So it's time for the round-up of my November empties and it's quite a list! Starting off with Haircare: L'Occitane Repairing Shampoo I've had this L'Occitane Repairing Shampoo a few times and reviewed it here as part of a previous empties post. This time it was a travel size as part of a set that I'm… Continue reading Empties – November 2016
Pixiwoo DVD & Book Reviews
If you're a regular on Strand On Beauty you'll have read my gift guide here and picked up my recommendation for the Pixiwoo Presents Hollywood Icons gift set. What you won't know is that I've got more to share with you from Sam & Nic Chapman as I've also laid my hands on a copy… Continue reading Pixiwoo DVD & Book Reviews
Getting to know Mary Kay
You know when you've seen someone around your office, they've worked there for years and you've never really spoken to them because you think you know what they're about? Well, that's kind of what happened with me and Mary Kay. I'd never tried it, didn't come across it very often and thought it wouldn't be… Continue reading Getting to know Mary Kay
Christmas Gift Ideas
I've found some super gifts that will be sure to make the people you care about happy. There's something for everyone from stocking fillers to luxury fragrances. Every time I think that I've pulled together everything that I want to include I find just one more thing - so I've decided to share these beauties… Continue reading Christmas Gift Ideas
Can you improve your skin health by eating chocolate?
Last month I was invited to a press evening where I would be required to eat chocolate and drink wine...these PR companies certainly know how to hook us in. I mean it would be rude not to attend especially as it was national chocolate week - well it was something like that - and anyway who… Continue reading Can you improve your skin health by eating chocolate?
Discovering Alpha-H Skincare
Alpha-H is Australia's leading professional skin care brand celebrating 21 years in the business this year. Last week they launched two new products and I was invited to hear all about them and not only that I got to meet their Director and founder of the brand Michelle Doherty and their European business manager Tom… Continue reading Discovering Alpha-H Skincare
Urban Decay Open European Flagship Store in London’s Carnaby Street
It's been a long time coming - this perfect UD space in the heart of London has been planned for a while and this week it finally held its launch party with a flurry of celebs attending to put this new beauty venue on the map. Urban Decay's "beauty with an edge" concept aims to… Continue reading Urban Decay Open European Flagship Store in London’s Carnaby Street
Empties October 2016
Here's October's list of goodies that I've used up - some new and some repurchases starting with: Collection Moisturising Lip Butter in Vintage Rose This is a perfect daytime pinky nude that's just perfect. I think that this is the second one I've used up all the way although I don't seem to have reviewed… Continue reading Empties October 2016
[AD – Gifted & Affiliate Links] Caudalie Resveratrol Lift
I started off my journey with Caudalie not so very long ago with the Vino Perfect Radiance Serum and next week I've been invited to an event at the Caudalie store in Covent Garden to get up close and personal with more of their range. In the meantime, I wanted to tell you about the Caudalie… Continue reading [AD – Gifted & Affiliate Links] Caudalie Resveratrol Lift
Nail and Lip Picks for Halloween
I've been rummaging through my favourite lip and nail colours to try and find shades that I can wear to a Halloween party. On a daily basis, I tend to shy away from darker colours as they can be a bit harsh for my age and colouring but still I've found that I've got quite… Continue reading Nail and Lip Picks for Halloween
