Remember when Urban Decay Primer Potion was THE BOMB and nothing else would do? Then other brands released eyeshadow primers to rival UDPP and suddenly, whoops, you have 30 eyeshadow primers at home. Or is that just me? ELF have complicated matters further by making this extremely affordable £3 mineral eyeshadow primer. Now anyone can […]
Like Jumpers? Take a look at Barielle Autumn 2010 Collection, Style in Argyle
Before we get to winter we have to deal with Autumn, and Barielle’s offering for the season is called Style in Argyle. Yes it’s jumper based. I love a good jumper. I am still in search of the ultimate geek chunky knit jumper. Want to see my favourite jumper from my childhood? Wait til the […]
Smokey Eyes Made Easy: L’oreal Studio Secrets Smokes Eyeshadow Quad is Forest Review
As a rule, I never read the instructions to anything because I reckon I can figure it out…so when I saw L’oreal Studio Secrets Smokes Eyeshadow Quad I knew I had to buy one because it looked like the kind of thing that had instructions, that I could deliberately not read. The L’oreal Smokes Eyeshadow […]
5 Orange Nail Polishes: Boots No. 17 Lasting Nail Polish in Tropical Island
I’m going through my relatively small nail polish collection and photographing my favourite shades. This week is Oranges! I was seriously surprised by this little beauty from Boots No. 17 when I got it. The texture is fabulous – it’s a little bit thin, which I like, it was so easy to apply and smooth, […]
Anti Aging Foundation: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Make Up Review
In my never ending search for the perfect foundation, I bought this Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Make Up to review. I don’t generally speaking trust drugstore make up with their colouring; too pink or beige I usually find but I took the plunge! What does this foundation do? * Smoothes and evens skin […]
Budding make up artist? Enter Pam London’s National Make Up Competition
Are you a junior make up artist? PAM London (Make Up Provisions Beauty Store) are running a competition to help budding make up artists launch their careers. They are looking for an outstanding young make up artist who is dedicated, brilliant and has the ambition to win. How to enter: You must complete two make […]
Protect, Whiten, Brighten: Kose COEN RICH Q10 White UV Protector SPF50+ Review
I am crazy for SPF at the moment, and one of my recent purchases was this Kose Coen Rich Q10 SPF. This comes in a handy small sized container (good for the handbag) with a SPF50 and whitening properties. It’s also waterproof and good for outdoor activities – what else could you want (if running […]
5 Orange Nail Polishes: Etude House Petit Darling Nail Varnish in OR203
I’m going through my relatively small nail polish collection and photographing my favourite shades. This week is Orange! I like orange nail polish although I guess it comes in all kinds of hues – tangy or mellow…how do you like yours? Etude House Petit Darling’s offering in OR203 is a soft, gentle Angel Delight orange, […]
Sneak Peek: Barielle Winter Holiday Hustle Nail Polish Collection 2010
Ready for some festive gorgessity? (Well, may as well look towards Christmas cos the Sun ain’t shining!). Barielle’s Winter 2010 offering is called Holiday Hustle. I love it. It reminds me of tinsel. There’s the classic sparkly red and whites and golds we’d associate with Christmas, but there’s also some more subtle sheer fairy like […]
Perfect Eyeliner: Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Review
I have addiction to gel eyeliner – I really think they are brilliant – so soft and easy to apply. They do require more effort than your average pencil eyeliner in that you need a brush and a steady hand but still, I will not be parted from my Bobbi Brown black gel liner… Then […]
Long Lasting Lip Color: Covergirl Outlast Stain Pen in Pink 400 Review
Have you every checked out the Covergirl website? Whether you like their make up or not, their website is really impressive – there are lots of ways to choose the best shade for you and they have tips and videos to watch. I have been buying bits from Covergirl via eBay to test out just […]
Mid Week Giveaway: Win a Bellapierre Cosmetics Eye Gel Worth £55
I’m feeling grumpy this week, what about you? The weather, the scenarios I am finding myself in…grrr! Anyway here’s a little perk-me-up. From bellapierre, comes this gorgeous paraben free eye gel worth £55. They say: Designed for the delicate skin around the eye, this gentle and fast-absorbing formula combines fruit extracts and vitamins to enhance […]
5 Orange Nail Polishes: Majolica Majorca Speedy Polish in Orange OR213
I’m going through my relatively small nail polish collection and photographing my favourite shades. This week is Orange! I have already reviewed the Majolica Majorca Speedy Polishes and I think they are excellent – easy to apply and yes, they do dry very quickly indeed! The colours are beautiful too. Just one thing – it’s […]
Buy Stuff: New Mini Blog Sale
This is an extension of Blog Sale 6 (sort of!) which happened over the weekend (take a look there are about 8 items left). Won’t be doing another one for a while now. The usual blurb: Please read T&C’s from a previous sale if you aren’t sure. Shipping – Recorded/Tracked only. Will be calculated for […]
My Make Up Lesson with Make Up Artist Lina Cameron
Many weeks ago I visited Celebrity Make Up Artist Lina Cameron (this post is way, way overdue by the way) at her studio on Princes Street in the heart of Central London. I was booked in for a make up lesson, and was told to bring my make up bag. As regular readers will know […]
5 Orange Nail Polishes: Barielle Polish in Blossom
I’m going through my relatively small nail polish collection and photographing my favourite shades. This week is Oranges! Ok ok. So you may say that Barielle Polish in Blossom is not quite an orange, more of a soft peach. I guess it is but it’s SOOOOO pretty. I love. Barielle as always, is a slightly […]
Wet Hair, Dry Now! Lee Stafford Blow Dry Your Hair Faster Wonder Spray Review
If you have seen my second You Tube Video with Megs, you will know that according to Chinese grannies (or perhaps just my granny), you are not supposed to go to sleep with wet hair. My gran says this is because it will give you ‘wind wet’ (literal translation!) or rather, Rheumatism. I always wash […]
It’s just one of those days….
Today I feel like this… So not much chit chat from me today – I have a big family day out to organise, a big birthday, and some disastrous odds and ends to tie up. Lots and lots to say but no time to say it. One quick note – I did a small blog […]
5 Orange Nail Polishes: Orly Life’s A Peach Nail Varnish
I’m going through my relatively small nail polish collection and photographing my favourite shades. This week is Oranges! Orly as I have mentioned before is (I think) an easy polish to apply because of it’s slightly runny texture. Life’s a peach, although requiring 2-3 coats too give a good colour, is a rather nice, metallic […]
Beauty DIY: Rescuing my wobbly lipstick
Curses to those who sell me wobbly lipsticks! The lipstick in question is my MAQUillage Glossy Lipstick (can’t remember the exact name, MAQUillage always give their lipsticks still names like Perfect Gloss Rogue, Nuance Perfect Rouge, Gloss Nuance Rouge, Shine Perfect Nuance Rouge etc. etc.): I LOVE this lipstick. The texture, the colour (RS304 – […]