It's about this time of year that I like to swap around the fragrances I have on display. I put away the overtly summery scents and bring out the autumn/winter stash. What's exciting this time around is that I've got two new fabulous scents to add to the collection that I want to share with… Continue reading My autumn fragrance collection – new additions
Empties – August 2016
The August empties are way overdue - and I've even started gathering some from September! So that you don't need to wait any longer to see what I've used up this month - here's the list and links. Some real goodies here - so take some time and have a read! L'Erbolario Narciso Sublime Shower… Continue reading Empties – August 2016
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Feeling Dewy with Dermalogica
As the summer is ending it's time to take stock of how your skin has stood up to the sun, rain, wind and everything in between that's made up the British summer. I think that many of us will feel the need to feed it with moisture and build it up against the elements. I… Continue reading Feeling Dewy with Dermalogica
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Undone Buns & Perfect Blow Dries for AW16
I may have a beauty blog but that doesn't mean I know everything there is to know about hair and beauty. That's why it's a good job that I know a few people who do! I was invited to witness celebrity hairstylist Carl Bembridge demonstrating how to get some simple laid-back styles for AW16 using… Continue reading Undone Buns & Perfect Blow Dries for AW16
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My new face care ritual – Le Soin Aura Mirabilis from Roger & Gallet
So you know when you think you think you know a brand - and you've filed it away in your head like you know what it's about and how relevant it is to you? Well that's kind of how I felt about Roger & Gallet. I had it categorised as a quality brand that has… Continue reading My new face care ritual – Le Soin Aura Mirabilis from Roger & Gallet
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The Body Shop Rediscovered
When I entered the lobby of the Charlotte Street Hotel lobby to attend the Thirty Plus Blogger Awards I was looking forward to seeing some of my blogger friends receive well deserved awards in one of my favourite SoHo event spaces. The reception room and the screening room where the awards were presented were so… Continue reading The Body Shop Rediscovered
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Discovering the OUAI to everyday effortless hair
The Creator Jen Atkin is the woman behind the OUAI brand. Let me just leave that there for a moment. We're talking about the person who's styled hair for the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, Emma Stone, Sofia Vergara, Jessica Alba, Kim Kardashian, Cindy Crawford, Katy Perry, and Christina Hendricks and worked with designers and… Continue reading Discovering the OUAI to everyday effortless hair
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Feeling the Benefit
Those that know me well will know that I can be stubborn. If everyone is saying that you just have to try something then I'll be the one that's cynical and thinking that it's all marketing hype and refusing to consider it. Even when the hype is about a brand as well known and successful… Continue reading Feeling the Benefit
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3 Top Ways To Cleanse With Avène
I always have at least two cleansers on the go - one to remove my make-up and then one to cleanse my skin. I usually use a cleansing balm or cream to lift away makeup and then follow with a foam or gel cleanser to make sure that my pores aren't blocked and my skin… Continue reading 3 Top Ways To Cleanse With Avène
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Empties – July 2016
Time for a nosey at what I've been using up this month! In fact I'm a little late with this but I'm hoping you won't mind too much. Skinceuticals Metacell Renewal B3 Loved this luxurious emulsion which I used at the serum stage of my skincare routine. I've reviewed it previously here and it's available… Continue reading Empties – July 2016
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