Wednesday, August 26

| LUSH | NEW Westfield Marion Store | Opening Night | [Photo Heavy ]


A few weeks back I was invited to the NEW LUSH store opening at Westfield Marion. It was a fun-filled evening of pampering and learning more about LUSH's values, ethics and environmentally sustainable practices that make it one of my FAVOURITE beauty brands out there! Come along with me to the NEW Westfield Marion store to see their new digs and check out the current product offerings from LUSH Australia!


LUSH: "From our very humble beginnings at LUSH, our founders have been conscious of how our products and business practices interact with the environment. In doing so we've used creative and innovative solutions to make a positive impact on the planet. Sustainability is a company-wide priority that flows through our products, from our hands to yours".


Bath Bomb heaven at LUSH..................


Can you spot your favourite?


Lip products galore! Lip scrubs, balms & ALL you will need to keep your lips luscious.


Delicious LUSH 'Fresh Face Masks' on ice. The chocolatey 'Cupcake Face Mask' looked good enough to eat!


Beauty-lovers and bloggers exploring the NEW LUSH Marion Store!


STATION #1 'D.I.Y Making 'Angels on Bare Skin Cleanser':

It was exciting and humbling to see in 'real time' how quickly and simply the LUSH Angels on Bare Skin was made. Being able to watch all the natural ingredients that make up the product made me feel very comfortable with using the cleanser. It only took a few minutes and it was ready to package up and use (we were kindly given samples of the cleanser to try at home). I am in love with Angels on Bare Skin Cleanser, it is so gentle and comforting on my skin.


STATION #2 Traditional Japanese 'Furoshiki' Wrapping:

When buying individual products as gifts at LUSH, it is encouraged to present your gift in one of their stunning knot wraps. These are based upon the Japanese tradition of ‘furoshiki’, where the wrapping of the gift becomes a part of the gift itself. I love this idea - it's functional, saving our environment, and promoting the re-homing & restyling of vintage scarves! LUSH's furoshiki scarves are all made from recycled plastic or are unique vintage scarves. 


LUSH FACT....................

About 46% of LUSH products are naked (packaging free), including bath bombs, shampoo bars, bubble bars, massage bars, body butters and solid facial cleansers – reducing the preservatives required and packaging sent to landfill in Australia.
Consider this; if everyone in Australia used solid shampoo bars, then we would be reducing landfill by over nine million bottles a year!
Image - LUSH Australia


STATION #3 'Massage Bars' & Hand Treatments:


Enjoying a relaxing hand massage with the LUSH Wiccy Magic Muscles Massage Bar!
It was a spicy combination of cinnamon leaf and peppermint essential oils - to relax and help ease aching muscles.....





Thank you for the invite LUSH! It was a fantastic opportunity to talk all things LUSH and learn more about a brand that continually impresses me with its dedication to environmental sustainability & ethical practices within a big business environment.

Thank YOU for coming along with me to explore all things LUSH!


What are your favourite LUSH products?


x.k 


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Thursday, August 20

| The Wedding Series | D.I.Y | Engagement Party Popcorn Favours |





I knew that at our recent Engagement Party I wanted to try my hand at a few crafty D.I.Y Wedding and Engagement Party ideas I had seen and loved. This is the first post of | The Wedding Series | that will be featuring on Profound Feline as Mr W and I venture into the realms of wedding planning and all the fun and fear that accompanies.

Scrolling through picture perfect Pinterest photos for inspiration has kind of taken over my life of late as I start planning (and re-planning) my idea of our wedding day. Although, I am surrounded with inspiration via my Instagram and Facebook feeds, Pinterest boards, Etsy shops, and countless wedding blogs, websites and books - I have been left feeling a bit lost with wedding ideas......


 Do you find this too when you are focused on an all-consuming project?


Today, I am bringing you a simple yet effective (and delicious) D.I.Y Party Favour that could be ideal as an Engagement Party treat or Wedding Bonbomiere for your guests. It involves only a few items and can be easily be put together over a few hours with a little help (in my case, from my mum - thanks mum!).



To Make You Will Need:  (we made approximately x 80 popcorn treat bags)

  • x 80 Clear lolly-bag style plastic bags (bought from Ebay).
  • x 15 (150g) bags of Popcorn - and lots of it! (We purchased Johnny's Sweet & Salty Popcorn - allowing for roughly a cupful in each treat bag).
  • x 15 metre roll of black and white twine for tying up the bags (purchased from Neds).
  • x 80 'He Popped The Question & She Said YES!' tags (purchased from Ebay).



Bon Appetit - it's as simple as that!


Stay tuned for the next post in the |The Wedding Series| on Profound Feline that will be featuring a D.I.Y How-To on making Bridesmaid Boxes to gift when asking your bridal party to be a special part of your wedding journey. 

This was so much fun to put together for you!


x.k 


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Friday, August 14

| NEW | LUSH | Solid Shampoo Bars | 'Ditch the bottle and head for the bar' |



I have to admit I am one of those people who have never tried any LUSH shampoo products - let alone their Solid Shampoo Bars. My perfect opportunity arose when I was contacted by LUSH about the release of new Solid Shampoo Bar varieties earlier in the year. After being sent some products to try I have had time to test and trial the NEW varieties and must admit - I am now a convert!

The NEW varieties have witty and fun names, always expected from LUSH! Including: 
BraziliantMontalbanoHoney I Washed My Hair / Copperhead / Jason & The Argan Oil.

Mane Carnival! 
Strengthen and condition hair with andiroba oil, a new ingredient we are using from the Brazilian rainforest, and lift your mood with sunny orange oil.

Image Credit - LUSH Australia
Head of all heads!
Sicilian lemon oil, olives and rosemary make this the godfather of shampoos for shiny hair, while popping candy simulates mafia gunfire! A really citrusy shampoo bar to leave the hair squeaky clean.

Image Credit - LUSH Australia

Beehive, honey! 
A honey shampoo made with our best-selling toffee sweet scent, for soft and shiny hair with a little lift. With 5% Fair Trade honey, hair is left really softened without being flattened and full of moisture. Comb, honey?

Image Credit - LUSH Australia
LEFT - Braziliant (orange) / MIDDLE - Honey I Washed my Hair (Cream) / RIGHT Montalbano (Yellow).

Perk up your hair!
Perk up your hair with this mild shampoo, ideal for coloured locks. With coffee and melted henna (caca rouge) for shine. Although it won’t actually colour your hair, it is a great choice for colour treated dark hair, conditioning it and bringing out the tones.

Image Credit - LUSH Australia

Great hair is no myth!
On a quest for stronger, shinier, softer hair? Try this argan oil-packed, Rose Jam-scented bar. Ideal for those with lighter hair tones.

Image Credit - LUSH Australia

LEFT - Copperhead (earthy toned) & RIGHT - Jason & The Argan Oil (pink).

- ALL only $13.95 each -


What I love the most about LUSH Solid Shampoo Bars is that you are left with beautiful smelling hair post shower BUT can enjoy the experience of heady aromas whilst lathering up in the shower too! Another feature that I find handy is the Shampoo Bars portability. Forget lugging around a huge shampoo container on your next holiday, or decanting shampoo into tiny bottles (that are often left half used in the cupboard upon return). 

It's a nifty idea I think - thanks LUSH! You can even purchase iddy-biddy metallic tins to house your Solid Shampoo Bars for transport or to help them stay in shape for longer. They retail at LUSH for only $4.95 and help reduce the need for extra packaging that can contribute to landfill.
Image Credit - LUSH Australia

THE VERDICT:


My favourite Solid Shampoo's were the Montalbano & Braziliant varieties for their citrus freshness and ability to thoroughly clean my grease prone fine hair. Also, the Jason and The Argan Oil bar provided a more gentle cleansing experience without stripping my hair of natural oils (thanks to the present Argan Oil). The final two - Honey I Washed My Hair & Copperhead are fantastic products on their own but could not compete with the aforementioned front-runners. I found Honey I Washed My Hair was just too gentle for my hair cleansing needs - leaving me with slightly limp locks. Whilst Copperhead is aimed at darker tresses it still worked okay but lacked the deliciously scented lure of the other bars.

RATING:   / 5



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Did you know LUSH have opened a NEW store at Marion Shopping Centre in Adelaide?


 I will be attending an exclusive Beauty Blogger evening of fun and fizziness to help celebrate the opening of the NEW Marion store. Come along with me via my Instagram feed TODAY FRIDAY 14th August for LUSH product demonstrations and a night of pampering.


Have you tried any of the Solid Shampoo Bars from LUSH?


x.





*All products provided for consideration from LUSH Australia.

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