Category Archives: Feature

Smile Brilliant Teeth Whitening Review

Smile Brilliant Teeth Whitening Review

I am one lucky girl. The lovely guys over at Smile Brilliant asked me to road-test/review their product, and being one who’s always wanted to try professional teeth whitening, of course I jumped at the opportunity! I’ve always had nice enough teeth, but they certainly didn’t fit into the category of the gleaming bright Hollywood smile.  I… Continue Reading

10 Minutes With…Emma Betts

10 Minutes With…Emma Betts

  I first heard about the brave and beautiful Emma through my friend Bec (Rebecca Sparrow – one of my very first interviews for this “10 Minutes With” series. If you’ve missed that one you can read it here.) Emma is Bec’s babysitter and her story had already touched my heart, yet I didn’t actually… Continue Reading

Style Counsel 10th Birthday JORD Watch Giveaway

Style Counsel 10th Birthday JORD Watch Giveaway

  I love a good watch. It’s always been a bit of passion of mine. In fact, I still recall using my first commission cheque from my first job in Television (waaaay back in the 80’s!) to buy a Christian Bernard timepiece with a brown leather strap. Well, fast-forward to to 2014 and you’ll still… Continue Reading

There’s. Slim. Thin. And Too Thin. Or is there?

There’s. Slim. Thin. And Too Thin. Or is there?

I’ve sat on my skinny ass –  and on this post – for a few days now. Resisting the urge to “weigh in” on this issue for a number of reasons. As one who herself falls into the too-skinny category and is often judged because of her weight, I usually avoid topics that involve judgement… Continue Reading

Today I Went Shopping & This Is What I Found…

Today I Went Shopping & This Is What I Found…

I get really excited when I’m shopping online for my clients. So much so, that I couldn’t help but share the love with you all this week with my top Online Picks! There are always great bargains to be had online, and the huge variety means you’re not locked into the styles you find in… Continue Reading

Top 5 Tips for Summer Style

Top 5 Tips for Summer Style

We all have our own style, whether we know it or not. But we all can get stuck in a style rut without knowing it too. So why not use the change of seasons to tweak your look? You don’t have to totally reinvent yourself or follow the latest fashion fads to the letter (we… Continue Reading

Stylish Summer Sandals For Big Feet

Stylish Summer Sandals For Big Feet

Never underestimate the power of the shoe! The wrong shoes can make or break any outfit, but what if  you struggle to find shoes to fit your larger feet? Have you noticed that most of the shoes  you like stop at size 10? And what does that mean for you if you’re a size 11… Continue Reading

But You Don’t Look Sick!

But You Don’t Look Sick!

Did you happen to see “In Your Face” on Australian Story recently? It was the story of Robert Hoge, a man who was born with a tumor where his nose should be and with severely deformed legs. Throughout the story (which you can read more about here) Robert talks about living a life that’s defined by his looks. “It’s hard to… Continue Reading

Style Counsel Visits Rockhampton

Style Counsel Visits Rockhampton

September 4th, 2013, I set out on my first trip to Rockhampton. I had only days before regained enough voice to be heard, but it takes more than a second dose of laryngitis to keep me away! I was visiting a mother-daughter duo – Wanda and Brittany Lester – I was a “gift” to them… Continue Reading

The Thing About Fashion Tabloids

The Thing About Fashion Tabloids

You know what I hate? You know what I hate? Fashion and Beauty tabloids. Oh, hang about. Hate is probably a poor choice of words.  And don’t get me wrong. While I do love looking at pretty pics and reading about the latest “must-have” products, what I don’t love is the way many editors rely on attention… Continue Reading