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August 2011
Surely Not
Has anyone seen the Sure Advert yet for the launch of the latest Fragrance Collection anti-perspirant? I don’t mind a bit of a stretch of the imagination, but this one…
Must Cut Slimming Cream
I really couldn’t resist featuring this cream that ‘slims your body, detoxify and beauty your skin .. with unique softly hot feeling’. Well, you don’t see that every day for…
Real Body Care
Not everyone has a huge array of choices when it comes to skin care. There are those who are super-sensitive to just about everything, and a product being simply ‘organic’…
Rococo Nails Nude Wardrobe
Got to admit, I go a bit weak for a nude nail polish: Rococo’s Nude Wardrobe is an antidote to all the nail effects going on at the moment. You…
Valentino ‘Valentina’ Fragrance
I have totally fallen for this fragrance that launches in early October without ever having smelled it. The bottle is just amazing – truly worthy of a space on anybody’s…
Aveda AW 2011 Jewels Of The Earth Eye Shades
There’s so much wow stuff around that actually I’m quite liking the simplicity of these little Aveda shades. Aveda is more known for its shampoos and hair products, but they…
Nails Inc Metallic in Houses of Parliament
I really like this dark and dusky mauve shade and the magnet works really well I must admit. I used one coat of the polish and then applied the magnet…
Maybelline New York Volum’Express The Colossal Cat Eyes Mascara
Head to Superdrug tomorrow and you’ll find the brand new mascara from Maybelline with a claw-wand specially designed to volumise the outer corner of the eyes for a feline look.…
Max Factor Elixir Boutique
Okay, so here is the full line up of all 15 lipstick shades from Max Factor Elixir Boutique that promise smoother lips in seven days and launch tomorrow. With 60%…
Rouge Bunny Rouge Captured Mist of Serenity Cleansing Water
I was recently sent a sample of this beautiful cleansing water. It is a Micellar water which means oil in water. The oil is undetectable and leaves no trace of…
Benefit Watt’s Up & I’m Glam, Therefore I Am.
If you’re a fan of Benefit highlighters – and let’s face it, they’re pretty darn good at the glow – you’ll love October’s launch of champagne highlighter, Watt’s Up. I…
The Body Shop 4-Step Smoky Eyes Palette in Golden Brown
I’m not a major Body Shop fan but love the quality of this Smoky Eyes Palette that will be released later on in the season. It comes with a mini…
Semi-Matte Nails
I’m really pleased with this nail look using butterLondon Knees Up, Deborah Lippmann My Old Flame and Chanel Mat Velvet Top Coat – and nail guides. It’s really fiddly but…
Jersey Cow
I haven’t tried this range yet although I’ve featured it once before, but adore the packaging so wanted to give it another show. Jersey Cow is from – yes –…
Geodesis Tuberose Home Fragrance Spray
The packaging for French home fragrancing brand Geodesis is absolutley beautiful. Clean, stylish and interesting at the same time. I’m currently spritzing Tuberose everywhere because it’s such a pretty, sparkling…
