Mani-inspiration!

Recently we were flipping through a mag when this image stopped us dead in our tracks! Like a perfect Pantone line up, we loved the graduation of colour.

To get this look at home, you'll need three of our favourite nail polish shades:
Penelope - Soft mushroom
Maggie - Lilac
Cate - Pearl White

If you decide to give this mani a whirl, we'd love to see your handy work! Just share it with us on Facebook or Instagram.

Ps: Don't forget that you can purchase any two nail polishes for just $29.95 (usually $19.95 each) - which means there's no excuse to not try something new!

Our Top Five Beauty in Bloom Moments

The insights Natalie shares in her book, Beauty in Bloom, for making us look and feel beautiful are timeless. Here we share five of our favourites:

1. There are no rules with makeup. It's about fun, creativity and experimentation.
2. Cherish the ritual of applying makeup. No matter how much or little time you have, relish that precious moment in your day. 
3. There are no quick fixes and expert tricks when it comes to feeling beautiful, but embracing the everyday with open arms and an open heart can make all the difference.
4. Follow your dreams, let your heart guide you and surround yourself with people you love and who inspire you.
5. Be passionate and look after yourself.

Beauty in Bloom is now available from our e-boutique.

Spring Clean Your Makeup Bag

The arrival of Spring means there's no better time than now to do a little de-cluttering, cleaning and sorting...of your makeup bag! Here are Natalie Bloom's top three tips for getting your cosmetics collection Spring ready:

• Like food, beauty products don't last forever. In fact, expired makeup can cause skin irritations or eye infections. Check the packaging of your favourite products and look for a diagram of a jar with a number on it - this indicates the number of months you can use it after opening. Bin anything you've been using for longer than you should.

• Dirty brushes can become a breeding ground for bacteria so make a habit of cleaning them at least once a week. Use a mild shampoo and then lay them flat, rather than upright, to dry. This  prevents water getting into the glue and causing the bristles to fall apart. 

• Now is the perfect time to refresh the contents of your makeup bag. Why not play with colour and try a bright Nail Polish or Super Glossy Lip hue? Or ditch your heavy foundation for naturally radiant skin and our Mineral Plus Sheer Mineral Tint? After all, this is the season to bid adieu to that beauty rut and have fun with a new look!

Illustration: By Rebecca Wetzler and from Natalie's book, Beauty in Bloom