Author Archive: Maddison Hawkins

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Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Has A Makeover + Two New Flavours in the Marvelous Creations Range

Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Has A Makeover + Two New Flavours in the Marvelous Creations Range

| 17 May , 2013 | Reply

The classic institution of Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate has had a bit of a makeover as well as the addition of two new flavours added to the incredibly popular Marvelous Creations Range. While there’s usually no reasons to fix something that isn’t broken, there’s no such thing as too much, when it comes to Cadbury. [...]

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So Covetable, GHD’s Sweetest Limited Edition Candy Collection

So Covetable, GHD’s Sweetest Limited Edition Candy Collection

| 14 May , 2013 | Reply

The changing weather is beginning to take its toll on our luscious locks. With the drizzly skies leading to frizzy hair and the blustery winds giving us tangled curls, what you need is a miraculous, fix-all tool. The ghd is known universally for it’s super-straightening powers. They have just released their brand new Limited Edition [...]

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Benefit’s Newest Hydrating Concealer “Fake Up” is Anything But

Benefit’s Newest Hydrating Concealer “Fake Up” is Anything But

| 29 April , 2013 | Reply

You don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to uncover the next best thing in makeup, with the release of Fake Up, a brand new concealer by those gorgeous kids who think of everything that we need, Benefit Cosmetics. Fake Up, heralded as ‘The Great Hydrating Concealer’ is a curious cover up and moisturiser hybrid, designed [...]

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Go Natural with the New Neutrogena Naturals Skin Care Collection

Go Natural with the New Neutrogena Naturals Skin Care Collection

| 29 April , 2013 | Reply

We’ve spoken before about how much we love natural skin care – and the exciting news is we’re starting to see the big brands pick up on the growing demand for Natural Skin and Body Care. New kids on the natural block now include Neutrogena who have just released a new skin care range for [...]

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DVD Review: Celeste and Jesse Forever

DVD Review: Celeste and Jesse Forever

| 24 April , 2013 | Reply

Directed by: Lee Toland Krieger Starring: Rashida Jones, Andy Samberg, Elijah Wood and Emma Roberts Sassi’s Star Rating: 4/5 You’d be hard pressed to find someone who can’t sympathise with the pain of a breakup. Ending a relationship with someone is tough, but when it’s your best friend you’re saying goodbye to, the separation process can an even [...]

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DVD Review: People Like Us

DVD Review: People Like Us

| 24 April , 2013 | Reply

Directed by: Alex Kurtzman Starring:  Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde and Michelle Pfeiffer Sassi’s Star Rating: 3/5 Family is the strongest bond of all – but do those rules apply to a family we never knew we had? In People Like Us, Sam, a troubled businessman is forced to answer that question and examine the [...]

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Grown Alchemist Hair Care is Kind & Gentle on Your Hair

Grown Alchemist Hair Care is Kind & Gentle on Your Hair

| 23 April , 2013 | Reply

Have you ever had a peek at the ingredients list on your favourite shampoo and conditioner? Nine times out of 10, you’ll find a list of curious chemicals and long strings of letters that you’d never be able to pronounce. That’s why we love the idea of Grown Alchemist’s newest products, a shampoo and conditioner [...]

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We Discover a New Affordable On-Trend Make Up Range; MUD Make Up Design

We Discover a New Affordable On-Trend Make Up Range; MUD Make Up Design

| 23 April , 2013 | Reply

Buying on-trend, affordable cosmetics has just become easier for the Aussie woman with the arrival of MUD Make Up Design!  This new range of colour cosmetics has been developed with the savvy, fashion forward female in mind. Taking inspiration from the latest in celebrity beauty trends and street fashion, MUD aims to ensure that you [...]

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Book Review: Eat Fat Be Thin, Natalie Kringoudis & Andi Lew

Book Review: Eat Fat Be Thin, Natalie Kringoudis & Andi Lew

| 17 April , 2013 | Reply

Eating Fat is the new well fat.  Quitting sugar is the latest ‘diet’ on our radars, as you know we’re strong advocates for quitting sugar, having successfully done it 18 months ago. We don’t consider quitting sugar a ‘diet’ or a ‘fad’ it’s our way of life and the more information that comes out supporting [...]

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DVD Review: Won’t Back Down

DVD Review: Won’t Back Down

| 3 April , 2013 | Reply

Directed by: Daniel Barnz Starring: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis and Holly Hunter Sassi’s Star Rating: 3.5/5 There are so many supposedly feel good, championing underdog films, that these days they’re beginning to get a little sour. But Won’t Back Down is a breath of fresh air to this stalwart category, with its funny cast and [...]

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DVD Review: Now Is Good

DVD Review: Now Is Good

| 3 April , 2013 | Reply

Directed by: Ol Parker Starring:  Dakota Fanning, Jeremy Irvine and Paddy Considine Sassi’s Star Rating: 3/5 Get out your tissues everyone, this one is a heartbreaker. Now Is Good is an adaptation of the 2007 novel Before I Die by Jenny Downham and tells the tale of Tessa, and the unjust of leaving the world [...]

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