July 2010

Please meet The Minaudiere which will retail for £59 from October in Debenhams (and probably elsewhere, but at this stage can only confirm that location). A ‘Minaudiere’ is the French…

I’m scratching my head a little at the moment in confusion because I’ve had a very recent influx of emails to my BBB account from magazines asking me to promote…

Now here’s a brand I never thought I’d be blogging about, but when I heard from the PR that bottles of Yardley April Violet Eau de Toilette had reached £100…

Launching today at Selfridges exclusively are 32 shades of gorgeousness from Dior, all based on and named for vintage Dior couture dresses. The lipsticks use two different sizes of hyaluronic…

So, my nails are in severe rehab to get them into perfect condition to wear this fabulous look, but while I’m completely confident that I’ll be able to paint my…

Be still, my beating heart! The Naked Palette is as if someone actually made me a bespoke palette. It’s got all the colours I wear on a regular basis and…

Every single time, I’m a sucker for Chanel. I’ve just got my hands on the yet-to-launch Coco Mademoiselle bath & body range which has Moisturising Body Lotion (with a touch…

OPI’s planning a collaboration – with a collection of super-sparkly and shimmery polishes – with the film, Burlesque, out at the end of November. The film stars Christina Aquilera and…

Said to be safe enough for children to use, fun and frivolous Del Sol nail polish changes colour in the sun! Del Sol have been producing colour change clothing, polish…

I’ve waited a good few weeks to actually post about this product, because I wanted to see if I truly noticed a difference in my lip condition over a period…

Selfridges Christmas In July is one of the hottest launch tickets on the calendar. A preview of all their Christmas goodies, including the uh, Indecent Bed, with a bedhead using…

I always love mini versions of nail polishes that are just enough to see you through the trend; I’ve got so many nail polishes that I know I’ll never actually…

I’ve been using Rahua Shampoo and Conditioner for a couple of weeks now and really like it. One of my main criteria for a shampoo and particularly a conditioner is…

Regular readers of this blog will know I love my Fitflops; I’m currently coveting this pair, the Rock Chic. Emblazened with Swarovski crystals, they’re a cool £180 and limited edition…

YSL Fall pic source www.makeup4all.comI’ve been nail varnish free for nearly two weeks now…I cannot stand it; but I’m so determined to wear the YSL Duo Tone look that I…

(Image Source: www.backspace.com) (image source: www.chicprofile.com) MAC! What Were You Thinking?Notorious for their collaborations – some great, some not so – MAC’s collaboration with Rodarte is truly a ‘did not…

Skin whitening creams are nothing new; in cultures where lighter skin is seen as an asset, they’re commonplace. However, Vaseline’s positive promotion of this concept doesn’t sit well with me.…

Gucci Westman’s creative shades for Revlon’s autumn/winter look are bringing an edgy look to traditional berries and browns. The whole lot launches in September, and the winner of Britain’s Next…

Right, sending a bloke for a pedicure is a bit like sending a girl for a barber’s shave. Just doesn’t seem right. But, men have notoriously more ravaged feet than…

I’ve collected Hello Kitty stuff for years now, and always get a little bit sentimental about anything with HK on it. I had to write an article about her for…

It was only a matter of time before the beauty big-guns started on a next generation product to the lash-growth market. And, here it is. Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara, launching…