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June 2011
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sneaky Peek at Nails Inc Autumn Winter and New Face Jameela Jamil
Wearing Charing Cross, a hot red.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Beauty Goss…
Ruby Hammer is bringing out a make-up line for Debenhams, while Nails Inc are releasing shimmering nail effects.
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…
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…
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…
