No Buy November

November 5, 2018November 3, 2018 ~ christinarosebeauty ~ 6 Comments

Challenge for the month: buy nothing. It's (hopefully) as simple as that. By doing this challenge I want to save money, use items and products I already have and think really hard about what I will be buying for people for Christmas. Once November is over it will be time for buying Christmas presents, so … Continue reading No Buy November

3 Little Pick Me Ups

April 16, 2018April 12, 2018 ~ christinarosebeauty ~ 2 Comments

Here are 3 things I do for a little pick me up. They are simple, take little to no time and just make me feel that bit better. No matter what kind of day I'm having, doing these things always lift my mood. Spritz on your favourite perfume. Nirvana Black from Elizabeth and James is … Continue reading 3 Little Pick Me Ups

2 Easy Sustainability Swaps

January 29, 2018January 25, 2018 ~ christinarosebeauty ~ 4 Comments

Hey! Today's post is on two things you can swap to be a more sustainable and conscious consumer. One of my New Years Goals was to make more conscious decisions and these two items I have swapped into my life help me make more ethical choices in my everyday. They are super easy swaps to … Continue reading 2 Easy Sustainability Swaps

2018 Goals

January 4, 2018January 3, 2018 ~ christinarosebeauty ~ 4 Comments

Happy New Year! Welcome to my first blog post of 2018! What better time than the beginning of the year to reaffirm or create new goals. I find it a great time to make or remake goals and resolutions because it appeals to my inner organisational self. It's a fresh start if that's is what … Continue reading 2018 Goals

Update

November 13, 2017November 13, 2017 ~ christinarosebeauty ~ Leave a comment

Hello! Apologies for the lack of posts recently, but...I was finishing my uni degree! That's right folks, I have finally finished my five year Arts and Law Degree! It has been a long haul but worth it! I have learnt a lot! And I am quite proud of myself for following through and finishing my … Continue reading Update

Kathmandu Brand Ethics

July 10, 2017July 5, 2017 ~ christinarosebeauty ~ 1 Comment

Kathmandu is a well known adventure clothing brand, originating from New Zealand and with many stores in Australia. It has an outdoors, adventure and environmental aesthetic. But how does this aesthetic match up with the ethics of the brand? According to the 2016 Australian Fashion Report (a great source in itself, and used by the … Continue reading Kathmandu Brand Ethics

Top 5 University Survival Tips

March 20, 2017March 16, 2017 ~ christinarosebeauty ~ 2 Comments

Hello! I have just entered my fifth and final year at university! I can’t believe I am nearly at the end of my degree. It is pretty exciting but also terrifying that I will have to find a full time job at the end hopefully in my area of study. So after four years I … Continue reading Top 5 University Survival Tips

For the Love of Candles

January 26, 2017January 23, 2017 ~ christinarosebeauty ~ 2 Comments

From left to right: Jemma Luxe Fragrances in Amalfi Coast; Hunter Candles in Addison; Wavertree and London in Frangipani and Gardenia; Glasshouse Fragrances in Manhattan; Dusk in Honey Blossom and Freesia.

5 Benefits of Green Tea

January 23, 2017January 23, 2017 ~ christinarosebeauty ~ 3 Comments

I am an avid drinker of green tea. It has replaced most other drinks in my life. Personally, I find it comforting, warming and clean. I knew there were benefits to drinking green tea for health and skin, but I didn’t know much about it, so I have done some research and thought I would … Continue reading 5 Benefits of Green Tea