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Handcrafted Soap Expensive?

2011-12-31T09:22:00.000-08:00

Why does handcrafted soap seem so much more expensive than shop-bought soap? What’s so special about it and why spend the extra? It’s just soap ain’t it? Well, you may well find that some of the shop-bought varieties are not actually soap at all and are just a cocktail of this and that chemical to give the look, feel & function of soap but, in the opinion of many a convert, soap it ain’t

A ‘Saling’ Lesson

2011-12-26T11:58:00.000-08:00

I had to take my daughter to town today (Boxing Day sales) because she was 'sooo desperate' to bag a bargain (or ten) at Lush. However, Lush didn’t open until 11am, but I had no intention of getting into town around this time – the parking would have been a nightmare. So, we got up nice and early and got into town at around 9ish. Well, it was BLISS!!!! Hardly any other ‘salers’, so we

How To 'Set' Your Style... Keeping It Cool

2011-12-23T11:51:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wondered what that ‘cool’ button on your hairdryer is for? Obviously it gives a blast of cool air but why? Basically, it ‘set’s’ your style, making it last longer and can help to improve shine. How? This article/video explains how to get the best from your hairdrying and demonstrates some techniques to set your style. Read

Let's Take A Moment To Just Breathe...

2011-12-16T12:34:00.000-08:00

How often do we make a few minutes in the day to just breeeeeathe? Well, we all breathe I guess but most of the time, we don't breathe 'correctly'. I know I don't. Yes, it is quite remarkable what a few minutes every day of correct breathing can do for your inner well-being. Rajiv from Yomojo is a yoga teacher and recently posted a wondrful, yet really simple breathing exercise to the forum,

Buy Small, Get Big! Maboho is on a mission!

2011-12-14T13:55:00.000-08:00

Maboho is on a mission!! In these harsh economic times, we are all feeling the pinch – some more than others. I passionately want small, independent businesses, to do well – No! I want them to prosper. I think, and I doubt I am alone in my in this, small businesses really care and genuinely value their customers. They have the advantage of being able to see things through different eyes than

Getting Started In DIY Face Masks

2011-12-13T12:25:00.000-08:00

High quality face masks that match any expensive shop-bought masks are so, so easy to make at home. From setting masks through to the freshness and goodness of natural fruit/botanical cocktails, all of which can be made in minutes at home. With a little basic knowledge and a few ingredients, there’s a plethora of combinations. This recently added article outlines some of the basics and gives

New Video Tutorial - Salon Finish Nail Enamel

2011-12-12T11:57:00.000-08:00

This latest video was quite a project. I wanted to produce something that would be useful to the viewer and one that followed on from the previous video (Basic Filing Techniques), so Applying A Nail Colour For A Professional Finish seemed like a good idea. I also think I sound ever so boring, so this project I was determined to spice up a

The Perfume Pen That's Interestingly Spot On!

2011-12-12T08:28:00.000-08:00

This most interesting pen, from Lazer Cutz, has been hand-turned from wood sourced from sustainable managed woodland. It is a wooden dabber pen and is incredibly high quality. Very stylish. It has been designed for the precise application of perfume. You simply dip the nib into your favourite perfume and apply with great precision but it

New Video Review

2011-12-02T00:09:00.000-08:00

I have had these soapies sitting here for a little while now, just waiting to be used. Now that I have got around to finally using them, I thought it would be nice to do a video review (video reviews are so much easier to watch aren’t they? They’re not so easy to produce, but that’s a whole other story, lol). They were kindly sent to me as a gift from Scent Trail (gosh…

The Fear Was Felt, The Video Done!

2011-11-28T06:44:00.000-08:00

Sometimes it is better to show how to do something rather than write about it isn’t it? Well, that’s what I decided to do, hence the video. But it was far from easy. Honestly, I bow down to those v/loggers out there. It is much more difficult than it looks, being in a room, alone, talking into a camera as if it was your friend. And, as a person who runs a mile (or further if I have enough

If You Love Vintage...

2011-11-26T01:44:00.000-08:00

Browsing the internet the other day, I fell upon this great site. Electric Gypsy reproduce, by hand, beautiful, quality, iconic garments for men and women. What struck me about the site was the prices. So reasonable and more than fair, considering how labour-intensive it must be to create a garment from the pattern up. The reproductions span many decades, from the 1930's through to the 1980's

My Big Fat Tub Of Organic Skin Love!

2011-11-21T20:11:00.000-08:00

From the second the lid came off, I was in a sweet, buttery heaven. The recently launched Top To Toe body butter from ethical brand, Beyond Organic Skincare, is the haute cuisine of skin care. A tub that hosts an A list, elite guestlist of natural, organic goodies, with vanilla and active alpine rose being the stars of the show. and together, these lovelies work in synergy to moisturise,

Glitter Bug

2011-11-18T11:49:00.000-08:00

I have been feeling a little bit festive today. I think it was because yesterday evening I went to Tesco got very sidetracked by the lovely sparkly baubles and Christmas decorations - ooh pretty! That and my daughter (who is THE biggest Lush fan) is slathering herself in the sparkly Shimmy Shimmy & 'making' glittery stuff, so its Glitter City around here at the moment (that stuff gets

Yomojo Mojo....

2011-11-18T07:07:00.000-08:00

I have been lucky enough to able to try the Neroli Balm from Yomojo but before I talk about this, I would first like to introduce you to the creator behind the balm. Rajiv, one of the calmest and nicest guys you could wish to meet and has a strange way of transferring this vibe through the ether and onto others. Without wishing to sound too ‘out there’ and I know that is does sound a bit

Extreme Skincare & No Fluff

2011-11-15T12:23:00.000-08:00

A while ago, I got to test-drive a range of certified organic products from the multi-award winning skincare company, Beyond Organic Skincare . Sea buckthorn features heavily throughout the range and Beyond are particularly interested in harnessing the unique properties of this wonder plant, since it “it is the only plant in the world known to include omega 3, 6, 7 & 9”. Beyond are proud to

The White Spots On Nails Myth

2011-11-13T08:37:00.000-08:00

I hear this a lot and I have no doubt that you have heard it too. White spots on the nails is a sign of a calcium deficiency. In fact, this is a bit of a myth. It is true that one’s inner health can be reflect in the nails and that vitamins/minerals do contribute to healthy nail growth, but in the case of white spots on the nails, this is not (at least not directly) the case. The white spots

Sweet Sugar Shower

2011-11-12T11:30:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I am in such an honoured position and get to try out some absolutely beautiful products, even before they are brought to market. Well today was one of those times. Nicoletta, from Nicoletta’s Beauty Space, has been doing some product development and I got to try out a Pink Sugar & Gingerbread Solid Scrub Bar she’s been working on. Packed with lovely natural oils, butters and crammed

Nothing Like It!

2011-11-10T06:14:00.000-08:00

I absolutely love the idea of owning something that isn't mass-produced and is really unique. I am very lucky in that I rub shoulders, every single day, with some of the most creative and caring people who produce, by hand, beauty products that really are to die for. I know how hard they deliberate over every single detail and how much care and attention goes into their products. From

Nanoblur Review

2011-11-06T12:11:00.000-08:00

http://www.indeedlabs.com/ Well, I am having a few issues with the Maboho World site so, while that is being sorted out, I thought I would use this opportunity to talk about Nanoblur. If you aren’t familiar with Nanoblur, it is a cream that is claimed to make you “look up to 10 years younger in 40 seconds”. Quite a claim and I have to say, it aroused my curiosity, so I thought I

You Too Can Be a Dragon...

2011-11-04T11:54:00.000-07:00

Just a quickie post but had to share. Seriously, I laughed until I cried. Thank you to Vikki Stone who gives us wee folk a chance to really feel like a multi-millionaire Dragon, oh nooo no no...... Only the bestest Dragon of them all. The one, the only.... you want it - she can give to ya...........Hilary Devey. Just don't make her foot itch ;) Go watch it over on the Maboho Forum, such a

I Have To Be Honest...

2011-11-02T04:32:00.000-07:00

Just Me & My Thoughts But I Wonder If It Is Just Me? I was thinking about where I stood regarding the fast-paced world of style & beauty. I like honesty and admire it in others. So I thought I would I would write a few, very honest, words about where I stood on this – at least where I stand today, in this moment in time. I love style and beauty. I love to shop, dress nice, paying attention

Interesting Question

2011-11-01T03:11:00.000-07:00

Picture from http://dermaconcepts.com/clinical Well, this is the first post on the Maboho blog and I never really knew what to include here that I wasn't saying on the Maboho website, but a questions was asked on twitter this morning, that has spurred this post. So, please forgive the lack of furniture around here, I will need to find some time to make it look a bit more homely. So what was