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Friday, April 18

| Weekend Wanderings | Benefit Brow Bar Opens at MYER Adelaide City | The Body Shop Haul | LUSH Easter Treats | Tasty Eats | NOTD |

Weekend Wanderings around Adelaide City. This past weekend my brother was a guest of Mr W and I. Did I tell you Mr W and I now live together? :D Whilst my brother was staying we decided to make the most of our time with shopping / eating / drinking coffee / repeat.

The NEW MYER Adelaide City Beauty Hall was my first point of call. The Benefit Brow Bar had opened a day previous and I was eager to check it out!

Isn't it just gorgeous?

I took part in the BENEFIT #MascaraSwap. Bring in an old mascara to donate, get a cute sample of the Benefit They're REAL Mascara. I also received a beauty makeover by the lovely Sam and sample size of Benefit's POREfessional Primer as I have wanted to see how it works for my skin.

Have you visited the NEW MYER Beauty Hall?

Recently I have been researching facial cleansing oils and even asked your opinion on Instagram (find me via @profound_feline). I received some fantastic recommendations, such as Dr Lewinn's range & The Body Shop Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil. Thank you! Therefore, whilst looking in The Body Shop I decided to purchase the Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil along with a delicate muslin cloth. After a weeks use, I am impressed. I will provide a full review after a months trial :)

Have you tried Cleansing Oils? If so, do you have a favourite?

Did you know The Body Shop now stock 750ml Shower Gels?! At $19.95 AUD this is a great bargain in comparison to the standard $12.95 AUD for 250ml. I am wanting to buy a BIG bottle of the Satsuma Shower Gel, but they never seem to have it in stock.

Not popular, OR too popular?

In my forever occurring visits to LUSH I spotted the NEW Easter goodies released to tempt my lush fancies. The sweet little 'Easter Bunny Bubble Bars' smelt beautiful. The 'Carrot Soap' was an equally eye-catching idea. I love anything orange!

I resisted the temptation to purchase. Instead I slathered my hands in 'Dream Cream Body Lotion' and helped my brother make a purchase. Good sister. He picked up the Limited Edition LUSH 'Freeze Shower Gel'. Freeze is made with peppermint, but you also notice scents of orange, bergamot, & soothing aloe and refreshing sea salt.

My brother and I enjoyed the MOST delicious lunch, brunch & coffee together over the weekend!

Pan seared Atlantic salmon on a bed of snow pea & broccolinni with crispy Asian noodles & miso dressing. Royal Eggs Benedit - Smoked Salmon with Asparagus & Hollandaise Sauce. A Hudson's Marble Mocha, that's white chocolate and coffee. A sweet treat, no need to add sugar! :) They were just as tasty as they look in pictures.

The weather had been gloomy ALL week, the weekend came along and the sun was out! I opted for 'Peppermint Cream' from the NEW ELES Brighton Collection. Love the minty green pop of colour, it makes me happy! A FULL review of the 12 polish ELES Brighton Collection will be LIVE on Profound Feline in coming weeks. It is a beautiful collection.

Easter time is all about hope, love, and happy living. Happy Easter to you and your family! I hope you are having a safe and chocolate bunny filled Easter :)

I would love to hear about your Weekend Wanderings.

x.k

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Tuesday, December 24

| The Christmas Tag |

Hi everyone,

Happy Holidays! Only one more sleep until Christmas Day! I hope you are all now enjoying a well earned break over this festive time of year. I was tagged by Melissa from Melissa Bubbles Beauty Fashion & Life to do the Christmas Tag! As we are very near to Christmas day I thought why not give it a go?

What's your favourite holiday movie?
Love Actually. I watched it on Sunday night with a cup of tea in one hand and homemade fruit mince pie in the other. Perfect!

What's your favourite Christmas colour?

I am a bit traditional when it comes to decorating my Christmas Tree. I love the look of gold, green, red and anything sparkly, of course.

Do you open your presents Christmas Eve or morning?
Christmas morning with my family. Although, last night Mr W and I exchanged our Christmas gifts as we won't be seeing each other on the day. YES for early presents! :D

What's your favourite winter fragrance?

Lolita Lempicka - my ALL time classic scent. I repurchase this one again, and again!

Favourite Christmas smell?

Warm Christmas Pudding or Cinnamon Cookies fresh out of the oven. To be consumed with copious amounts of cold milk from a tall glass mmmmm.

What's your favourite holiday drink?

I was lucky to try one of the ever-so-popular 'Christmas Holiday Inspired Coffee's' at Gloria Jeans a few weeks ago. I really enjoyed my Maple Latte for a mid afternoon pick-me-up. Have you tried it? On Christmas day, each year my family and I make a different cocktail to enjoy. Last year it was Pina Colada, this year, Pimm's. I can't wait to enjoy it on the day!

Candy cane or gingerbread men?
Both for sure! How can you choose?

Favourite Christmas song?
Dean Martin's "Let it snow"

Have you ever made a snowman?

No I haven't. I would love too!

What is most important to you about the holidays?
Definitely the spirit of giving and love. Spending quality time with family and loved ones is most important to me!

I Tag

ALL OF YOU!!!

Merry Christmas!

I would love to hear from you! Comment in the comments section below and tell me

What you will be doing on Christmas Day?

Christmas wishes to you all,

Thursday, September 19

| Food Adventures | Five Little Figs |

Today, join me on a food adventure!

Recently a friend and myself ventured off into Adelaide's suburbia in search of a tasty lunch. Coming highly recommended by a fellow foodie friend we arrived at Five Little Figs, located on a quiet residential street in Payneham South. Five Little Figs offers a unique & stylish, yet homely cafe experience. The food is seasonal, fresh, & bursting with flavour!

Let's get to ordering, shall we?

After excited banter as to what to order from the lunch menu we were informed there is now ALL DAY BREAKFAST! That was all I needed to hear. We both decided upon 'I Just Want Eggs and Bacon and Stuff' (scrambled).

Like most of my cafe experiences I have to try out the standard latte on offer. They sure do make a fantastically robust yet smooth coffee. Only minus being it was lukewarm! Although, this I can forgive :) I enjoyed my latte whilst we awaited the food, glorious food!

The clouds parted and the sun shone when our brunch arrived at our courtyard table. We were in ore and oh so hungry when we saw the plates placed before us!

On the day the chef mentioned they had run out of the 'standard' home made baked beans - instead we got a warm mexican bean mix that was DELICIOUS!

Honestly, the tastiest eggs I have ever eaten.

Five Little Figs is owned by Adelaide chef Michelle Campbell. You may know Michelle from her previous Adelaide restaurants, namely the Brown Dog Cafe in Goodwood, or The Table, at Stirling in the Adelaide Hills.

Important cabinet decisions.....

After MUCH deliberation we chose to share two cakes. The "Raw Karma" Snickers Cake which was vegan & dairy free (our chocolately-fix) and also the Pear & Walnut Tart.

The layers in Snicker's Cake were mesmerising.

Served on sweet and dainty little plates.

The Pear & Walnut Tart.

Crunchy, crumbly, delicious, and not too sweet! Make sure to save room for a big slice of tasty cake, for one or to share!

We loved the outdoor courtyard (we didn't even know there was one until it was kindly mentioned to us). Perfect on a sunny spring day!

Mirrors & decorations.

Thanks to Nicole for snapping this pre-food, post-latte picture. No wonder I look so happy!

A visit to Five Little Figs is a must! Take a friend or grab some lunch in your lunch break. It is a beautiful establishment that's obviously a labour of love for the owners. I can't wait to return and try more menu items.

You can find Five Little Figs at:

Corner of Ashbrook Ave. & Devitt Ave

Payneham South, 5070.

Adelaide, S.A.

Open Monday to Friday
8:30am to 4:00pm

Breakfast served from 8:30am to 2:30pm
Lunch from 12:00pm to 2:30pm

Coffee and cake available all day.

Large range of vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options available.

Healthy children's menu available for breakfast and lunch.

Take-away available.

Have you visited Five Little Figs?

x.k

Thursday, May 30

| Autumn in Hahndorf |

Hi everyone,

A few weekends ago I ventured on a road trip with Mr W and his family to a sleepy town nestled in the Adelaide Hills named Hahndorf. We had organised a lunch date in Hanhndorf that day for Mr W's sister, who was celebrating her birthday.

Hahndorf is a beautiful little town with its pretty, tree-lined street, and is the oldest non-British settlement in South Australia. The main street is filled with restaurants, cafes, lolly shops, ice creameries, as well as other quirky places like the German Cake shop (which we visited) with walls covered with cuckoo clocks and painted plates. Unique & fascinating to discover, Hahndorf is the little gem of the Adelaide Hills.

Hahndorf is heavenly in autumn & winter. Crisp cool air and a surprisingly busy hustle & bustle comes to the town on the weekends with the influx of tourists and city escapees (like me). I always associate a cosy feeling when I visit Hahndorf in the cooler months. It's a time to put of your warm winter jacket, scarf, boots, and do some exploring.

Hahndorf's timeworn buildings tell the story of past to present

The Hahndorf Candle Barn had some of the most fragrant candles I have encountered to date. My favourite, was the 'Freshly Brewed Coffee' candle. Obviously.