Great Aussie Products We Love And How We Use Them

GEORGIE

Favourite Aussie fashion brands and why?

“Where do I start? Just like beauty, there are too many mention. Scanlan Theodore for timeless pieces, bassike for cool casual wear, Zimmermann for effortless resort wear, Ephemera for swimwear (Nicole does the ultimate black one piece). I could keep going…”

Best thing to do on Australia Day?

“Oysters, prawns and champagne in the sun – my idea of heaven.”

How do you save time beauty-wise during summer?

“I get a spray tan every fortnight as I don’t really lie in the sun – it’s too damaging and I don’t have time to laze around the beach. My mother has always taught me the importance of sun protection – it’s just not worth it. Stacey McPherson comes to my house to do my tans – it’s the ultimate time saver! “Mummy why are you getting painted?” is usually the reaction from my girls who are rather confused by the whole process. I also get lash extensions once a month – it means I don’t need to wear any mascara and even if I leave the house without a scrap of makeup on, I still feel ‘done’. Or at least, don’t get every second person telling me how tired I look. As a working mother, I rarely have time to do my makeup and if I do get a moment to do it, chances are I won’t get time to blend it in properly before someone interrupts me! I don’t wash my hair in the morning – I do it the night before to save time in the morning.”

Do you have any tricks or tips when it comes to hair styling?

“Honestly, my hair is usually the last thing I think about. If I haven’t had time to wash it, I put it back in a bun. Most days, it’s in a bun! I love wearing it out, but it just gets in the way when I’m running around after the girls. I rely on Wella’s System Professional line to keep it in great condition.”

What about makeup – do you have any products or tricks you do on the run?

“I love Chantecaille Foundation – it’s my all-time favourite. And I’ve just started using brow pencil – I wish I’d started sooner. It really defines the face and makes a big difference. If I’m in a rush, it’s Chantecaille foundation, Nars blush and Poni brow pencil. I don’t need mascara because of my lash extensions. Easy!”

What are your three can’t-live-without summer beauty essentials?

“Lash extensions, regular pedicures and spray tans.”

What beauty treatments do you rely on and where do you go for them?

“As well as the tans, Michael Kelly from Edwards & Co colours my hair. Paloma Rose Garcia from Oscar Oscar Salon in Paddington cuts it. The Lash Room in Double Bay for lash extensions. That’s about it. I’m starting to sound rather high maintenance!”

Fashion-wise, what are your summer style go-tos?

I love Pampelone – Holly does such chic resortwear. I live in her dresses over the summer. Marysia Swim and Ephemera for swimwear. Pam Pam Swim in Double Bay for more heavenly designer resortwear – Sara stocks one of my new favourite designers Gül Hürgel. Lem Lem for beach coverups. Scanlan Theodorefor sandals. And a plethora of basket bags. I have them piled up by our front door and use them daily. I also use The Grace Collection neoprene totes – machine washable and so chic and practical.

Who makes the best swimsuits and sunglasses?

I love Solid & Striped, Mara Hoffman, Marysia Swim and Ephemera for swimwear – there are so many brilliant swimwear designers out there so we really are spoilt for choice. I stock up on sunglasses at H&M – I have two small children so designer eyewear is not practical. They get destroyed all the time so I love how affordable and cool the styles at H&M are.

What skincare/suncare products do you use on your kids and why do you love them?

The drawer near our front door is filled with different sunscreen. It’s the last thing we do before we leave the house. I like the spray on sunscreen from Banana Boat. I run after my girls spraying them as they’re not good at sitting still!