension Update...sneaky peak

It's been nearly 2 years since we started this renovation and extension to our home.

We're nearly there!!

If you follow 3pickles on instagram, you may have already seen these pictures...but if not, here's a litle sneaky peak at what we've done so far.

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 The picture above is the chandelier that Mr3P put together himself and the ballustrade that finnally found it's home this week.

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This is the view from our bed, in the new main bedroom, looking at the open plan bathroom.
I LOVE THIS ROOM...........

It's not quite finished yet and I want to gussy it up before I take some more pictures for the blog, so let me know if you'd like to see more, plus the other rooms and gardens ....AND how we did it ourselves on a budget!

See you soon.

Winner of the Sunraysia 100% Organic Juice Giveaway

I was overwhelmed at the amount of AWESOME entries for this giveaway. 
Thank you for your great ideas, you have all inspired me to start a weekly link party here at 3pickles...I think it will be a great way to share some healthy family recipes...so get blogging and ready for a link up!!  I'll get that happening throughout the week, so please stay tuned.

Now to the lucky winner..

Congratulations to Michelle Vamvas. Her email entry was as follows:

A delicious range of homemade dips
Served with sesame seed biscuit strips
Or fruit kebabs, they look divine
The kids favorite fruits all in a line
And simple cherry tomatoes and star cut-outs of cheese
Are a welcome favorite and certainly please
Sticks of cucumber, and mini feta pies
Are some healthy lunch box things this mum supplies! :)

Your prize will be heading your way very soon. 

Thanks again Sunraysia for supplying the prize!!

I have some more great giveaways coming up soon too.....

My Name Bracelet

I want to show off my beautiful new bracelet....custom made, especially for me!!

It's so delicate...I just love it.

 I've been wearing it for a few weeks now and I can not believe how many people have complimented me on it...even the lady next to me at the servo while I was refuelling asked where I got it from.

This beautiful, custom made, engraved bracelet was lovingly made by Australian company mynamenecklace.com.au .

It go me thinking...what a great gift this (and their other custom made pieces) would make! you CAN'T get them anywhere else....an original gift for the person in your life who is hard to but for and has everything. ...yes, we all have them and they are SO HARD to buy for.

Not anymore......... (sorry family and friends reading this...I've spoiled any surprise you may have had...but I know I'll be forgiven if I give them something like this)

Now here's the part that you'll really love me for.......
mynamenecklace.com.au are giving my readers 10% OFF their purchases
HOW YOU MIGHT ASK?

easy....just go here 
http://www.mynamenecklace.com.au/?smt=773705 

make your selections and when you checkout & use the code PICKLES.

Your welcome. xx

Disclosure: This product was provided for editorial consideration.   3pickles has no affiliation with any companies mentioned and has receives no remuneration for posting reviews. All of my opinions are honest and are only influenced by the awesomeness of a product or service. No BS on this blog.
3pickles receive lots of products to review, but only the things that we (Marnie & the pickles) love end up here on the blog.

Get Glowing Skin for Valentines Day

It's Valentines Day....you've got that big date, right?

Lucky you. I'll probably be cooking dinner, getting kids ready for school the next day...oh and painting pickle #3's bedroom.

Yes, very romantic. I have reminded Mr3P what happens on Feb 14th....I'll keep you posted. BTW...he likes to tell me that being married to him is like Valentines Day everyday. um, errr....sure Mr3P...keep telling yourself that.

ANYWAY.....

For those of you who HAVE a date for the big V and want to get your skin a glowing, I've put together a little regime using Biore skincare. I just gave myself a little facial with these products and my skin is feeling very fresh. I love using the toner on clients before I do their make-up. I find it really freshens and firms the skin in preparation for primers and make-up.

Of course, this regime doesn't have to be just for a special occasion (isn't everyday special??)...it's a great habit to get into and these steps only take a minute to do, so don't give me the "I don't have time" excuse. If you adopt a good, simple routine, I think you'll find a vast improvement in your skin in a matter of weeks.

Step One:

Step Two:

 Step Three:

Step Four:

Now that your skin is glowing, you don't need a tonne of make-up to cover that beautiful glow. Just apply some concealer where you need it the most, curl those lashes and give them at least 2 coats of mascara. Velvet red, matte lips are very in at the moment as soooooo Valentiney.

Revlon Matte Lipstick

• Price: $21.95
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Revlon Matte Lipstick provides a smooth finish with matte colour which glides across lips without drying, caking or flaking. Can be used either alone or with other shades for desired look. Available in 2 shades:  Nude Attitude and Really Red.

Now, what to wear????

You can get the Biore skincare range from Priceline, Woolworths, Coles, Chemist Warehouse, Target, Big W & selected Independent Grocers and Pharmacies national 

Have a great V Day...enjoy your date. And while your sipping champagne with that someone special, remember me.

I'll be painting a kids bedroom...

but my skin will be fabulous!!!

xx

Disclosure: These Biore skincare products were provided for editorial consideration in the past and i continue to use them.   3pickles has no affiliation with any companies mentioned and has receives no remuneration for posting reviews. All of my opinions are honest and are only influenced by the awesomeness of a product or service. 

3pickles receive lots of products to review, but only the things that we (Marnie & the pickles) love end up here on the blog.

Muesli Bar Slice Recipe & a GIVEAWAY!!!!

One of the favourites for the school and work lunch boxes.

I know this muesli slice is not exactly a weight loss food, but the kids like it and at least I know exactly what is in it as opposed to a lot of the prepackaged bars in the shops.

And I get to bake something....which I love to do.

Well, it's kinda a mix and pour recipe rather than real baking.

But whatevs....

I purchased this Macro porridge from Woolworths for my own brekkie, but I had to try it out in this recipe. I normally use regular oats. I think this has a better flavour and texture.

The recipe is easy and can be adaptable to suit your tastes. 
All you need to do is mix together the dry ingredients in a large bowl:
2 cups of Muesli
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
I added spoonfuls of pepitas, dried cranberries, some sultanas AND
1/2 cup dark choc chips

next:
mix your dry ingredients with a can of sweetened condensed milk ....mix really well
"pour" into a non stick baking tin (or slice tin) I used a silicone slice tray from Chef's Toolbox.
I press the mixture down with a drinking glass.

Bake at 180C for about 15-20 mins. Just check for doneness. The slice should be golden brown.  It will still be soft when you remove it from the oven. Let it cool for 10 mins, then slice into bars and place on a rack to cool completely and firm up.

My family usually tuck into some with a glass of milk, long before the slice cools down.

The rest gets stored in an airtight container, ready for the lunch boxes.

Speaking of lunch boxes, the pickles have been enjoying these Organic juices from Sunraysia that were sent to them to try. I even put some in the freezer....they loved that.

We all want to give our kids healthy options and these juices are up there on the list. 

This is why: Sunraysia Organic is 100% organic fruit juice with Nothing Added, Nothing Taken Away. Made from certified organic fruit, Sunraysia Organic is all natural with no artificial colours and flavours, no chemical pesticides, no genetic modification and no added sugars or preservatives.  There are four fresh, great tasting juices in the range - Apple, Orange, Apple & Blackcurrant and Tropical.

I love the fact that my kids can drink juices from fruit hasn't been sprayed with pesticides. I find that reassuring. 

What's more, the durable pouch that the Sunraysia juices come in are 100% recyclable and, thanks to its unique design, will mean less waste going into Australian landfills.

Sunraysia Organic is certified by Ecocert, one of the world’s largest organic certification organisations, as well as Australian Certified Organic (ACO) Australia’s premier organic certifier.

Sunraysia Organic is available from supermarkets nationally with a RRP of $1.49 each 

or 5 for $5.00 at selected stores.

Would you like to win a bunch of these fabulous juices?

This giveaway has now closed.

The prize :

Thanks to Sunraysia for giving this prize to one lucky reader.

40 samples of the juice (10 of each flavour) - just enough to cover two school lunches per day for one month

&

an eco shopper bag - to make Mum's life a little easier when she's doing the grocery shopping

Value = $70 each

How to enter:

Just let me know in the comments* what you put in your school or work lunch box on an average day. 

I'll choose the most interesting "menu" as the winner. AUSSIE'S ONLY, sorry.

Open to enter until midnight Melbourne time on Wednesday, Feb 20th 2013.

I'll announce the winner on the blog shortly after the giveaway closes.

Good luck.

*A few people have contacted me saying they can't leave a comment (or it deletes itself after they put it up), so if you want to enter and are having a problem, I've decided that you can alternatively send me your entry via email at

threepickles@optusnet.com.au 

Disclosure: This product was provided for editorial consideration.   3pickles has no affiliation with any companies mentioned and has receives no remuneration for posting reviews. All of my opinions are honest and are only influenced by the awesomeness of a product or service. No BS on this blog.
3pickles receive lots of products to review, but only the things that we (Marnie & the pickles) love end up here on the blog.

Review: JoBaz Everyday Straight Hair

I've just used the JoBaz Everyday Straight Hair and I am so happy with the results that I had to share it with you. 

Before I share my before and after pics, let me tell you about my hair...

I have very thick, wavy hair that's a little on the dry/dehydrated side. On most days I like to straighten it with a flat iron. When I straighten my hair, it usually lasts about 3 days before it needs washing.

This delightful before picture is what my hair looks like after I wash it and let it dry naturally.

It's a pain to always straighten it and as a Mum, I don't always have time, so it will usually go into a ponytail. So when I had the chance to try the JoBaz Everyday Straight Hair at home, I thought it just might be what I needed.

The photos below are before  and after.

Both pics are of freshly washed hair that has been left to dry naturally.

Incredible! 

I know, right?

 This is with blow dried hair and I did a little curl/flick thing on the ends.

And this is with a quick run through with the flat iron.

I put the JoBaz product in my hair by myself and it was pretty simple to do (the instructions a very clear), but it would be even better if you have someone to help you. Allow at least a couple of hours to complete the process (it's worth it).  They claim it lasts for 3 months, so I'll let you know..so far I couldn't be happier with the results.

You can get your own JoBaz Everyday Straight Hair from Big W or Priceline.

Disclosure: This product was provided for editorial consideration.   3pickles has no affiliation with any companies mentioned and has receives no remuneration for posting reviews. All of my opinions are honest and are only influenced by the awesomeness of a product or service. No BS on this blog.

3pickles receive lots of products to review, but only the things that we (Marnie & the pickles) love end up here on the blog.