Charmed by Charisse

45 🥂
Today, I’m celebrating not just another birthday, but the woman I have become and the beautiful place I’m at in my life right now.
I feel so grateful, blessed and loved to be surrounded by genuine people who accept and love me for who I am — flaws and all. People who see me, support me and embrace me without expecting me to be anything other than myself. 🫶🏼
I’m pursuing my passion for singing, embracing my creativity, and working in a flexible job where my ideas are encouraged and I’m given the freedom to express myself, while allowing me to be a mum to my 2 beautiful girls. Honestly, what more could I ask for? 🥹
Life isn’t about having everything figured out. It’s about finding happiness in who you are, appreciating the people who stand beside you, and having the courage to follow the things that make your heart happy. ❤️
Thank you for all the beautiful birthday messages, songs and thoughts. I feel every bit of the love, and I’m so grateful.
Here’s to 45 — to loving the woman I’ve become, embracing the life I’m living, and being excited for everything still to come. 🥂✨
Much love,
Charisse xo ❤️

Kicking off my birthday month with a fast, joy‑packed weekend in Sydney with Michi (my friend of 20 yrs). We stayed at the Hyatt Regency Sydney , had rooftop drinks at Zephyr , ate at Z.I.A Kitchen where we also wandered through the colourful Rainbow Candyland. The highlight was climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge (now ticked off my bucket list ✅) — dodging a storm and even making a few new friends along the way. Between all the excitement, we still found time for face masks whilst having deep convos and peaceful harbour walks that tied the whole trip together. Thank you G for booking my bridge climb experience and holding the fort while I was away and Michi for doing this experience with me and also for my massage 🫶🏼💋. Very grateful and blessed 🙏

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The ladies and had the pleasure of attending the Spring Summer Soirée 2026 at the stunning — soaking up the incredible fashion, talented models and discovering potential collaboration partners for .cosmetics. 💄✨
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What an amazing night watching “Neon Nights” - a modern cabaret production featuring Dance Entertainment Melbourne - Weddings, Corporate & Events dancers, live vocalists, aerialists, acrobatic acts, and fiery Latin beats. Well done to Sarah and Roshin🙌. The dancers were gifted Catrice make up by GoodCleanBeautyCo owner Cindy Nell-Roberts . Watch this space for upcoming collabs with this amazing company.

I’ve officially completed my August Step Up to Breast Cancer Challenge! 💕
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who generously donated, shared my fundraiser, encouraged me along the way, or simply joined me for a stroll to help me reach my KM’s. 🫶🏼 Every step, every donation and every message meant so much to me.
I’m incredibly grateful to say that I raised more than my targeted amount — and I couldn’t have done it without the love and support from all of you. ❤️
This cause was especially close to my heart, as I completed this challenge in honour and loving memory of my beautiful mum, Lourdes Buena, who sadly lost her battle with this devastating disease at just 52 years old. 💗
Although she is no longer here with us, her strength, love and memory continue to inspire me every single day.
For Mum. For all those who have fought, those still fighting, and for the families who walk beside them.
Every step counts. Every donation makes a difference.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️ National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) National Breast Cancer Fdn.

Had the honour of wearing one of gowns - designed and hand sewn by the one and only . Thank you 🙏 I felt like royalty walking in this masterpiece. Full face of make up using .cosmetics . Make up by me 💋. Hair by

Before and after. 🫶🏼💋

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