WINNER of the mini book of Audrey Hepburn

Thank you all for entering my giveaway and joined my blog for the mini book of Audrey Hepburn competition.

I loved reading every single one of your comments knowing your favourite movie starring Audrey Hepburn. 
I have to admit my all time favourite is of course Breakfast at Tiffany's.

The winner was determined using Random Orgs number generator. I put all the entries into a table numbered in the order that they were commented. There is a list at the bottom of the post which shows what number you were allocated.

AND THE WINNER IS...

hanna.c.rachel

Congratulations!! I have already sent you an email.

 

Amanda xo

Social Amorè turns 1 & Giveaway

I cannot believe today Social Amorè turns 1! 2012 was a fun year filled with lots of good news, many happy celebrations and lovely people around me. 2013 will be my year :)

Many thanks to all my readers and followers. As a huge fan of Audrey Hepburn and my first competition on my blog I would like to giveaway a mini book of Audrey Hepburn's filmography written by Kathryn Dixon.

Tells the story of Audrey Hepburn, one of only ten actors to win a competitive Oscar, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy. Looks at her role as Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, her first hand-experience in the Netherlands during WWII, her full filmography, and more. Fully illustrated, most in colour. Format: Hardbound Pages: 96

To enter the competition:

• You must be a follower of Social Amorè.
• Please leave me a comment letting me know what your favorite film was starring Audrey Hepburn.
• Australian entrants only (sorry!!)

The giveaway will be drawn by random number generator on Sunday 13 January, 2013.

Good luck.

Amanda xo 

Happy {Orthodox} Easter

Lucky me I get to celebrate Easter again on my husbands side of the family.

I love Easter and it's a beautiful time to celebrate! "Christ Has Risen"!

Happy {Orthodox} Easter!

My Orthodox Easter Tree decorated

Amanda xo

Benefits of Almond‏

Happy Friday!

Almonds are one of the most nutritious of all nuts, they are rich in vitamins and minerals that help build a healthy heart, especially vitamin E. And these little nutrient nuggets are cholesterol free, adding almonds to your diet is a great way to keep that risk under control.

I just recently bought Almond Milk, Almond Butter and Almond Oil after reading all the benefits Almonds has to offer for good health. I’ve always eaten raw almonds as a snack and can’t get enough! So after trying Almond Butter on my toast in the mornings, I fell in love even more. I actually like it more than peanut butter now! I have found a little nutritional facts of adding Almond into your diet. Read on...

Benefits of Almond Milk

Almond milk is great for those who are lactose intolerant, because it doesn't contain any lactose. Almond milk also contains no soy, so it's good for those who suffer from soy allergies. Because almond milk doesn't contain casein, a milk protein that's chemically similar to gluten, almond milk is appropriate for those who suffer from gluten allergies.

Benefits Almond Butter

Almond butter is simply made of almonds, crushed up and smoothed into a delicious spread. Almond butter is a good source of protein; it's packed with monounsaturated fats, which are good for the heart, and helps to control blood sugar. It can be found in the health food section of most grocery stores.

 

Benefits of Almond Oil

Almond oil can be used for beauty and health purposes. There are numerous benefits of almond oil. Read on to find about the secrets of almond oil.

Almond oil is a rich source of vitamin E and is beneficial in many ways. Almonds have high contents of fats. Raw almond oil enhances the taste of the food including salads, grains and toasts. Besides being a nutritious food, almonds have many cosmetic benefits. Almond oil is pale yellow in colour and it is extracted from almond kernels. Apart from vitamin E it also contains vitamin D and other nutritious components.

Almond oil for the skin
Sweet almond oil is one of the most popular essential oils used in aromatherapy. Pure almond oil can be used as carrier oil in aromatherapy or massage therapy. Almond oil is suitable for any skin type. You do not have to worry how it will react on your skin type. The benefits of almond oil for the skin, improves complexion and retains glow, moisturises better and deeper, soothes skin irritation and inflammation, delays ageing process, lightens dark circles, relieves dry and itching skin, nourishes the skin. Makes it smooth and soft and cures chapped lips and body rashes. Beautiful skin will be no more just a dream.

Almond oil for the hair
Pour a few drops of almond oil in your palm. Dip your fingertips and apply gently on your scalp. Massage slowly in small circular motions and feel the comfort .Almond oil adds luster to the hair making them healthy. Due to cosmetic benefits of sweet almond oil it is used in many beauty treatments. Some benefits of almond oil nourishes hair and smoothes hair cuticles, makes hair long, strong and thick, massaging with almond oil adds shine to the hair and controls hair fall.

Almond oil for the health
Eating raw almonds can give you innumerable health benefits. There are many other uses of almond oil. Consuming almond oil is beneficial for digestive system. When used in aromatherapy it has calming and cleansing effects. Almond oil also releases pain. It is used as an effective painkiller. Some health benefits of almond oil regular consumption of almond oil helps reduce cholesterol, nourishes the brain and nervous system, enhances intellectuality and endurance and application of almond oil provides relief to strained muscles

Now that the cat is out of the bag, you can use almond oil daily and add it to your hair care and skin care routine. Let a few drops of almond oil work like a magic spell to transform you into a more beautiful you.

Benefits of Raw Almonds
Eating almonds raw by the handful is the easiest way to obtain all of their healthful benefits. Almonds supply a wealth of essential nutrients required for good health. Almonds are a satisfying snack by themselves and make a delicious addition to foods such as salads, desserts, snack mixes, rice pilaf, yogurt, and poultry or fish entrees.

Hope you have a lovely weekend my social friends :)

Amanda xo

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Dear Social Friends,

I hope you all had a lovely weekend? I can't believe we are already in April!

I thought I'd share a bit of my instagr.am photos to give you a sneak peek of what I've been up to the last month...

I heart Audrey Hepburn – This is one of my posters taken in our spare entertainment room.

And a Quote from Ms Hepburn herself.

Chic 47 Jewellery launch – Like them on Facebook

Louis Vuitton Sydney Front Shop! Love the Architecture design of this Building

Revlon Nail Enamel – ‘285’ Oh My Magenta ~ Love the colour!

The Star Casino roof design and Alex Perry dress displayed at The Strand Arcade Sydney

Dior Addict Australian Launch - Myer Sydney. Check out my Blog Post

Another Christening I attended too last month.

Orthodox Church Chandelier & Cake/Candy Buffet display for a boy ~ simply stunning.

My Lauren Weisberger book collection & what made me smile ~ coffee

HAPPY EASTER – 5 more days till Easter! Can't wait to have a chocolate Easter egg

EXTRA SOCIAL

How amazing does Beyoncè look photo taken after 2 months of giving birth dressed in Victoria Beckham – Nobu?!

Image ~ e-online news

Amanda xo

Easter Decoration

I stumbled across Torie Jayne’s blog when I was searching for Easter Decoration inspiration ideas for my home. Torie Jayne is now one of my favourite blogs right now, there’s just way too many handmade Easter decoration step by step instruction and pretty images, also tips on setting up your dining table for Easter Day luncheon or dinner and Easter Trees.  Links are under each image from Torie Jayne.



 Paper Flowers for Easter

Such a cute decorating idea around the dining table

Easter Decoration - Part 2

Pretty Fresh Easter

Easter mini bottle labels 

Love the bunny rabbit and polka dot print. Perfect for the young ones.

Pretty Easter Egg Boxes

Love the colour of the egg boxes

Sequin Easter Eggs

This is my favourite and so easy to do

How gorgeous are these Easter Cupcakes from various companies

EASTER DECORATING TABLE SETTING IDEAS

EASTER TREES

With only 10 days to go for Easter, I am so inspired by all the pretty images and what you can do to decorate your home, I'm going to shop for an Easter Tree! If I find one, I will definitely post this on my blog.

Amanda xo

Mind, Body & Soul at Hopewood

Have you ever thought of wanting to get away with your girlfriends or on your own to unwind from your busy lifestyle? Well Hopewood is just right for you! On Australia Day long weekend my girlfriend and I decided to getaway just to rejuvenate.

We found Hopewood a health retreat centre which specialises in natural healing, delicious vegetarian food, relaxation, stress management, nutrition and weight control, gentle exercise, first class massage and beauty pampering. 

Hopewood is located in Wallacia, just 1 hour before The Blue Mountains in Sydney

So we decided to choose the "Indulgence for You" 3 nights package which includes a pampering treatment.  Hopewood has been around for over fifty years, surrounded by bushland, the fresh air, the peaceful sounds of the bellbirds made us feel so calm and relaxed already upon arrival. The staff were always happy and helpful, our room was pretty large and included a balcony.  

Our typical day began with a freshly squeezed fruit juice (this is optional but you can wake up really early and go for a walk), 8:30am breakfast is served. The food at Hopewood is all vegetarian and NO caffeine or alcohol or junk food allowed - I am a big coffee person and I was missing it with my breakfast :(

We did aqua aerobics in a heated pool of course, played tennis, went biking riding, Yoga, relaxation massage treatments, just unwind in The Silent Garden, went for a walk, did some painting, reading, oh and how could I forget we worked on a 500 piece puzzle.

We couldn't finish the puzzle - this was called "The Blue Puzzle" all because of the sky colour :(

Lunch was served at 12:30pm, delicious vegetarian food. Check out some of their recipes.  Our favourite time was the vegetable soup served at 4:30pm and then dinner was served at 6:30pm. Afterwards we can do whatever you like...

Here is a tour of Hopewood - You can choose from so many Packages available from 7-10 nights to 2 night's mini escape. I highly recommend this place to all my friends who want to getaway and cleanse themselves.

This picture was taken outside of our room

The Silent Garden

Fresh fruit served daily

Only herbel tea was served and my favourite was the Ginger Tea

Hopewood Shop - Something to take home

I purchased the Hopewood @ Home Recipe Book - You can purchase this online hopewood@home

If you live in Australia this is a great escape. But remember it's not just for relaxation it's also for health and body. I hope you get to find a place like this near you wherever you are in the world because it's great to go and try something different if you are in to the outdoors, health and fitness.

Have you ever gone to a health retreat like this before?

Amanda xo

Von Follies by Dita Von Teese

The Ms lovely Dita Von Teese has finally released her own upcoming lingerie collection to be launched on the 8th February 2012 exclusively to Target Australia just in time for Valentine's Day. Internationally renowned as the Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese has also established herself as a well-respected fashion icon for her distinctive style and eternally immaculate presentation.

Explaining the inspiration for the range, Dita Von Teese noted, "There are so many vintage lingerie pieces I love that I haven't been able to find in all my years of collecting. I wanted to design pieces that are tributes to my vintage obsessions, to make them beautiful and functional, while modernising them for everyday wear."

"It was very important to me to offer lingerie in a large range of sizes. Size range was one of the first things I asked when I was approached to create this collection. It was important to me to accomplish the task of making these beautiful things in sizes that can make any woman feel sexy and glamorous, and I'm very proud that we have been able to do that, while keeping prices affordable," she concluded.

WIN! Meet Dita Von Teese at The L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival

You and a friend will be flown to Melbourne on Saturday 10 March 2012, to watch Dita walk the catwalk at the Dita Von Teese for Target runway show and meet Dita personally at the exclusive after party!
Competition opens 16/12/11 and closes 16/02/12 at 12.00pm (AEDT).

Amanda xo