Month: January 2010
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IMATS The Movie – Well, Not Quite
I did take some rather rubbish photos at IMATS but just got a lovely email from photography blogger, www.istoleyoursoulforthis.com giving me permission to use his extremely fabulous pictures of the event. If you were there, you’ll see some familiar faces and if not, well, look what you missed! Do check out www.istoleyoursoulforthis.com for more gorgeous…
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Beauty Brands: Time To Listen Up
There’s just no doubt that more and more women are turning to blogs for beauty advice – and of course, to share valued opinions. For the first time ever, someone is actually listening to product feedback. However, I think there’s been a hidden knock-on effect in the upsurge of skin care sampling expectation. For years,…
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Embryolisse: Cult beauty range
Don’t be surprised if you’ve never even heard of Embryolisse, because it currently has no home in the UK. However, on my trip to IMATS, where Embryolisse had a stand, it was the product causing the biggest buzz amongst beauty bloggers. In fact, Embryolisse is over fifty years old, born in Paris, and found in…
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Bloggers Do Mascara
Have rounded up some of my favourite beauty bloggers for a speed review of mascaras..here’s what they had to say. www.mizzworthy.com put Clinique High Lengths Mascara to the test: I was sent this mascara in the shade Black/Brown – I am assuming this is also available in black and brown, however I am not sure…
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Dr Russo: Tsk Tsk
Searching across the internet for the elusive Dr Russo, ‘Leading Harley Street Derma Surgeon’, who has had more open and shut clinics than Sherlock Holmes had cases, I’ve found several comments in forums stating that he is leaving a trail of unpaid bills. His flagship Westfield store opened, then closed, apparantly with even the builders…
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Meet The Rockstar Walkstar Fitflop
I’m a self-confessed Fitflop addict – normal shoes just feel like freaks on my feet, so I’m instantly coveting these ultra-glam limited edition Swarovski Crystal encrusted ones, available only in Harrods. Even the £150 price tag doesn’t put me off (much).
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Jean Paul Gaultier Super Le Male
Don’t say it’s just me that thinks our boy here is somewhat outstanding. ‘Super’ le Male, indeed.
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Guerlain Rouge G de Guerlain Engraved Jewel Lipstick Compact
This limited edition range of engraved lipsticks (or rather, the cases are engraved) is nothing short of fabulous. What’s not so fabulous is that it is only available in Sephora, USA. Bah. With three different engravings to choose from the colours and phrases are as follows: Gardenia 02: I Heart (symbol) YouGisele 08: GorgeousGrenade 65:…
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Hello ArtDeco!
Years and years ago I bought an ArtDeco lipstick while visiting the States…I used it down to the very last smudge and have always wanted to replace it – in an updated colour. The consistency was so hydrating and creamy that I’ve never forgotten it. ArtDeco has made a small foray into the UK although…
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Variations On Nude: Precision Nails
Sticky Caramel 100% Pure Cashmere Long Island Iced Tea Open Says-A-MeAlthough we’re looking at a rack of pastels for spring nails, a little bit further along the calender is the whole nude nail trend. I love nude nails…they’re just so elegant. Right now, while our skin tones are paler than normal, it’s fine to go…
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Clarins Summer 2010: First Look!
Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Balm £15.50 (in 3 shades) Instant Smooth Compact Highlighter £23.50 (in 2 shades) Click & Gloss SPF6 £15.00 (in 3 shades) Eye Quartet & Liner Palette £29.00On this cold and gloomy January day, these pics from Clarins have got me channelling Pucci maxi dresses, Ibiza beaches and coral pedicures. The entire…
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American Apparel: Beauty Fail
Whoops…despite the rumours of toxicity concerning the withdrawal of the very newly launched American Apparel Nail range, it is apparantly (according to Jezebel.com) the bottles causing concern rather than the polish within. So, your nails won’t go gnarly and drop off, but you might end up with a ton of shattered glass in an on-trend…
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Dolce & Gabbana Lipsticks – First Look
Coming on counter on February 1st, a new range of lipstick shades from ultra-glam brand, Dolce & Gabbana. All named for vintage rose breeds, they’re shiny-chic and ultra-wearable. From Selfridges and Harrods.
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Lisa Hoffman Lip Polisher
This is my most recent star find…I already use the Lisa Hoffman Lip Moisturiser and find it a bit on the vanilla side for my taste – it is good and glossy though. I recently bought the Lisa Hoffman Spa Facial Packette in Harvey Nichols which has small vial sizes of everything you need to…
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Ormond Jayne Ta’if Fragrance
Goodness, this is a scent that overshadows almost any other rose fragrance I’ve smelled. If you love deeply floral aromas, then I can’t see that you wouldn’t be immediately seduced. I was sent the Travel Size Set, £54, of four 10ml vials and I’m now cocooned in a heady cloud of rose. I’m a fan…