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11:02 am

BENAH LOVES | La Roche Posay

Skin care. I've always found it a strange area and never really found anything I've been able to stick with.
To be honest, I've never really been looking that hard either.

I grew up on a farm and my mother never really had or needed a huge cabinet of creams and lotions.
So by default I never subscribed to the idea of a daily cleanser or ritual moisturizing.

 Of the little creams etc I have tried; the've all felt strange never knowing if they were working or not.
I do think I have quite  sensitive skin but I'm still not sure? I've always wondered if its down to the fact that I never use anything, therefore my skin is simply so virginal and would react at anything. Or yes, I do actually fall into the sentitive skin category.

Over the years I have always thought I should start doing something more than a quick lick of soap in the shower.
Well, that time has now come.

Let me introduce you to 



My first contact with the brand was at Karla Spetic's fashion week show back in April.
I received a sample of the Toleriane Ultra Intense soothing care cream in her goodie bag.
After a week of using this I promptly bought some eye cream and cleanser.
Let me just say up front, I have no ties with this company and they are actually owned by Loreal.
But after all these years, I've been converted to a regular skin care regime. Day and night.
My skin is clearer, cleaner, brighter and simply better. The biggest difference I have noticed is the fine lines around my eyes, they actually do look reduced and the whole area seems to be firmer.

I'm not an expert and it's still early days, but it's made me into a believer and the best thing is the is doesn't break the bank either.

Bx



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3:06 pm

IN RESIDENCE | Marc Newson








These images come directly from the film series 'In Residence' on the wonderful site NOWNESS
Here at Benah we are HUGE Marc Newson fans.
In fact, I think our life would be complete if we could spend just one day hanging out, exploring ideas with him.
Australian-born and London based, Newson has designed cabins for Qantas Airways and the Ford O21C concept car.
His next projects will be a private jet interior for a member of the Qatar royal family and a fountain pen for Hermès. 
If you are not already familiar with his work, what rock have you been living under?
 No words can explain just how much of a genius this man is.

And if you don't already subscribe to NOWNESS, you should.

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12:33 pm

BENAH LOVES | Books

We have a little addiction here at Benah, that could be boardering on an obsession.
Books, books and more books!

Even though we live in the digital age, where print media is, aparently, dying a slow dead.
Nothing gets our pulse racing quite like the smell of a beauitful, old, rare, out of print, 1st edition book.

Here are some of our top three places for findings some gems.

one. Idea Books
This store is a recent discovery, and we are so glad we stummbled apon their instagram @ideabooksltd
Installed at Dover Street Market in London, it really deserves its number one spot.
Having so many with exceptionally scarce books and magazines, it feels like they got inside our head and curated the selection especially for us. 


 


two.  LN-CC
Also based in London,  LN-CC is a progressive retail concept comprising of clothing, music and a lot of amazing books.
Having a great online presence, it is well worth adding them to your social media circle.
Follow their instagram here @thelncc





three. EBay
Even though its been saturated with junk, you still can't go past EBay.
It may take some searching but it is still possible to get your hands on some amazing volumes, and it's especially good for children's books.

Here are some tips,
Download the app and remember to change your country settings out of Australia.
Always save 'Sellers' and never take 'No Shipping' to Australia as gospel.


 

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