Five to Fin – Week Ending 14/Aug 10

Gorgeous Betty Page inspired photo shoot, via

I’m turning my weekly feature (previously known as fin) into Five to Fin, or Five Favourites to Finish the Week. I hope that this bite sized, digestible format gives you a peek into what I’m liking on weekly basis (so that you can discover some new things too).

1. Nomming on Porridge

If there’s one thing that I’m powered on, it’s porridge. It is the best breakfast (and afternoon tea snack), and at the moment I’m enjoying it with a bit of strawberry jam stirred in. Porridge Lovers have posted a quick instructional guide (inc. pictures!) on whipping up a bowl in a flash.

2. Lusting over Beau Coops…

If I owned a pair of Beau Coops I would be one happy lady. I don’t think I’ll quite get over missing out on the original grey version, but the black version look pretty sexy too. $369 from Superette. Steep.

3. The Back on Top Show

I do a bit of work behind the scenes for Vicky – if you aren’t following her inspriational internet TV show then you’re missing out. Now is the perfect time to jump on board because we’ve just launched a Facebook page for the show, which you can find here. Then you can entertain yourself with her inspirational (and very informative) videos on the YouTube channel. Here’s the latest, How to Deal with STRESS!

4. What’s in my cosmetics?

Watch the latest Story of Stuff – The Story of Cosmetics (click here!) to learn a bit about the dangerous toxins and chemicals that are used in the production of our beauty/grooming products. Did you know that there is virtually no regulation over the kinds of chemicals manufactures can use, and that words such as ‘herbal’ ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ have no legal definition when used on beauty products?

Corrine wrote a post on the ingredients in her foundation this week which echoes the above concerns. The real bottom line is just make yourself aware!

5. 5 Link Loves

To wrap up, here’s 5 interesting links for you to check out:

• I picked up this great read via Erica Lee, 10 Keys to Becoming a Better Communicator via Erica Lee. I think a lot of people have trouble with #9 – Ask the right questions! In fact, the entire website is chock full of helpful tips and advice for making your life easier. Click here for Dumb Little Man!
• This really is the secret to success!
• This fake interview with Avril Lavigne is hilarious, I WISH this happened.
• I can’t ignore Gala’s style guide: Gossip Girl on acid. The pictures are gorgeous too.
• OKCupid did a survey of which cameras and settings create the hottest photos. From the looks of things I should be photographed with a Canon DSLR. Oh, and iPhone users have more sex.

What did you enjoy this week?