In this Fragrance Story, I review one of my favourite eau de parfums from Giorgip Armani " My Way". "My Way" eau de parfum is also sustainable and created to achieve carbon neutrality. I'll start my review by setting out below how Giorgio Armani describes this gorgeous fragrance. Giorgio Armani describes "My Way" as: My Way Eau de Parfum is the scent of discoveries and connections for an openminded, curious and authentic woman who is ready to broaden her horizons and live meaningful encounters around the world. This floral fragrance for her is an encounter of consciously sourced ingredients ..read more

In this Skincare Story, I'll be talking about the latest skincare trend #skincycling. No, it isn't about applying your skincare while cycling (much too dangerous LOL) but how to incorporate a skincare routine that was coined by Dr. Whitney Bowe. The skin cycling trend has gone viral on social media. In this article, I'll also talk about some Skin Proud products that I have been using. Skin Proud is a UK based skincare brand that is available in Australia at Priceline. So what is Skin Cycling? "Skin Cycling" is basically a routine that requires you to change up your daily skincare routine to d ..read more

In this Fragrance Story, I'm so delighted to talk about "Room Service" eau de parfum by the absolutely divine Vilhelm Parfumerie. "Room Service" Eau de Parfum by Vilhelm Parfumerie comes in a variety of sizes from 3x 10ml, 20ml, 50ml, and 100ml. The ones that come in this gorgeous bottle you see above are in the 50ml and 100ml. The one you see here is the 50ml. In Australia, "Room Service" Eau de Parfum by Vilhelm Parfumerie is available at Mecca Beauty (click here to shop it at Mecca). Alternatively, you can shop this fragrance at Vilhelm Parfumerie's website (click here to shop there). The ..read more

Last week, I was treated to an immersive sustainability-focused beauty experience with the brands owned by the L'Oreal Group. This event is part of the L'Oreal Group's initiative "L'Oreal for the Future" to help achieve sustainability in Beauty while reducing their carbon footprint and conserving precious natural resources like water, with a goal date of 2030. I had so much fun getting my hair and makeup done and even got a skin analysis! The event (held in Sydney) was to showcase all of the new beauty innovations by the L'Oreal brands for a more sustainable and eco-friendly world. This is fur ..read more

In this Fragrance Story, I review L'OCCITANE's Rose Eau de Toilette. Here is how L'OCCITANE describes this fragrance: "The Rose Eau de Toilette is the very quintessence of the Rose of Provence. Effortlessly dazzling, it reveals distinctive notes of petals and others that are light as air. This luminous creation captures the rose in a new light with green and fruity notes interlacing in a naturally elegant, floral fragrance.At its heart, an enveloping Rosa Damascena absolute mingles with the softness of Rosa Centifolia floral water from Provence, for a delicate, feminine, lingering trail." Not ..read more

In this Culture Story, I share with you my thoughts on the Moulin Rouge The Musical, Sydney production that we were fortunate to be invited to watch last week. This musical is based on the Film "Moulin Rouge". This Sydney production is extra special as the the Film "Moulin Rouge" was made in Sydney in 2001. So after 21 years, Moulin Rouge has come home to us. Moulin Rouge The Musical first premiered on Broadway at the Al Hirscheld Theatre in July 2019. It was a runaway success and for very good reasons! The Broadway production of Moulin Rouge won 10 awards at the 2021 Tony Awards including Be ..read more

Here I share the winners of the seven categories that I judged for TVSN's Influencer's Choice Beauty Awards 2022. This was in conjunction to TVSN's Customer Choice Beauty Awards. The categories that I judged this year were: Best Foundation Best Colour Cosmetic Best Prep + Prime Best Serum + Oil Best Skin Resurfacer Best Pamper Product Best New Brand For a full list of all of the products that I reviewed, please see: https://www.paintbytashijadebell.com/single-post/tvsn-influencers-choice-awards-2022 You can shop the winners at: ,https://www.itvsn.com.au/apps/page/beauty_award_winner?pg=winne ..read more

In this Makeup/Skincare Story, I share with you my current Top 30 ,Priceline (Drugstore) Faves for the past few months! THE KIND COLLECTIVE Natural Mineral Foundation Powder (light medium) and THE KIND COLLECTIVE Natural Superhero 5-in-1 Multitasking Pressed Powder (light) Australis Fresh & Flawless Skin Tints (Beige & Golden) SPF15 THEBALM The Dew Manizer's Squad (Mary-Dew; Cindy-Dew; Betty-Dew and Bonnie-Dew) MILANI Highly Rated Anti-Gravity Mascara ESSENCE Double Trouble Mascara and Double Trouble Waterproof Mascara NYX Professionals Plump Finish Setting Spray with Electrolytes RE ..read more

In this Fragrance Story, I review Recreation Beauty's Stardust Eau de parfum. ,Stardust eau de parfum is described by Recreation Beauty as: "UNISEX FRAGRANCE FEEL IT This is no BS. This is pure stardust from the galaxy above 'cause no earth-made potion could make you feel so alive and confident and free all at once. Believe in yourself and the universe’s power. She’s got your back. It starts wild and light, like you’re eating oranges in a field, envelopes you in the Iris flower, and ends with a big, sandalwoody bang in a starlit galaxy. Bask in the glow." (source link) My Thoughts on Stardust ..read more

I'm so please to return this year as one of the judges for ,TVSN Influencers Choice Awards (as part of TVSN's Customer Choice Beauty Awards). I was one of the judges for the inaugural TVSN Influencers Choice Awards in 2021. This year, I'm judging seven categories and there are only two judges (instead of the four last year). This is part of TVSN's annual Customer Choice Beauty Awards and you can vote for your favourites by clicking here: ,https://www.itvsn.com.au/beautyawards/categories The categories that I am judging this year are: Best Foundation Best Colour Cosmetic Best Prep + Prime Bes ..read more