March 2011

Age Resistant Cleanser Well, this has to be a first! Darren McKeown’s first skin care range is called Naked Truth because he insists on not giving false promises. So while…

I really like this little glow making collection from NARS named Laguna. It debuts in Selfridges on 15th April, and Pro-Stylist team members, David Scheffen and Frederico Gregorini will be…

This morning I went along to meet Paul Smith who was showcasing his new fragrances for men and women, Optimistic. I’d expected some sort of blah powerpoint presentation showing intense…

If you follow any Asian blogs then you might be aware of the BB Cream phenomenon. The ‘BB’ abbreviation stands for ‘Blemish Balm’, but that’s a little misleading in terms…

This morning I had a lovely email from Marian Newman, all-round nail genius, telling me to get my favourite manicurist, David Barton, to do a ‘wax effect’ nail, as she…

I’ve heard of posh laundry liquids before – I’ve used a Tocca one ages and ages ago – but I have to admit to being totally in love with Maison…

If you ever should need an excuse to buy a beautiful red lipstick, there’s such a good one coming up that it’s impossible to resist. Trust is created by celebrity…

I can hardly believe I am posting pictures of my greys! But, for the first time ever I’ve used a permanent home dye. Way back when, I used to have…

I spotted these little cuties over at Mad Beauty. The three Russian Dolls lip balms come in different scents; apple, cherry and vanilla and are a bit of snip at…

I don’t know a huge amount about this collection, other than it is launching into Selfridges exclusively next week! Inspired by 1950s resort fashion, the collection features two Lip Glaces,…

I spotted this newbie from Urban Decay over at Sephora – same formula as the wand version of Primer Potion but in a squeezy tube. I quite like this idea…

For those who don’t know, Argan oil comes from the Argan nut, extracted by Berber women co-operatives in Morocco. Argan trees grow only in Morocco. The oil is full of…

Remember when you were little and opening a new doll the first thing that hits you is that gorgeous sweet, plastic smell? When I was little, that smell was so…

There are so many ranges now with their own crackle polishes, so I’m happy to see some from LCN that don’t cost a fortune but still stick with the trend…

The new Marc Jacobs Splash fragrances look all kinds of fabulous. I wasn’t totally smitten on last year’s gourmande ‘Patisserie’ offering with Biscotti being an ultimate low (though if you…

I have to say a little bit about my companions on this trip (which has not been without incident, let’s say!), Megan and Clio. This is Megan from www.dailymakeover.comand it’s…

I’m on the home-run. Three days here is hardcore – the sheer enormity of the place means that we are walking miles and miles a day. Our little blogger home…

Okay, the first thing to say about Cosmoprof is that it is huge. It’s even bigger than I imagined. I’ve met my fellow bloggers, Megan and Clio, who are both…

You’ve gotta love Temptalia for always being totally on it when it comes to up coming MAC Collections. She’s very kindly let me show a couple of pics from her…

Tomorrow I’m off to Bologna in Italy for the beauty trade show of the year, Cosmoprof, in Bologna. It’s where everyone from the trade sector of beautyland shows their wares,…

Rather liking this set that’s exclusive to Harrods from Fendi. The vanity case contains a 50ml Eau de Toilette and Body Lotion. Kids, I’m thinking Mother’s Day….get back on that…

I’ve never used water decals before but am assuming they work in the same way a temporary tattoo does; just dampen the other side and the decal slides off onto…

I’m generally not much of a primer person, but this little treasure is quite a find if you love primers. It certainly did add a luminosity to my skin that…