Perth Online Beauty Media event.

Pictures taken by myself, Amgoorie and Dempeaux.

Things have been quiet around here. Partly because I am enjoying my new busy work schedule, but I have also been spending a bit of time over at Wellness WA; the West Australian based wellbeing website that I like to write for. Recently Wellness WA hosted Perth’s first Online Beauty Media event, which saw a collective of Perth’s online beauty mavens gather at Djurra Day spa for a day of pampering, tweeting and learning. I was so excited to hear that the event was being held at Djurra as I have always longed to enter the beautiful (100 year!!) old building. 

As a prerequisite of coming to the event we needed to bring with us three beauty products we don’t use, to swap with another three products we will use at the end of the event. I thought this was a great idea as it was a good talking point for us all and a chance to pass on some of my bulging makeup kit! During the day the lovely ladies from Djurra gave us mini spa treatments, while we feasted on food supplied by The Raw Kitchen and discussed all things beauty and media. Towards the end of the meet we listened to an informative chat with natropath, Adele Plumridge and received our monstrous goodie bags. Our treats were provided by over thirty generous sponsors which I will list at the end of this post. 

I think the pictures speak for themselves, we were treated to an amazing day and I personally have come away from the event feeling rejuvenated and inspired. I have multiple products that I cannot wait to blog about (here and over on Wellness WA) and the photo above is a snapshot of my favourite gifts from our sponsors. 

Thanks again to Annette from Wellness for being a superhero and organising all of this! 

April Rose

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A Foodly Affair

Adele Plumridge

Alison Jade 

Aveda

Becca

Bella Hart 

Bio Oil

Bobbi Brown

Dermalogica

Djurra Spa

Dr Bronner 

Dr Lewinns

Echolife 

EGPR

Ella Bache

Emma & Toms Juices

Endota

Eve Perez natural eyeliner or lipliner

Franc Essential

Invisible Zinc

Lush 

mi:skn

MOR

OPI

Palm Beach Collection

Peachy Clean $10 off online voucher

Peter Thomas Roth

Purist

Revitanail

Serenade Organics Paula

The Raw Kitchen

Wasp Lashes

WotNot

Perth Fashion Festival 2011

If you are a regular reader of Perth blogs such as The Velvet Bow, Peanut Moonbeam Knickers and Heart and Bleeker you would have realised by now that we are in the midst of the Perth Fashion Festival. PFF runs for two weeks and not only showcases some of Western Australia's premier labels but also supports many up and coming designers. 

I was lucky enough to be invited to the VIP opening night featuring Aurelio Costarella, which was held at a rotating restaurant high up in Perth's sky. I was asked to do the makeup for a few women heading to the VIP night so unfortunately in the rush I was unable to capture any shots, but lucky for me my friend and photographer extraordinaire, Tessa, took these beautiful images of the night. We were treated to a stunning view of the city, while models dressed in Costarella sauntered through the crowd. Unfortunately due to work commitments I wont be able to attend many shows this year, so for full coverage be sure to pay one of the blogs above a visit.

Oh and too the event I wore my black silk Opening Ceremony dress with my Make Believe necklace.

April Rose

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Hotchpotch.

As I seem to be blogging on a once a month basis I thought I would do a little photo hotchpotch of my activities, rather than painstakingly list each and every little thing I have been doing in the weeks that have passed. Also I have really wanted to use the word, ‘hotchpotch’ in a sentence lately and now I have. YAY! 

1. Tattoo

I have had this design in my mind for around 2 years now. Unable to translate my image onto paper myself, a friend of mine sketched this up for me as a guide. I took it into a tattoo parlour yesterday and i have appointment in September. My Gypsy girl will have pretty pink cheeks and colourful roses surrounding her. Oh my!

2. Work 

Work has been occupying my mind of late. I have been setting up my business, creating my website, trying to book regular work, stocking up my kit and also working for Bobbi Brown, there is allot to think about! 

This shot is from my parents property in York, im constantly scouting for locations to shoot at, and I would love to drag some models out here one time! Yes that is a flowing creek behind the tree too. How magical! 

3. Being totes cool

The delightful Camilla from Girls are made from Pepsi has featured me on her hilarious blog this week. Run and check it out. 

4. Aunty O

Between jobs I usually spend allot of time at home. During these periods I have become acquainted with Aunty O. Aunty and I spend allot of time crying over the sad guests she interviews and talking about how we are powerful women. 

That photo montage wasn't too unbearable was it? This is essentially my life at the moment (aside from the being cool bit, that was just funny). Its strange not having a 9-5 job any more and sometimes I feel like im going crazy from the lack of consistency but I suppose it leaves more time for the finer things in life, like day time TV!

April Rose

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Bright Eyes.

Life has been hectic lately. Last time i wrote something of substance I was unemployed and desperate for a job to help pay the bills. Well I now have a job and I’m paying the bills. I have a position at a local restaurant, the hours are hectic and I’m sore at the end of the day, but I’m also happy that I’m doing something and earning some dough. Its weird, ive gone from earning the highest salary in my working life to the lowest and im still happy. It makes me think I should have taken this step years ago when my excuse was, “I don’t mind that I hate my job, I’m just happy making money.” S found this shirt in a pile of crap in our spare room. Its one of the souvenir pieces we got during our trip to New York and Ive pretty much lived in it this week. My birthday is coming up super fast and in the whirlwind that is life I actually forgot! I need to start planning an outfit…

April Rose.

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Picnic in the park.

Last Sunday there was a gaggle of girls prancing around Kings Park. Tottering on the grass in heels, snapping pictures with their huge lenses and eating cupcakes. People were asking if they were photographers, models or just plain kooky... but no, it was only Perth’s first Fashion Blogger Meet!

Recently there has been an influx of Perth based Fashion blogs (mine included) so Jessie from The Velvet Bow and I decided to host a Perth Fashion Blogger Meet. The meet was a great chance for us ladies to network and chat about all things blogging, something we cant really do with non blog friends!

I found a neat little woollen top to wear to the park; it had a scalloped neck line and went perfectly with my silk shorts from Witchery. I must also thank my little sister for creating the beautiful cupcakes for the event, they were delicious and went down a treat. Thanks again to every one who made the effort to come out despite the terrible weather, and i cant wait for our next meet up!

April Rose

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Perth Fashion Blogger Meet Up.

Jessie from The Velvet Bow and April Rose from Don’t you know April Rose are pleased to announce Perth’s first Fashion Blogger meet up.

For more information, and to register your interest, please contact either The Velvet Bow or Don’t you know April Rose by the 6^th of February. See you there!

April Rose

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PS

Thanks Abby from Something about Dinosaurs for the pretty meet up design!

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The holiday season.

Christmas day was spent with S and his family eating copious amounts of food, drinking and swimming. It has been very hot here in Perth and wearing a face full of makeup really isn’t an option. My fail safe hot weather makeup usually comprises of a bright lippy, minimal foundation (but lots of concealer) a nude shadow on the lid to cover veins aaannndddd big bold brows. 

Oh and big sunglasses usually help too!

Hope your holidays are going well.

April Rose

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Home is where the heart is.



Yesterday I put a post up that I ended up taking down. I put it up in a rush, because i felt guilty about not blogging in a while. I try not to over think my posts that much and I try to post on here as regularly as I can, but sometimes life just gets in the way. When I started blogging I didn’t want to be someone that apologises when the blog is left unattended for a few weeks… but you cant help but feel bad when you realise you haven’t looked at your blog in days and that you might just be letting people down.

If you are a blogger do you put pressure on yourself to post within a certain time frame? Or are you less stringent about your blogging? What about if you have favorite blogs you read regularly… do you get bored when there isn’t a new post every two days?

I think it’s all really interesting and personally I love it when my favorite bloggers upload every few days but at the end of the day I do have realistic expectations of these people!

Any who, as I said, I did do a post yesterday but I took it down as it was rushed and not how I wanted it to be. Instead I would like to show you all my apartment. I have been trapped in here for the last three days due to being sick and it was during this time that i realised im really happy with the space we have created and the pieces we have purchased in the last few years.

Our apartment is small, cosy, clean and white. S and I collected most our furniture from garage sales, vintage stores and IKEA, and we attempt to purchase furniture that will suit most rentals, as we don’t plan to buy for a while. Our place over looks lush green trees and is whisper quiet when you close the door. A new addition to the house is this Snow White wall mount. Ive had it since i was a child and the fine print states the picture was created in 1987, the year i was born.

April Rose

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It’s a Panda.

Above are some shots from last night’s adventure. It turns out our new apartment is walking distance to a favourite pub of ours, so we took refuge from the ridiculous heat and went for a drink and a wander. I think i was trying to grab the camera from S in one picture... we also found a Panda. Im spending this weekend having picnics with a friend, meeting up with Jessie from The Velvet Bow to discuss a Perth blogger meet up, and driving down to York to see my family.

Have a great weekend every one!

April Rose

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Extra Extra!

I have never studied before, when i was 18 i chose to travel around Australia instead of hitting the books like the rest of my friends. I have spent years steadily working my way up the corporate ladder, only to realise at age 23 (and a half ) that i hate working in an office. Last week i quit my job as a Personal Assistant and I start my Diploma in Specialised Makeup services in January. Yes I'm going to be a makeup artist.

So as I said in the last post, its time to get thrifty! Be prepared to see repeated outfits over here on April Rose because this lady is pinching pennies to pay for school, makeup and other supplies. I'm super excited about my change in careers and I'm also incredibly scared. I will be working freelance which means i need to be disciplined with my money and my time, a skill i am still learning to perfect. As scared as i am I'm also proud of myself for doing this. I am finally letting myself work towards my 'dream job' that job that won't pay much but will make me happy.

Hopefully this time next year i can really live out that corny old saying...

"Find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life."

April Rose

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An ice cream a day keeps the doctor away.

Hello there! Last week was a hard week for me; you know when you want to stay in the house and never leave? That was me. Saturday I didn’t leave the couch all day, until S told me he was taking me out for Thai and wine in an effort to bring me back to life. It worked and I feel inspired again! Pictures and happy thoughts will follow this week. Today I would like to share some happy snaps that were taken prior to my reclusive state. Along with a blurry shot of S and Mushy sleeping i have also included a sneaky peak into Little Gracie’s A/W line, just for you!

April Rose

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