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  • African Fashion In the Centre of Oxford Street

    Africa inspired design always makes my heart sing especially during the cold winter when I need bursts of vibrant colour to mentally get through it. Central London is not overflowing with places to find African style so I was keen to check out the pop-up opened by the team behind Africa Fashion Week London

  • Autumn/Winter Super Smoothie ~ Beetroot, Blackberry & Fig (vegan, gluten-free)

    As beetroot, figs and blackberries come in to season in the autumn, I’ve been using them frequently and thought I’d share this delicious smoothie recipe.

  • Fullies – New Makeup from Josie Maran, Ilia, Eye of Horus

    As you know, I finally finished some makeup items – hurrah! Below are the fullies I replaced the empties with. All are products I’m trying for the first time so I’ll report back in due course: Josie Moran Argan Matchmaker Serum Foundation I bought this in Sephora on my last USA trip. I don’t like heavy…

  • Last Chance To See Monumental Anselm Kiefer Exhibition At Royal Academy

    One of the wonderful things about London, is the access we have to art from all over the world and the opportunity that gives to learn new stuff. No point lying, until I saw I saw the Anselm Kiefer Royal Academy exhibition posters, the only Anselm I knew was the saint (I went to school in…

  • Wondergifting: Intensae Personalised 5-Free Nail Lacquer

    Who doesn’t love a bit of customisation? I’ve just spotted this great gift idea from Intensae, a new 5-free (free from formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, parabens and formaldehyde resin) nail lacquer company. On orders until 12 December, the name of your nail polish can be changed to whatever you choose and the bottle will be gift wrapped…

  • #GiffGaffSnaps Instagraming London

    I love London and I love walking so when Giff Gaff & Best LDN Walks invited me to join their #GiffGaffSnaps photo walk, I pulled on my walking wedges.  The two-hour Instagram tour takes in London’s most hashtagged locations so you can #selfie in landmark style. We were also joined by Phil Hibberd, who taught the UK’s…

  • Wondergifting: Ormonde Jayne For Luxe Fragrance Lovers

    If you’re searching for a luxe gift for a fragrance lover with impeccable taste, I do suggest you take a peek at Ormonde Jayne‘s festive offerings. This boutique British fragrance house, exemplifies luxury and craftsmanship. The range is oil based and free from phthalates, parabens and petrochemicals. All the products are made in Ormonde Jayne’s London…

  • Christmas Gift Guide: Top 3 Beauty Gifts With Style and Substance

    I know it’s what’s inside that counts but there is no denying the allure of a beautiful exterior. Part of the fun of holiday season is the chance to indulge in the wonders of wrapping. No point in just being a pretty face though, I like things with style AND substance and hate throwing away.  Here’s…

  • Party Makeup: Glitter Lips Go Glitter or Go Home

    The mother of all statement lips…say hello to Glitter Lips, the lippy your party pout has been crying out for.

  • Beauty News: Mai Couture Glow-Geous Trio – Makeup in Booklet Form!

    Well isn’t this a clever idea? Makeup in paper form! We’re used to blotting paper sheets but how about blusher, bronzer and even foundation? I get very excited about innovative new beauty products so of course when I learnt about Mai Couture makeup I had to put it to the test. MAI COUTURE GLOW-GEOUS TRIO SWATCHED I got the…

  • Makeup Empties from Becca, Chanel, Daniel Sandler, Ellis Faas, Giorgio Armani, Mavala

    One of the great satisfactions during my 3-month spending ban, which i successfully completed *proud face* was using up products. For the first time in who knows how long I actually had makeup empties! Makeup empties, left to right: Daniel Sandler Camo Cover: I bought this for around £3 in Harrods during the bargaintastic Christmas sale. When…

  • Gressa Brilliant Lip Boost Review

    One of my latest discoveries is Gressa, an ecoluxe beauty brand promising high performance and uncompromising ingredients.

  • GOSH Autumn/Winter Velvet Touch Lipsticks Review and Swatches

    Review and swatches of the new autumn/winter 2014 GOSH Velvet Touch lipsticks

  • Nailing It: HJ Manicure (5-free) nail polish

    A brand new vegan and 5-free nail company on the block is HJ Manicure. The London-based company is founded by the beautiful Helen, a model and session manicurist, who’s worked with nails for 13 years and knows her nail stuff. The edited collection of colours is a sophisticated palette of 16 shades covering most bases…

  • Lady Who Afternoon Teas At Laura Ashley The Manor Hotel

    I adore London but sometimes she can be so manically frantic, a sojourn to a country retreat is required. The brilliant thing about London is that escaping the madness can be a mere hop away. With perfect timing, I was invited to afternoon tea at Laura Ashley The Manor Hotel, a new hotel on the outskirts…

  • Purple Lipstick Lust List

    The essential purple lipstick wish list featuring Makeup Revolution, Aromi, MDMFlow, Ilia, RMS Beauty and Lipstick Queen,