Tuesday, 30 October 2012

.right angle.

Ever looked at someone in a fitted short skirt and thought, "I would never look like that in a short skirt"? Think again! Whether you're curvy, vertically challenged, tall or slim there is one skirt that is flattering for almost every body shape. And the good news is - IT'S IN FASHION!

The skirt I so highly speak of, is the "Angled Wrap Skirt". Assymetric, up and down, call it as you wish. The beauty of a hemline like this, is it draws attention away from the hips! The other upside is you can take it from day to night. Silk top, necklace, heels and clutch for night or tshirt, sandals and satchel for day. 

My favourite angled skirt for this season is by Nicholas the Label and it comes in 4 great colour ways this season: Turquoise, Lime, Pink and Black & White.

Head on over to Green with Envy or ShopBop for a great range! 

Apologies in advance to your bank accounts...

Love Parisa.
xx





Tuesday, 23 October 2012

.rips and brights.

SUMMER IS: letting your NAILS do the talking, being BLINDED by your accessories and looking EFFORTLESSLY awesome. Right now I have a love for all things ripped and all things bright! Hope you love the photos...

Love, Parisa
XOXO

OUTFIT DETAILS:

Denim Cut-Offs - Teal & Tala
Silky Tee - Teal & Tala
Pastel Skull Bracelet - Lovisa
Studded Wrap Bracelet - MOCHA Accessories
Turquoise Cross Necklace - Teal & Tala
Neon Cuff - Teal & Tala
Neon Nailpolish - Price Attack
Mint Nailpolish - Witchery
Coral Lip Gloss - Witchery







Monday, 15 October 2012

.sweet like chocolate.

So many of us are on a "health kick", "making a lifestyle change" or just simply trying to lose those extra flabby bits that make us look a bit plump. There is nothing worse than eating clean all day then wanting to shove a block of chocolate down your throat when you hit your sugar low.

One of my favourite pages on Facebook right now is, Doing It For the Kids. Obviously I'm not a kid, but the recipes are great!

If you have a craving for chocolate, try this amazing all natural and healthy chocolate that you can make at home.

But remember, just because it's natural you don't need to eat it by the bucket-load :-)

ENJOY! xx


3 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil
3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons finely grated coconut
1 tbs stevia or 2 tablespoons honey
1 pinch of salt

Optional additions:
Natural vanilla extract (a few drops), whole or chopped nuts, dried fruit, fresh mint, blueberries, fresh mint...whatever takes your fancy. 
    Mix (by hand) the cocoa powder with virgin coconut oil until thoroughly blended.  If your coconut oil is solidified, gently heat the oil until it is a liquid.  Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.  Taste the mixture and adjust ingredients if needed.  Sometimes more sweetener is required especially when first starting out with this chocolate. 

    Place the mixture in either a mould or a tray (on baking paper) and pat it down as evenly as possible. You can also use an ice cube tray or individual moulds to make separate chocolates.

    After filling the tray, place your chocolate in the refrigerator. If you've used a tray - after 10minutes take the chocolate out of the fridge and line it so it can later be snapped into pieces.  

    Keeping your chocolate in the freezer is an option.  Sometimes a great one (as it is highly addictive)!



    Sunday, 14 October 2012

    .goodbye dry.

    There are many hair trends out there that look fabulous (Balayage is a big one right now!), but although it looks good, it can leave your hair looking like the end of a broom stick. If like me, you're not brave enough to go for the big chop to renew your locks then I have a solution for you...

    It's the INSTANT RESTRUCURANT by DE LORENZO. After shampooing your hair and towel drying it, simply spray the product from mid lengths to ends and comb it all the way through. Conveniently, you don't need to wash it out and can style your hair as usual. 

    Your hair will feel instantly softer and stronger. I have fine hair and find it difficult to find products that don't weigh my hair down, this is the only treatment that I can leave in and not look like I dunked my head in an oil basin! 

    Why i love it:

    * Natural based product
    * Suits all hair types
    * Moisturising
    * Lasts a long time
    * Contains botanically based "Protein Complex"
    * No animal testing
    * 100% Australian Made and Owned Company

    You can buy the leave in treatment at most hair salons for about $30 for the 200mL bottle. I got mine from B Hair Bulimba :-) 

    Let me know if you tried it and what you thought!

    Love and kisses...
    xx





    .blogging bug.


    I have been bitten by the blogging bug and I am itching to bring you the ultimate in a Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle blog. My name is Parisa and I am the owner of an online boutique - Teal & Tala. 

    Teal & Tala = my two favourite colours, Teal and Tala (Gold in Persian).

    For those that love their fashion, food and beauty...Stay tuned! 

    Love & Kisses...
    xoxo