Is there any better feeling than hopping into a comfy casual outfit and wrapping a cosy scarf around your neck during the winter? The most versatile accessory for the winter months is a scarf. With so many different ways to style a scarf, your outfits will never look repetitive or out of style. Knowing how to style your scarf and what to pair with your scarf is essential in looking and feeling your most confident self. You don't just have to drape your scarf around your neck, scarves are an easy accessory to play around and have fun with. Experimenting with different styles for your winter scarf and the variations are endless. We have listed our 4 favourite ways to wear our scarfs.

The Simple Loop:

Fold your scarf in half to create a loop at one end. Place the scarf around your neck and pull the two loose ends through the loop.

The Pretzel:

Fold your scarf in half and place it around your neck with the loop on one side. Pull one end through the loop. Take the other end and place it on top of the loop and pull it through the opposite way.

The Celeb Knot:

Place your scarf around your neck and drape on end back around. Tie the two scarf corners together in a loose half knot.

The Cowl Neck:

Drape your scarf around your neck, then loop one end around again. Even out both ends and tie them into a half knot, so that you end up with two loops around your neck. Adjust the loops until your have the volume you prefer.

Our Favourite Scarfs:

What to pair your scarf with:

Living a more sustainable life is very simple, small steps such as using less water, unplugging electronics and turning off lights in empty rooms can be a great way to implement sustainability into everyday life. At Kabana, it has become increasingly important for the team to implement consciously aware living. As a team we strive to live more sustainably and in doing so our first step together was to implement compostable bags for all of our online orders. We believe that it’s the small adjustments like this that will help the environment.

Take your first or next step in living a more sustainable life with our favourite environmentally friendly products.

Carry your cutlery

Whether you’re in a food court, at a bar or grabbing take-away, say no to single use plastic cutlery and straws and use your own with our ‘carry your cutlery’ set. Keep your cutlery in your bag at all times, in a handy metal carry case, ready for when you need it!

Sugar cane straws

The Sugar Cane Straw is made from the leftover fibres of the sugar cane and is the best alternative to plastic straws.

Bamboo long sleeve t-shirt

Bamboo fabric is one of the planet’s most sustainable resources. This long sleeve t-shirt will keep your warm all winter long while also letting your body breathe.

Micro herbs windowsill garden

If you are looking to grow your own herbs and don’t know where to start, look no further! We have the perfect at home grow your own garden kit. This growing kit of delicate herbs, full of nutrition and flavour is the ideal garden to grow on your kitchen windowsill. This kit is the perfect crop for the urban gardener and brings fresh herbs and life into your kitchen.

Make your own natural cleaning kit

For a non-toxic, sustainable way of life! Household cleaning sprays don't need to be full of chemicals and bleach. More and more people are looking for non-toxic solutions to use around their homes and this cleaning kit is perfect.

Don’t know what you are looking for or what you want… let us do the work for you! Introducing… Kabana mystery bags. A bag whose contents is unknown. The mystery bag is a surprise package that is randomly picked from your favourite Kabana brand. Each mystery bag is $100, contains 3 items and is valued at $500 or more! You could receive dresses, kaftans, tops, pants or skirts.

How it works:

1. Choose the bag you would like (Rubyyaya, Lulasoul, Lulalife or Mixed bag)
2. Choose your size
3. Sit back and relax while we do the work!

Terms and conditions:

• All sales are final
• Strictly 1 mystery bag per customer per month
• No refunds, exchange for Kabana store credit only
• Size S – XL size options only

Winter is one of the hardest seasons to dress for, especially when it’s too cold to get out of bed and get dressed for the day. Although I speak for myself, I think most people can relate to having this dilemma. Now, there isn’t much that can be done about the cool weather, however, there is a way to combat the difficult task that is getting dressed. Firstly, you need to create a capsule wardrobe and colour palette. This is the simplest way of dressing, where you pick colours that go together and that compliment your skin tone, hair and eye colour. With this in mind, we have created 3 different winter colour palettes based on that criteria to help you design your capsule winter wardrobe.

Cool Winter:

• Hair can be an ashy white blonde, light ashy brown to dark ashy brown to black with no red tones
• Eyes are bright blue, grey, blue-green, light brown
• Skin can be neutral beige, soft olive or black
• Best colours: light pink, burgundy, deep purple, violet, light blue, teal, grey, white, mint green

Clear Winter:

• Dark brown to black hair that may have red tones
• Bright blue or green eyes
• Skin can be milky white, neutral beige, soft olive, or brown black
• Best colours: deep purple, light pink, hot pink, red, white, black, blue, light blue, teal

Deep Winter:

• Hair is medium to dark brown of black
• Eyes are dark hazel or dark brown. If your eyes are lighter brown you might be Deep Autumn
• Skin ranges from olive to brown to black
• Best colours: Hot pink, red, burgundy, purple, dark green, navy, black, light grey, dark grey, white, blue

Once you figure out which colours you like best and which colours look best on you, you're ready to start making your palette. We suggest you break your colour palette into 3 categories:

Neutrals:

• Neutral tones that are the building block for your wardrobe and are typically the same colour as your shoes and tops

Main colours:

• These are the colours that you love and wear all the time

Accent colours:

• These are the colours that you still like, but are too bright and bold for everyday wear

Your colour palette should include a mixture of colours that compliment you and your complexion and once you have your colour palette, you are ready to shop!

The undiscovered world of hemp is still relatively new to the everyday person. As we now reassess our lives, it’s time to discover one of the most beneficial well-being and beauty substances known to man. Derived from hemp seeds, it has long been regarded as a superfood due to its unique ratio of omega 3 to omega 6, high essential fatty acid content and gamma linolenic acid (GLA) that is believed to be optimal in terms of improving skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and acne. GLA also has powerful, anti-inflammatory properties making it useful for inflamed joints from arthritis and osteoporosis. Hemp seed oil is easily absorbed and is appropriate for all skin types. Encouraging new skin cell growth and hydrating the skin without clogging pores, it will firm and tighten the skin for a flawless and youthful complexion! Whether you slather it on or sprinkle it on your food, this is a result driven trend you’ll want to make part of your beauty and wellness regime. Shop our top 5 hemp products below.

Butt Naked Hemp Face Oil for Hydration and To Help with Anti-Ageing

A nourishing face oil that will hydrate, soothe and calm dry, itchy skin and clear blemishes and balance oily skin. As well as moisturising and soothing the skin, this Hemp oil boosts anti-aging properties helping to reduce fine lines, wrinkles and signs of aging.

Penny’s Farm hemp soaps

Penny’s Farm soaps are made in northern NSW using their goat’s raw unprocessed milk and traditional cold pressed methods of soap making that cleanse and soothe dry itchy skin and may assist with dry/sensitive skin, psoriasis and eczema. Free of artificial colours, fragrance and palm oil.

At Hemp seeds

These delicious seeds are grown and harvested in Tasmania and have no psychoactive effect. Hemp seeds contain more omega 3 & omega 6 than fish, chia or flax seeds. They are a great source of protein, vitamin E and minerals such as calcium, iron and zinc. They can be consumed raw, cooked or roasted. Here are some of our favourite Hemp recipes to follow: https://ohmyveggies.com/hemp-seed-recipes/

At Hemp Oil

Our cold pressed hemp oil is high in vitamins and omega fatty acids. Perfect for vinaigrettes, salads, pesto or homemade mayonnaise. Follow our favourite dressing recipe below:

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons hemp oul
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 table spoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic
• salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Whisk together all of the ingredients evenly until well blended. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Butt Naked Hemp Mask

Fight the signs of premature ageing, sun damage and wrinkles with our Hemp Face Mask. This powdered clay face mask contains antioxidants and Omega 3 from Hemp, Green Tea and Aloe Vera. These anti-inflammatory ingredients assist in reducing redness, bacteria and scarring. Our Hemp Face Mask will leave your skin nourished through soothing and refreshing tired, breakout prone butts.

Candles are known for their healing and calming properties, creating a peaceful, gentle glow that helps to ease and soothe the mind. Candles directly correspond with the element of fire, which is vital for Feng Shui. If you ever feel overwhelmed by anxiety, burning a candle will provide the perfect atmosphere to induce calmness. Lighting a candle is the ideal way to slow down and relax while adding a wonderful fragrance to your home.

Enjoy the natural, glowing ambience of our collection of soy wax candles available in a variety of fragrances and jars. These hand-poured candles, created in small batches, are triple scented with the highest quality fragrances and essential oils. They have a natural, lead free cotton wick and are paraben free, vegan friendly and not tested on animals. Our soy wax candles are soot free, burn clean and last much longer than traditional paraffin candles that release toxic carcinogens into the air. Show off your individuality by purchasing the scent that you love.

OUR PACKAGING:

TORTOISE SHELL
Our tortoiseshell glass adds depth to the glow from our hand poured soy wax candle scented with French Pear with top notes of orange and cinnamon. With a 40 hour burn time, this candle will last forever.

AMBER GLASS CANDLES
45 hour burn time

SMALL GLASS CANDLES
30 hour burn time

OUR SCENTS:

AMALFI COAST
Encapsulating the feel of coastal roads and ocean views, this fragrance is an invigorating blend of wild freesias.

LEMONGRASS & LIME
The unmistakable natural, fresh citrus scent of lemongrass is combined with zesty lime, lemon peel and a soft floral undertone

FREESIA
The aroma of freshly cut freesia flowers lifted by a sprinkling of nutmeg, rose petals and cyclamen.

GREENTEA & LEMONGRASS
This refreshing scent combines the sophisticated notes of green tea, lavender and jasmine with clean notes of lemongrass to create a unique fragrance.

FRENCH PEAR
Originating in France, the pear fragrance is rich, juicy and meltingly smooth.

GARDENIA
The exquisite aroma of tropical Gardenia with a top note so sweet and green, and a floral body so intense and rich, truly capturing the natural aroma found in this beautiful flower.

SEA SALT
Our fresh sea salt candle is designed to instantly relax the mind and make your living space a calm sanctuary. It is a fresh blend of bergamot, sea salt, lemon, cassis and driftwood.

Candle Safety Guide
Position candle on a secure, level, heat resistant surface away from drafts, flammable materials, children and animals. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Never burn a candle completely to the end. Discard when there’s 20mm of wax in the bottom of the jar. This will avoid overheating which could result in cracking of the glass jar.

The Important First Burn
The first burn plays an important part in the care of your candle. When lighting your candle, allow the wax to melt all the way to the edges of the jar, this creates a wax pool. The wax pool helps to prevent tunnelling and promotes an even burn each time you light your candle. For best results, burn your candle in 2-4 hour durations.

Candle Storage
To protect your candle from discolouration, always store in a cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight.

Winter is definitely approaching quickly which means sweaters and warm cups of tea. But it also means it’s the most important time of the year to care for your skin. Just like you switch your wardrobe throughout each season, your skincare routine must be altered accordingly. With the elements already working against you, keeping your skin hydrated and healthy should take priority.

The winter air is definitely drier, and the humidity is extremely low and this weather change and dry temperatures zaps all of the skins much needed moisture. Your skin pays the price for the winter temperate and dry air, which can lead to cracks in the outer layer of skin, inflammation and loss of hydration. When your skin loses its moisture barrier it weakens its ability to protect itself.

To get ahead of dryness and lack-lustre skin, there are a few easy measures that can be taken before the winter chill sets in for good.

Implement collagen powder into your daily routine

We have the perfect Collagen powder for you to implement into your daily beauty routine. Collagen powder has amazing benefits for the skin year-round, bus especially during winter. Collagen will promote skin health and is essential for keeping your largest organ, the skin, strong and elastic. It also helps to keep the skin active, promotes hydration and will support your gut health and immunity.

Implement the use of serums

If you haven’t incorporated a serum into your skincare routine, you are definitely missing out on some incredible moisturising and anti-ageing benefits. Our overnight hydrating serum is the perfect way to moisturise your skin and protect it against the cooler weather. Although serums are thinner in consistency, they contain potent concentration of active ingredients that will pack a punch and target your skin concerns. Apply your serum before you moisturise to allow the ingredients to really absorb into the skin to provide maximum results.

Implement the use of eye cream

Much like serums, eye cream is another step with countless skin-boosting and anti-ageing benefits. From lightening dark circles to smoothing thin lines, eye cream will nourish and moisturise the delicate skin around your eyes. Eye cream is a vital step to implement in your winter beauty routine as dry and cool air will dehydrate the skin and create fine lines around the eyes as they get easily chapped and extremely dry. Use our amazing eye cream to reap these benefits.

Swap your lightweight moisturiser for a richer cream  

If you feel like your skin cannot get enough moisture during winter, you have to try this moisturiser. Our Hydrate Me moisturiser will protect your skin from dehydration and fine lines, giving it the lasting moisture that it needs. Our moisturiser will lock the moisture in your skin and maintain the protective barrier.

Swap out bare lips or lipstick for lip balm

For many of us, the cold weather brings with it painfully dry, chapped or cracked lips. It is extremely important to be keeping your lips moisturised and hydrated to prevent painful lips. Your lips have no oil glands and cannot replenish the moisture by itself, therefore, they are far more susceptible to drying out. And that is exactly why you need to implement our soul shine lip balm into your daily routine.

Use a moisturising face mask

Implementing a face mask into your weekly skincare routine during winter is vital to keep your skin moisturised. Our hydrating face mask will reduce redness associated with irritated, dry winter skin and will even plump the skin to remove and smooth fine lines. Our mask is easy to apply, fun to use and will deliver quick results. Our mask will hydrate your skin, remove excess oils and improve the appearance of pores and fine lines.

Use hand cream every day

Protect your sensitive skin this winter and improve your skin tone and texture with our rich hand cream. Our hand cream will aid in holding water in the outer layer of your skin and will create a temporary barrier for your hands. It will also protect your hands from the harmful effects of the sun, wind and other environmental factors.

Keep your whole body moisturised with a body oil

Oils are the most nourishing and moisturising product to apply on your skin. Although moisturisers and cream will hydrate and nourish your skin, oils provide that extra hit of moisture that your body will need throughout winter. Our summer solstice body oil will do just this and will be an essential item to keep your body smooth and moisturised throughout winter.

Our routines are changing, and we have gotten our Kabana Community together to share what we are doing to inspire our newfound routine. Working out at home is the best way to keep our bodies moving and our minds motivated. Challenge your mind and body this week with our timed exercise challenge.

This circuit is focused on completing the exercises in the shortest amount of time possible. In this circuit there are only 3 exercises and should be completed back to back. This circuit will go for 10 rounds. Start the workout by doing one repetition of each exercise, moving to 2 repetitions then 3. Complete the circuit until you reach 10 repetitions. Use your stopwatch to time yourself and take a break if you need. This circuit is focused on toning and sculpting your lower body, creating the perfect at-home full body workout.

CIRCUIT:

Squat

Push up

Sit up 

x 10 rounds

Deep Breathing

EXERCISES:

Squat

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your chest up. Lower to a seated position and then extend your legs back to standing. You should feel this in the tops of your thighs.

Works: Thighs, glutes, hamstrings

Push up

Lay on your stomach and place your hands beside your chest, elbows bent. Embracing your abdominals extend your arms to lift your body up to a plank position.

Beginner variation: Complete the movement on your knees

Works: Biceps, Triceps and Back

Sit up

Lay on your back with your knees bent and feet hip-width apart. Engage your core and lift your upper body up. Slowly bring your back down to starting position.

Beginner variation: Complete the movement with just a pulse

Works: Abdominals

When you think of cleaning products, most people think of their local super-market and products such as Pine-O-Kleen or Ajax Spray and Wipe. And when you think of food and what you ingest; everyone knows that all-natural, organic food is the best option to nourish your body. But when it comes to cleaning surfaces and household items you touch and eat off daily, using organic, natural cleaning products doesn’t often come to mind.

The unpleasant chemical residue that your typical household cleaning products leave behind can be extremely harmful and damaging in the long term. The list of benefits of using all-natural cleaning products is extensive, such as, it won’t harm the environment, it’s allergy free, skin friendly and there’s no animal testing. More and more people are searching for non-toxic cleaning solutions to use around the home. Your household cleaning products don’t need to be full of chemicals and we have the perfect solution with our all natural make your own cleaning kit.

Our DIY kit makes kitchen and bathroom sprays that will last all year long. The kit includes 2 x amber glass reusable spray bottles, 3 x 10ml pure essential oils (lemon, pink grapefruit and eucalyptus), 1 x 100ml castile soap, labels for your spray bottle and instructions booklet including extra natural cleaning products.

During this time of reflection swap those chemical-filled cleaning products and bleach for something that’s good for your skin, your family and your planet.

Mother’s Day is upon us and it’s looking a little different and unusual this year. Motherhood means something different to everyone. To me it means being a strong, inspiring and motivated woman that I can look to for advice. Whether you’re grateful for your own Mum or the community of amazing women that surround you, it’s time to celebrate them. Although this year you may not be able to see your Mum or the special women in your life, there are still so many ways to celebrate them. The stress of finding a gift to show how much you love them is extremely difficult and flowers and a card can seem pretty boring and cliché. To help you find the perfect gift, we have created the perfect beauty and wellness gift edit just for you.

Edible Beauty Collagen Powder

Whether your Mum is a health guru or is slightly intrigued by the idea of health and wellness, our collagen powder is the perfect gift! It will help to support healthy collagen production and the well-being of the second brain, that is your gut. This collagen powder contains antioxidant rich botanicals that will infuse the skin with vibrancy and vitality bringing youthful skin back to life.

Perfume Oil

We have an ideal little pocket-sized perfume oil that can be taken anywhere and everywhere. Our perfume oil collection uses pure, fine oils in an organic carrier with no drying alcohol or chemical fillers. With 6 sheer and lasting scents that draw inspiration from some of the world's top fashion and cosmetic houses, this a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift.

Dr Libby's Women’s Wellness Wisdom

For the health and wellness amateurs that are interested in learning more about their bodies, this is the ultimate book! Dr Libby Weaver is an Australian author, speaker and nutritional biochemist. This book will help you understand the "why" behind some of your common frustrations.

Loco Love Chocolate

You may be thinking this present is just as cliché as flowers, but this chocolate will leave you feeling guilt free. These vegan chocolates are handcrafted with the finest organic ingredients using the best superfoods, tonic herbs and healing spices. With 4 delicious flavours to choose from, this artisanal chocolate developed by a qualified naturopath and nutritionist will not disappoint.

Bopo Women Rose Quartz Facial Roller

If your Mum loves a facial, bring the salon to her with this ultimate self-love stone facial roller. This rose quartz facial roller is the latest beauty accessory to emulate the facial experience. Using a quartz roller as part of your daily face routine improves blood circulation and healing, leaving the skin feeling revitalised.

Summer Salt Vegan Collagen Serum

Our Vegan Collagen Serum is the fundamental plant-based product to use with the rose quartz facial roller. It will assist in the repair and strengthening of the skin's natural collagen and elastin. Vitamin C will brighten the appearance of the skin while the Hyaluronic acid hydrates the skin tissue to create a youthful complexion.

Summer Salt Essential Oil Roller – Love

Send your Mum a Love Essential Oil Roller infused with crystals, 24K gold leaf and features a rose quartz rollerball delivering goodness through the touch of a crystal. This essential oil blend of rose and vanilla will promote love, compassion, kindness and tenderness.

Bopo Women Summer Solstice Body Oil

Give your Mum the gift of glowing and moisturised skin with our all natural shimmer oil with delicate Ylang Ylang, grapefruit, mandarin and sweet orange floral scents. It is deeply hydrating and will leave a light sun-kissed glow as our skin becomes drier in the colder months.

Even though it’s only been a short amount of time since social distancing has been implemented into our daily lives, we are all starting to get a little restless. Whether you’re stuck at home by yourself, attempting to work from home or trying to fill your days, we’ve got you. We understand that, for most, self-isolation is a daunting concept, but we encourage you to stay positive and make the most of the time you have to yourself.

GET COOKING

Now is a great time to try your hand in the kitchen (if you don’t already). Try some new delicious and nourishing recipes and hone in on your skills in the kitchen. Cooking is a great way to keep your mind busy and entertained. Try cooking something new from our amazing cookbooks.

FIND PEACE

When it comes to creating time to work on you and focusing on finding peace, let’s face it, we never get around to it. With all of the newfound free time on our hands, what better time than to look inside ourselves and reflect. Take this time to practice mindfulness, journaling, meditation or yoga and let yourself be present. Find peace while wearing your calm essential oil and burning some incense.

IMPLEMENT DAILY SELF-CARE

If implementing a self-care routine into your day or taking a bath seemed time consuming in the past, the present is here. Take this time to soak your body in a warm salty bath to relax and boost your magnesium levels. Or find a new skin-care routine, cleanse, put on a mask, burn a candle and catch up on some reading. See how we do an at home facial.

GET CREATIVE

Take this time to find your hidden talent or your newfound passion. Get painting, drawing or even craft some pottery. You never know, it could be a hidden talent that you never knew you had.

WORKOUT

There is no time like the present when it comes to at-home workouts and focusing on you. Take this time to move your body and keep active throughout this stagnant time. Moving your body in isolation is extremely important, not only for your muscles and joints but for your mental health. Follow our at home workouts and get motivated with some brand new beautiful yoga wear.

Essential oils have been around for years, but recently they’ve burst back into a lifestyle trend, and we’ are very happy about it. Extracted from many different natural sources these pure oils are a holistic pick-me-up with plenty of proven benefits relating to problems we encounter in our fast-paced lifestyles. It all comes down to aromatherapy and the science of smell including how the scents affect us.

When we smell a scent, it heightens an emotion or ignites a memory – that’s why you we associate perfumes with people or moments in our lives. The powerful and pure ingredients that essential oils hold can ease anxiety, stress and insomnia, among other things.

Every essential oil has a different purpose. Here’s your guide to our favourite at Kabana:

Whatever the reason for your mood, aromatherapy will always help. Essential oils are natural mood boosters which in turn will promote healing and increase your energy levels. To relax your mind and stop racing thoughts after a long day at work, use essential oils to treat yourself to some time out with a few drops.

Aromatherapy plays a powerful role in relationships – in fact, some essential oils are so good at sparking passion and assisting in setting intentions. Focus and concentration are hard to achieve in a busy world, the use of essential oils will act as a refreshing change to the attention that we all need to showcase in our bustling lives.

Anxiety and stress is inevitable to some extent in everyone’s lives, though some of us struggle with it more than others. When anxious thoughts creep in, essential oils can help to ground you. Sleep is one of life’s most awarded pleasures – yet we toss and turn. If you’re nodding your head, essential oils might help you to fall – and stay – asleep the natural way. Essential oils are also a huge asset when travelling; they can help you combat the fogginess that comes with jet lag. For the optimum effect of essential oils, we suggest they are applied directly to the skin or dabbed on the wrist, back of the neck and temples. And adding drops of the pure oils to your favourite beauty products is yet another brilliant use we have come to love.