Strangebeautiful Super Chroma Collection
Somewhat complicatedly, this collection is inspired by Professor Albert H Musnell who created a 'rational way to describe colour' using decimal notation instead of names.…
D & G Summer Passion Pleasures Duo Collection
The D & G Summer Pleasures Collection is bang on for a quick pre-holiday beauty buy. I've pretty well given up on the UK summer…
Estee Lauder Fiery Hot Pure Color Nail Lacquer Swatch
I'm in love with this shade from the Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail collection launching this month. It's called Fiery Hot and is at its…
The V Steam
Wahanda has shared with us today the secrets of V Steaming - yes, it is what you think it might be - a steaming session…
Rebecca Adlington’s Winning Nails
Minx Being Applied at Eton DornayYou couldn't help but notice that British swimmer, Rebecca Adlington's nails were all things patriotic and right on time for…
Paul & Joe Limited Edition Lipsticks September Launch
Image courtesy of www.diarydirectory.comI'm not very good at change, but though these new lipsticks from Paul & Joe are completely adorable as usual, they've changed…
Clarins Odyssey Face Palette and Clarins Eye Quartet Mineral Palette Limited Editions
I know it's too early. I don't care. Because, how gorgeous is this Limited Edition Odyssey Palette from Clarins? Actually, the Clarins Christmas offerings go…
This Works Perfect Skin Super Moisture
I can't really rave enough about this understated moisturiser. It's a cross between a moisturiser and a serum, full of Vitamin A, hyaluronic acid, Shea…
Sarah Chapman Skinesis Intense Hydrating Booster
I've reluctantly weaned myself off BioEffect for a little while so I can start testing other skin care ranges but am finding some absolute wonders…
I Coloniali Seductive Elixir
I expect that I Coloniali will shudder with horror that I'm mentioning them in the same sentence as Impluse or Lynx but body sprays are…
Bobbi Brown Bed Perfumed Oil
I think Bobbi Brown Bed Perfumed Oil is about as hippy as Bobbi Brown goes. It's a wonderfully relaxed oil with notes of neroli, orange…
Speed Review: Melvita, Body Shop and Model In A Bottle
I'm so far behind on reviews that I'm doing a job-lot for this post - some fabulous finds that I'm using and loving.Melvita Fresh Moisturising…
The London Olympics
I get lots of questions in my timeline on Twitter about what London is like just now - I live close to Greenwich Park where…
Burberry Fall Collection
The thing about Burberry make-up is that it is all very pared back and it is totally in keeping with the fashion arm of Burberry…
Kevyn Aucoin Loose Shimmer Powders Swatched
I've been having a proper swatch-fest recently and was intrigued by the roller-ball applicator on the Kevyn Aucoin Loose Shimmer powders. While I loved the…
Laura Mercier Cinema Noir Tightline Cake Eyeliners
The fall collection for Laura Mercier is very matte and moody; intially I wasn't completely convinced about it - until I swatched the two tightliners,…
butterLONDON Lippies Fall 2012
butterLONDON Lippies for autumn 2012 are stunning! I'm really not sure though that I have the nerve for a properly, patent black gloss. From the…
Beauty Right Here, Right Now. Things You Can Buy Today!
First up, that gorgeous, gorgeous croc-effect nail duo from Dior, Golden Jungle Collection Duo, has landed at Selfridges.com for £24. Genuinely, it is the best…
ck one Cosmetics
I'm much more impressed than I thought I would be with ck one Cosmetics. A quick look round on press day and I'm already counting…
Hello Kitty Head of The Class Palette at Sephora
Wows... these are purrfect! They're exclusive to Sephora (sob).
By Terry Ombre Blackstar Cream Eyeshadows A/W 2012
These cream shadow sticks are so unbelievably impressive they almost deserve a category of make-up all on their own. With three new shades as part…
Urban Decay Smoked Palette
This ten-pan palette has five shades that are brand new; Asphalt, Backdoor, Barlust (my favourite), Freestyle and Kinky and contains a mix of matte finish…
World Duty Free Beauty Palettes
The WDF Christmas in July press day is always one of my favourites - no, it's nothing to do with the booze (!) although I…
Smooch Boutique Charm Bracelets
Little bit late with this accessory post which was supposed to go up yesterday, but didn't.. so here we go:At £8 each, I don't know…
Models Own Summer Collection
I can't resist this wonderful image from Models Own for their summer collection - totally sums up the fun of summery nail shades; trouble is,…
Jeans For Genes Day: Mavala Set
I love blue nails and this one is a very cool denim blue - very appropriate for the sentiment behind it - for each £10…
Lola Rose Sunglasses
I'm a little bit in love with Lola Rose sunglasses - primarily a jewellery brand, Lola Rose have segued into accessories in proper style.. these…
Sonia Rykiel Daisy Duck Collection (Aisa only) A/W2012
Okay, so explain this. When I went to the Sonia Rykiel counter in Hong Kong, there was nothing as cool and quirky as this Daisy…
GOSH BB Creams
Danish brand GOSH are hot on the heels of the BB train with a new collection of five creams that launch in September for £9.99…
Guerlain Parure de Lumière Foundation
Guerlain's newest foundation, launching in October, comes with a fine list of illuminating credentials; not least the Guerlain Luminescent Water. I know, I know, but…