Bring your t(A)n game... some weekend inspo...

Love Betty xo

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The 4 Beauty Products Betty and Her Fake Tan Can't Live Without

A fake tan will never turn out perfect without the products you use before and after you apply your tan. Dry spots, orange elbows, streaks and patchy hands - Betty has learnt the hard way. Betty aims to give you her best tips and tricks to achieve that gorgeous fake tan that we all want and as a fake tan is not just about the fake tan you use, here are Betty's favorite product to use before and after your tan to achieve that gorgeous golden glow. 

1. Betty likes to get off to a good start and that means treating herself to a MUD bath the night before she is planning to fake tan. MUD is an amazing detox bath and body mask product with all natural ingredients that will improve your skin, detox your body and relax your mind. Perfect the night before a fake tan, or any other time you want to pamper yourself for that matter. Betty has never slept as good as after a MUD bath, so if you are feeling a bit tired and in need of a perfect night's sleep, MUD is just what you need. 

2.  Scrubbing away dead skin cells to assure your fake tan is streak free and natural is a crucial part for anyone in the fake tan game. Avoid oil based exfoliators as they will make a streak free application almost impossible. Betty likes to keep it simple and prefers to just use a hemp mitt or body brush to dry brush her skin before jumping in the shower. This will remove dead skin cells and help stimulate blood circulation in your body. Betty loves The Body Shop's hemp mitt and the cactus brush. Both are gentle enough to use every day and will leave your skin soft and bright. 

3. Vaseline - what can Betty say? There is nothing luxurious or beautiful about this product, but oh boy how good is it for avoiding nasty fake tan build ups on the drier spots on your body. Simply apply a small amount to your ankles, knees, elbows, wrists and hands to avoid excess tan that will make them orange. Lifesaver! 

4. After you have applied your fake tan (and it looks perfect of course!) you want to maintain looking beautiful and natural for as long as possible. A good, fragrance free moisturizer is the key here. Alcohol and oils tend to make fake tan patchy, so be sure to avoid a moisturizer containing these two things. Using a moisturizer that contains gradual fake tan will also make your fake tan last longer. Betty loves Bondi Sand's Gradual Tanning Milk with SPF15. It is enriched with antioxidants, aloe vera and vitamin E and will leave your skin feeling silky soft and with a golden glow all year around. 

Love Betty, xo

Why natural fake tan is taking the world by storm: introducing Eco Coco

In a world where juicing kale has become a 'thing' it's no wonder that girls (and guys) are paying attention to what they put in their mouth and on their skin. Now Betty is a believer that all fake tan is good fake tan, however not all fake tans are created equal. Taking the world by storm is one of Betty's favs - Eco Coco Tan.

So what's so special about Eco Coco? Well for starters it's made from the most pure, revolutionary, certified organic ingredients including organic coconut oil, chamomile extract, aloe extract, acai extract and goji berry. Sound like a smoothie bowl recipe right? 

Boasting a beautiful summer glow, Eco Coco's coveted recipe actually works, unlike other organic fake tans on the market. Judging by the extensive reviews on their website it's clear that going 'eco' has never been so fashionable.

The beauty of Eco Coco is that the coconut oil helps lock in moisture, leaving you soft and supple, unlike other fake tan product which generally dry your skin out. Perfect for all skin types, Eco Coco even has anti-aging properties, not that a lady ever shares her age. Best of all, Eco Coco proud of their cruelty free ethos, test on babes not bunnies!

With a lusty worthy Instagram account of beautifully curated imagery, Eco Coco is definitely worth a look, you can check them out here and purchase Eco Coco here.

Love Betty xo

Pics via ecococ.com.au and Instagram 

Day 7 of Betty's Bronzed Babes: Sjana Elise Earp

Adventure seeking, sunshine eating, happy being, yoga doing, travel and lifestyle photojournalist... this bronzed babe is the ultimate insta famous earthling, so Betty couldn't resist saving the best till last with Sjana Elise Earp coming in at day 7.  Want to know more about Sjana... here it is:

1. She likes to indulge and fairy floss is top of her list.

2. She has angelic good looks. Pun intended.

3. She is all about mind, body and soul - yoga is her fav, anytime, anywhere.

4. She has legs for days... and a cracking tan to boot.

5. She is a gypsy-hippie at heart.

6. She loves her bed - sans tan stained sheets.

7.  Her amazing body is what shot her to Insta fame... we'll have what she's having. Thanks.

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Love Betty xo

Day 6 of Betty's Bronzed Babes: Angelica Blick

From the far north comes amazing Swedish girl Angelica Blick. A fashionblogger, designer and globetrotter, she inspires people through her awesome Instagram account, blog and many projects. That is why she is Betty's favorite bronzed babe no. 6, along with these reasons:

1. Angelica is from Sweden, but she has made a name for herself all over the world. 

2. She travels the globe looking for new adventures and posts some amazing photos on social media to share her journeys with us.

5. Angelica loves a gorgeous spray tan.

4. Her outfits are to die for and Angelica has already been the guest designer for Nelly. 

5. She is fit and strong and she enjoys some badass ways of exercising. 

6. She posts yummy food photos on Instagram. 

7. In need of a little inspiration on a rainy day? Head to Angelica's blogg for tons of photos to take you dreaming of crystal clear water and warm sand under your feet. 

Love, Betty xo

All images from Instagram

Day 5 of Betty's Bronzed Babes: Helen Owen

It wouldn't be a top babes list without the gorgeous Helen Owen. This all American sweetheart embodies everything Betty is all about: beauty, brains and brown!  With her killer tan and pearly white smile she is a super model in the making, and that's why she is day 5 of Betty's Bronzed Babes.  Here's 7 reasons why Betty loves her:

1. She doesn't take herself too seriously, just like Betty.

2. She looks stunning... even in her sweats.

3. She doesn't just rely on her beauty - she recently finished her qualifications at UCLA.

4. She loves a cocktail. Do you like pina coladas...

5. She's a workaholic, just like Betty - hustle girl!

6. She nourishes her body with real, whole foods.

7. She can pull off denim on denim with her bestie like no bodies business.

All images from Instagram

Love Betty xo

Day 4 of Betty's Bronzed Babes: Rhinannon Langley

Natural Aussie beauty is the only way to describe Rhiannon Langley, that's why she makes the cut and features on Day 4 of Betty's Bronzed Babes week.  So why does Betty love her so much?

1. She loves to hit the bottle... the fake tan bottle that is - and she loves Bondi Sands almost as much as we do.

2. She loves to dabble in a celebratory champas, just like Betty.

3. She is honest - she documented her entire plastic surgery journey so that others can make informed decisions.

4.  She knows the importance of an on point tan without fake tan stained sheets!

5.  She's a major bae... seriously, can she do no wrong?

6.  She knows that her smile is her best accessory, and bronzed glow just accentuates it further.

7.  She's into her fitness having gone down her own personal transformation journey. She is also a brand ambassador for SkinnyMe Detox Program which helps others achieve their goals.  Good on you girlfriend.

All images via Instagram

Love Betty xo