The Ultimate Traveller's Guide To: Airlie Beach, Queensland

Recently Josh and I had a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway at Airlie Beach, eating our way through the beachside town and getting out and about in the Whitsundays Islands. 

I was taking notes of all the cool activities we went to and amazing dining destinations to compile this ‘guide to Airlie Beach’.

Whether you have a trip already planned or are searching for some travel inspiration – read on for all the best places to go in Airlie.

What to Do When You’ve Fallen off the Fitness Bandwagon?

There would be many perfect excuses to miss a day or two from regular workout routine and strict diet plan. 

You might find it ‘just ok’ to spend a lazy day and eating stuff that is prohibited to you but the problem is that these ‘no big deal!’ days can actually make you fall off the fitness bandwagon. Once you start skipping days from your fitness routines you start losing the motivation to get back to it and it can happen to anyone.

You don’t need to get panic over such situations as there are number of ways to get yourself back to healthy life routine. Here we share some important steps to take when you’ve fallen off the fitness wagon.

Health Goals / Habits To Make This Spring

Spring has sprung and let's get realistic here - we don't have much of a Winter here in Queensland anyway. It also means that we've been having 35 degree weather and I have been making sure to make the most of weekends and soak up the sunshine.

 

In this post we are taking a holistic approach to health this Spring and talking about healthy habits to get into and goals to make for this Spring season.

 

Take note of some of these tips or simply use them as inspiration when planning out how you will spend this season.

 

Lavender Locks - L'Oreal Colorful Hair





A couple of weeks ago I swapped my regular blonde for lavender locks and wanted to share my experience with the process.

If you follow me over on Instagram you would already be well acquainted with my little purple experiment but I also wanted to do a fully inclusive blog post about the entire process.

I worked with L'Oreal and their new range 'Colorful Hair' and the amazing hairdressing salon FruITion Hair at Wilston to make my purple hair dreams become reality. Let me tell you, with so many gorgeous colour options from the new hair range I was struggling to decide between pink, purple and blue but ultimately thought purple was a safe bet. My thinking was that it isn't too different to toning blonde hair with purple shampoo and for that reason, the fade out of the colour would be a low maintenance process.

So let me talk you through how it all went down... and lots of pictures (obvi).

 

 

EXTENDING YOUR SUMMER TAN INTO AUTUMN (WITH 2 PRODUCTS)

This Summer I got the most tanned that I have been in years, spending days at a time lounging by the pool or out and about getting exercise in the sun. 

Of course I would always wear sunscreen but that gradual building of a tan all throughout Summer has left me quite bronzed and I am looking to extend it for as long as I can.

Now that we are coming into Autumn there are a couple of handy tricks with makeup that we can use to enhance and extend our Summer tan into the new season. It only takes 2 products so let's take a look into them...

THE LATEST CRAZE - ALL ABOUT TONTOURING

 

If it's not contouring then it's strobing and while I enjoy immersing myself in the latest beauty trends I was particularly excited to first hear about tontouring especially when I figured out it is something I have been doing for years.

I remember being 14 and super into fake tanning and attempting to contour when one day is struck me to use self tanner as a contour product for more permanent results. The smart concept is now being commercialized and I think it is absolutely brilliant.

In this post we are going to be exploring this new concept of using tanning products to contour with. I think it's great because you are able to get that contoured look on a more permanent level with it lasting a few days and giving you bold cheekbones without the use of makeup.

MUST HAVE FAKE TANNING EXTRAS

This time last week discussed the products to actually fake tan but a lot goes along with the process. In this post we are going to be discussing the extras such as tan enhancers, making sure your face matches your body, adding some shimmer over the top and much more. 

I have packed this post full of eight products I think assist your fake tan to look the best it ever will. Think of it as fake tanning taken to the next level for professional results. 

FAKE TANNING MADE EASY

Let's face it fake tanning can be quite the struggle and I have had my fair share of mishaps - orange hands, streaky lines and looking flat out like I rolled in cheetoh dust. 

I've gone through all of that to come out the other side with some ultimate favourites, tried and tested tanner that I can rely on. Hopefully these recommendations can save you a lot of public embarrassment (looking back on high school photos, oh god) and they can work for you.

HOLIDAY RED LIPSTICKS

Nothing beats a rich and creamy bright red lipstick to spice up a makeup look especially during the holiday season when a classic red is always on my lips. 

These hues also work particularly well in Spring and Summer to instantly lift and brighten a look. So many times in the warmer weather I will spend a day at the beach then only have a few minutes to get ready for a nice dinner out - these types of lip colours are the perfect pick-me-up in those situations.

I have three products to share with you and as always there is a variety of brands, prices and avaliability. Read on for a further look into these creamy strawberry lippies.

3 SUMMER SKIN PRODUCTS

Your skin can go either way in the Summer - extra oily or extra dry because of the heat. I have put together three products that keep my skin balanced and clear throughout this season. 

I have a good mix of hydrating and cleansing products here so that there is a product to suit all skin types. There is also something for every budget as I have included; a really affordable option, a product in the middle pricing range and one more luxury item. If you have quite oily skin then you might prefer to use a toner more often in your skincare routine to help with the oil levels whereas if you have dry skin you may want to nourish your skin with more hydrating products. 

SUMMER SKINCARE TIPS

Australis Tanning products are the perfect start to your beauty routine. Australis introduces a new generation in tanning – Skin Finishing! We provide a Chocolate base mousse which is perfect for fair skin and a Purple base mousse for olive skin – choose the ideal base to suit your skin tone! The range also includes a unique micro-sponge mitt for your face and body!

I can’t stress enough how important it is to take care of your skin. In Summer especially, the elements can really take their toll on the health and vibrancy of your skin.

To help with these seasonal effects, I have complied four things that help me the most during the warmer weather to ensure my skin is protected and healthy.

WHAT'S INSIDE MY SPRING THEMED LUST HAVE IT BAG

This months Lust Have It landed on my doorstep with a selection of new brands and products to try out. 

In the past few months Lust Have It have been doing such a great job at filling each months bag with amazing goodies, you can check out some previous months here and here.