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November 2010
Omorovicza Copper Peel Review
This two phase mineral laden mask is extremely impressive for making your skin look and feel ultra-soft. You start with the blue tube, rich in copper which is known to…
It’s A Bling Thing….Juicy Couture Fragrance Ring
Totally loving this over the top ring, filled with the Juicy Couture Couture solid fragrance (succulent pink grape frolicking in a field of natural orange flower and mandarin, ahem, I…
Philosophy Christmas
Nobody does the Christmas goodies like Philosophy, but a quick scoot around beauty cyberworld tells me the best of it is to be had on QVC. For some reason, QVC…
Make Up Is Art Book
If you’re searching for a gift for the make up girl or boy who has everything (and has a secret desire to get into make up artistry), this book is…
OPI Katy Perry Collaboration
Two coats of Teenage Dream One coat of Black Shatter Glossed over with Lumos High Speed Top Coat I was so sure I wouldn’t like this range that launches in…
Visit To The Boots Factory in Nottingham
Yesterday I went up to a very chilly Nottingham to the Boots factory where I had an unexpectedly fabulous time. The Boots plant is vast – basically, it’s like BootsLand,…
The Advertising Standards Authority and Rimmel
Rimmel has been given a roasting by the ASA for using lash inserts on Georgia May Jagger in their ads for Rimmel (owned by Coty) Mascara. Both magazine and TV…
Jonathan Ward Deluxe Tealights
If you are around the Kensington area, Wholefoods are currently the only stockists of these gorgeous scented glass tea lights from one of my favourite fragranced candle makers, Jonathan Ward. They…
SOS at Eleven Hair
Co-Founder Christian’s Bull Dog Relaxing At Eleven Hair! My lovely friend Lauren got into a pickle with a home hair dye kit, transforming her gorgeous blond locks into a shade…
Happ & Stanhns Fragrance
It’s almost not about the fragrance with this brand that is a new Anthropologie ‘own label’ because the packaging is so beautiful. Inspired by young women of the 19th century…
Trend Alert: Semi Permanent Mascara
Watch this space for news of a brand new procedure that isn’t as expensive or time-consuming as lash extensions. Semi Permanent Mascara is a new technology that uses a coating…
Guerlain Or Imperial Sublime Radiant Powder
Although I saw the Guerlain Christmas collection months ago, the thing that has left a lasting memory is this Radiant Powder. Even though I’m not at all a glitter-bug, it…
Pupa Angel Globe Make Up
Back in the day, Pupa used to be readily available. These days though, it’s very hard to find. One of the few places that stocks current Pupa is www.spoiledbrat.co.uk, and…
Bourjois Little Round Pots Get A Make Over
In existance since 1863, the famous Little Round Pots of baked shadow have undergone a make over adding in mineral pigments and brighteners to make the colours pop. Split into…
MAC and Nicki Minaj Pink Friday Lipstick
Okay, so I have to admit Nicki Minaj is not exactly on my radar, but the collaboration with MAC for a single pink lipstick only sold on Fridays is an…
Marbled Nails and Chanel Riva With A Twist
Fun times today with David Barton at Percy & Reid, when I went to get my nails beautifully smoothed by the Re:Fusion and we ended up making all kinds of…
Beauty Is Life (BIL) Cosmetics
BIL Perfect Shine BIL Eye Shadow This rather beautiful German brand was founded by image consultant and dermatological specialist Beatrix Isabel Lied and has a huge number of products. It…
Brace Yourselves! Models Own and The World’s Most Expensive Nail Polish
Ok, seriously now, you are looking at a pot of nail varnish that costs £83,000. Oh, yes you are. Meet Model’s Own Gold Rush Couture, with a lid crafted from…
Bloggers And UK Libel Law
Senseaboutscience.org have published an amazing guide on where we stand legally with what we say on our blogs. Please read it if you are a blog owner. http://www.senseaboutscience.org.uk/index.php/site/other/541/
Illamasqua Nail Quills
I’ve been debating (with myself so that’s possibly not a true debate!) whether to post about the Illamasqua Nail Quills because I just cannot decide if they are amazing or…
Boot No7 Spring Collection: St Tropez
The St Tropez Collection Eye Palette Gel Eyeliners Brigitte Lipstick Spice Nail Polish This morning I went to see the new Spring Collection for No7 created by make up artist…
Trish McEvoy Exclusive Planner
Trish McEvoy Planners are the equivalent of a make up laden Filofax – and to Trish fans become just as indispensible. This one is exclusive to Harvey Nichols and contains…
Love Letter Solid Perfume
I was sent this little package a few days ago from The Green-Grocery.co.uk, and I very much like the presentation and the way it is boxed. Inside, the there is a…
Nip + Fab: Just How Fab Is It?
It’s fair to say that I am intrigued by this brand that according to founder, Maria Hatzistefanis, is an ‘affordable range that offers real results and an alternative to invasive…
The First Ever BBB Beauty Awards!
Okay, so everyone is dishing out awards right now, so I thought I’d join the party with a few of my own. Everything here is stuff I use, love and…
Sephora Lash Stash Deluxe Sampler
Pure and simple, this is one of the best sampler sets I’ve ever seen. Can you imagine the fun of trying out all these mascaras one by one? It contains:…
Moo Hoo The Jersey Cow Company!
I love it when anything a little bit different comes along, and like the look of The Jersey Cow Company. The small collection of pampering products, all created and blended in…
Shit Happens
Thanks Royal Mail for running over my sample of self tan. The envelope arrived with a tyre mark running across it, so I shouldn’t have been surprised – but WAS –…
YSL Spring 2011: Boheme Libertine
I got these gorgeous pictures of YSL Spring courtesy of http://planete-beaute.blogspot.com/ , a gorgeous French blog. As it’s written in French I’m just going to display the pics; trying to…
Smoky Teeth
I’m not going to judge or lecture anyone for the odd smoky treat, but it is true to say that you can often tell a smoker by the state of…
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