Photo A Day March: Part 5

I'm now at the end of Fat Mum Slims March Photo A Day Challenge. I've so much fun following the prompts but I'm glad to see the end of this month, next time I do a challenge I plan to be a bit more organised! And now here are the last photos!

25. In your drawer. It needs a clean! I know!

26. Something you did. I ran my first marathon this year! I didn't die and I didn't come last, so overall it was a success!

27. Pair. One of my favourite pairs of earrings.

28. In the mirror. Using a compact mirror for this prompt because I don't actually have a nice mirror.

29. Goodnight. This is Rumple! I have him since I was really little.

30. Relax. Nothing more relaxing than a hot bath with a cupcake bath bomb!

31. Stuff. My Hello Kitty key chains. My friend bought these back for me from Japan.

And this is it for March! See all of  Laurens photo's for this challenge via her instagram (xJustAddGlitterx). Lauren and I have had so much fun doing this challenge that we have decided to do our own. Have a look below to see what's in store!

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Do You Clean Your Brushes?

Why you need to clean you hair brushes on a monthly basis!

I got a glimpse of my hair brushes the other day and boy oh boy were they looking a little rough around the edges! It was time for clean I thought. Do you clean your brushes? Stop for a minute and think, we often go for days without washing our hair, think of all that buildup! =| Days worth of natural oils, hair products, outside dirt and grime! Ick! And then we use the same brushes over and over, think of what they've picked up! And when you finally cave and give your hair a good old clean and go to brush the tangles out? Yep, you brush all that old gunk back in! Do your brushes look like this? They NEED a clean! This is only one months worth of use. Time to break out the cleanser! 

 

This is just a small collection of my hair brushes. Look at all that hair! =S Ick!

STEP ONE: REMOVE THAT GUNK!

Using a comb (I used a metal tail comb) comb the hair up and out of the brush bristles. After you've combed out the bulk of the hair take the tail end of the comb and lift out any stray hairs or alternatively use a pair of tweezers! Admire your pretty hair free brushes!

STEP TWO: GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES.

The best place to complete this project is a bathroom or laundry or if your like me and lack the space use the kitchen.

You will need:

• One large bowl or sink (The bowl is used expressly for makeup and hair purposes.)
• Hot water (Hot not boiling. Watch out for those fingers!)
• A spare toothbrush 
• A clean towel 
• Your preferred cleanser I'll explain the different products and methods below.

1. Fold your towel in half length ways, roll half of the towel stopping at the middle to create a "pillow". Set aside.
2. Fill a large bowl with warm/hot water, remember your hands will get wet do NOT use boiling water!

WHICH METHOD IS BEST?

Lemon Juice and Bi-Carb Soda: Lemon juice is high in citric acid, low in ph and is a natural antibacterial agent. The Bi-Carb Soda will remove any grease or product residue.

Apple Cider Vinegar and Bi-Carb Soda: Apple Cider Vinegar is a natural disinfectant combined with the Bi-Carb Soda and will remove any grease or product residue and disinfect the brushes.

Dish Washing Liquid: Is perfect for removing oils and grease and any product residue.

Baby Shampoo: Is gentler than ordinary shampoo, it will remove any oils or residue clinging to the brush.

METHODS 1 & 2:

DIRECTIONS FOR METHODS AND ONE AND TWO.

1. Soak your brushes in the bowl/sink of hot water for at least 5 minutes the hot water will break down the oils and gunk.
2. While your brush is soaking mix about 1tbps of BI-CARB SODA per brush, add just enough apple cider vinegar or lemon juice to the bi-carb soda to create a toothpaste like consistency.
3. Load up the toothbrush with the bi-carb mixture, gently brush the base of the hair brush paying special attention to the base of the bristles as this is where there's the most build up. 
4. When your happy your brush is clean rinse it off thoroughly.
5. Lay the brushes face down on the towel with the brush handle propped up on the rolled towel. This will allow the water to drain out of the brush. Preferably leave the brushes to dry over night.

 METHODS 3 & 4:

DIRECTIONS FOR METHODS THREE AND FOUR.

1. Add enough dish washing liquid to the bowl/sink of water, about enough to cover a 20c piece. 
2. Soak your brushes in the bowl/sink of hot water for at least 5 minutes, the hot water and dish washing liquid will break down the oils and gunk.
3. You can also apply dish washing liquid directly to the toothbrush. Gently brush the base of the hair brush paying special attention to the base of the bristles as this is where there's the most build up.
4. When your happy your brush is clean rinse it off thoroughly.
5. Lay the brushes face down on the towel with the brush handle propped up on the rolled towel. This will allow the water to drain out of the brush. Preferably leave the brushes to dry over night.

I personally prefer using the dish washing liquid method. I've tested all four methods on multiple occasion and I've found that dish washing liquid removes all of the oil and residue and leaves my brushes looking, feeling and smelling fresh and clean.

Give your brushes a clean this weekend! You'll notice the difference!

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Photo A Day (March): Part 4

Phew! Where has March gone? I can't believe that April is right around the corner and that Easter is tomorrow. Here is the next lot of pictures for my take on Fat Mum Slim's March Photo-A-Day Challenge!

18. Shoes. Batman converse! These shoes are seriously comfortable.

19. A sign. A present for Dad from Melbourne.

20. Clean. New soap from the Body Shop and it smells amazing.

21. Working. Getting ready for work! Can't forget the name tag.

22. About you. Some of my favourite pieces of jewellery and also some of my favourite shows/movies.

24. Up. The Ferris Wheel in Fremantle. The best part is when we stopped at the top!

And that's it for today, so tune in tomorrow for the final batch of photos! Check out last weeks post here and you can still see Laurens photo's for this challenge via her instagram (xJustAddGlitterx). Check back tomorrow as there is still one more post to come!

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Photo A Day Challenge! April 2013

THE LIST, THE DETAILS AND HOW TO PLAY ALONG!

Hi there! Glad to see you've decided to join us in our photo a day: April challenge!

It's easy as pie guys! Take a peek at the list above! There's a prompt for each day in April so just follow along day by day.

♥What do the prompts mean?♥

 Pretty self explanatory but I'll give you some examples. Take Day 1: for instance, the prompt is smile! Nice way to start off the month, we'd love to see a picture of your beautiful smile! Day 20? Filter! Come on instagramers you know what I'm talking about! What's your favourite filter? I know mine! ;)

♥What do I do once I've taken the photo?♥

Share it with us! Guys and gals we'd love to see your pics! Give us a shout out on Instagram with the hash tag #WLSPHOTOADAY so we can take a peek at your inspiring and creative snap shots! We're also over on Pinterest! Don't forget to take a look at our pics on:

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♥Where can I play?♥

♥Instagram: Upload you pic give it a little pizazz with one of the many filters, add a caption example: Day 1: Smile... My smiles a little goofy :P and don't forget to add the #WLSPHOTOADAY

♥Facebook: Go ahead and like or page post to our wall or tag us with @whole lotta sparkle

♥Blog: Share your pics on your own blog! Send us a shout out so that we can take a peek!

♥Tumblr: Have a Tumblr? Awesome! Post em up!

♥Twitter: Again go ahead and upload just make sure to use the hash tag #WLSPHOTOADAY

♥Pinterest: Make a board! Go pin crazy! Check out ours while your there!

♥Make sure you don't forget the prompts!♥

Snap a screen shot of the prompt list and upload it to your Instagram, Blog, Twitter... Save a picture to your desktop! As your phone home screen! Print it out! Anything that will give you a reminder.

♥PROMPTS!♥

So while there aren't "Rules" here's a few tips to help you get your creativity flowing! Remember interpret it as you will we'd love to see what inspires you. Missed a day? No sweat just post double the next day or triple the day after, bulk post at the end of the month just don't give up!

1. Smile... Come on guys and gals show us a snapshot of your beautiful smiling faces!
2. A is for... Take a pic of something starting with A
3. Purple... I love my purple shoes.
4. Weather... Your perfect day? What's the weather like right now?
5. Hobby... Come on we all have them.
6. Over... the rainbow? Come on guys get creative!
7. Love... A person? A pet? A song?
8. Bucket List... That one thing you've always wanted to do.
9. Open... Door? Window? Maybe it's a flower just starting to bloom.
10. Song... What's your favourite?
11. Left... To the left to left...
12. Life... It's everywhere! Snap a picture of it!
13. Toy... Did you keep you favourite childhood toy? Or maybe you have a new one!
14. Read... What are you currently reading could be a book, a sign, the newspaper?
15. Shadow... Unless your a vampire you'll have one of these
16. World at your feet... Whats under your feet?
17. Home... is where the heart is.
18. Little things... Enjoy the little things in life.
19. Believe... What do you believe in?
20. Filter... Come on instagramers share your favourite filter with us
21. Outside the box... Get really creative! Take a photo of something unusual!/
22. Guilty pleasure... What's yours? What song/movie/habit won't you admit to
23. Sweet... Like candy.
24. Sour... Food... Expression... Mood :( ?
25. Change... In your pocket? Something you wish you could change? something you are changing?
26. Relax... Take a deep breath and let it out.
27. Memory... An old photo? A shot of a cherished memory?
28. Graffiti... Out on the street? on your notebook?
29. Clothing... What is your outfit of the day!
30. Fairytale... Your favourite?

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Photo A Day (March): Part 3

My third lot of pictures for Fat Mum Slim's March Photo-A-Day Challenge! Unfortunately I'm running behind schedule a bit, but hopefully I'll get the rest of the photos up before March ends.

11. Important. My great-grandmas necklace! My great-grandpa bought this back for her from Palestine where he was stationed during WW2.

12. In the distance. A view of Perth City from the rooftop cinemas.

13. Sound. My new All Time Low CD! It's awesomeness is only increased by the fact it's signed by all the band members.

14. Tasty. This F.A.B (Flavoured Alcoholic Beverage) is from The Bush Shack Brewery down in Margaret River. It is simply delish!

 15. Explore. This was taken at Lake Leschenaultia, the destination of my first 'road trip'!

 

16. 9 O'clock. As much as I hate getting up, I adore my alarm clock!

17. Green.  This eyeshadow is one of my favourites! Not only is it a gorgeous colour but it also has a subtle shimmer.

Check out last weeks post here and you can still see Laurens photo's for this challenge via her instagram (xJustAddGlitterx). Check back later as there is more to come!

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Photo A Day (March): Part 2

 Here is my second lot of pictures for Fat Mum Slim's March Photo-A-Day Challenge. Enjoy!

6. Chair. This is my dining room!

7. Fear. The Loved Ones is an Australian film that was released in 2009 and it is seriously one the scariest movies I have ever watched!

8. Favourite. Black Beauty by Anna Sewell is one of my favourite books. I have owned this copy since I was little and as you can see it's quite worn.

9. Faceless self-portrait. I love high heels just as much as I love shiny things, which is why I absolutely adore this pair because they are covered with blue sequins!

10. I want. To travel. I want to go all over the world and see things I have only read about!

Check out last weeks post here and you can still see Laurens photo's for this challenge via her instagram (xJustAddGlitterx). Check back later as there is more to come!

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Photo A Day (March): Part 1

This month Lauren and I have decided to take part in Fat Mum Slim's Photo-A-Day Challenge! We'll be taking a photo for each day of March, following the challenges daily prompts.

 Lauren will be posting her pictures on instagram (xJustAddGlitterx) and I will be posting mine on here! In the past I have attempted the 365 day Photo Challenge but have always given up a month or two in. I'm finding just doing monthly photos a lot easier to keep up with rather than trying to complete a year long challenge. The daily prompts also help me snap more creative pictures and to think futher outside of the box.

Here are my first few photos:

1. L is For. Leaves! Just showing off my Dad's garden.

2) I Made This. Halloween Box! Although here in Australia we don't celebrate Halloween, I have always had a soft spot for all things 'spooky'.

3. Key. This keychain was given to me by my parents and is from 'Madame Tussauds' in London.

4. Lucky. This tshirt was part of a St Patricks Day range selling at Jay Jays. I would normally never buy a holiday themed tshirt but as Shenanigans is one of my nicknames I couldn't resist!

5. Under. The fairy lights! This is part of the pagola in our backyard. Ever since I was little the lights we have used to decorate the pagola have been called our fairy lights.

And that's the first lot done! Come back later to see the rest of the month!

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