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100 Luscious Things Under $100
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Beautiful Bargains We’re so over shopping for presents and cashing in on the post-Christmas sales, but we still love a bargain, particularly when it comes to covetable fashion and homewares. So for February we searched cyberspace to bring you over 100 luscious things under $100 including décor delights, gorgeous fashion and accessories, designer perfume and cosmetics. Now is the time to stock up on a few of your favourite things.
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Just Click and Buy Everything in the magazine can be bought online immediately. Just click on any of the beautiful fashion and décor and you’ll be whisked straight to the e-tailer point-of- sale. You can also peruse the complete range from any of the e-stores advertised in the same way. Enjoy!
“There’s something delicious about a new lippy, and this little gem gives my lips a pop of colour and my handbag a touch of glamour.”
David Jones Prada Candy Eau de Parfum (30ml), $90
Paige Kilponen, Contributor David Jones Yves Saint Laurent Volupte Sheer Candy Cool Guava Lipstick, $49
Fave Aussie e-tailer
The winner is: Papier D’Amour, the family-owned boutique that sells bespoke stationery and desirable international labels including Kate Spade, Manuel Canovas, Dylan’s Candy Bar and iconic Vespa gifts. Papier D’Amour Ceramic Green Roller Skate (27 x 29cm), $180
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bellaloopa shops globally, but has a soft spot for our home-grown e-boutiques and stores. Each month Bella L awards her ‘Fave Aussie e-tailer’ brand to an exceptional online retailer.
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Currency Conversions bellaloopa shops globally and converts prices to Australian dollars for your convenience. All prices in the magazine are correct on the day of publication.
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Five Steps to Refresh – beauty resolutions made easy Six of the Best – lip and cheek tints Book + Chair +Cuppa – In the Shadow of the Banyan The Colour Wheel – jellybean-coloured watches True Blue Hue – blue is the new black Think Pink – just rosy décor delights Greener Pastures – leaf-green kitchen must-haves Purple Patch – the noble colour gets down to basics Citrus Dressing – add a splash of orange to your wardrobe Lemon Slice – mellow yellow fashion
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Better Red – beautiful ruby-red gifts Top Shelf – wonderful wall clocks
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GALLERY Eye Like
Perv Eyewear Juzzy Blue Sunglasses, $29.95 are fashionforward and affordable.
Madame Lash
Add pop star glam to your eyes with Urban Outfitters Katy Perry Colour Pop Faux Lashes, $9.52.
Colourful Carry-all
Travel in style with the Condura Snake Print Overnight Bag, $99.95.
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Celebrate the summer with a splash of colourful accessories.
Merci Bouquet Fitted and floral is so this season. Forever New Liya Racer Bodycon Dress, $99.99.
Driving Shoes
Peeptoe Soho Heel Keyring, $39, for the girl on the go.
So Fedora-able! The graphic Condura Fedora, $16.22 is this season’s hat to have.
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BEAUTY
Ask the Expert Five Steps to Refresh For a healthy sheen in 2013, French skincare expert Christine Clais advises committing to a simple five-step beauty regime to revitalize tired skin.
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Cleanse, moisturise and use a sunscreen daily. Quality skincare products can prevent common skin problems and delay skin ageing. You don’t have to spend hours on your skin, but you do need to maintain a regular topical skincare regime for the best results.
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Exfoliate every week. Skin exfoliation leaves your skin looking fresher, smoother and younger-looking, and helps absorption of active ingredients in the serums and moisturisers that you apply on your skin afterwards. Make it a habit!
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Use a facial mask at least once a week. Facial masks can make a noticeable difference to the way your skin looks. Depending on the ingredients, masks can purify, soothe, hydrate and stimulate the skin, giving it a refined and refreshed appearance.
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Eliminate added sugar from your diet. Hidden sugars can create a refined carbohydrate overload and create a chemical reaction called glycation that negatively impacts on the dermis. This damages the skin’s precious collagen and elastin fibres crucial to retaining a youthful look.
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Take time to relax. Stress switches the body to fight-or-flight mode – a survival mechanism that directs blood to the heart and muscles at the expense of the digestive system and skin. This can deprive the skin of nutrients and oxygen, making it susceptible to ageing.
Priceline Banana Boat Mineral Protect SPF 30+ Sunscreen, $16.99
For more about Christine Clais visit:
Myer Biotherm Pure-Fect Moisturiser, $38
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Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Oil-Control Cleansing Mask, $52
Recycled Designer Footwear & Accessories
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BEAUTY
Six of the Best Enhance your natural beauty with a wash of colour on your cheeks and lips. Isobel Green found half a dozen deliciously sheer tints that will go the distance.
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Myer Benefit Benetint, $55
Adore Beauty Laura Mercier Lip Stain, $42
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Lush A Million Kisses Lip Tint, $4.98 Priceline Revlon Just Bitten Smitten Kissable Balm Stain, $17.95
Glossi Covergirl Outlast Lipstain, $9.95 ea
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Model Co Cheek & Lip Tint, $34
BOOKS
Book + Chair + Cuppa Vaddey Ratner’s novel evokes memories of a war watched from afar for Sharon Rhodes. I remember very clearly images of the Vietnam War on our small black and white television. I would watch the 6pm news and my grandmother would comment on how lucky we were to live in a peaceful country. The joke is that the country was Zimbabwe. Raami, the narrator of In The Shadow of the Banyan is a seven year-old girl, exactly the same age as I was when I watched images of Chinook helicopters blowing palm trees along roads lined with people carrying their possessions on their backs. I have always been interested in human survival stories. I am equally fascinated by the evil that lurks in our society. This book covers both bases. A beautiful, aristocratic family have a dreamy life in a lovely house with courtyards and fruit trees, servants, poetry and love; which is snatched away and destroyed forever. Through the character of Raami, the author shares her own experience of the communist revolution in Cambodia, and also honours her father, who gave himself to the Khmer Rouge to save his family. Raami, her mother and sister endure forced labour camps, starvation and witness their culture and stories being suppressed and destroyed. Relationships and attachments are systematically broken as a way of crushing the human spirit, and destroying the old culture. But young Raami has a big heart and a sharp mind. She learns quickly when to be silent. She stores her memories deep inside, knowing they will keep her hope alive. The family’s goal is to make it to a refugee camp in Thailand, and eventually to find a new life in the US. This is a moving and beautiful book that celebrates the value of stories and poetry on every page.
David Jones Maxwell & Williams Sprinkle Mug, $4.95
Bookworld In the Shadow of the Banyan (Simon & Shuster), $34.99
For more good reads CLICK HERE
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ACCESSORIES
Surf Stitch Nixon Matte Peppermint Time Teller P Watch, $99.99
Surf Stitch Lime Breo Roam Elite Watch, $29.95
Roxy Ladies Roxy Jam Watch, $99.99
The Colo
The current crop of seductive blend of fun only will they keep tra colourful beauties are accessories that add glamour to any outfit, down to business or
The Iconic Neff Bandit Watch, $49.95
Myer Timex T5K427 Medium Purple Watch, $63.20
The Iconic Noon Copenhagen KOLOR Changer Watch, $89
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Melisande Clarke for bellaloopa The Iconic Soleus P.R. Watch, $75
Roxy Ladies Mini Jam Watch, $89.99
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fashion watches is a nction and form. Not track of time, these also up-to-the-minute d a hint of utilitarian whether you’re getting dressing to impress.
David Jones Small Orange Ice-Solid Collection Watch, $99
The Iconic Rip Curl Cambridge ABS Surf Watch, $99.99
Myer Basque Red Gift Box Watch, $39.95
Roxy Ladies Candy B Watch, $69.99 www.bellaloopa.com.au
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WEAR IT
True Blue Hue Blue works with everything. Whether denim, turquoise or navy, blue is the perfect accent colour for any outfit. It’s kinder than black, and so versatile that you’ll want to wear blue hues whatever your mood.
Myer Zazou Aztec Glamazon Kaftan, $59.95
Matches Fashion Superga Classic Canvas Trainers, $60
Forever New Milla Frill Camisole $49.99
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General Pants Lee Cornflower Pretender Short, $89.95
Olivia Morris for bellaloopa River Island Light Denim Cassie Ripped Boyfriend Jeans, $67.96
Equip Faceted Stone Drops Necklace, $24.99
Forever New Ruby Printed Blazer, $99.99 Condura Blue Leather Purse, $59 Orly Beauty Gumdrop Nail Polish, $18.95
Mecca Cosmetica Stila Electric Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, $36
Forever New Jemma Stone Cocktail Sized Ring, $16.99
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Think
Who needs rose-coloured glasses? T decorative pink accessories to add a lit Go for sunset pinks to add a w
Officeworks Brother PT-1010 Pink Labeller, $24
Peter’s of Kensington Packit Emma Pink Grocery Cooler Bag, $21
Crate Expectations Fringe Studio Rose Lace Vase, $99.95
Dusk Pink Butter Icing Wax Melt, $3.99
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David Jones IS Gift Good Night Bear Night Light, $14.95
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can do without during the New Year ty dress. Choose a feminine silhouette eathery frills and let the party begin.
Candy Stripe Cloud Granny Square Crocheted Bunting (9 flags), $38
Me Too Please Jenny Krauss Cream Sonia Cushion, $99.95
Everything Begins Julia Trigg Love Letters C Print, $40
Brown Paper Packages Messy Posey Linen Cushion, $45
Lark Pink Rabbit Candle, $14.95 Interiorz Areaware Pink iPhone/ iPod Holder, $59 www.bellaloopa.com.au
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EAT IT
Greener Pastures This crop of culinary accoutrements in fresh leafy tones will give your kitchen creativity a green boost.
Make Design Objects Marimekko Oiva Bowl, $29.71
Maggie Beer Spiced Pear Paste (100g), $5
Victoria’s Basement Progressive Collapsible Salad Spinner, $25
Dinosaur Designs Malachite Green Swirl Bone Servers, $100 David Jones Mother Meg’s Pecorino Cheese & Green Olive Savoury Biscuits, $10.95
David Jones Farmer Jo Pear, Pecan & Ginger Toasted Muesli, $13.95 16
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Josephine Brouard tfor bellaloopa Peter’s of Kensington Bodum Bistro Toaster, $81
Opus Bill’s Everyday Asian by Bill Granger, $49.95 Gourmet Shopper 500 Cookies by Philippa Vanstone, $19.95
Peter’s of Kensington Dexas Spoonrest, $6.50 The Essential Ingredient Black Truffle Oil (40ml), $9.20
Victoria’s Basement Cuisinart GreenCitrus Juicer, $45 www.bellaloopa.com.au
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Purple Patch Once the colour worn by royalty, purple is now seen everywhere from kitchen to bathroom to bedroom. Indulge your inner princess this summer and treat yourself to something purple. Papinelle Ruby + Ed Jersey Rosette Mule Slipper, $49
Domayne Malakai Cushion, $49.95
Outliving Isabrella Umbrella, $34.95
Papier D’Amour Dylan’s Candy Bar Scented Purple Cupcake Candle, $20
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Melisande Clarke for bellaloopa Raw Space Home Sweet Home Doormat, $59.95
Raw Space Designer Deer Head Gentle Roe, $99.95
Hunt and Gather Bathtime Scrubbies, $7.95 ea
Vincent & Vincent Bambu Fuchsia Coconut Bowl, $24 Peter’s of Kensington Bodum Bistro Electric Coffee Grinder, $22 Pass It Forward Gifts Embossed Elephant Shoulder Bag, $14.99
Outliving Tetris Ice Cube Tray, $12.95 www.bellaloopa.com.au
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WEAR IT
Citrus D
This summer add flavour to your sum clothes and accessories. Go for floaty orange, or add a pop of colour with
Bardot Leatherette Peplum Top, $89.95
Witchery Wing-back Cami, $89.95
Alice Euphemia Karla Way Sedimentary Column Earrings, $85
Condura Maxi Dress, $35.97
Barkins Merlot Brocade Jacket, $59.99
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mmer wardrobe with tangerine-toned y dresses, shorts and jackets in vibrant neon bright shoes, bags or jewellery.
Witchery Dewberry Belinda Flat, $89.95
The Iconic Dish Footwear Amalie Wedge, $49.95
Birdsnest Rare Rabbit Dino Bead Necklace, $39.95
Feathers Faux Snakeskin Clutch, $79
Myer Design Studio Flower Brooch, $11.21
Colette Fliplock Lizzie Bag, $44.95
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Lemon Aid
The Iconic Quay Eyeware Montana Sunglasses, $39.95
Lemon looks good and smells good – it’s an instant pick-me-up. So refresh your wardrobe and bathroom cabinet with a slice of sunshine.
Peter Ale Hibiscus Nightie,
Belinda Janes Crabtree & Evelyn Citron, Honey & Coriander Body Soufflé, $40
The Iconic Spur Symphony Heel, $49.95
Sheike Magnetise Clutch, $49.95
Myer Jean Patou Sublime EDP (50ml), $85
Birdsnest Butter London Cheeky Chops Nail Lacquer, $22
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Sheike Industry Necklace, $39.95
exander s Slinky , $59.90
Witchery Gather Insert Beach Tee, $79.95
Macy’s Puma Zandy Native Athletic Flat, $84.90
Gouniq My One True Love Make Me Smile Juicy Lemon Bag, $90
Hard To Find Litchi Butterfly Black Medal Bracelet, $65
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GIVE IT
Better Red If you want a gift to stand out in a crowd go for bold. Red accessories will add drama to any décor, and a touch of movie star glamour to a workday wardrobe.
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Papier d’Amour Trim Red Telephone, $100
Myer Illamasqua Four-colour Lip Palette, $53
Shop Until Annie Camera Case, $39.95
Myer Vue Contemporary Red World Globe, $89.95
Haggus and Stookles Littlelife Ladybird Toddler Daysack, $44.05 24
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The Iconic On-Earz LunaTik iPod Nano Watch Converter, $59.99
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Equip Croc Pu Plate Necklace, $19.99
Outliving Autumn Red Door Stopper, $18.95
Peter’s of Kensington Alessi Piccantino Chilli Schruncher, $34
Lumbi Destination Scroll McLaren Vale Cushion Cover (40 x 40cm), $44.95 Spence & Lyda Ortigia Melograno Bath Oil (200ml), $55
GewĂźrzhaus Red & Pink Polka Dot Apron, $44.95
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DECOR
Top Shelf Blue Illusion Etienne Clock, $69.95
Urban Outfitters Record Album Clock, $15.23
Cafe Press 18th Birthday Wall Clock, $22
We’ve welcomed in a spanking new year and it’s time to make every moment count. Start by investing in a classic or quirky wall clock and plan each day as it comes; your time starts now. By Josephine Brouard
Cafe Press Leaves & Tendrils Mandala Wall Clock, $22
Thomas Gannan Paris Clock, $49.95 Matt Blatt Replica George Nelson Turbine Clock, $59
Matt Blatt Replica George Nelson Ball Clock, $89
Matt Blatt Handmade in the USA Pug Dog Clock, $95
West Elm Red Simple Wood Wall Clock, $47.30
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Zanui Howard Miller Kalvin Wall Clock, $79.95
Stay tuned for the next issue of bellaloopa out 1st March, 2013
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