Cosmetics A La Carte is an “insiders” secret where those in the know go for tailor made makeup. To celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, there’s currently a great little exhibition curated by Ryan Lanji, Colour & Couture, to remind you of its heritage, influence and innovation in the makeup world. The go to boutique for makeup artists … Continue reading »
Good to know that I’m not the only one partial to a purple pout. Stylist Magazine recently got a bit violet. Just a bit of an update as the hunt for the perfect purple lipstick continues. Thanks to everyone who’s made suggestions. I’ve discovered a few more potentials. One thing that has become very obvious … Continue reading »
Following on from my recent post about Givenchy getting their celebrity “face” right with Simon Baker, another brand getting a gold star from me is L’Oreal owned Mizani. A few months ago the hair brand announced that it had signed the Noisette’s lead singer Shingai Shoniwas as their first celebrity ambassador and the new advertising … Continue reading »
OK big round of applause to Givenchy for signing up The Mentalist as the face of its new Gentlemen Only fragrance. I want to smell this perfume. Well i want to smell this perfume on Simon Baker. Well i want to smell Simon Baker but lets not get into details. He wasn’t as hot in … Continue reading »
So today England marks St George’s Day. I would say celebrate but it isn’t a particularly festive occasion. There’s no public holiday, parties or general revelry like St Patrick’s Day which is a shame. So marking the day with nail varnish seems as good a way as any. I’ve been intrigued by the a-england nail … Continue reading »
I love purple. Love love love it. It goes without saying that I adore Prince. Below is a picture (any excuse) of the last time I saw him in concert. He was awesome but back to lipstick.I’ve recently developed an obsession with finding the perfect purple lipstick. It’s been like searching for the Holy Grail. I … Continue reading »
Lisa Eldridge, A-list makeup artist extraordinaire, has done a brill set of videos called ‘Foundation Course’, all about buying and choosing the right foundation. I find foundation is often the trickiest, most expensive and least fun makeup item to buy. I’m sure all of us have wasted money buying ones that looked perfect in the shop, … Continue reading »
I do love an imaginatively packaged product. Check out this capsule collection of nail polishes, DOSE. Designed by Jane Schub, creator of the fantabulous StrangeBeautiful range, to inject a dose of colour to your nails. Each prescription bottle set has three 3ml pills popping with nail colour. The sets above are currently available in the … Continue reading »
“Don’t believe the hype” should be a warning sticker on certain products. Vaishaly Cleansing Balm is one such product and unquestionably my most disappointing skincare purchase ever. This left me with post traumatic cleanser disorder! I have dry, sensitive skin so am always looking for soothing, well formulated products that won’t strip my skin. I … Continue reading »
Skincare products I’ve recently finished using. Whistle stop reviews below: Superdrug Little Blue tin: good old petroleum jelly – when I recently had a horrendous allergic reaction which resulted in a hideous rash on my face, this turned out to be a very unexpected skin saviour. I had tried everything and just smoothed this on … Continue reading »
