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January 2010
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Snowberry Skincare
Firstly, I will defy anyone to find a more visually exciting range than Snowberry, hailing from New Zealand. Using the talents of artist Rob Ryan (whose illustrations have been used…
Weblog Awards 2010
Exciting times at BBB HQ. I’ve reached the nominee stage of The 2010 Weblog Awards, otherwise known as the Bloggies, as one of five in the Best Topical Weblog. If…
World’s Most Beautiful Make Up Bags?
Flying Bunny by Tara McPherson Pink Pistols by Caramelaw Watching You by Mark VerhaagenI spotted these gorgeous, gorgeous bags on www.clickforart.com. Each one is by a different graphic artist from…
Manners Please
Senior Editor: you let your host down, your publication down, but most of all etc, etc, etc.
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess 2010: Sneaky Peek
This amazing bronzing compact is part of the Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Summer 2010 range….the sunshine cannot come quickly enough if there are beauty lust-haves like this in the offing.
Speed Review: Bobbi Brown Brightening Gloss, Trish McEvoy Beauty Booster & Origins GinZing Eye Cream
Bobbi Brown Brightening GlossIt’s no secret that the key to BBB happiness is a Bobbi Brown gloss, but I was initially sceptical when told that Brightening Lip Gloss would make…
Paul & Joe Alice In Wonderland Collection: More Pics
Lip Treatment in Milky Pink Lip Treatment Stick in Sheer Orange /UE4mYynWro4/s320/Alice+in+Wonderland+Collection+014.jpg” border=”0″ alt=””id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428526431346872434″ /> Right, I finally have more pictures of the gorgeous Paul & Joe Alice In Wonderland…
Guerlain Terracotta: Summer 2010, Olivier Echaudemaison
For the first time ever, I met Olivier Echaudemaison, Creative Director of Guerlain, at the preview of Terracotta 4 Seasons. I’ve met lots of creative directors and make up artists…
Estee Lauder Love Your Lips Limited Edition Lip Collection
Launching on February 1st at Debenhams and online, this limited edition lipgloss and lipstick arrives just in time for Valentine’s Day. Twelve colours of Estee Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick…
Paul & Joe Spring Wild Flowers 2010 Make Up
Finally, I’ve found some images via www.joseibi.com of the new limited edition spring Sparkles collection from Paul & Joe. Wild Flowers is highly decorative (what little interest in technology I…
Urban Decay Alice In Wonderland Palette Limited Edition on Ebay
Via the all knowledgeable @LondonMUgirl on Twitter, it seems the Ebay stampede for spring’s beauty must-have has already started. At the time of writing, an Urban Decay Alice In Wonderland…
YSL Gloss Volupte and YSL Long wear Foundation
Gladly back on track after years in the no-samples-or-return-of-phone-calls freelance wilderness with the YSL press office (even the Top Secrets range passed me by completely), I’ve now got my hands…
Mir Skincare: Review
In an absolute first for me, I was sent some product from a Twitter friend…@MirSkinCare. Mir Skincare focusses on using botanicals to create a gentle, kind to skin range that…
Guerlain Terracotta: Summer 2010
If anything is going to cheer me up through another snow-bound, wet, windy and iced up flipping day, it’s the thought of sun, and in Beautyland summer is always exquisitely…
It’s Blogging, Not Blagging.
Over the past few weeks, several PRs have mentioned that they’re seeing the samples they’ve sent out to beauty bloggers for review crop up on ‘blog sales’ and Ebay. In…
