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  • Top 5 Lipsticks Lessons Learnt

    I thought I would share the lipstick lessons I learnt during my quest for the perfect purple.  1. YOUR HAND IS NOT YOUR MOUTH Who knew this would turn out to be a biology lesson? I discovered that how something looks on your hand tells you nothing about how it will look on your face.…

  • Natural Beauty: The Body Shop, Haul & 50% Discount Offer

    The Body Shop was the original mainstream “green beauty” brand with inspirational Anita Roddick as the driving force. The first The Body Shop opened in Brighton in 1976 and now there are 2.500 outlets around the world. Dame Anita Roddick,who passed away in 2007, had this to say: “We make our products with love and…

  • Wonderlusting Wish List: Cleansers

    As I’ve mentioned before I have a cleanser problem. Cleansers are my favourite skincare purchase (closely followed by oils) and I always have a stash that I’m working my way through.  I’ve somehow managed to acquire a few more since that last post. However my cleansaholicism is so raging that there is always a long list…

  • Recipe: Oat & Almond Pancakes with Banana & Berries (wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free)

    Pancakes are one of my favourite food groups. It is impossible to be depressed eating pancakes. Go on try. I’ve been experimenting with oat muffins (recipe coming soon) so I figured oats would work equally well in pancake form. With Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day coming up, this recipe will hit the spot for everyone whether eating…

  • Review and Swatches: Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm

    I promised a review of the Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Shameless that was one of my perfect purples so here it is: I’m not a fan of chubby sticks and their ilk. They remind me too much of crayola and much as I liked that in nursery, I do prefer my makeup to be a…

  • Last Week To See: Yinka Shonibare MBE at Greenwich exhibition

    I feel thoroughly ashamed of myself. Greenwich is on my doorstep and I completely take it for granted. The Queen’s House (separate post coming up) is one of its treasures. I’ve walked past the grand house numerous times but finally went in recently to see the Yinka Shonibare MBE at Greenwich exhibition that is currently…

  • London Dining: Shrimpy’s Soft Shell Crab Burger Love 2.0

    So you know how I feel about Shrimpy’s soft shell crab burger right? It was love at first bite (read about it here). Well Shrimpy’s have given their burger a makeover. Out with the gherkin, avocado and spicy sauce, in with the bacon, provolone and rouille. Firstly can we just take a moment to behold…

  • Natural Beauty: Boots Botanics 97% Organic Hot Cloth Cleansing Balm Review

    Despite the fact I have enough cleansers to last me a small dog’s lifetime, winter makes me yearn for a cleansing balm. Eve Lom was the first balm cleanser I ever used and I still think it’s a great cleanser but I find it hard to justify buying it all the time when there are…

  • Beauty News: Kusmi BB Detox Tea – the World’s First BB Tea?!

    The last year or so BB creams (closely followed by CC and DD sure eventually we’ll have ZZ) have been big news in the beauty world. These all encompassing Beauty Balms/Blemish Balms claim to provide everything from moisturiser to treatment to base all in one product. I personally haven’t jumped on the BB bandwagon as…

  • Guinness Joins The Society of People of Ambience and Elegance

    I see that Guinness have co-opted Congo’s Sapeurs for their latest TV ad. Dandies dressed to the nines, Sapeurs are a street style dream. The name derives from La Societé des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes, La Sape, which emerged in Congo as a civil disobedience sub-culture. The Society has strict rules governing everything from how to…

  • Beauty News: Checking Out Marc Jacobs Beauty

    Marc Jacobs Beauty, the first beauty collection from designer Marc Jacobs, launched to huge fanfare stateside last year. It’s available exclusively at selected Marc Jacob stores in the USA and inshore and online at Sephora. I have heard rumours that it will be coming to the UK this year so fingers crossed. On my last…

  • Woman Crush Du Jour: All Hail Lupita Nyong’o

    All hail the breathtaking Lupita Nyong’o, the Kenyan actress who stars in the epic 12 Years A Slave (I’ll be watching next week). A captivating presence on the red carpet over the last few months, she’s just made the cover of W Magazines movie issue. Lupita made British Vogue’s 2013 Best Dressed List and American Vogue…

  • THANK YOU! TOP 10 POSTS OF 2013

    I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who reads Wonderlusting. I truly appreciate every view, like and comment! Here’s a run down of the Top 10 Most Read Posts of 2013: First Impressions: Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Makeup Collection at Selfridges Vaishaly Cleansing Balm Review – post traumatic cleanser disorder! Well Hello! The Mentalist…

  • In Pursuit of the Perfect Purple Pout: The End!

    Voila Violet…..Pucker Up Purple My quest for the perfect purple put began many light years ago (feel free to read Part I of the epic here and Part II here). Nearly all the colours that I spotted online and mentioned in those previous posts looked completely different in real life which was very disappointing.  I hunted…

  • What I Want For Christmas

  • Recipe: Winter Warmer Spicy Cashew Soup With Plantain Croutons (vegan, gluten-free)

    This recipe is up due to popular demand. Haha. When I posted a pic of what I was making on Instagram, several people asked for the recipe so here it is! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sustainable Beauty Expert & Content Creator (@wonderlustinglynda) I love cashew nuts. They might possibly be…