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May 2010
Honore Des Pres: I Love Carrots Eau de Parfum
Absolutely nothing to do with Yes To Carrots, this quirky fragrance brand has come up with some very innovative packaging…to-go cups. As is always the case with French fragrances, there…
Puma Animagical Eau de Toilette
Proctor & Gamble aren’t pretending that they’re bringing out a sophisticated men’s fragrance with this product – it’s firmly aimed at a younger market and priced accordingly. However, there is…
The Results Are In! Jeanne Piaubert Speed Dieting & One Week Anti-Wrinkle Lip Treatment
Okay, so I’ve managed to stay the course with both these products for the whole week. Speed Dieting is one tube with half and half of day and night serum;…
Nivea Goodbye Cellulite 10 Day Serum
Big thanks to Louise at www.loulouland.co.uk for testing this one out for me. “A little while ago I responded to a request from the lovely British Beauty Blogger who was…
Nail Art: Nubar
One Olympics, I actually took the time to paint my toenails in Union Jacks – it is dated by the fact that I remember I used Versace nail polish, and…
Blogger Publishing Issues
I’ve had several comments asking me to update on certain products – but because of Blogger issues, not helped by Hotmail issues as well, that don’t allow me to see…
Babor Lifting Fluids
I’ve posted about Babor before, but having just received samples of the ‘Lifting’ set, I’m reminded again how absolutely lovely they are. The set I have consists of 3 Collagen…
The Matter of Gadgets
While I’m still welded to my Clarisonic, and still sporadically zapping rogue hairs with the Boots Smooth Skin by Ipulse, I must admit I’ve all but given up on Slendertone…
Very Sneaky Peek: Chantecaille Tiger In The Wild Palette
The joy of Twitterpals! Thanks to @lovelyislovely, who tweeted out pics of this beautiful palette, here is a peek at the amazing eye quad. A proportion of sale profits go…
Edun For Sephora
If you don’t know the beauty connections of Ali Hewson’s eco fashion label Edun, try spelling it backwards. All roads lead to Nude skincare founder, Bryan Meehan, whose muse for…
Chantecaille New Fragrances
Three new fragrances will launch later in the year from luxury brand, Chantecaille. Sylvie Chantecaille took Katherine Hepburn as her inspiration for the Vetyver fragrance, and Grace Kelly for the…
A Mini Facial With Duchess Marden
I’ve had sample sizes from this plant based range for quite some time, but tonight decided to use them for a home facial…and very lovely it was too. I used…
Chanel Inimitable Macara in Rouge Noir
Charlie at www.Ladyofthelane.com has been testing Chanel Inimitable Mascara in Rouge Noir. Thanks Charlie!! “Words cannot express my joy at being asking to review this new shade of Inimitable Mascara…
Linda Rodin’s Olio Lusso At Liberty
I’ve heard amazing things about this oil that’s gained something of a cult status – apparantly it was used on the spring runways for Ralph Lauren. A US fashion stylist,…