October 2009

New collections are previewing thick and fast at the moment: just got the news on the very pretty Clinique collection for Spring 2010, called Juiced Up Colour. I really like…

This is the cream that I’m hearing the most about at the moment, and it’s getting rave reviews everywhere. At £89, its not cheap, but with a formula based on…

This is the first image available of the Michael Kors collection- looks stunning. Source wwd.com

Meh.

Shea Butter Chunky Soap Bar in Fig Gardenia Soy Candle Green Tea Fizzing Bath PowderI like organic skincare in theory well enough, but very few ranges cut the mustard when…

Easily the most impressive Spring 2010 collection to come to light yet, Guerlain’s Cherry Blossom range is an absolute stunner. See more of the collection at www.makeup4all.com and www.lushiousbeauty.nl.Shown here…

I’ve mentioned before that French fragrance press releases are beyond comprehension, even when they’ve been translated into English. I had another example today, describing the new Jean Paul Gaultier ad…

Poppy King’s recent release of Butterfly Ball Lipsticks is catching everyone’s attention – her lipsticks are always lush and lovely. This time around, I’m disappointed – it’s such an old,…

Just spotted this cute little gift set on the Bergdorf Goodman website..and it’s only $50…this one’s a gift that looks way more pricy than it actually is. I’m hoping we’ll…

Since selling the Jo Malone brand to Estee Lauder, Ms Malone has been mighty quiet. Now she’s turning her hand to a 4 show series where she acts as guru…

Very, very desperate to get my hands on this lush set of 25 Aqua Eyes liners. Aqua Liners are famous for their long-last formula and waterproofness (is that a word,…

Half the bloggers in Blighty will be hoping Santa remembers to stuff a couple of these in their stockings. They both cost £42 – with a value of £54. The…

I have just come across this fragrance from the creator of mineral make up line, Bare Escentuals whose name is Leslie Blodgett. Now, I know you can’t do much about…

Remember when I wasn’t ‘allowed’ to feature a Marc Jacobs fragrance item because it was subject to embargo so did a (rather brilliant…ahem) drawing of it instead? Well, here’s the…

ReVive Skincare is huge in the states..I even noticed LibertyLondonGirl giving it a stamp of approval via Twitter today. While it doesn’t get quite the amount of attention it deserves…

Watch out for the world’s most beautiful eyelashes..Illamasqua Birthday Lashes, £25. They are shown here in ‘Gold’, but also available in ‘Silver’. The sets hit counters in November. Sell out,…

Thanks to my vampy lash extensions, I’m now totally into sixties eyes – blackish, or dark at least – with plenty of liner, but without the heavy handedness of the…

This is just about my perfect palette: a set of baked eye colours in lush shades, a mascara, a black/violet kohl eye pencil and four brushes for eyes that love…

I’ve had a pre-release sample of these liners for a couple of weeks now and they are an instant hit with me. The one that’s become almost indispensible is Deep…

Okay, Cheryl may be the queen of all lashes, but these new arrivals from Lash Perfect will take some beating. La La Lashes are available in salons where you can…

Ooh – look what’s arriving in stores soon! The Black Plum Leather Deluxe Beauty Trunk. I’m sure it will run as an exclusive somewhere, as in the States it is…

Big thanks to the fabulous www.beautyjunkielondon.blogspot.com for reviewing this mascara. “When British Beauty Blogger put a call out for someone to guest review a new launch mascara on her behalf,…

I’ve tested a few impressive masks lately, but this one from Nude stands out from the crowd for it’s mattifying effect. Although I don’t have oily skin (and I have…