A long weekend, gorgeous and sunny weather, what soap should I make today?
From the cover of "The New Target Book for Girls"
I have just made another batch today, but I do have some When in Rome in stock in the online store.
Sunday, 5 October 2014
When in Rome
What Soap to Make?
A long weekend, gorgeous and sunny weather, what soap should I make today?
It had to be When in Rome, of course! That fresh and aromatic scent of basil and spearmint is perfect for this balmy weather. Made with olive oil, shea oil and meadowfoam seed oil, When in Rome is a wonderful skin conditioning soap with a creamy lather and looks smart with its blue and black swirls.
I have just made another batch today, but I do have some When in Rome in stock in the online store.
A long weekend, gorgeous and sunny weather, what soap should I make today?
I have just made another batch today, but I do have some When in Rome in stock in the online store.
Thursday, 18 September 2014
Sunday, 7 September 2014
Royal Adelaide Show
Another extravaganza!
Part of our spring ritual is to visit the Royal Adelaide Show. When we went yesterday, it was a beautiful clear day, very crowded and full of things to see.
We always visit the floral displays, the crafts, the baking, the birds and the Grand Parade. We always buy a freshly squeezed orange juice, buy daffodils from Hancock's and have tea at the CWA cafe. I look forward to these simple pleasures every year.
This year, it was the 175th anniversary of the Royal Adelaide Show, something I had to think twice about - 175 years?!
The bonus this year was a stage show put on in the Goyder Pavilion. "175 Years of Fashion" promised to be an interesting display of costumes from those years, a fashion parade, or so we thought. It proved to be a dazzlingly camp dance extravaganza of dubious historical accuracy. The routines, gymnastics and glitter more than made up for the lapses in detail and the show was well received by the audience of city and country folk who crowded around the stage.
I highly recommend a visit. The show has a rare connection with the past and is a wonderful opportunity to indulge in nostalgia and to eat lots of sugary food. I even love the promotional campaign for the show this year. It has collage, old photographs and flowers - of course I love it! Here it is;
Part of our spring ritual is to visit the Royal Adelaide Show. When we went yesterday, it was a beautiful clear day, very crowded and full of things to see.
We always visit the floral displays, the crafts, the baking, the birds and the Grand Parade. We always buy a freshly squeezed orange juice, buy daffodils from Hancock's and have tea at the CWA cafe. I look forward to these simple pleasures every year.
This year, it was the 175th anniversary of the Royal Adelaide Show, something I had to think twice about - 175 years?!
The bonus this year was a stage show put on in the Goyder Pavilion. "175 Years of Fashion" promised to be an interesting display of costumes from those years, a fashion parade, or so we thought. It proved to be a dazzlingly camp dance extravaganza of dubious historical accuracy. The routines, gymnastics and glitter more than made up for the lapses in detail and the show was well received by the audience of city and country folk who crowded around the stage.
I highly recommend a visit. The show has a rare connection with the past and is a wonderful opportunity to indulge in nostalgia and to eat lots of sugary food. I even love the promotional campaign for the show this year. It has collage, old photographs and flowers - of course I love it! Here it is;
Sunday, 31 August 2014
Rosehip and Pomegranate Face Serum
A New Product
The last couple of weeks have been very busy as Shanghai Lil & The Scarlet Fez prepared for a market and the release of a range of new skin-care products.
I have had an excellent cleansing face soap out for some time now - the unscented Pink Moon Face Soap. Then, the Rose and Cucumber Face Mist, a soothing and fresh toner for the face. Rosehip and Pomegranate Face Serum completes the range. This oil is made from organic rosehip oil and is blended with pomegranate oil, camellia oil, meadowfoam seed oil, olive squalene and vitamin E.
You only need 3 or 4 drops of Rosehip and Pomegranate Face Serum, gently massaged over your face and neck after toning. It is a relatively 'dry' oil, so will sink in quickly and is, therefore, suitable for use under make-up. It suits normal to dry skin. What I like about the serum is that it is made with only the ingredients I want to use on my skin, no padding, extending or emulsifying with water. Just simple oils with all of their nutrients and benefits in a small bottle. Good things come in small packages, right? (I sound like Mary Ann Singleton from Tales of the City!)
I have made up a small face-care kit with all three of the above products, which are available from my stall at any market I will be at. You can also buy each separately, of course! Sign up to my newsletter (the button is in the sidebar) for up-to-date news of where I will be, special offers and new products.
The last couple of weeks have been very busy as Shanghai Lil & The Scarlet Fez prepared for a market and the release of a range of new skin-care products.
I have had an excellent cleansing face soap out for some time now - the unscented Pink Moon Face Soap. Then, the Rose and Cucumber Face Mist, a soothing and fresh toner for the face. Rosehip and Pomegranate Face Serum completes the range. This oil is made from organic rosehip oil and is blended with pomegranate oil, camellia oil, meadowfoam seed oil, olive squalene and vitamin E.
You only need 3 or 4 drops of Rosehip and Pomegranate Face Serum, gently massaged over your face and neck after toning. It is a relatively 'dry' oil, so will sink in quickly and is, therefore, suitable for use under make-up. It suits normal to dry skin. What I like about the serum is that it is made with only the ingredients I want to use on my skin, no padding, extending or emulsifying with water. Just simple oils with all of their nutrients and benefits in a small bottle. Good things come in small packages, right? (I sound like Mary Ann Singleton from Tales of the City!)
I have made up a small face-care kit with all three of the above products, which are available from my stall at any market I will be at. You can also buy each separately, of course! Sign up to my newsletter (the button is in the sidebar) for up-to-date news of where I will be, special offers and new products.
Monday, 25 August 2014
New Product Launch
Rose and Cucumber Face Mist
I have been working for the last few months on a couple of new products, the first of which I am proud to say is released today!
Rose and Cucumber Face Mist is an excellent toner and can also be used on the face just to refresh the skin. Made from gentle rose water and soothing cucumber water, this face mist is blended with hydrolised oats. One of my favourite ingredients, hydrolised oats instantly sooth the skin, making it look and feel soft.
You will note, of course, that this product is completely natural, vegan and is not tested on animals. The labels have been beautifully designed by Karena at Magic Jelly.
Rose and Cucumber Face Mist is the perfect accompaniment to Pink Moon conditioning face soap and will shortly be joined by another new product, a face serum. More on that later.
If you are interested in trying Shanghai Lil & The Scarlet Fez's Rose and Cucumber Face Mist, come and say hello this Saturday at That Dapper Market at Bowden.
I have been working for the last few months on a couple of new products, the first of which I am proud to say is released today!
Rose and Cucumber Face Mist is an excellent toner and can also be used on the face just to refresh the skin. Made from gentle rose water and soothing cucumber water, this face mist is blended with hydrolised oats. One of my favourite ingredients, hydrolised oats instantly sooth the skin, making it look and feel soft.
You will note, of course, that this product is completely natural, vegan and is not tested on animals. The labels have been beautifully designed by Karena at Magic Jelly.
Rose and Cucumber Face Mist is the perfect accompaniment to Pink Moon conditioning face soap and will shortly be joined by another new product, a face serum. More on that later.
If you are interested in trying Shanghai Lil & The Scarlet Fez's Rose and Cucumber Face Mist, come and say hello this Saturday at That Dapper Market at Bowden.
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
Adelaide Matters
Shanghai Lil & The Scarlet Fez in the Spotlight
The latest edition (August 2014) of Adelaide Matters has a small article about me. It certainly feels odd being in print, but it was very nice of them to feature me. Here is the article:
The latest edition (August 2014) of Adelaide Matters has a small article about me. It certainly feels odd being in print, but it was very nice of them to feature me. Here is the article:
Wednesday, 13 August 2014
Smooth as Velvet
Velvet Cream soap
This all-natural, vegan soap, made without palm oil, is as mellow as a balloon of brandy. With the chocolate/vanilla/almond-like scent of tolu balsam, and its creamy, rich lather, it's a luxury worthy of any lounge lizard, cove, vamp or sophisticate. Velvet Cream is made with a blend of rich oils including olive oil, olive pomace, cocoa butter and mango butter. Available now through the Shanghai Lil & The Scarlet Fez store.
This all-natural, vegan soap, made without palm oil, is as mellow as a balloon of brandy. With the chocolate/vanilla/almond-like scent of tolu balsam, and its creamy, rich lather, it's a luxury worthy of any lounge lizard, cove, vamp or sophisticate. Velvet Cream is made with a blend of rich oils including olive oil, olive pomace, cocoa butter and mango butter. Available now through the Shanghai Lil & The Scarlet Fez store.
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