Archive for the ‘Green & Gorgeous’ Category
Do you love vintage dresses?
Yay! Me too! But not a s much as Sharon Perkins from Beaut Vintage… I noticed Sharon’s website Beaut Vintage when she dropped by to comment on Laura E’s most recent post. I liked the site so much that I asked her to share a little bit about herself, her love of vintage dresses and [...]
Free Clothes! Seriously!
Maybe it’s because it’s Sex & the City 2 week, but fashion is currently taking a front seat in my life. I’m finding myself lingering longer in King St shop windows, touching delicate fabrics with a wistful sigh and fantasising about being able to walk daintily in 6 inch spike heels. And you know when [...]
Hooray for Hemp – Sustainable Fashion, Fibre and Skincare
Alright, I’ll admit it. Many years ago when I first heard about hemp being used to make clothes and skincare products I thought to myself, “isn’t there way more money in growing it to be smoked?” Didn’t even occur to me that it would be a completely different species of cannabis, didn’t even know there [...]
32 Natural Beauty Tips & Tricks – Exclusive Free Ebook
— – Want to know how to get luscious locks without all the chemical nasties? – Maybe you have sensitive skin that reacts to conventional beauty products? – Or, perhaps you want to know how to bring your abundant inner beauty to the outside? — Here’s 32 Tips & Tricks to do all of that [...]
Sustainable House Day – September 13th
With summer approaching and ‘brown outs’ being tipped as a regular occurance in the more densely populated areas of our glorious sunburnt country – it’s encouraging to see so many people wanting to know how to make their homes more energy efficient. We’ve made giant leaps with conserving water and switching to compact flourescent light [...]
Need some Calm in your Life?
Hi Gorgeous Things Fans, My name is Megan, and I am really excited about joining Lesley-Ann and the Gorgeous Things Team. I am a proud little Aussie, Occupational Therapist, student, wife, yoga devotee, healthy living junkie (with the odd glass of Sauv Blanc for good measure), and hopefully in the not too distant future, mother. I [...]
Are you a budding Social Entrepreneur or Ecopreneur?
Applications for the first ever Australian School for Social Entrepreneurs close on Monday August 3rd – if you’ve got a fabulous idea to help make the world a better place then what are you waiting for! The school has been running in the UK since 1997 and for the first time – the course is [...]
Beauty & Brains June Newsletter
The Gorgeous Things Winter Survival Guide is now available online. Subscribe to Beauty & Brains Monthly Newsletter What you’ll find in the June Edition of Beauty & Brains: Natural Winter Skincare Tips How to Whiten & Brighten your clothes without Bleach Latest Videos on the TED site Anti-viral Aromtherapy to keep you Healthy How to make your Bedroom [...]
Beauty & Brains May Newsletter
Take a break with the Gorgeous Things – Beauty & Brains Newsletter Inside you’ll find: Autumn Skincare Winter Vegetable Gardening Tips What’s on for Fairtrade Fortnight Curl up with a Great Book – choose from our reviews Add yourself to the Beauty & Brains Mailing List We promise you…No Spam…ever!
Treat ‘em Mean…Keep ‘em Keen
When I tell people I grow Orchids, they usually give me a bit of a weird look. As my dear friend Nell would say, it’s my ‘nerd sport.’ Orchids are likely to be considered the domain of retired Bank Managers and other such types who have the time and inclination to put the effort that’s [...]

