Month: June 2011
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Beauty At An Angle
I never pre-write posts, but this one needed such careful attention that I didn’t just want to gush and press publish without thinking through exactly how to say what I want to say.Ok, so this morning, on my way to a early meeting, I took a different train. When I reached London Bridge I had…
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Davines SU Tan Maximiser
I’m not much of a fan of Davines hair care, which is unfortunate as that’s what they’re best known for, but I think it is possibly that I just haven’t found the right products for me. However, I’ve been using Davines SU Tan Maximiser and it’s just a joy! I like tan maximising creams anyway,…
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STRANGEBEAUTIFUL Strikes Again
I really do like these anti-colour nail shades from STRANGEBEAUTIFUL that twist up hues into an interesting and edgy palette. The forthcoming collection, Volume V Library of Color, is a little different in coverage than previous collections giving a semi-opaque coating. The shades take inspiration from the Hudson River estuary and in particular, the 19th…
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Thierry Mugler The Taste of Fragrance Limited Editions
This morning I attended the launch event of the Thierry Mugler limited editions available later in the year. Mugler fragrances are owned by Clarins. I have to hand it to the Clarins PR because she knows I loathe Angel. Absolutely do not like it, and also knows that I am not a big foodie fragrance…
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Sneaky Peek at Nails Inc Autumn Winter and New Face Jameela Jamil
Wearing Charing Cross, a hot red.
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Boots No7 Stay Perfect Polish, Dior Blue Denim and Tuxedo Swatched and Nails Inc Nail Effects
Ever since No7 gave me a nail wheel I’ve been like a kid with a new toy. The more serious side is that it is giving my tattered nails a well-needed break. I’ve been able to do a load of swatching that otherwise would have taken days to do. The only thing I can’t test…
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Coconuts from Korres
This stuff is just total bliss for me – I love a coconut scented product and these are absolutely delicious. The body milk is not too thick – a lightweight lotion good for summer and leaves a trace of coconut scent on the skin that makes me want to pack my bags and leave for…
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Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial
Thierry Wasser explaining how he conceived Shalimar Initial I really wanted to steal away one of these giant factices… Shalimar Initial in the press presentation box Yesterday I went along to the new fragrance launch from Guerlain; Shalimar Initial. It’s a kind of Shalimar ‘lite’. The original Shalimar was created in 1920 by Jacques Guerlain…
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Hong Kong Haul Part II: Lemon Hand Cream
I absolutely love the lemony packaging for this little hand cream. Inside is a white hand cream that totally lived up to my expectations in that it doesn’t really smell zesty and fresh, but more like lemon sherbert sweets. I’d have been disappointed with anything else. The texture is great although I’m sure there is…
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Revlon A/W 2011
These autumn/winter palettes from Revlon are not only clever colour-wise but marketing-wise they are a dream. All the shades are embossed what looks like cable knit patterns – think of all the winter pages magazines have to fill with ‘chunky knits’ etc, etc and it’s almost impossible to find make up that really has a…
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4711 NouVeau
I must admit that my impression of 4711 is a bit of an old fashioned one – I imagine that Hercule Poirot might keep some in his toilette repertoire to dab on his handkerchief on a hot day. However, despite the brand’s 200 year recipe remaining pretty well unchanged, it still sells like hot cakes.…
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The Beauty Goss…
Ruby Hammer is bringing out a make-up line for Debenhams, while Nails Inc are releasing shimmering nail effects.
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Do Brands Have Ears?
I have a generally good relationship with most PRs – not always, but mostly. It’s a very tricky balance sometimes because a good PR protects their brand like a tigress while making you feel you’re getting the good end of the deal, which you only ever are if it suits the brand. So, sometimes I’m…
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Hong Kong Haul: Curvy Lip Silicone
I think this is my favourite thing from Mr BBB’s haul from Sasa, a well known beauty store in Hong Kong. I sent him with a list and pictures of things I wanted and the assistant in Sasa just whipped the list from him, filled his basket and found the nearest equivalent when something wasn’t…
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Suti Peppermint Water Facial Toner
It takes a very hot day for products like this to come into their own, but this one truly packs a punch. I’m instantly addicted. Suti Peppermint Water is one of those products that takes you by surprise – I’m used to facial spritzes and in summer, adore Caudalie’s Organic Grapewater for an instant cool…