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November 2009
All For Eve
You’re going to get to know these three words pretty well over the coming months: All For Eve is a new brand founded by George Hammer of Urban Retreat fame…
Dior J’Adore Limited Edition Amphora
Just in case anyone has recently won the lottery/discovered buried treasure/robbed bank etc, I thought I’d flag up the amazing Amphora from Dior for Selfridges. With only 10 available, the…
Elemis Candles
While Elemis is better known for gorgeous skin care, I’ve got to say they are rocking it with their candles this year. I’ve completely fallen for this beautiful little Travel…
If You See A Passing Band Wagon..
…just jump right on it. A few weeks ago I had a press release on a new beauty range from How To Look Good Naked, with products ranging from Eau…
MAC Love Lace & MAC Lillyland
MAC fans will love the imagery associated with their upcoming collection, Love Lace. It launches on 26th December in the States. Dusty whites, frosty greys and limited edition marine blue…
Embargo Buster
Some brands are still trying to tell us how they’d like their product publicised by us and recommended to readers by us, thank you very much. Pointless to invite on-line…
Quite Right, Mrs White
I love these new ‘Old Soak’ bathing salts from apothecary style bath and body range Mrs White. There’s nothing old fashioned about bathing salts these days, and I swear by…
The Absence Of Armani
Since I never, ever hear a word from the Giorgio Armani press office, despite years of begging (although I gave up a long time ago – it’s not like there…
Heidi Klum for Victoria’s Secret
Unlike some other collaborations, Heidi Klum’s make up for Victoria’s Secret is really beautiful and looks like a lot of effort has gone into making it stand out from the…
Estee Lauder Professional Make Up Artist Collection
When I was in my teens, I always got one of these amazing sets for Christmas so whenever I see them now, they always evoke lovely memories. I’d sneak the…
Dior Little Luxuries Gift Set
Err, yes please! What’s not to love about this beautiful boxed set of Dior miniature fragrances? The mini sized line up is J’Adore, Midnight Poison, Miss Dior Cherie and Dior…
Gorgeous Gifting: Bourjois Limited Edition Vintage Collection Little Round Pots
I absolutely love these little sets from Bourjois priced very reasonably at £15. Both contain three eyeshadows -one for a grey smoky eye and one for a brown smoky eye.…
The Kisser or The Kissed? Clinique Longlast LipWear in I ♥. Kisses
The French famously say that lovers divide into the kissers and the kissed with the dominant partner being the kisser. Which one are you? Whichever category you fall into, you…
NYX At Harrods
I’ve had lots of comments that USA brand NYX at Harrods seems an odd match. I’ve spoken now with the press office at Harrods and have some clarification about the…
Santa, We Need To Talk….
Just a heads up that there will be tears and tantrums if this limited edition Chantecaille Reve de Rose lipgloss, £28, isn’t in my stocking. Just saying. Find it at…