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Top 10 Most Viewed Posts On Strand On Beauty – 2015

It's that time of year when everyone compiles lists of the top songs of the year and the top movies so I thought it's about time I compiled my top 10 posts. It's been such a brilliant year and I've been given some great opportunities by brands and PRs so I'd like to thank everyone… Continue reading Top 10 Most Viewed Posts On Strand On Beauty – 2015

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Freedom Make-Up – Pro Strobe Palettes

Back in September I told you my first thoughts on the Freedom Makeup brand and what an amazing range of products were available from Superdrug. (It's here if you missed it). And now I've had the chance to try out two Freedom strobing palettes - yes two? Why would I need two? This was the first… Continue reading Freedom Make-Up – Pro Strobe Palettes

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#MYDREAMSUPERDRUG Event

Last night I was invited to one of the brightest most colourful and fun events that I've been to in a while the #MYDREAMSUPERDRUG Event. With balloons covering the ceiling giving a nod to the Covent Garden art installation and a cheeky santa and his companion in attendance there was a real upbeat feel to the evening.… Continue reading #MYDREAMSUPERDRUG Event

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Pegasus Healthy Beauty Forum

This year's Pegasus Healthy Beauty Forum saw the unveiling of Weleda's newest range. It also saw the introduction of 14 new launches from beauty brands including Avene, Trilogy, Dr Organic and Manuka Doctor. There was also an Insights Forum with industry expert speakers. Sadly I had to miss this session due to the day job but was… Continue reading Pegasus Healthy Beauty Forum

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GOSH AW15 Launch Event

Just when you're feeling disappointed that summer is over before it's begun and there are too many days before pay-day along comes an event to put a smile on your face! This week the launch of the GOSH Cosmetics Autumn Winter 2015 range was the perfect excuse to spend some time with some friendly bloggers… Continue reading GOSH AW15 Launch Event

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Some you win, some you lose!

Last weekend I was in that space where I was feeling a bit spendy, I had a couple of things that needed replacing but I'm really trying hard to keep to a  budget. So, having persuaded myself that I had to replace my foundation brush and that my top coat was far too gloopy to be… Continue reading Some you win, some you lose!

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April 2015 Empties

These last few weeks have been crazy! Finding a new home, moving in, and living without broadband for two weeks has been a challenge. So finally, today, I'm back online and it's the end of April so I thought what better way to get back to blogging than writing an April empties post. Institut Arnaud… Continue reading April 2015 Empties

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GOSH SS2015

So you may already know that last Tuesday was a bit crazy and I had to go to a launch event at Issey Miyake with no make-up! Well when I was done I still had another event to attend at the W Hotel in London's Leicester Square! This time the brand was GOSH! This is… Continue reading GOSH SS2015

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Reviews – shower gels

A while back I tried this Rituals Zensation Blossom Foaming Shower Gel and I loved it. Ever since then this has set the bar for every shower gel I try and it's definitely a tough one to beat. Still, I thought you'd like to know about two more shower products that I've been trying. The… Continue reading Reviews – shower gels

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Foot-Care Focus

I've noticed recently that I've gathered a fair collection of foot-care products and that I'd never reviewed any of them. That together with a focus on my feet recently - I've hurt my heel on one foot and my big toe on the other - mean that I've been thinking about feet alot more than… Continue reading Foot-Care Focus