If you're not an online shopper and don't do TV shopping... this channel is for you! openshop is the new way to shop - where you can see and almost feel and touch the kind of shopping style fossils like me will love. Josie's Juice was thrilled to be asked to cover the open shop red carpet and attend the launch of this all new shopping experience. We LOVED interviewing the stalwarts of TV shopping Nikki Vincent and Justine Diana. They really know their craft and have the most beautiful stories about their connectedness with their audience over the decades. See the FULL videos at my Instagram IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/josiesjuicejournalist/ Here are some of my posts from the fun red carpet:
I am a proud Westie girl from way back (and still proudly live in the region with my family), and a huge supporter of all things Parramatta, having enjoyed watching its growth over the years, the development of the restaurant strip, and the refurbishments across the decades of the shopping mecca that is Westfield Parramatta - catching a train there when I couldn't drive yet, and still going there today for friend catch ups / shopping sprees. So it was very cool to see Westfield Parramatta celebrate fashion for all generations, unveiling a photo exhibition that will be displayed in centre court until March 12, 2017, as part of their AW17 Campaign.
The campaign honours local identities from the Parramatta and surrounding areas such asevent extraordinaire’s Diane Khoury and Jason James, Instagram sensations Natalie Anne (hairstylist) and Melissa Sassine (make up), media personality Sally Obermeder (her first job was at Sussan's Westfield Parramatta store), amongst a host of other local identities from Sydney’s Western Suburbs.
The exhibition was shot by renowned celebrity photographer Steven Chee (best known for his work with Vogue, Harpers and Celebrities such as Miranda Kerr, Erika Packer, Rose Byrne, Hailey Baldwin) with make up by celebrity makeup artist Max May.
Here are some social photos from last night's launch and some portraits on Parramatta's beautiful people.
We had the pleasure of speaking to Beau Ryan recently, on the back of the getting the word out on Woolworths Connect, the prepaid phone service. He had lots to say about his family, how much he loves a good phone chat, and the how much genuine fun he's had working with Woolies. Here is the ad:
Beau reveals that his family is his absolute bedrock, and you can hear how grateful he is for all the wonderful (and all fun) opportunities which have come his way. In fact, when Josie's Juice spoke to Beau, he was on a mini break with his family in Byron Bay, and completely relaxed in amongst his very busy schedule.
"This whole year has been crazy, I had have one day off in June, and two in July, and so when I had the opportunity to have a very short break, I took it," he tells Josie's Juice.
"I can't do any of what I do without the support of my wife and family. They're great. This last couple of months have been a blur but they've supported me and they've been there for every step of the way. "Whether it was coming to the 'Aladdin' shows (which Beau starred in as the genie), or me getting home at midnight, or coming off flights from LA or New Zealand, they've made life so much easier, so it has been great. Without that support I wouldn't be able to do it.
"I get to pick and choose what I want to do - with Channel 9's blessing - and I've done some very exciting things, but as I said, I can't do any of it without the support of my wife and my family, so... they're great."
Beau's wife Kara and his two year old daughter Remy are the centre of Beau's universe, and he freely expresses that several times during our chat.
I ask Beau what his daughter thinks of what daddy does. "She loves it. She's at the age now that she watches me on 'The Footy Show', and loves it. She says 'That's my daddy', and she comes along to... when I was in the Aladdin pantomime as the genie, and she was at nearly every single show, which was great, and she's at the stage now that she works out that I've got to go to work quite a bit, at random times, and at random hours, but she's now at the age where she can enjoy a lot of the stuff I do, and can see the rewards, but having said that, I'd rather be at home with her a lot of the time, because I do miss her, but hopefully I'll get a good break at the end of the year, so... we spend a lot of time together but there are times when it gets hard, but like I said, my wife is supportive and yeah, without that, it's impossible to do."
"I do miss her when I am not home with her. But my wife is so supportive of my work," Beau adds again, who says she is 2: 'She's three at the end of the year."
He adds of his beloved daughter: "She's funny, she's very funny. She's very inquisitive, and asks a lot about what's happening."
"I try, we try to talk to her like an adult but it gets very confusing, and sometimes she keeps asking about everything, but sometimes I just let her go, just let it go," says Beau. I mention that I have seven year old twins, a boy and a girl, and Beau is genuinely keen to know more. "Ohhh, really! Wow, you've done the hard yards!" I add that it does get easier, and Beau says: "They reckon girls, when they get to ten or eleven, or even thirteen are fun, so i can't wait for that!" I ask Beau what he thinks about his new wave of work that has come his way, all of it fun, and how natural he finds doing it all, how easy he finds the ad lib and the video content. "Yeah, I do [find it easy]. Once the... stuff like this that I did with Woolies... he majority of the stuff I do, I wouldn't classify it as work, it's just me being me. and enjoying myself, and meeting lots of different people. "When Woolworths gave me the challenge to basically go and make as many friends as I could in one day, I thought it was a joke because that's what I do normally anyway! "You know, I really enjoyed it, and we met a lot of different people, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I guess it's natural, which makes it easier. My mindset is, you know, I've worked before, before I played rugby league, I had a 9-5 job, and I worked really hard to play for Australia, I've worked really hard to open as much doors as I can, and now that I get to do this for a living, I can't really put into words how blessed I am. I'm really grateful. "That's why I try and do as much as I can while I'm enjoying it and at the same time try to make people happy, because that's the main thing, and a lot of people seem to get a lot of happiness out of it, and have a lot of fun, and get a thrill out of what I do. The look on their faces, especially when we were in the city, speaking to different people, that was a lot of fun, and you can't put a price on that, it makes me really happy," says Beau of his Woolies shoot. "And when I am happy doing what I am doing, I think I find I do my best stuff. "We just go in there to have fun," says Beau of the press junkets for movies he regularly attends, to cover for 'The Footy Show.' I really enjoy the junkets. Whether it's Channing Tatum, or Arnold Schwarzenegger or Megan Fox. We go in I ask the questions I want to know, and stuff for our show. "Our show ('The Footy Show') is a family friendly show and I ask them stuff outside the square, and I really enjoy it. I love seeing their faces when they realise I'm not there as a journalist to probe. We don't have any agendas in there, we're not in there to mock them, we're just there to have a good time, and have a bit of a laugh with them, and try to have them escape. You know, it's a long day. They've got four million interviews over three or four cities, so we go and have fun with them, but I meet a lot of other people interviewing them, that I admire as well... "For example, I remember when I interviewed Channing Tatum, and I had to go in there before I took my suit off, and it was a custom made suit which I had to rip off. So we went in there and we saw Sonia Kruger, and I was telling her what we were going to do and she was really excited. She was shadowing me as I was getting the suit velcro'ed at the back. "After I did it (the stunt in front of Channing, and Joe Manganiello), I couldn't put the suit back on, and I just remember walking out past all the other journos, and we weren't embarrassed. I had just stripped in front of Channing Tatum and Joe, I'm not gonna be embarrassed at all. It's just that, okay: I had to walk 400 metres through the hotel and the carpark and the hotel, with my Speedos with a little shark on the front of it, but I didn't care. It was very funny. It was probably the most uncomfortable thing. People know we are going to do something out of left field, and we have a good time. People want to see real people having fun, and that's why I think it works. "If they're going to fly me around the world to interview these wonderful film stars, I'm going to do it." For Beau, it's a dream life he's having, but it was "the injuries brought it on prematurely." "I always wanted to do this stuff fulltime, and I guess I would have, but when I hurt my neck in 2013 and it didn't come good last year, everything got fast tracked. "When Woolies approached me to work with them on Woolworths Connect, it allowed me the chance to stay in touch with everyone, with their new prepaid package, where you get a heap of calls for $30, so it's great, but I now have no excuse to not ring my mum anymore! Everything else is a positive, but I do have to make sure I ring my mum every night," he says with a laugh. "The people who I worked with on this project with Woolies have all been so much fun. We went out there and approached people and while it was a long day, it literally felt like a an hour because we had so much fun. "I got quite a few numbers, of men and women I met that day! I don't know if they're going to let me call then, but I do consider them to be friends, I guess!" Says the blurb on Woolworths Connect:
Woolworths Connect is all about connecting you with the people you care about, in this amazing country we call home. We’re here to make it simple and easy, without compromising on value.
For starters, we’re using a network you can trust. And we’re making it great value. Of course we’ve thrown plenty of data, call value and even unlimited standard national SMS into the deal. And as a Woolworths Connect customer, you can enjoy as many free calls as you like to friends and family also on the Woolworths Connect network. Plus, when you buy a recharge voucher in store or online and enter your Everyday Rewards Number you get 10% off* your recharge...every time!
Getting connected couldn’t be simpler. You’ll notice our bright $2 sim packs at your local Woolworths, Big W and Woolworths Caltex petrol sites. It’s that easy.
*To be able to receive 10% off recharge voucher purchases, you must be an Everyday Rewards member and either present your registered card in a participating store when purchasing a Woolworths Connect recharge voucher or online at woolworthsconnect.com.au.
Is there anything TV host and author Sally Obermeder can't do? Nope. 'Style' and 'shopping' are the perfect alliteration words for the gorgeous inside-and-out Sal, and now she and her equally lovely and stylish sister Maha Koraeim have included a shopping site on their fashion and lifestyle site called 'swiish' (which, by the way, stands for: stylish women inspiring inner strength, health and happiness)… and the stuff is all beautiful, handpicked and affordable. Here are the gals, two peas in a pod, these two. Last week, when I interviewed Sal and we talked about Maha, she said about her: "My parents did good when they gave me my sister."
Here are some gorgeous examples of what's on offer, below.
You can buy that right now, right here. And they also sell things! Homewares! Check this out… I want!
And you can buy this here. The April store with all these wares (and much more!) is up until the end of the month, and then they will launch all May stock with new wonderful bits and pieces, at the beginning of May. A new month will see a new mix of fashion and beauty (beauty launches in May!), homewares and smoothie stuff (to complement the duo's 'Super Green Smoothies' hardcopy book launch next week. The e-verison of the book is already available). You can shop the whole range here.
From March 2015, Triumph is on a global mission to fit 500,000 women with ‘Find the
One’. As part of this campaign, Triumph Lingerie is partnering with specialty lingerie
stores across Australia and New Zealand to support Dress for Success by providing a
significant donation of bras to benefit deserving women in need.
Between March 30 andApril 19 2015, Triumph will donate one bra to Dress for
Success for every 20 bras purchased by nominated stores across the country. Dress for
Success aims to help women in need transform their lives and achieve financial
independence.
“With an estimated donation value of $50,000, this partnership aims to raise much
needed awareness of the Dress for Success charity, as well as encourage consumers to
get involved, get fitted and contribute to the donation of lingerie,” says Nicola Hodgson,
Head of Brand for Triumph Australia and New Zealand on the motivation behind the
program.
A correctly fitted bra is essential and makes a huge difference to confidence, shape and
also helps with posture and back pain. “Attending an interview after years out of work
or for the first time is a daunting experience for many of the women we serve. You can
never underestimate how much of a confidence boost this beautiful Triumph lingerie
will offer these women and how this will contribute to helping them transform their
lives,” says Sue Lewis-O’Halloran, Regional Director of Australia and New Zealand for
Dress for Success Worldwide.
To view the full triumph range or find your nearest speciality Triumph participating
stockist visit au.triumph.com or www.triumph.com/nz/en
Last minute Christmas shopping? Don't fret! While online deliveries are near-impossible now that it's Christmas Eve, you DO have post-Christmas sales just around the corner. And that means online of course, too! I have heard of the Australian site oo.com.au for a while now but not ventured there much, simply because I am not a huge online shopper. But it's SO damn easy on this site. And all the goodies are so, so good! The crew at OO sent me these Sony babies to trial and packaged it all up and delivered it, to replicate the experience a shopper would get from the site. Packaged in a huge white box with a bow, in tissue paper, the hot pink Sony headphones opened and enjoyed in two seconds flat. And, you can WIN your very own set right here, thanks to oo.com.au and Josie's Juice. More about the headphones here from the oo.com.au site, and below, details on how to enter: The Sony MDR-XB400 Extra Bass Headphones give your music an extra boost in the bass frequencies for a rich sound you'll love. The Advanced Direct Vibe Structure provide an acoustically tight seal over your ears for superior sound isolation and deeper bass. The diaphragm design is also optimised for expansive and clear mid-range frequencies, so you get across the board quality sound. In sassy black and pink with flat-folding design and tangle-free cord, you'll want to take these with you wherever you go.
Features
Sony MDR-XB400 Extra Bass On-Ear Headphones
Loud and powerful with excellent sound isolution
Power-packed 30mm driver units for crisp mid-tones and booming bass
Flat-folding design for easy portability
Tangle-free serrated cord
Acoustic tight seal for sound isolation
Bass and mid-range frequencies boosted for quality balanced sound
Specifications
Type: Closed, dynamic
Driver Unit: 30mm, dome type (CCAW Voice Coil)
Frequency Response: 5Hz - 22kHz
Power Handling Capacity: 1000mW (IEC)
Impedance: 24 ohms at 1 kHz
Sensitivity: 100 dB/mW
Plug Type: Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug
Cord Length: 1.2m, Y-type
Colour: Pink
Model: MDR-XB400
Brand: Sony
Please note: This product comes with a 12 month Sony Australia Warranty
Want your own set right now? Here is the link to buy them now - discounted, of course!
Here's all you need to do to enter and be in the running:
- Follow me on Instagram and Twitter if you are on the social media platforms. Also, share the Sony headphones prize photo on my @josiegags Instagram page by taking a screenshot of it, then using these hashtags: #regram #josiesjuice #competitions #giveaways #prizes #Sony
- Share this link on your Facebook wall
- Comment below on why you'd like to win these Sony headphones, AND email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au so I can contact you in case you are a winner (so many people forget this step and don't enter a valid email address below, and I spend lots of time trying to track you down, or simply give the prize to the next person - not fun for anyone!)
(If you find it hard to comment below because your device won't let you - sometimes that happens on an iPhone, for example - simply send me your entry and address via email at josiegags@optusnet.com.au).
To kick off the Josie's Juice '12 days of Christmas' give-away, we present the new Lady Gaga scent, Eau De Gaga.
Readers can go in the running to win one of FOUR of this delicious scent, valued at $49 each. Here is all you need to do, below… but first, more about the scent (you guys, I have trailed it and… it is intoxicating and utterly divine and completely addictive. Much like Gaga herself).
Lady Gaga Announces New Fragrance: EAU DE GAGA
Two years ago, Lady Gaga’s debut fragrance Lady Gaga Fame surpassed all norms and standards in
the fragrance industry with its innovative technology: the first ever black Eau de Parfum that sprays
clear and becomes invisible once airborne. The results are as impressive as the innovation itself:
Lady Gaga Fame is on its way to making fragrance history with the number of bottles sold worldwide, and the awards it has received across the globe. For her next fragrance adventure, Lady Gaga invites women and men everywhere to indulge in her
daring new global release. Lady Gaga and Coty introduce EAU DE GAGA. Created with Gaga’s visionary fragrance
powerhouse, Haus Laboratories, this exciting new scent captures the pure essence of Gaga.
Dangerously daring, EAU DE GAGA represents the future of a scent that appeals to both men and
women; nothing is off-limits.
EAU DE GAGA is an enigmatic scent, fusing daringly diverse elements to create a beguiling allure.
The fragrance is built around a beautiful heart of white violet, an intoxicating flower that fuses male
and female attractions. To counterbalance this opulent woody-floral intensity, the scent opens with an
invigorating burst of sparkling lime that exudes dynamic vibrancy. And it evolves into a sensual trail
based on leather, adding a primal quality to the scent. The Perfumer of this beautiful scent: Ursula Wandel of Givaudan. The striking EAU DE GAGA bottle mirrors the perfume by uniting masculine and feminine design
aesthetics. Its stark lines and sleek black lacquered finish deliver a bold statement in simplicity. For an
added touch of luxury, the front of the flacon is adorned with a silver name plate that is printed with
the words “Paris – New York” and the number 001. The names of the two cities reflect Haus
Laboratories’ global identity and the number 001 represents the beginning of a long story, one which
is still to be continued. And for the most devoted Little Monsters, the Ultimate Masterpiece 75ml
version comes in an elegant red folding jewelry box in which the bottle rests on a sumptuous black
velvet.
Like the campaign for Lady Gaga Fame, the EAU DE GAGA campaign was shot by Steven Klein and
stars Gaga herself.
EAU DE GAGA Eau de Parfum 50ml is $49 and 75ml is $69, and are at Myer, Priceline and
selected Pharmacies nationally now. For stockists please call 1800 812
663.
And now… the give-away! Here is what you need to do to be in the running:
- Repost the photo of the Eau De Gaga scent on the @josiegags Instagram page and tag with #josiesjuice and #competition and #giveaway
- Comment below on why you'd like to win a bottle of Eau De Gaga AND email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au so I can contact you in case you are a winner (so many people forget this step and don't enter a valid email address below, and I spend lots of time trying to track you down, or simply give the prize to the next person - not fun for anyone!)
(If you find it hard to comment below because your device won't let you - sometimes that happens on an iPhone, for example - simply send me your entry via email at josiegags@optusnet.com.au)
Were you as obsessed with season two of Channel Ten's hit show 'Recipe to Riches' as I was? Did you trial each week's winning product at least once, probably twice (maybe even buying it again when you saw it the week after?). Okay, good. You're in good company. While Josie's Juice followed each week's winner via Instagram posts (we were thrilled to be mentioned - as the Insragram name @josiegags - as the first passionate Instagrammer who followed each weeks wins on the show's finale last night - which you can watch in its entirety here), we made sure we trailed and trailed and trailed again (you know, just to make sure) so that we got our fix of the food everyone was talking about that week.
And the winner? Michael Cainero and his fabulous snags, the Chunky Pork & Apple Sausages. He was dubbed the King Of Sausages, and these babies were rather regal, yes. Now, as the winner, he bagged $100,000 and his product will be on all Australian Woolworths supermarket shelves from early next year.
Here is Michael, and below is his Q & A, just for Josie's Juice. Look out for the product on shelves at Woolworths stores Australia-wide soon (how fascinating was the whole explanation of how the products were made and the mammoth task in distributing them each week. Watch the whole process in the link above).
Josie's Juice: What does this win mean to you, mentally, financially, emotionally?
Michael Cainero: This means a lot financially, we now do not have to worry so much about our finances and we can spend more time enjoying life. It particularly takes the pressure off with a new bub on the way next year and with our daughter about to enter the school system.
Mentally, the win removes so much stress. Obviously the financial aspect alleiviates a lot of worries about paying the bills etc, but I have been so desperate for a career change and to get into the food production industry – it feels fantastic to know that one of my products is making its way to Woolworths shelves in a matter of weeks and that I now have the support to really get into that area. I am thrilled that I will be able to provide for my family through doing something that I love and can be proud of.
Emotionally, its so great. We had such a bad start to our little family with Izzie getting sick as a baby and now just a big high and we look forward to the many many years to come. We have been through such a dark period in our lives and with the blessings of our princess being healthy, our little boy on the way, and now this... it’s just an overwhelming feeling of joy. Finally I can say – life is good!
Tell me how you originally came up with this concept.
Michael: We came up with the idea over dinner, we had a roast pork with apple sauce and we thought lets throw that into a sausage and then we thought apple and cinnamon go together so lets add some of that to and the sausage was born.
What was the catalyst that made you apply for the series?
Michael: All my friends and family loved them and said I have to do something with the sausages, so when the second season came up I thought I would give it a go and see what happens.
What do you hope to achieve now with this win?
Michael: I would love to get a lot more healthy sausages out there for people to eat. I also have some other healthy food ideas too. I don’t want this to stop with just the one recipe, I am hoping to be able to develop a range of sausages/products and really make a career out of this alongside Woolworths.
The future of styling has arrived! Has it just. You guys, the EVY styler is… something else! The next generation of stylers and straighteners is here and you will be hooked, I promise. Don't just take my word for it, ask a professional, longtime hairstylist: Rosetta from Rosetta's Hair Designz. She trailed the new Evy straightener for Josie's Juice, with mouth-agape results… it is so good. She says: "I have never used anything like this, and I have been styling a long time. The results speak for themselves, and my clients have never been happier." Here are some incredible before and after shots, taken in Rosetta's salon, all with her longtime clients who left incredibly happy with the finished product:
And this is my hair! Newly balayaged and curled with the new EVY
And now, here's the EVY blurb: She’s sleek. She’s stylish. She’s all class. And she is about to rock your hair world. Introducing EVY
Professional – the new generation in hair tools.
EVY Professional is a hair tool range featuring unique patented Japanese mineral technology. Each
of the EVY products feature 32 natural negative ion-generating minerals. This unique blend of
post-volcanic minerals injects hydration and moisture into the hair as you style. The end result is hair
heaven – silky, smooth, healthy hair every time.
EVY iQ-OneGlide
The styling superstar! Not only does this iron straighten hair to sleek and silky
perfection, it also infuses it with hydration and moisture to leave it looking super
shiny and healthy.
Along with the 32 natural negative ion-generating minerals infused into the plate,
it has the added benefit of 24-carat gold, for smoother glide and deeper hydration.
A new 3-strip plate design literally allows the iron to glide through hair – no more
catching.
Created by a woman (and hairdresser to boot!) for women, the EVY iQ-OneGlide
has all the features that a woman wants in her iron: digital temperature display,
automatic shut-off function after an hour (no more “OMG I’ve left my straightener
on moments); and metal ceramic heater for faster heating. EVY Professional
iQ-One Glide: RRP $299. (And then, we also have the EVY Infusalite hairdyer - it's the lightest yet most powerful dryer you will ever use! No kidding!) EVY Infusalite Dryer
This is the lightest, brightest dryer ever! Featuring the same smart ion-generating
mineral technology, it infuses hair with inner hydration and moisture. Each blast
leaves hair smoother and more hydrated.
As the lightest dryer on the market, weighing in at just 356g, it allows you to
maximise your styling prowess. No heavy hand and easy to maneuver for styling
success. EVY Professional Infusalite: RRP $199
EVY Brushes
EVY handmade brushes feature natural blended bristles and a mineral infused
ceramic barrel to ensure even heat distribution to minimise hair breakage and split
ends. EVY Professional Brushes RRP $39.99
EVY Professional is the new generation in advanced ion-powered hair tools, delivering hair-loving
minerals to the hair follicles so that it rehydrates, reconditions and restores moisture balance to the
hair as you style.
Brand creator and CEO of Aqua Baci (the company behind EVY Professional), Tracey Bazzano Lauretta,
said of the launch: “The most exciting aspect of these tools is the technology. It is the only brand with
32+ minerals in a straightener or hair dryer. Our aim is to create the most technologically advanced
styling tools and hair products utilising the science of inner hydration. Our products deliver the ultimate
in hair hydration infusion.”
And this is the star of the show! Presenting, the EVY styler (see below for stockist info):
And the stylish pouch it comes in:
For more info go here:
http://aquabaci.com.au/evy/
And for store locations, go here: http://aquabaci.com.au/store-locator/
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