This Fotoshop ad pokes fun at the beauty industry by saying that you don't need the latest miracle cream - you just need to retouch your photos.  It's a timely reminder that many of the images we see on Instagram, magazines and advertisements aren't real.

It's school holidays in Western Australia.  Even though the weather is a bit ugly, rug up and get out of the house. Here are some ideas to get you out and about:

• Winter Wonderland in Fremantle and Hillaries features outdoor ice skating rink and snow playground.
• Fremantle Arts Centre has a wheel throwing clay course for teens.
• The Fremantle Chocolate Market is on at the Esplanade Hotel on Saturday, 15th July.  Free entry.
• Learn to do Pilates.  The following studios offer teen classes - Pilates Fitness Institute, Breath Pilates Studio, Mind Body Heart.  Some local community sports centres offer teen classes too such as Melville.
• Make it your mission to find the best hot chocolate in your city.  Grab a friend, jump on the bus or train and try somewhere new each day. The Urban List has some ideas.
• Photoh run photography courses for teenagers.  A DSLR is preferable but you can just bring your smartphone.

 

I always crave warm chocolatey goodness in Winter.  These Fudgy brownie cupcakes are a healthier option from the I Quit Sugar website. Rice malt syrup is used instead of sugar (you can buy this in the health food section of your supermarket. I think they are also gluten free.  

I love this mantra from Beauty Redefined.  They suggest focussing on how you feel and what your body can do rather than what it looks like.

A cautionary tale. Also, one of my favourite lyric videos!

You've probably already seen this but it's too good.