You guys! Who would have thought I’m not only back on The Roaring Prettiness with my new beauty catch series, but even got around to do one of my Sunday posts. Not me.
Salted Pumpkin Spice Almonds
Categories: DOMESTIC GODDESS, IN THE KITCHEN
Author: Regi Zimmermann
Catch of the day: Serum
What: Caudalie S.O.S. Thirst Quenching Serum
Why: Relief for my dry skin from one of my favourite French natural beauty brands
Green Factor: all active ingredients in Caudalie products are green
Where: www.lookfantastic.com
Catch of the day: Deodorant
What: Aesop Spray Deodorant
Why: Completely switched to aluminium-free options + I’m a sucker for packaging = Aesop Deodorant *guilty*
Green Factor: non-toxic and chemical-free
Where: Cascade, Lucerne (CH)
Also available on: www.aesop.com
Catch of the day: Toner
What: Team Dr. Joseph Daily Balancing Toner
Why: Fantastic organic beauty brand and smells *so* good
Green Factor: Guilt-free
Where: Adler Mountain Lodge, Alpi di Siusi (I)
Call me a beauty freak
Categories: BEAUTY
Oh hey there, strangers! I’m so sorry *again* for the radio silence here on The Roaring Prettiness! The reason for me going completely M.I.A is that I became a mum in April, and as you can imagine, it is life changing, overwhelming, fantastic! And also, time just flies when you have a baby, which is why I came to realize I cannot go on with my blog the way I was used to. But that doesn’t mean I cannot do anything, does it? So, I started thinking.
Summer Berry Tart
Categories: DOMESTIC GODDESS, IN THE KITCHEN
Happy summer, peeps! I’m sure, this time around the year you don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen. But if you still need a festive dessert, I have the perfect recipe for you. I once found this berry tart in a Betty Bossi magazine (you Swiss know what I mean) and adapted it slightly to make it a bit lighter. Here’s how you take that summer dessert buffet to a whole new, elevated level: (more…)
Smart & Clean
Did you know that most shower gels are chock-full of sulfates? Sulfates make lots of foaming bubbles, help you to stay fresh, and leave your skin smelling clean. Nice, right? But did you also know that sulfates are also commonly used as pesticide and herbicide, i.e. to kill plants and insects? And also to wash the grime-encrusted wheels of your car? Sulfates are highly toxic, cause skin irritation and really dry it out. They even promote hormonal disruptions. Ah, the list goes on. Yikes! And shockingly enough, even so-called natural cosmetic brands use sulfates in their shower gels. But don’t you worry. After a bit of research I found out that there are still many sulfate free alternatives out there – and they’re delicious. Here is a selection of shower gels I use regularly: (more…)
I go bananas
Categories: DOMESTIC GODDESS, IN THE KITCHEN
OK, so last week I was complaining about not having a proper summer, and now I’m literally melting. Temperatures in Switzerland went from 16°C to 31°C within 24 hours. This cries for a refreshment, i.e. popsicles, my friends. (more…)
Fake the bake
Hey guys! At the moment, I’m not quite sure if we Swiss are ever going to get a proper summer this year. Raindrops keep falling on my head… Ah well, it doesn’t mean we cannot at least look like we tanned on a tropical beach for two weeks. Here’s how I fake the bake:
Nibbling away
Categories: DOMESTIC GODDESS, IN THE KITCHEN
I’m all about homemade goodies. Be it homemade granola, sweets or sauces. They just taste so much better than anything store-bought. Don’t you agree? Same goes for nibbles to start a great dinner party. Lately, I whipped up truffle butter-parmesan-thyme popcorn and garlic-olive oil-mozzarelline. Both only take a few minutes to throw together and are a creative departure from the typical peanuts and olives to serve with your cocktails.