Ever on the hunt for products to make my eyebrows look natural but perfect (is that achievable?) I bought this little gem in Superdrug the other day. Over time I've started to use two products for my brows. One is the Sleek Eyebrow Stylist which I've reviewed several times and is available here and the other… Continue reading Review – Rimmel Brow This Way Eyebrow Gel
Luscious Lip Looks for Valentine’s Day
Christmas is over. New Year's Resolutions have been made and broken. You've started the health kick and given up at the sight of the Cadbury's Creme Eggs (even though there are only 5 in a box and the chocolate's been americanised!). So it must be time to think about Valentine's Day! That's right it's time to… Continue reading Luscious Lip Looks for Valentine’s Day
Review – Viktor & Rolf Bonbon
Ever since I got my first sample of Viktor & Rolf Bonbon at a Debenham's event (here) I have wanted more. It's been on several wish lists, I've recommended it to everyone that would listen and tweeted about it endlessly. This Christmas I finally got not just the perfume but a beautiful gift set. Thank you… Continue reading Review – Viktor & Rolf Bonbon
Oh Daniel You’re Making Me Blush! – Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blushes – Review
Oh my goodness - what can I tell you about these blushes! These four little post of gorgeousness have very quickly become not only my favourite blushers but I couldn't really entertain wearing any other type of blusher - not even another Daniel Sandler blusher. Now let me rewind, it was only a few months… Continue reading Oh Daniel You’re Making Me Blush! – Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blushes – Review
Review – Arnaud Hydra Absolu Re-plumping Serum
I've only been using serum regularly since I've been blogging - so that's less than a year. Before then I wasn't really sure what they were for and tended just to use moisturiser. As I've learned more from other bloggers and brands I've learned to layer products and it's against that background that I've discovered… Continue reading Review – Arnaud Hydra Absolu Re-plumping Serum
What’s on my face? Take 2
It's been a while since I've posted about the products I use daily. Here's an updated list. Some of the products are the same but I've found some new favourites along the way. Oh and by the way I'm not wearing all these products in the pic. This is just to remind you what my… Continue reading What’s on my face? Take 2
Strand On Beauty Recommends – My favourite beauty finds of 2014
This year I've discovered some amazing products and as it's the time of year when you reflect on the past I've decided to create a list of some of my favourites. Some are budget and some are high end and I've listed them in alphabetical order by product type. Brow pencil - Sleek Eyebrow Stylist Cleanser… Continue reading Strand On Beauty Recommends – My favourite beauty finds of 2014
December 2014’s Top 10 Posts on Strand On Beauty
I'm always surprised by to find out what interests you and how sometimes I can write something that hardly anyone reads and then months later it's everyone's favourite. I guess I still have a lot to learn about blogging and social media. So on this last day of 2014 I'm writing this list of my… Continue reading December 2014’s Top 10 Posts on Strand On Beauty
Empties – December 2014
Vichy Idealia Life Serum I've reviewed the Vichy Idealia Life Serum previously here. I've really enjoyed using this serum although I have to say that I preferred another Vichy serum more - I would say this is my second favourite serum. Chopard Wish Eau de Parfum Spray It's really odd to finish a perfume that isn't a… Continue reading Empties – December 2014
Reviews – Umberto Giannini Glam Hair – Sex Bomb Massive Mousse & Rock’N’Roll Extreme Hairspray
A while back I had the opportunity to meet a stylist from Umberto Giannini and to ge some recommendations for use on my hair type and style. If you haven't already you can find out more here about the event and read reviews of those products here. Then more recently I was sent a couple… Continue reading Reviews – Umberto Giannini Glam Hair – Sex Bomb Massive Mousse & Rock’N’Roll Extreme Hairspray
