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April 2010
Hmm, I Think I Found My Limit. Cle de Peau Extra Rich Lipstick
Yes, I will pay £35 for a Tom Ford lipstick. I will. But, would I pay $60 for a Cle de Peau lippie? I don’t think I could. The new…
*Waving From The Bottom Branch*
There’s been Twitter-chatter a-plenty amongst bloggers recently about who-gets-sent-what-by-whom, which is a direct parallel to what goes on between beauty writers, too. It’s oh so easy to feel your nose…
Meso Glow Part Deux
I’ve just had my second Meso Therapy treatment with Dr Anne at Dr Sebagh’s Wimpole Street clinic and have to say it was even more of a breeze than the…
Fitflops Electra & Pietra
Every season I buy a pair – if not two – of Fitflops; this year it is the pewter Electras, all jazzy with sequins, but I know it won’t be…
All For Eve Launches Today!
All For Eve is the new lifestyle brand started by George Hammer in memory of his sister-in-law Nadia who tragically died of ovarian cancer in 2008. The brand sends all…
You Little Furry Thing! Illamasqua Kabuki Body Brush
If you want all the cuddles but none of the feeding and clearing up, you could do worse than invest in the Illamasqua Kabuki Body Brush as a pretend-pet. Its…
What’s Next From Clarisonic? Opal Sonic Infusion System
Regular readers of this blog will know I am more than just a little bit in love with my Clarisonic cleansing brush. So, I’m also quite excited to see that…
Oh, Man! That Is One Ugly Beard.
Alerted by a Twitter-pal to a beard dyeing product from Just For Men, words actually fail me when I look at this packaging. I cannot believe there is a man…
Aveda Damage Remedy Restructuring Conditioner Review
Ok, I put my hands up to near daily blow drying and a swipe with hot irons, and then I wonder why my hair breaks at the ends! I love…
Boots Smooth Skin Intense Pulsed Light Permanent Hair Reduction System Review
Although I am trialing Philips Lumea currently, I’m only doing that on my underarms, so I’m giving Boots Smooth Skin a go on my legs. I’m not going to use…
Fantasy Tan Review
Many thanks to Health & Beauty Editor, Lydia Mansi for bravely heading to a salon and reviewing Fantasy Tan for me. Fantasy Tan Review My husband has strong olfactory opinions…
Burberry Cosmetics
Woohoo…good old WWD: they’ve scooped the first pictures of Burberry cosmetics. The range looks super-slick: and yes, I spotted some discrete imprinted checks! The range launches later on in the…
Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia Fragrance
On counters in June, the new Giorgio Armani fragrance for women is a blend of many of my favourite notes: mint, lemon, Water Jasmine (a lighter version of full on…
Le Metier de Beaute at Liberty
Le Metier de Beaute Le Metier de Beaute Magic Lustre Cream Le Metier de Beaute Creme Fresh Tint in Poppy Le Metier de Beaute Precision Liquid Eyeliner Le Metier De…
ARTDECO Summer Make Up
Ooh, nice! ArtDeco is launching into Fenwick, Brent Cross at the end of this month, and this gorgeous limited edition Beauty Box Trio contains high pigment, duochrome shades in Cedar…
Fikkerts Since 1903
If you’ve never heard of Fikkerts, I am not surprised – they have a low key approach to marketing and yet still manage to keep a family business afloat –…
Sugar Strip Ease: Review
Ok, well I’ve just had a sticky session in the bedroom – hold back, ladies – it was in the purest possible sense! I’ve regularly used wax strips to keep…
Uh-Oh…It’s Bridezilla Time…
They’re on every street in every town: there’s just no getting away from Bridezillas. With the approach of summer, every detail of matrimony is picked over, from the dress to…
OPI Royal Verbena Scrub
Oh, yum. I’m not really sure why this gorgeous scrub for hands and feet is called Royal Verbena because it smells incredibly tropical – of coconuts and nice holiday-ish things.…
Trish McEvoy Arabian Nights Eye Definer
I’m mad about this gorgeous nearly-navy blue Eye Definer shot with shimmer as a very sultry eye liner…it contains tiny sparkles in pink and silver that give it a pretty…
Functionalab: A Daily Dose Worth Having
I’ve been hearing about Functionalab for a little while now since they launched at Henri Bendel’s in New York. The range of supplements – although the word ‘supplements’ doesn’t do…
All For Eve Storm CEW!
I’ve written previously about All For Eve; a new brand whose profits go entirely to the The Eve Appeal, a charity that works to discover cures for gynaecological cancers. At…
M&S Perfection Super Nourish Lipstick
Today I used my favourite lipstick from the Perfection Super Nourish range at Marks & Spencer, £9.50. It’s a brand new range that looks sleek and elegent with some really…
Speed Reviews: MAC To The Beach, Pixi Smoky Eye Primer, Lush Colour Supplement, Orly Bonder, Meso Glow, Philips Lumea, Nougat
MAC To The Beach Eye Kohl in Rosemary & Thyme £12.50I really don’t like the whole plastic look of this collection – its just far too clunky and slightly heartbreaking…
Bow Wow! Daniel Hersheson Hair Accessories
Ok, well I won’t beat about the bush: I can’t see myself wearing these hair bows without being sectioned shortly after, and no, not the hair sectioning type of sectioning.…
The Meso Glow: I Survived!
I can quite genuinely say I had a very nice time at my MesoTherapy appointment at Dr Sebagh’s London clinic. I met a lovely lady in the waiting room (who…
YSL Summer Look: Solaris
Ok, I’ve totally fallen for YSL’s summer look – it’s nothing short of stunning. I’ve already tried samples of: Touche Brilliance No19 – Fuchsia Sunrise: A sparkling fuchsia pink gloss…
Just A Little Prick: Moisturising Injectable Trend Coming To A Couch Near You
I wondered why so many people on Twitter said I was being brave going for Mesotherapy tomorrow. Now I’ve googled it and learn that it is lots of mini-needles penetrating…
Liz Earle and Google Search
I find it really somewhat odd that if you search Google for ‘organic skincare’, the first thing that pops up is Liz Earle. Which obviously isn’t organic.
What’s The Difference Between A Souk and A Beauty Hall?
As it turns out, it’s easier to browse unmolested in a Souk. I’ve recently visited Marrakesh, where a few years back, there was an initiative for stall sellers in Souks…
