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April 2009
Beauty Whispers
There’s news that Burberry is launching a make up range next year….Lauren Luke of YouTube make over fame has launched her own line in America…and, September brings the launch of…
Lulu : Needle in a Time Bomb?
I’m watching QVC as I type – its the beauty show. I quote: Presenter to 60 year old Lulu: ‘Why do you look so great?’ Lulu: ‘I’ve worked with and…
Eau Gorgeous! : Sisley
Yes, I’ll admit that if Sisley sneezed I’d probably try and buy it! Unlike other beauty companies, Sisley doesn’t just churn out product after product, and in fact, produces fragrances…
Caribbean Without Coconuts? : Aveda
I picked out Aveda Caribbean Therapy Body Creme when I was asked if I wanted to try some Aveda products. To be honest, the reason I picked it out was…
Mizz Worthy’s Guide To Make Up Swapping
Thanks Mizz Worthy for being my first guest blogger, and for opening up the world of make up swapping! ‘How many times have you bought a makeup/beauty product and just…
Something Pretty For The Weekend: Paul & Joe Lipgloss
Pretty treats from Paul & Joe – the spiral running through the glosses is a shot of gold pigment that adds shimmer as you apply the gloss, and the gold…
Cutting Edge Colour: Strangebeautiful
The lovely Jet Set girls flagged up this edgy brand on their blog (thejetsetgirls.blogspot.com) whose design led nail colours are truly things of beauty. Created by beauty entrepreneur, Jane Schub,…
Red Alert: MAC Attack
I was recently sent MAC Just A Pinch Gel Blush; I don’t normally get along with MAC products, but this…this is ultra special! When I took the lid off I…
Run For The Hills: Harvey Nichols
What was supposed to be a pleasurable half hour browsing the Harvey Nichols beauty department ended up turning into 50 second sprint – to get away from the sales assistants!…
Gently Toasted, Not Baked: Institut Esthederm
I confess, I can’t help wanting a suntan, much as I know that it’s about the worst thing I can do for my skin. I don’t bake, but really feel…
FitFlop News
Since I am totally addicted to Fitflops (though wish they’d make them with a kitten heel…come on boffins, it has to be possible!) I’m obviously going to be entering the…
Audrey Tautou for Chanel: Exclusive Picture
For the first time ever, Chanel are launching an online campaign for iconic fragrance, Chanel No5, starring the beautiful Audrey Tautou, starting on May 5th. It’s rumoured to be a…
Max Factor Gets A Gong
The very mascara that I’ve raved about – Max Factor False Lash Effect – has just pulled a prestigious gong at the CEW(UK) Awards held at the Intercontinental in London.…
Brit Brand: Mitchell & Peach
I really like this new brand; Mitchell & Peach, whose lavender fields in Kent yield a variety that has strong peachy notes, hence the name. Made in the UK, the…
Oops: Le Metier de Beaute Correction
I’m happy to put the record straight that Le Metier de Beaute, arriving soon in the UK, doesn’t actually belong to music mogul, LA Reid. Apparantly, he just hosted a…