Pepsi Next - Product Talk By Nuffnang

When it comes to hot, sticky summer days, I tend to always crave a icy cold drink that can quench my thirst and gives me a sugar rush to continue through out the day. So you could only imagine how excited I was when Nuffnang offered me the opportunity to take part of "Product Talk by Nuffnang" to try / review the new Pepsi Next. 

Love making new memories through out  Summer as its a great to spend time with the family and friends, enjoying the outsides and beach drives. This Summer my partner, few friends and I had packed the car up and headed down to our local Waterfall / River and enjoyed the bush walk, BBQ and later cooled down with some Pepsi Next.

What is Pepsi Next? 

Pepsi Next (please make sure it is not confused with Pepsi or Pepsi Max) is a great tasting and “relatively better for you" cola, as it contains NATURALLY LESS SUGAR than regular colas. It contains 30% less sugar but, most importantly, is sweetened naturally using Stevia (unlike other Pepsis that are sweetened with aspartame). Pepsi Next brings all different sorts of sweetness. Pepsi Next isn't sickly sweet like any other cola drinks. 

As for the taste test, at the very first sip it tastes just like any other Pepsi cola drinks but then after a couple more, you could sense the taste was lighter than the regular Pepsi and You could definitely recognise the artificial sweetener taste as well. The color for the Pepsi Next looked exactly the same as your regular Pepsi and same as the texture. 

The ingredients for this New Pepsi Next include:  Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Natural Flavor, Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Caffeine, Potassium Sorbate (Preserves Freshness), Aspartame, Citric Acid, Acesulfame Potassium and Cucralose. Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine. It also contains 60 calories, 60mg of sodium, 15g of sugar and 43mg of caffeine.

Pepsi Next tastes so good that Pepsi are inviting people from around Australia to take part in a blind taste test of naturally less sugar Pepsi Next vs full sugar Coca Cola to see which taste they prefer. Don't forget to check out their facebook page to see where you can take part.

Wondering where to get some?

• Pepsi Next is available at most places where the Pepsi range is stocked, i.e.: major supermarkets, petrol stations and convenience stores. RRP is dependent on place of purchase.
• Pepsi Next is available in a range of sizes to suit all consumer occasions – from a 600ml single serve bottle to a 24 pack of cans.

Ryan Reynolds - New Spokesperson of Men Expert

RYAN REYNOLDS

CHARISMATIC MAN OF ACTION. NEW SPOKESPERSON OF MEN EXPERT.

He’s spirited. He’s rugged. He’s wit-blessed. Ryan Reynolds is becoming Men Expert’s new Spokesperson. The actor’s rare ability to cast action, sci-fi and humorous roles with equal ease has hastened his rise into the ranks of Hollywood’s most-favored. With his bold masculine look and infallible charm, Ryan will represent the iconic franchise Hydra Energetic.

“Ryan Reynolds is the perfect embodiment of the contemporary man: genuine, uninhibited, strong and powerfully charming. Incredibly talented, he strikes as an enthusiastic and generous actor, a perfect match for Men Expert. We’re thrilled to welcome him, especially since 2014 marks the 10th Anniversary this year! What a great way to celebrate.” said Cyril Chapuy, Brand Global President.

“I feel honored and excited to join Men Expert, a brand that represents the essence of modernity, edginess and technology. I love the driving force that leads it to constantly provide the best products for men like me who are always doing 1000 things at the same time.” said Ryan.

The 37-year old Canadian actor and producer Ryan Reynolds officially started his movie career at the age of 14 when he obtained his first role in the Nickelodeon

series Fifteen (1990-91). He then appeared in several TV series including The Odyssey (1992), The Outer Limits (1995 and 1998) and The X-Files (1996). The year 1997 marked a turning point in his career as he was offered the leading role as Berg in Two Guys and a Girl. Although he had initially performed primarily in comedies, Ryan was quickly spotted by film-industry leading figures who recognized him for his potential as a multi-role actor. He was then offered roles in movies including Andrew Douglas’ The Amityville Horror (2005) where he played George Lutz, and crime action film Smokin’ Aces (2006) where he cast a role as an FBI agent. But Ryan is probably best-known for starring in Anne Fletcher’s romantic comedy The Proposal (2009), alongside Sandra Bullock, which was at the top of US box office immediately after its release, Gavin Hood’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), Rodrigo Cortés’ Buried (2010) or Daniel Espinosa’s action- thriller co-starring Denzel Washington Safe House (2012).

In 2014, Ryan will star in Atom Egoyan’s The Captive, Marjane Satrapi’s The Voices, and he will soon begin filming Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s Mississippi Grind.

He is now joining the L’Oréal Paris family, alongside Hugh Laurie, Jennifer Lopez, Julianne Moore, Jane Fonda, Eva Longoria, and Blake Lively.

Daisy Marc Jacobs - New Limited Edition Fragrances

MEET MARC’S IRRESISTIBLE NEW LIMITED EDITION FRAGRANCES: SPLASHY, SUN-DRENCHED FLORALS IN THE MOST VIVID SHADES OF THE SEASON.

DELIGHTFUL AND CHARMING. VIBRANT AND SPIRITED.

THE FRAGRANCES 

DAISY MARC JACOBS DELIGHT EDITION

A LUMINOUS BOUQUET OF FRESHLY-PICKED FLORALS, DAISY DELIGHT EDITION IS A VIBRANT EXPRESSION OF DAISY SIGNATURE. THE FRAGRANCE BLOOMS INTO A BURST OF QUINCE FLOWER AND IRIS, BRIGHTENED WITH CRISP RED APPLE. SUN-RIPENED WOODS AND MUSKS DRY DOWN TO A WARM SENSUAL EMBRACE.

TOP: APPLE, QUINCE FLOWER, FREESIA 

HEART: IRIS, GARDENIA, PEONY 

BASE: MUSKS, CEDARWOOD, SANDALWOOD

DAISY EAU SO FRESH MARC JACOBS DELIGHT EDITION

A LUSH AND FRUITY FLORAL, DAISY EAU SO FRESH DELIGHT EDITION PUTS A TWIST ON THE ORIGINAL WITH AN ENTICING RUSH OF BLOOD ORANGE FLOURISHED WITH EXOTIC TIARE TAHITI, MINGLED WITH THE SWEETNESS OF RASPBERRY. VELVETY APRICOT LEAVES A LINGERING IMPRESSION.

TOP: BLOOD ORANGE, PINK PEPPER, WHITE TEA 

HEART: TIARE TAHITI, VIOLET, RASPBERRY 

BASE: APRICOT SKIN, MUSK, AMBER

FRAGRANCE HOUSE: FIRMENICH 

PERFUMER: FRANK VÖLKL

THE DESIGN 

PLAYFUL YET POLISHED, DAISY MARC JACOBS DELIGHT EDITIONS

MAKE A BOLD STATEMENT IN VIVID COLOURS.

THE DESIGN IS A SURPRISING MIX OF HOT HUES AND COOL SHADES. DAISIES BLOOM FROM THE CAP IN A VIVID BOUQUET OF PUNCHY FUSCHIA, MINT GREEN AND PINK. THE DAISY DELIGHT FRAGRANCE IS AWASH IN AQUAMARINE, WHILE DAISY EAU SO FRESH ENCHANTS IN SHEER PINK.

BOTTLE DESIGN: MARC JACOBS IN COLLABORATION WITH COTY PRESTIGE

THE COLLECTION

DAISY MARC JACOBS DELIGHT EDITION

50ML EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY $79 

A LUMINOUS AND JUICY BOUQUET OF SUN-DRENCHED FLORALS. BREEZY, SPIRITED AND CHARMING.

DAISY MARC JACOBS EAU SO FRESH DELIGHT EDITION

75ML EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY $79 

A LUSH, PLAYFUL FRUITY FLORAL FULL OF DELIGHT. VIBRANT, ENERGETIC AND DELECTABLE.

MARC JACOBS DAISY DELIGHTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM 23RD  FEBRUARY 2014. 

FOR STOCKISTS PLEASE CALL 1800 812 663.

SCANDALEYES ROCKIN' CURVES MASCARA Review

Rimmel London's first broken heart-shaped brush creates a fringe of big, curvy, rockin’ lashes. This cleverly-shaped applicator twists and curves to hug the lash line; the thin tip grabs hard-to-reach inner lashes, while the amplified base pulses lashes with incredible volume and curve. Lashes are plumped and lifted in one clean stroke.

RIMMEL LONDON

SCANDALEYES ROCKIN' CURVES MASCARA

RRP: $16.95

Purchase at Priceline, Target, Kmart, BIG W,

selected pharmacies and selected Coles and Woolworths.

For stockists please call 1800 812 663.

I haven't seen or heard much about this mascara on bloggers or youtube channel, so I was keen to get my hands on this, and get my opinion out. I'm always on the look out for new, improved mascaras that deliver longer and thinker lashes, as I have quite short lashes and I hate wearing falsies everyday.

I must say the packaging is really different and unique to any mascara I've seen before. The formula comes in a normal large tube ( like all the Rimmel Scandaleyes mascaras come in) however the actually label on the barrel is textured to mimic the snake print. I personally like the design as its quite interesting, and definitely catches your eye.

The flexibility of this brush in insanely fantastic as you can twist, turn and flip the thin brush wand to create dramatic volume and curves. With the thin brush tip it allows you to reach small lashes in your inner corner and along your lower lash line with the end of the wand. By rotating the wand it ends up curling and lifting your lashes and doesn't smudge all over your eyes.

CRAZY EYES : the mascara gave me extra length, lifted and curled.

After a few application, the mascara will look a little spidery and clumpy. I personally like this look on my eyes as it adds more volume, but then again everyone is different. It's isn't too noticeable though, and it does not flake. Now the end results; I wore this all day to work. The staying power was quite surprising! The mascara has kept my lashes curled, full and think. It hasn't smudged around or under my eyes. If you want to avoid any signs of smudging - there is a waterproof formula available too.

* this product was sent out to me to review, I was not paid to give a review or to give positive feedback, everything above is from my experience with the product. It's 100% truth. 

LUSH Demands GAY RIGHTS

LUSH COSMETICS DEMAND GAY RIGHTS THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

Over 700 LUSH Cosmetics shops in more than 40 countries will celebrate Valentine’s Day 2014 by promoting the campaign for LGBTQ rights and equal love in partnership with All Out - the global movement for love and equality with 1,9 million members.

From 27th January – 14th February, LUSH shops are declaring: WE BELIEVE IN LOVE and LUSH staff are inviting their customers to show solidarity with marginalised LGBTQ communities by painting a #SignofLove on their body.

The #SignofLove is a pink triangle, which is now seen as a global sign of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender & Queer (LGBTQ) rights. Used first by the Nazis as a badge to mark and identify gay people in concentration camps, this triangle has been turned on its head and reclaimed by the LGBTQ community to symbolise gay rights.

The Valentine’s campaign is launched in partnership with All Out to coincide with the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. When LUSH staff and customers paint and share their #SignofLove, they are responding to new legislation in Russia that bans the “propaganda of non traditional sexual relations to minors”. The campaign will not run in LUSH’s Russian shops.

Emma Hart, LUSH Australia Ethical Champion comments,

“With all eyes being on Russia for the Sochi Winter Olympics, it is the perfect time to stand up and tell the Russian government that the general public does not agree with their anti-gay laws. We have the opportunity to take this stance globally, here in Australia LUSH will continue to fight for marriage equality. Love is love, no matter who it is between and we believe that no government has the right to implement laws against that.”

Andre Banks, Executive Director of ALL OUT says,

“We’ve joined Lush in a partnership to spread #SignofLove so that LUSH customers - straight, LGBT, and otherwise - can show their solidarity with LGBTQ Russians before and during the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi.” 

OPI Products Inc. Partners with The Coca-Cola Company On Nail Lacquer Launch

OPI Products Inc. Partners with The Coca-Cola Company On Nail Lacquer Launch

OPI Products Inc., a subsidiary of COTY Inc (NYSE: COTY), announced a collaboration today with The Coca-Cola Company, the world’s largest beverage company and home to one of the world’s most iconic brands – Coca-Cola, whose mission is to inspire moments of refreshment, optimism and happiness. Several of the Company’s most recognized brands – including Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Cherry Coke, Vanilla Coke, Sprite and Fanta – will be the inspiration for a line of OPI limited edition nail lacquers that will launch internationally in June 2014.

“We’re excited to partner with OPI, a preeminent nail polish brand with global reach and influence among our core target teen audience,” said Kate Dwyer, Group Director Worldwide Licensing, The Coca-Cola Company. “Coca-Cola has a long history of collaborations with beauty and lifestyle brands to further connect with consumers and tastemakers in a way that is meaningful and relevant for them.”

 “As the global leader in the professional nail industry, OPI is thrilled to partner with the world’s top beverage company, The Coca-Cola Company,” remarks Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Co-Founder and Executive Vice President. “These two iconic brands truly deliver happiness in a bottle – whether it’s a refreshing, invigorating sip of Coke or a set of fingers and toes perfectly polished with OPI nail lacquer.”

Are you excited for this collaboration? What shades are colour are you hoping for? X

Eva Longoria Visting Melbourne for VAMFF 2014

L’Oréal Paris welcomes global ambassador Eva Longoria to Australia

L’Oréal Paris is delighted to welcome global ambassadorEva Longoria to Melbourne as its VIP special guest for the 2014 Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival(VAMFF) running 17 March to 23 March.

Longoria’s mesmerising Latin looks and charisma along with her exceptional talent, philanthropic endeavoursand achievements both on and off screen make her an ideal ambassador for the L’Oréal Paris brand.  During her time in the L’Oréal Paris family Longoria has walked the red carpet at countless global events with brand and is now set to celebrate Australia’s biggest fashion event in March 2014.  

The youngest of four sisters from Corpus Christi, Texas,Longoria is a Golden Globe-nominated, Screen Actors Guild Award-winning and ALMA Award-winning actress plus accomplished director, producer and writer.  Celebrated globally for her starring role as Gabrielle Solis on “Desperate Housewives”, Eva is currentlyfilming feature films “REFUGIO”, which is Academy Award-Nominee Demian Bichir’s writing and directorial debut, and “ANY DAY” alongside Sean Bean and Kate Walsh.  

Longoria has also formed her own production company, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, and is currently Executive Producer of Lifetime’s new hit dramedy “Devious Maids” and Hulu’s new animated sitcom “Mother Up” in which she also lends her voice to the lead role.  Alongside Ron Howard, Longoria also wrote, directed and starred in short film “OUT OF THE BLUE”.

Celebrating her proud Latin heritage, Longoria has acted as Executive Producer of the National Council of La Raza ALMA Awards for the past eight years, honouring Latino artistic achievement in the television, film and music industry.  Longoria is also the Executive Producer of documentary films “THE HARVEST” and upcoming “FOOD CHAINS” (which is being screened at this year’s Berlin Film Festival) that both focus on the plight of migrant farm workers in America. Furthering her commitment to these causes, Longoria received her Master’s degree in Chicano studies in May 2013.

A passionate activist for humanitarian causes, Longoriaestablished ‘The Eva Longoria Foundation’ in 2010 with the goal to help Latinas build better futures for themselves and their families through education, entrepreneurship and support programs.  Additionally, Longoria serves as the national spokesperson for PADRES Contra El Cancer (Parents Against Cancer) a non-profit organisation committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families.  Longoria also co-founded ‘Eva’s Heroes’ which is dedicated to enriching the lives of those with developmental challenges by providing an inclusive setting built on the four tenets of interact, grow, learn and love.  Longoria was named Philanthropist of the year by The Hollywood Reporter in 2009 and was honoured by Variety in 2011 with a LifeTime Achievement Award for their Power of Women issue.

Throughout her career, Longoria has appeared on the cover of numerous international women's magazines including Vogue, Marie Claire and Harper's Bazaar.Longoria continues to be celebrated as one of Hollywood's most beautiful, successful and talentedwomen with People naming her one of 2012’s ‘Most Beautiful at Every Age’ and Maxim recently celebratingher as ‘Woman of the Year’.

Longoria joined the L’Oréal Paris family in 2005. She is now one of the longest-serving members of the brand’s ‘Dream Team’ including fellow ambassadors such asJennifer Lopez, Beyoncé Knowles, Jane Fonda, Aimee Mullins, Julianne Moore, Blake Lively, Doutzen Kroesand Australia’s own Megan Gale to name a few.

While in Melbourne, Longoria will join Australian face of L’Oréal Paris, Megan Gale, in attending selected VIPevents and will be front-row for the much-anticipated Grand Showcase Runway featuring Camilla on 19 March 2014.

Two New Men’s Fragrances; David Beckham and Davidoff.

A powerful take on the iconic David Beckham INSTINCT fragrance: INTENSE INSTINCT. An intense, vibrant and unforgettable limited edition.

INTENSE INSTINCT gets off to a vigorous start and the intensity grows from there. Effervescent notes of well-chilled melon, tangy lemon and zingy ginger are amplified with a bright, green heart of coriander, cedar and violet leaves, culminating in a rich, woody base of white cedar and teak underscored by sensual musk.

David Beckham INTENSE INSTINCT Eau de Toilette 50ml - $39

INTENSE INSTINCT by David Beckham is available for a limited time from 1st February. For stockist details please contact 1800 812 663. 


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DAVIDOFF The Game Intense is a new fragrance by DAVIDOFF, a powerful variation of DAVIDOFF The Game eau de toilette. Building on its forerunner, it adds a very distinctive touch of seduction and audacity.

The Game Intense was designed by perfumer Lucas Sieuzac. It belongs to the fresh aromatic woody family. A variation on the original DAVIDOFF The Game perfume, it retains the same core olfactive pyramid: a sexy and distinctive accord of Gin Fizz followed by a sophisticated heart note of textured orris and a refined base note of strong and virile blackwood. 

The Game Intense adds to this unique palette a rich and powerful heart note of black patchouli essence and a very virile and leathery base note of labdanum absolute. These two components combine to give the fragrance an increased intensity and a renewed dimension of addictive and masculinity.

DAVIDOFF The Game Intense EDT 100ml $110.00

Available for a limited time from 2nd February 2014 at Myer, David Jones and selected Pharmacies. For stockists details please contact 1800 812 663. 

Daisy Marc Jacobs Tweet Shop

WHO

Marc Jacobs fragrances to open a pop-up shop during New York Fashion Week with an unexpected social media twist.

WHAT

At the Daisy Marc Jacobs Tweet Shop no dollars will change hands.Transactions will be based solely on a customer’s use of Twitter, Instagram and Facebook with the hashtag #MJDaisyChain.  

The Tweet Shop will have a social media-friendly vibe with a comfortable lounge, drinks and wi-fi, naturally.  It will feature Daisy-themed artwork by Langley Fox Hemingway, Daisy beauty bar, a live Daisy photo booth, DJ set by DJ Jilly Hendrix. Products,fragrance samples and Marc Jacobs fashion items and accessorieswill be displayed.  The most creative Instagram photos throughout the day have a chance to win a Marc Jacobs handbag.

The debut of the Tweet Shop will be accompanied by a new print campaign for Daisy, which follows the recently released TV spotdirected by Academy Award-winning Sofia Coppola.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcyR7PFi-14

WHERE/ WHEN

The 1,746 SF sq. ft. store, located in SoHo at 462 West Broadway, will be open to the public on February 7-9 from 11:00AM – 7:00PM, during New York Fashion Week.

WHY

The store is a gift to Marc’s many fans and followers, and the first retail operation in beauty to use “social currency” as the only means to make purchases.

The first seed was planted on Daisy Day, January 28, when daisieshit the streets of New York, London and Berlin, bringing sunshine to the heart of winter.