Month: May 2011
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Hakugen Aroma Mint Oil Clear Film
These film blotters were flagged up by a reader (thank you MakeMeBeautiful) and they’re really interesting. I’ve never seen anything like them before and I guess you would describe them as next generation blotting papers. It is very often the case that Japan leads with trends and I can see this one translating really well…
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L’Occitane Giveaway Winners
Right, the lovely people at L’Occitane had such a hard time choosing between the amazing entries that they offered a 2nd prize as well so that two people could have some L’Occitane goodies. I’ve never heard of this happening before but it was a hard call because there were some very inspiring stories. In fact,…
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Paper Cheeks
While I realise there is no actual point to these sweet little papers infused with blush other than maybe a space saving option if you have a *very* slender bag, but they’re just so pretty I’d still love a set if they were available in the UK. Mai Couture are an interesting brand: they’ve very…
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Vintage Boots Bottle
Mr BBB picked up this old glass bottle at a market today – I love that it still has the handwritten label. The label is still clear but the writing is so cramped. What I can make out is whatever was in it had to be taken in the quantity of one tablespoonful twice daily…
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a-england Nail Polish
Loving a-england, the indi nail brand conceived by Adina Bondana who has a fashion background that includes working with Gianni Versace. The collection is based around Arthurian legend, so the names are all in keeping. Lady of The Lake is a lush mauve, Galahad is spot-on teal and Tristam is a not-quite navy blue. Lovely. …
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Sunglasses Alert! Bottled Brights
I wondered whether CK One Summer even has a legitmate place on the blog given that I haven’t smelled it, don’t know the notes and haven’t a clue about the composition. But, what attracted me to this fragrance is the bottle. I love it. Packaging is such a strong part of the sell and this…
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Tom Pecheux Orange Crush Collection
This limited edition collection arrives in Harvey Nichols stores in London, Manchester, Leeds and Edinburgh on 17h June. Two Pure Color Eyeshadows, one in Orange Crush and one in Sugar Cube (both £15.50) and the blazing Pure Color Gloss in Orange Crush (£15.50) are everything summer. I love orange on eyes – get it right…
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The Lash Report: Part II
It’s over to the fabulous Liloo at http://lilooblog.blogspot.com for Part II of the Lash Report. Eylure: My previous experience with the brand: Japonesque and Ardell are going to have a tough time in this battle of eyelashes as Eylure is my no.1 ultimate favourite brand of lashes. I have stopped counting how many times I…
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Tom Ford Neroli Portofino
There’s something I’m clearly not getting about this fragrance. I saw a couple of reviews that talk about opening with natural citrus and bitter neroli followed by floral neroli and bitter orange blossom. The fragrance is constructed with notes of bergamot, lemon, lavender, myrtle and orange blossom. It’s all totally lost on me. Don’t get…
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Beauty Goss
Nail stylist, Sophy Robson, is producing a range in collaboration with Sephora.
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Nail Swatches: Nailtiques in Shanghai and Organic Glam in Tangerine
I’m still having to rope in friends who will let me paint their nails til I’ve taken off my Shellac, so thanks to Sue for lending her hands! The Nailtiques Nail Lacquer With Protein, £10.95 each, range hasn’t launched in the UK yet, but look out for it from June at www.beautybay.com and www.lookfantastic.com. The…
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BB Cream Dr Jart Water Fuse Blemish Base BB Cream
I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to now have a tube of this stuff! I’ve been aching for some since I saw it on the Sephora site, so I have to give a grateful shout-out to one of the most lovely bloggers, http://www.worshipblues.com/for making it happen. In fact, she has fed my newfound…
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Lash Extensions Extra
Rewind nearly two years and I swore I was only going to have lash extensions once. Then I changed my mind because I loved them so much. So I decided I would treat myself – it could be my beauty indulgence – for one year. So, nearly double that time later, I still can’t give…
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Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturiser Oil Free SPF15
I’ve been looking for a good replacement for my beloved Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturiser for a while now: at £33 a pop, it is starting to feel a bit too expensive for daily use, so finding this gem from Bobbi Brown is a godsend. At £27, it too is pricy, but it’s not…
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Mrs White’s Legs In The Air
Love this! Great name and great concept. The lotion contains eleven natural ingredients to put a stop to leg swelling on planes and keep the circulation going. A hefty whack of peppermint, lavender and organic vodka keep everything cool and fresh feeling, while organic cocoa gives a hint of a tint to pale pins. Obviously,…