My skin is definitely looking a lot better these days (skincare routine chit chat at a later point) but that doesn’t mean I don’t still get the odd spot. Generally they’re little things, ALWAYS squeeze because I can’t stand have a lump of white pus on my face, sometimes I get big nasty boil-type growths […]
Archives for September 2011
Frugal Friday: Buying second hand beauty books & my favourite childhood beauty book!
I absolutely love Usborne books and they were my favourite as a kid. They were pretty expensive for me so I used to go to the library on the Saturday and borrow them – I used to constantly renew some of them (I must’ve kept them for months and months!) and get annoyed if I […]
Frugal Friday: Beauty Products from the Supermarket!
These days most of the big supermarkets will have their own beauty ranges – cosmetics, skincare and haircare! I know that Sainsbury’s ,Tesco, Aldi, Waitroise and even Asda have their own beauty ranges! They’re very affordable, these days they look chic and not at all cheap, and are of course handy to pick up when […]
Paul & Joe Christmas Collection on Beauty Bay from 01st October 2011
The following collection is far too delicious to not share with you! Obviously I am a fan of Paul & Joe and having not had the best experiences on their counters, I am totally sticking to buying the range online. I have enough faith in the brand to buy blind. Ok ok ok. So you […]
Sisley Légende d’Automne Collection for Autumn/Winter 2011
Sisley is one of my current brand crushes; their Autumn/Winter 2011 collection Légende d’Automne is launching this week! This look is a combination of an intense yet subtle palette, a fusion of sensual shades and metallic highlights evoking nature inspired by a fantasy world. The palette looks quite sophisticated, very work friendly: Complexion: Phyto Blush Eclat […]
Cheap, Cheerful Korean Blushes! Tony Moly Crystal Blusher in 07 and 03 Review and Swatches
For some reason if there’s one item of make up I forget to put on it’s blusher. I think it’s because I spend the longest time on my eyeshadow, I always use some kind of concealer or foundation – and by the time I’ve done that I don’t have much time left for anything else! […]
Fragrance Love! Molton Brown London Navigation Through Scent Perfume in Lijiang Review
It’s not often I fall in love with a perfume, like, really fall in love in love with one. I don’t know what it is that makes a scent really work with someone…but when I smell it, I know! Molton Brown’s Navigation Through Scent is the brands first foray into fine fragrances. I went to […]
RMK in Manchester Exchange Square with Make Up Artist Hideki Tanaka!
Selfridges Manchester have moved their beauty floor to the basement and it’s going to be quite a relaunch! RMK will have a new counter too and to celebrate, RMK’s make up artist, Hideki Tanaka (a protege of Rumiko, the brand founder) will be in store to pass on the secrets of a ‘flawless base’. I […]
Suqqu launching in Selfridges Manchester September 2011 and Gankin Massage Offer!
My wallet wept when I found out that luxurious Japanese beauty brand, Suqqu is launching a boutique counter in Selfridges & Co. Manchester Exchange Square on the 27th September 2011. I’ve been buying nearly all my make up online – it’s just easier, but Suqqu’s new counter will definitely get me shopping in store again! […]
Mary Quant Eye Opener Eyeshadows Scientific Discussion and Palette Haul! Swatches! Pic Heavy!
Mary Quant’s Eye Opener Eyeshadows come in an impressive selection – 120 colours to be exact, always with 12 seasonal limited edition colours. The eyeshadows cover a smörgåsbord of shades and textures. Below is a chart of all the colours. From left to right (treat each one as a vertical column) they cover the following […]
Mary Quant Powder Blush Baby Blushers & Face Final Pressed Powder Haul and Swatches
To continue with the Mary Quant theme today, here is the face palette that I put together whilst I was at the shop. I picked one very pretty pressed face powder, the Face Final and two blushers in a brown and pink which fit into a Large palette (L). The face powder was about £19.50, […]
A Deodorant that lasts 7 days? QB Medicated Deodorant Cream Review
Come on – we all sweat. Not everyone sweats equally, granted – but we all sweat. It’s only natural, baby. You’re going to think I have a sweat problem because I keep reviewing deodorants…but I don’t! I swear! I do get very hot though and I hate feeling uncomfortable because of it. I am also […]
I love Avène! Eau Thermale Avène Skincare for Sensitive Skin Overview and Review!
My skin suffered some serious flaking and sensitivity a few weeks ago as I got back from a short break. I don’t know if it was because I grabbed a bagful of samples instead of taking my normal skincare products, or the various chemicals I had applied to my head but when I got home, […]
High Pigment Gloss! The Face Shop FACE it Extreme Rouge Gloss in PK101, BR801, PP401 Swatches and Review
I love high intensity, pigmented lip glosses, although they can be quite unforgiving on unhealthy lips and can smudge easily. Korean Brand, The Face Shop is a brand I am currently testing out and I spotted their Extreme Rouge Glosses on eBay. These vivid lip glosses are highly pigmented, contain Argan oil and adds volume […]
Stain in a stick? Cosmetics a la Carte Cheek Ice in Papaya Review
I am definitely a cream/liquid blush kinda gal, more so than a powder one because my skin is a little dry, I love the dewy glow they give. Tints are lovely too – they tend to be more sheer than cream blushers, but they do set and last for a long time, even though they […]
Complete hair zen: FOUR London Hair Salon Cut and Colour Review
I was invited for a cut and colour at FOUR London, a sexy hair salon with a boutique feel on Conduit Street, Mayfair last week and was very, very excited. A hair cut and colour was long, long overdue and I was prepared for the numb bum. FOUR London is the brainchild of four hair […]
Where to buy Mary Quant make up? Mary Quant London Store Visit, Haul and Product Chit Chat
I have been lusting over Mary Quant make up for a long long time having read VOCE, MAQUIA and other Japanese beauty magazines that regularly feature the range. Mary Quant used to be a British brand but the cosmetics range is now Japanese produced and is thriving in Japan. I have lots of memories when […]
Happy Friday and the Osis Schwarzkopf Winners!
Thanks so much to the two winners of the Osis Schwarzkopf competition I ran. Two totally gorgeous girls and funky hairstyles to boot using products from the Osis range. Both of these girls will get 5 Odeon cinema tickets each! I am jealous! The cinema costs a bomb these days! My winners – Claire, who […]
Global Keratin GKhair Juvexin Hair Straightening Treatment at Cobella Salon, Selfridges London Review
With a growing out perm and generally very dry hair, I came to the realisation that I was slowly morphing into a scarecrow. My hair is so hard to style and maintain so I jumped at the chance to try out Global Keratin’s (or GKhair) hair straightening treatment, currently exclusive to Cobella in Selfridges, London. […]
Beauty Regression: Barry M Black Glitter Eye Crayon EOTD!
Why is this a beauty regression? Because I should be over chunky glitter eye pencils by now. I should be. But my hairdresser last week wore this super glittery eye pencil and it looked fierce on her. So off I went to Boots to plonk down £4-odd for the Barry M eye crayon she used: […]