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December 2011
Final Blog of 2011!
There’s just no doubt that 2011 was the year of the Beauty Blog. I can’t really go all retrospective because I have trouble remembering what happened last week never mind…
Dior Le Vernis Ultra Violet
Swatching this shade has been nigh on impossible – my cameras, both of them, insist on turning the shade blue, but the above press picture is exactly correct although with…
Koh Gen Do
If we needed any louder or clearer signal that looking to all things Eastern is the way that beauty is headed right now, Sephora (US) have started stocking this beautiful…
Peti’ Colle Baby Hand Hand Treatment Mask
I’m finally getting round to trying some of the Japanese and Korean products that I sent off for in the summer – I can’t believe it has taken me so…
Red Carpet Manicure Gel Polish Pro Kit Review
It took me ages to get round to trialling this at-home gel nail starter kit; I just kept running out of time. When I did get to it, just before…
Beauty Sale Bargains
I’ve had a quick scout through Selfridges and Harrods on-line to see what beauty bargains there are and have listed what I think are the best value for money below.…
Happy Christmas!
I’m taking a few days off so there won’t be any posts until the 27th/28th December, so it’s a great opportunity to say thank you so much for checking in…
Estee Lauder Daywear BB Creme SPF35
2011 has really been the year of the BB cream; thanks to blogging friends from around the world, I have tried lots and lots and am a complete convert, although…
Collectable Beauty: Nivea Tins
Over the years, I’ve really enjoyed collecting beauty items. I started years ago collecting limited edition Dior Palettes, followed soon after by Chanel limited editions as well. I still collect…
Dior Brow Stencils
Sorry, I completely forgot to mention that the Dior Backstage Brows are out now at Harrods for £29.
Beauty Illustrations
I’m such a fan of beauty and fashion illustrator, Nuno da Costa, that today’s post is a beautiful drawing he sent through to me today. I always love seeing his…
The Annual Hair Cut
Getting a hair-cut is proving virtually impossible for me.. my days don’t really have any firm structure so making an appointment that you really can’t be late for is almost…
Laduree: From Cakes to Cosmetics
Beauty land is awash with the news that the brand that put the mmm into macaroons, French patisserie, Laduree, is to launch a cosmetics range with a full line up…
Dior Backstage Brow Stencils
More Dior newness for the New Year – these Backstage Brow Design stencils come with two brow crayons and full instructions. Personally, I am all kinds of useless at brow…
Mily Eye Flashes
There’s something very Illamasqua-ish about these beautiful Eye-Flashes from Parisian make-up artist, Mily Serebrenik. I truly adore any adornments like these – anything statement-making and theatrically elegant like these and…
