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We are just too in love with one of this year's cake trends - The Naked Cake! The idea behind this style is to strip back the frostings and fondants and pay tribute to the simple appearance and flavour of a cake. Naked Cakes are a popular choice for weddings, however we've been dreaming of a Naked Cake that we could make at home and enjoy with a few loved ones. So we came up with our own Mini Matcha-tastic Naked Cake, a three layered Matcha cake with butter frosting and topped with garden flowers! The kids (and grown-ups) with go...

 While the mercury temperatures are climbing here in Australia, our much-loved Northern Hemisphere Maidens are battling snowstorms, brisk winds and heavy rain! As much as we love making snow angels and cozying up by a warm fire, it can be a struggle to keep our faces looking fresh and radiant. Just like in the summer, the winter conditions can damage skin and leave our makeup looking worn out. Once again, we are here to share with you some tips and tricks from the industry (as well as product recommendations from the experts) that will help your makeup last from the...

The Summer season is well and truly here in Australia (so to our dear American friends, take notes for Summer time!)! The best part about Summer is being able to spend time outdoors with friends and family. There are so many things we love about Summer. However, we don’t love that feeling of melting makeup and blemished skin!!! Never fear, Matcha Maiden is here with some Summer Makeup Secrets to share with you that will keep you feeling cool, calm and collected! We've compiled some tips and tricks from the industry (as well as product recommendations from the experts) to...

CONFESSIONS OF A DETOX JUNKIE with Shari Hanily of The Transformation Project +++++++++++++++++++++++++ It's one of those words that's been tossed around and abused a lot over the years, so people tend to be pretty quick to roll their eyes, throw it in the "fad" category, and move on. But the thing is; despite being perfectly designed to be self sufficient when it comes to detoxification, our bodies get put through hell - sometimes knowingly but often unwittingly - which makes conscious detoxing a non-negotiable if you want your body to perform. Don’t panic, sweet things, there is plenty that you...

We have been enjoying the lovely Yoga By Candace's amazing yoga videos forever and were blown away to have connected with her recently through the Mix N Matcha mission. This beautiful soul has generously contributed to our latest 10 in 10 segment with 10 yoga poses for the holiday season. ++++++++++++++++++++++ 10 Yoga Poses for the Holidays The holidays can be beautiful. I always picture is like this: a blanket of snow outside, a cup of hot tea in my hand, and good times with friends and family. But let's face it, the holidays can be stressful! If you find...