Spring Racing season with Collins234

Crosshatch print dress- Saba

Bag- Braun Büffel

Siren Ivete heels- Mollini

Nail polish- French Pink boutique

I was invited by Collins234 Boutique Place to put together a Spring racing outfit from retailers in their centre.  With the fabulous selection available, right in the heart of Melbourne city my task could not have been easier.

Today I chose a this beautiful print dress from Saba which would work just as well with black or white accessories, but with Spring racing in mind I wanted to bring out the beautiful blue and show-off this gorgeous bag from Braun Büffel.  This bag also comes with a long cross body strap, just the thing to keep your hands free to hold your champagne! My look is completed with these leg lengthening heels via Mollini and nail polish via French Pink boutique, DIY, but French Pink to do manicures and pedicures.

See what I mean, everything you need for the perfect Spring racing look really is at Collins234!


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Activeskin

Active Skin is my latest online discovery.  Stocking only genuine, authentic skincare, makeup, hair products, bath and body care and fragrances from the best brands in the industry, and at the lowest prices... guaranteed!  Brands include Lancôme, Clarins, Clinique and Cloud9, all at up to 40% off recommended retail prices!! You can also count on getting free samples (as pictured) with every order. 

Established in 2006, Active Skin are proudly Australian owned and operated by a team of skincare professionals based in Sydney.  I should also add there are skincare professionals on hand to give expert advice if you need it.

Glue Store

Staple The Label top- Glue Store

Dannii Mingoue Petites lounge pant- Target

Heels- Tony Bianco

Bangle- thanks to Najo Jewellery

Being a little bolder today with this crop by Staple The Label available via Glue Store; there is a matching wrap skirt too which really caught my eye!

Glue Store offers cutting-edge fashion from international and local brands including Cameo, Adidas, Finders Keepers, Miss Selfridge, Nobody and One Teaspoon-  all available online.  New pieces are uploaded daily and can be delivered to the Sydney metro area within 3 hours!!  What I love most when shopping online is seeing the clothes on an actual person, Glue Store have taken that to the next level with a catwalk video with a 360 degree view on a wide range of apparel.

Customer Service is another big factor for me when shopping on line.  Glue Store have a live chat option for instant assistance, plus delivery is free for orders over $75.  Returns are easy too, and can be made in store for online purchases.
 

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Scoopon Daily Deals + GIVEAWAY

Today I have THREE $50 vouchers up for grabs thanks to Scoopon!!

Scoopon are Australia's leading Daily Deals Company, with a deal bought every three seconds.  And it's no wonder, with holidays, designer apparel, baby needs, groceries, wine, fitness memberships, electronics, beauty treatments, great fun and top restaurant experiences to choose from.  

You can see from the screen shots above some of the amazing travel deals available, and in terms of shopping for Christmas gifts there is a helpful guide to make sure your gift arrives on time before the big day!  

WIN:

 1 of 3 x $50 Scoopon vouchers

TO ENTER:

Leave a comment below telling me what you would love to spend your voucher on.  

Don't forget to leave an email so I can contact you if you win.

Giveaway now closed.
WINNERS below- congrats!!

AnonymousDecember 10, 2014 at 2:50 PM

I would love a scoopon voucher to treat the grandkids (who live with me) during the holidays.

daff@internode.on.net

vilisaDecember 10, 2014 at 8:28 PM

i would Love to spend the voucher on the all day winery tour for my mum in law to be Delene , she is so lovely & is the mum i never had, she works so hard & really deserves a break <3  vilisa7@hotmail.com

sayanythingDecember 10, 2014 at 10:12 PM

I'd love the chance to spoil my mum by taking her out for a meal... she deserves to enjoy a relaxed night out without cooking and cleaning, and there are plenty of great choices on Scoopon!  Thanks for the chance :) my email is charlottescotton (AT) gmail (DOT) com

** Giveaway closes midnight Sunday 14 December, open to Australian residents only.  Good luck!

Collins234 - Style to Inspire

Lori Bralet dress- Saba (here)

Janis mini bag- Saba (here)

Heedy shoes- Mollini (here)

Head piece- Marea Bright

Aurora pendant- thanks to Secrets Shhh

In celebration of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, Collins234 located on Collins Street in the heart of Melbourne City, is asking you to style a Race Day outfit or share an idea, that highlights the boutique brands found in the arcade for the chance to win the opportunity to interview an established Melbourne based fashion designer AND a $500 Collins234 Gift Card!  Plus, the top blog posts will feature in weekly emails sent to Collins234 VIPs.

With retailers including Saba, Mollini and Anna Fiori as well as a milliner you really can put together a full Race Day look. Today I'm wearing a dress from Saba, shoes from Mollini, bag also from Saba and a head piece from Marea Bright millinery.  Mollini had some amazing emerald green shoes which tempted my fancy, and this dress also comes in yellow- so perfect for Spring!    For mum's to be, Shophouse Maternity has a great range of brands so you to can be race ready too.

Style to Inspire runs now until the 8^th of November 2014, use hashtag #stylecollins234 and tag @_colins234 to go in the running.  Visit the Collins234 Facebook page or website for more details. 

Maybelline SuperStay + GIVEAWAY

Brought to you by Nuffnang and Maybelline

Over the last few weeks I have been testing out the NEW Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Range.  Its Maybelline's first vitamin enriched long wear foundation and concealer with skin improving Actyl-C formula.

So what is Actyl-C? The same question did cross my mind! It's actually a vitamin derivative which leaves skin feeling energized, fresh, healthy and radiant.  It also promotes skin regeneration, so much so that the word is that in just three weeks of using Maybelline's SuperStay Better Skin range you will see smoother skin and more even skin tone!

The foundation is lightweight and comfortable, while giving full all day flawless coverage.  The SPF14 is another bonus feature of this foundation. For a long time I've used BB cream, but I loved the coverage of this foundation combined with the concealer and a powder, plus it still looked great at the end of the day.  The concealer reduces those dark under eye circles beautifully- a must when I've spent the night up with bub. The numbering of the shades across the SuperStay range is consistent, which makes it really easy to get a great match between concealer, foundation and powder.

I particularly love that this range goes above and beyond your regular makeup, actually improving your skin!! Great for those of us for whom multitasking is a must.

There are eight shades of the Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Foundation ($21.95); I'm the 021 Nude during winter which is the fourth swatch from the left in the pics above.  And two tones of the Maybeline SuperStay Better Skin Concealer ($14.95); I'm the 02 Light.

To find out more about these products and the chance to WIN 1 of 500 foundations head to the Maybelline Facebook page.

GIVEAWAY TIME!
WIN a $100 Priceline voucher.

TO ENTER:

Leave a comment below with your email address telling me what benefits of the Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Foundation most appeal to you and why?

Competition closes Friday 19 September 2014, most creative answer wins.  Terms and conditions here.

The leather look: How to style it right

Mink Pink Break It Down skirt
Luck &Trouble Two Tone bucket bag
Mr Mare bootie
Nixon wrap watch
Le Specs sunnies

Leather pieces are wardrobe staples!  So many things are made from leather now, think jackets, skirts, shorts, dresses, bags, shirts, belts, shoes and watches – just have a look at the leather looks on display at http://universalstore.com/.  Here are a few tips on how to wear leather to make it look stylish and fit your personality.

Head-to-toe leather is definitely something to avoid. Try to pair your leather pieces with different fabrics and textures, or you might end up looking like a character from the Matrix. For example, try a more loose fitting leather skirt with a cotton, silk, or satin top tucked in. Or a leather jacket with skinny jeans and a loose fitting pretty top- so chic.  So the message is, if opting for leather in your outfit, keep it simple; choose only one leather piece to wear and contour it against other textures and colours.

Leather doesn’t have to be just black! A peach leather top can be the perfect edgy addition to a casual daytime outfit. White leather can be chic and sexy and is a versatile way to incorporate leather in a more subtle and innocent way. If you can’t seem to get away from the black leather, change it up by adding a colour somewhere else, like your accessories. Leather is one of the fabrics that can go with anything, as long as you have the confidence to own the look! Guaranteed, whatever you have in your closet, if you pair it with a leather jacket, your outfit is now complete.

Not sure about wearing leather? Start small, mix-and-match, and be confident. Play around with leather pieces to see what works best for you and your closet.  Try a beautiful leather bag, a fabulous statement watch,or stunning shoes.  Get used to leather in smaller doses before splurging on something bigger. The best fashion moments come from taking chances and being confident. Just go for it! If it doesn’t work the first time, go back and change it up.

The Body Shop At Home- Lifestyle Kit

This month with The Body Shop At Home it's all about the $199 Lifestyle Kit available for people who join as an independent consultant.  This amazing kit includes over $670 worth in products and business tools, basically setting you up with your very own business, and all that goes with that- in particular the flexibility of working hours that suit your lifestyle and making money!!  If you are wanting to save for a holiday, impending wedding, or other momentous occasion this could be a really great opportunity to earn some extra cash. 

The Body Shop At Home also offer free training and support for their consultants, not to mention all the gorgeous products you would get to play with!

When you think about it, the Lifestyle Kit is actually a pretty awesome offer.  Thinking of start up costs for my blog, just trademarking 'Michelle's Style File' cost way more than that! Add the cost of a camera, lens, registering the domain name, and business cards- plus countless hours in building up my readership and developing relationships with brands.  There's no training or support, and to be honest there is not much money being made here either ;)

You can find more info about becoming a consultant on The Body Shop At Home website.

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This post is sponsored by The Body Shop At Home

Brazil Nut

Last month I introduced you to The Body Shop At Home and the fabulous party options they have on offer.  If you host a party this month you can receive a Brazil Nut pack valued at over $80 for just $20!!  And let me tell you, this is a great pack to get your hands on.  With a high concentration of antioxidants, Brazil nut oil is a skin saviour with the added bonus of a sensational scent.  The Body Shop have used pure Community Fair Trade Brazil nut oil to create a whole Brazil Nut collection including the delicious cream scrub and body butter pictured above, as well as beautifying oil, shower cream, body mist and soap.  With this collection dryness is locked out and moisture is locked in for skin that feels super-soft, ultra-smooth and totally-touchable. 

I've also had the chance to try out some of the products from the Strawberry collection, rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and strawberry seed oil- soooo yummy! As well as products from the Bath Time collection designed to help you relax and unwind.  The bath pillow with its little suction caps is genius!!  A great Mothers Day gift perhaps...

Also on offer for April, May and June, new consultants who join The Body Shop At Home with the $199 Lifestyle Kit will receive $671 in products and business tools.  The Body Shop At Home often have special gifts on offer for consultants, hosts and guests so it's well worth keeping an eye on their website, or following them on Facebook.

Don't forget there is still time to enter my MOTHERS DAY GIVEAWAY.

All the details HERE.

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Millers for Mothers Day + GIVEAWAY

                                                                                                                                                                 

Mother's Day is fast approaching so it is time to find a lovely gift for your mum.  Millers have a great range of gift options at incredibly affordable prices, and I've chosen a selection of my favourites to share with you today.

That statement necklace pictured above is only $15, in fact all the jewellery at Millers is $15 or less, as are all scarves!  The sheepskin vest is a real stand out piece I think, perfect for the cooler months ahead and it is only $20!!!  And who could go past this pretty polkadot nightie or this soft fluffy pink nightgown.  Stripes are a key trend these season and black ballet flats a wardrobe staple. 

Now to a GIVEAWAY:

WIN a Millers gift of your choice valued up to $50.  

TO ENTER:

Leave a comment below telling me which is your favourite piece for your mum.  Don't forget to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win.

This giveaway has now ended.  Thank you for your entry.  
The winner is comment 15.  Congrats!!

P.s. Giveaway open to Australian residents only, and ends midnight Monday 28 April 2014.

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