January 2011

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’…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Clarins are launching their brand new to the UK Daily Energizers range to target younger skin (18 to late 20’s) with the opening of a pop-up shop at 10A Blandford…

Okay, I’ve tried – really tried – to get my head round this intensely complicated brand. And, to be fair, the lovely PR has done her utmost to tailor products…

First up, a really stunning collection of nail polishes making their first appearance in the UK from By Terry. High pigment and high shine polishes contain Okoume resin plant extract…

Model’s Own Pro Are nails ever going to go out of fashion? Strong nail stories are storming ahead into spring. Model’s Own are bringing out a Pro range, appropriately named…

I went to a launch last week that presented three new John Frieda products – one is a blonding/lightening treatment that lifts blonde hair and hopefully staves off a visit…

I don’t know what my fascination with temporary tattoos is all about..oh, wait..yes, I do – it’s because I always, always wanted a tattoo but somehow never quite got round…

..Starting at little finger we have Hen Party – it’s beautifully irridescent and shot through with pink and blue tones, next finger is Teddy Girl, the only one of the…

I’ve been curious about these pants ever since I read about them on http://www.thelegroom.blogspot.com/ last year. I’d have to admit that I don’t do that well with other brands of…

Ok so going from little finger first you see Miss Wu; a very pale matte grey, next is Sophia, a kind of warmish mushroom shade just hinting on chocolate (my…