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January 2011
Michael Kors Very Hollywood Signature Scented Ink Pen
I’ve taken exception to the execution of this so-called ‘ink’ pen, with ink scented with the notes of Very Hollywood. For a start, when I was at school, an ‘ink’…
Leighton Denny Gelato Collection Spring 2011: So Bad and So Good
I picked out a couple of shades to try from the upcoming Leighton Denny Nail range and chose Ice To Meet You in what looked like a pearly cream colour…
Chantecaille Spring/Summer 2011
I went along to the launch of Chantecaille spring/summer 2011 today – some really beautiful things, including the stand out Sea Turtle Palette which will retail for £73 (ouch, I…
Givenchy Summer 2011: Mister Radiant Reviewed and Swatched
I’m just obsessed with this amazing product that gives skin a sunkissed look without any signs of Tango-face. I notice on the packaging the French description reads ‘Bonne Mine Sur…
Nailease Instant Manicure
Hmm, I’ve struggled in the past with diy nail foils and stickers – and when it comes to blow drying them to heat seal – oh, life feels to short…
Chanel Travel Make Up Palette
My lovely friend Nadine surprised me with this gorgeous gift today, the beautiful Travel Make Up Palette. It’s such a gorgeous creation with three brushes tucked into a front inside…
Givenchy Summer 2011: Acid Summer
I went along to the Givenchy launch today for their summer collection – somewhat bizarre to be looking at such hot and vibrant colours while tiny flakes of snow were…
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencils 15 Year Anniversary Collection
First Trio from top down: Stray Dog, Corrupt, Bourbon, Second Trio: Midnight Cowboy, Baked, Stash, Third Trio: Mildew, Perversion, Electric, Fourth Trio: Binge, Ransom, Asphyxia, Fifth Trio, Rockstar, Zero, Uzi.…
Crabtree & Evelyn Citron, Honey & Coriander Body Souffle
Vanilla Brulee Lip Butter Citron, Honey & Coriander Lip Butter Creamy Mint Lip Butter I’ve recently been trying the new Crabtree & Evelyn Skin Indulging Body Souffle – I was…
Deborah Lippmann The Stripper Lavender Nail Polish Remover
I’m always trying different nail polish removers, from Chanel right through to pure acetone, and despite any naysayers, there certainly is a difference from one to another. I rather like…
Nude Nails from Maybelline: The Forever Strong Pro Collection
Ivory Rose, Nude Rose, Rose Poudre, Rosey Sand, Taupe Couture Being a nude nail lover, I am besotted with this Pro Collection in Nude from Maybelline New York and as…
BIOEffect EGF Serum – 6 Weeks On
So many people sent off for a sample of BIOEffect when I posted about the offer so I think it is time to give this product a review, six weeks…
Let’s Get Whizzy! Bourjois Rotating Mascara Fast and Perfect
Destined for a May launch, Bourjois are stepping it up with a rotating mascara – the next step on from vibrating mascaras. Fast and Perfect will retail for £11.99. I…
Fitflops Spring – Meet Miss Frou Frou
If you’re a regular reader of this blog you’ll know my feet are rarely out of Fitflops. I virtually needed last summer’s Anna Sui limited editions surgically detaching and it’s…
Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation
I’m not sure whether Rimmel has just redesigned the packaging for this foundation that launched last year or reformulated because images I’ve found come in this plastic tube, whereas the…