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Princess Mary & Ziggy

Famous Fluffies 16 May

There was never ever any doubt that I would be a Princess Mary fan. Just the fact that she was a brunette born in Australia that ended up marrying a super hot Danish Prince was enough for me. The fact that they met in a bar I, ummm, visited back in the day was the icing on the cake. Then when she introduced a chocolate Border Collie to the family – well, that was the cherry on top! As a style icon in her own right now, Princess Mary rarely makes a wrong step in the fashion stakes. So it goes without saying that her pup, Ziggy, follows in her footsteps. Let’s steal their style…

Clockwise from Top Right:
Princess Mary sharing a sweet moment with her Chocolate Border Collie, Ziggy from Hello Magazine.
I want this office! And the outfit, and the shoes… Mary at home from Hello Magazine.
Get the Mary look with these OTK Nude Boots from Cherry Red
Perfect for a Princely Pup: Preppy Lead in Brown & Pink from Mungo & Maud
Princess Mary and a puppy Ziggy from SMH.
A Royal Dog has to keep clean. Aesop Animal fur and body wash – Australian made, just like Mary!

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Celebrity Apprentice Australia Dog Wash!

Behind the Scenes 18 Apr

Happy Wednesday Pretty Fluffies! I’m super excited today because I’m teaming up with the lovely Lisa from Puppy Tales to share with you the time we spent behind the scenes of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia which launches TONIGHT on Channel 9. Earlier this year we were lucky enough to go along to the filming of their very first challenge – a celebrity dog wash! There were pooches galore, The Hoff and even The Wonderdogs came along for the ride. But want the real goss of the day? Lisa and I have got you covered!

WHAT: The Celebrity Apprentice Australia Dog Wash Challenge
WHO: The Girls Team consisted of Australian celebrity royal Patti Newton (Dancing with the Stars), Charlotte Dawson (Australia’s Next Top Model), Lauryn Eagle (Water-ski and boxing champ), Marion Grasby (MasterChef Australia), Fiona O’Loughlin (Comedian), and Tania Zaetta (Bollywood actress), while the Boys Team was made up of David ‘The Hoff’ Hasselhoff (Baywatch, Knight Rider), Jason Akermanis (former AFL player), Ian “Dicko” Dickson (Australian Idol), Nathan Jolliffe (The Amazing Race Australia), Vince Sorrenti (Comedian) and Ben Dark (Getaway).
THE RULES: Each team had the afternoon to raise money for their chosen charities by offering their dog washing, grooming and pampering services. The team with the most money raised would be the winner.

Cutest Moment of the Day
Serena: Easily the appearance by The Wonderdogs. I could watch them all day! They were definitely the drawcard of the girls team.
Lisa: Ooh this is a hard one! On a personal note, Cress spotted his friend Birdy in the crowd and gave her a little kiss which was lovely as they have not caught up in a while. But overall a Border Collie pushing another Border Collie in a little plastic car is nearly impossible to beat, go The Wonderdogs!

Favourite Celebrity of the Day
Serena: It would have to be Vince Sorrenti – who I caught handing out water to thirsty puppies lining up for a photo. He didn’t have to do this, and his unexpected act of kindness impressed me.
Lisa: After watching the teams at work I would have to say Ian “Dicko” Dickson, which I would not have picked beforehand. He was friendly, charming and very cooperative with everyone. He also came across as a great team player.

Celeb Most Likely to be the Villian of the Series
Serena: I’m going to vote for Charlotte Dawson. Beautiful, hilarious and capable of a pretty mean dog impression, she’s the perfect villan you’ll love to hate.
Lisa: This year I think it will be Tania Zaetta. I think she is outspoken and crazy enough to brush some celebs the wrong way. Her and Charlotte Dawson head-to-head will be a ratings winner!

Most Memorable Moment of the Day
Serena: Meeting the Hoff. Who then absentmindedly walked off in the middle of taking his photo with us. I can imagine for the Boys Team having the Hoff as a team member would be slightly like herding cats on a daily basis!
Lisa: When Cress got to meet the Hoff and in true Cress form, licked him in the mouth. Enough said!

Our Pick for the Winner of the Pet Wash Challenge
Serena: The Boys Team, hands down. The were super organised, had twice the amount of dogs visiting their stand and overall the team was working together to make sure everyone, including the pooches, had fun!
Lisa: I will be very surprised if The Boys Team don’t win, as David Hasselhoff was an amazing draw card and their queue of dogs to be washed was double the size of The Girls. In saying that, the Hoff’s antics might have distracted them from the actual task at hand.

Who will be Fired First
Serena: I’m voting Marion Grasby. The lovely master chef looked a little out of her depth surrounded by dogs and extroverted celebrities. Which is a shame because she would kill it if they had a cook-off challenge!
Lisa: Fiona O’Loughlin has my vote on this one. I have the feeling this fun-loving lady might get side-lined by the other strong personalities on the girls team!

Who Will Win the Series
Serena: While my sentimental favourite is the ever lovely Patti Newton, I think Ian “Dicko” Dickson is the dark horse of this series. At the dog wash he was a team player and was on top of his team’s strategy constantly reevaluating their progress. There was no sign of the Mr Nasty judge from his Idol days, just a lovely guy getting on with the job.
Lisa: I think Vince Sorrenti might be still standing at the end. Just like the comedian Julia Morris last season if he can keep the atmosphere fun while working hard I think he will win.

The first episode of Celebrity Apprentice 2012 Australia launches on Channel 9 tonight! Stay up to date with the latest news at their Facebook Page. For more goss and behind the scenes pics don’t forget to check out Lisa’s post over at Puppy Tales today!

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Sexy Beast Canine Fragrance + GIVEAWAY!

Shop It 12 Apr

Does you dog love getting a bath? Do you look forward to the days when you give him a wash? If you answered no to either of these questions, you’re going to want to read on…

When I first heard about Sexy Beast to be honest I was a little confused. A perfume for dogs? That sounds like it was named by Justin Timberlake? What? Really? I wasn’t convinced.

But as soon as I dug a little deeper I found a whole world of doggie goodness! That’s right, after trying it out with my willing little guinea pig Soda, I’m a bona fide Sexy Beast convert. You see the best way to explain the Sexy Beast range is to look at it as a groom extender rather than a fragrance. Because as much as I love Soda, I can’t see her wanting a spritz of perfume every morning. But what I can see is a huge need for a product with the ability to extend the fresh look and scent of her most recent grooming session.

Developed by former marketing executive for Estee Lauder, Renée Ryan, Sexy Beast was created out of a need to help keep her beloved white Boxer, Austin, smelling fresh and clean between trips to the groomer. You see, as a rescue, Austin struggled visiting the groomer, so Renée went about developing a grooming line to keep him happy and healthy between visits.

Simple and sweet to use, you just give your dog a spray from the sleekly designed pump whenever they need freshening up. The mix is 100% Dog Safe, Vegan and features a unisex blend of bergamot and vanilla-infused musk combined with natural patchouli, mandarin and nutmeg oils. One quick spray and you’ve bought yourself another week away from the groomer! But enough from me, I’ll let the creators of Sexy Beast sum it up:

You love your dog. And why not? Your dog gives you big love so it’s only natural that you give it back. And what’s love?

It’s waking up at the crack of dawn so your best friend can stretch those eager morning legs, or making sure there’s dinner in that bowl on the floor, even after you-know-who has taken countless swipes at yours on the table.

But when the love of your life looks a bit shabby, smells a bit off and can’t find time for that professional primp due to a calander full of social obligations down at dog park central it’s hard to be all lovey dovey. Which is where Sexy Beast comes in.

Our unisex Eau De Parfum will keep yours looking and smelling like a bona fide regular at the swankiest dog spa. After all you enjoy the good life, doesn’t your pooch deserve a taste of it too?

Want to make your dog a Sexy Beast? Paws & Co currently has 10% OFF for all Pretty Fluffy readers including the Sexy Beast Fragrance. Just enter the Code: Fluffy2012 at checkout.

And as a special deal for Pretty Fluffy readers, Paws & Co are giving away 20 samples of the Sexy Beast Fragrance. The first 20 readers to email info@pawsco.com.au with their details will receive a free sample. (Note: Australian readers only) Here’s to freshly smelling pooches!

UPDATE: The 20 giveaway samples have been allocated. Congrats to those who won!

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New from Puppylocks!

Shop It Smitten Shots 23 Mar

Looking for a dog accessory that’s stylish, beautiful and fun? I’ve got one word for you Pretty Fluffies. Puppylocks. Now you may have heard of Puppylocks, or seen some of their adorable models popping up on Pinterest, but I’m here to share with you today some new additions to their range that allow every dog to be a Puppylocks pooch!

Puppylocks feather fur extensions are the second product launched by hair stylist extraordinaires, Condition Culture. Not long after Donya & Alex Litowitz, twin sisters from Miami, launched Featherlocks, the world’s leading brand of feather hair extensions, Donya attached some feathers to her beloved dog Stella’s beautiful coat. Stella quickly became the rockstar of Lincoln Road on Miami Beach; people everywhere stopped and asked, “Where did she get her feathers?!” And Puppylocks was born. So now you know what Puppylocks are – here’s how your dog can join the trend:

1. FULL PUPPYLOCKS EXTENSIONS. Using the same unobtrusive attachment method as Featherlocks (attaching the feathers to the fur using a microbead), Puppylocks are simple to apply, can last months, and are easily removed and reused. Handmade and chemical free, they can be washed and dried with your dog’s coat without losing their integrity or luster.
SUITABLE FOR: Dogs with long, fluffy coats that are groomed daily.

2. PUPPYCLIPS. Puppylocks’ clips can be easily taken in and out of your pet’s hair for the same effect as Puppylocks but without the application commitment. Just like a sneaky Saturday night hair extension, the Puppyclips can add a bit of colour to your pooch with no long term hassle.
SUITABLE FOR: Dogs with medium to long coats wanting a no commitment accessory.

3. COLLAR CHARMS. The latest in the Puppylocks collection, these new Collar Charms were created by Puppylocks especially for the short haired dogs amongst us! These beautiful charms are a great way to accessorise any dog and are at the perfect length as to not irritate your furry friend – they won’t even know it’s there.
SUITABLE FOR: All dogs looking for a fun fashion statement!

So there you have it! Puppylocks for everyone! I’m thinking of rocking some of my own Featherlocks with some matching Puppylocks for Soda – what do you think?

All product lines are available at the Puppylocks Website or at your local groomer or retailer which can be found at Condition Culture’s groomer locator.

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