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March 2011
The Naked Truth
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…
Paul Smith Is Optimistic (And Showed His Knickers)
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…
BB Creams – The Trend Heads To The UK
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…
Wax Manicure with Essie
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…
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Washing Liquids
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…
Trust Lipstick
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…
Haul From New York: Physician’s Formula, Bite Beauty and Rita Hazan
I’ve kept Mr BBB and my friend Margo busy with shopping lists on their NYC trips. Both managed to scoop up some things I’ve been wanting to try for ages.…
John Frieda Precision Foam Colour Review
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…
Rodial Meets The ASA
The Advertising Standards Authority have come down hard on Rodial’s Tummy Tuck Sticks adverts that stated the sticks could help ‘beat the bloat at Christmas’. They felt the implication in…
Estee Lauder Solid Fragrance 2011
Every year Estee Lauder bring out a selection of powder compacts and solid fragrances – they’re now highly collectable and early ones are worth a fortune. I have a little…
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Collection
It just isn’t summer without a Bronze Goddess collection from Estee Lauder. Their offerings for 2011 are just as lovely as usual and I can’t wait to get my hands…
Dolly Girls
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…
The Quest For Gold Crackle Is Over!
I’ve already tried the only UK gold crackle from Boots 17 and also one that a very kind blog friend sent me from Germany from a brand called P2 (she…
Laura Mercier Portofino Collection
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,…
Urban Decay Primer Potion In A Tube
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…
