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Bad Beauty Habits

When it comes to beauty regimes, we don’t always have the time to be as strict as we’d like to be. If we’re honest, we’ll admit to bending the rules sometimes. Here are my personal top five beauty bad habits: 1. Falling asleep with your makeup on: Forgetting to take your makeup off is probably  Continue Reading »

California Dreaming

When you think of California, what springs to mind? For me, it’s palm trees, the Regent Beverly Wilshire hotel, the most delicious burgers around at In ‘n’ Out burger, and sunshine, yes that’s right, lots and lots of sunshine. So really, that California tourism ad with Kim Kardashian is not so far off the mark:  Continue Reading »

Worth The Splurge

Most of us are always looking for the next bargain find, trying to find high quality, without the high price tag. But there are times when we want to treat ourselves and get something extra special! When the time to find a gorgeous lipstick with ultra staying power arises, we can turn to renowned brands  Continue Reading »

Shimmer Into Summer, With Chanel!

A new beauty collection from Chanel is always something to be celebrated, and the recently released Summertime de Chanel is no exception. The collection focuses on lips, nails and sunkissed skin, with the star of the show being the stunning Soleil Tan de Chanel Harmonie Poudre de Soleil, £34. These beautiful bronzers mimic the stripes  Continue Reading »

Polynesian Beauty Secrets

Women from Tahiti have no bad hair days. Ever. Their skin is naturally satin-smooth. Myth or reality? We asked Polynesian beauty expert Maeva Destombes to give us as a peek beyond the postcard. “To every cliché there’s an ounce of truth. Of course, all women from Tahiti do not look like bewitching creatures who have  Continue Reading »

Brad Pitt: The New Face Of Chanel!

HOT OFF THE PRESS! Brad Pitt has been announced as the new face of Chanel N°5! Chanel N°5? Yes, you read correctly! The Academy award nominated actor will star in an upcoming ad campaign for Chanel‘s signature scent. This is the first time in history that a male has been selected to represent a women’s fragrance.  Continue Reading »

Taking Back My Self-Esteem

The weather is getting warmer, the sun is shining more often, and the days are getting longer. You know what that means: Summer is on its way! With summer just around the proverbial corner, we are seeing hemlines getting shorter, outfits getting tighter, and sleeves disappearing. Many women may also find themselves preparing for “bikini  Continue Reading »

Glimmer And Shine With L’Or Electric!

L’Oréal Paris have created a high power, high energy, limited edition range to commemorate 15 years of Cannes Film Festival sponsorship. Please give a warm welcome to L’Or Electric.                                   Time travel with this fabulously punchy collection. Electronica and New  Continue Reading »

What’s In A Name: Does a Shade’s Moniker Impact the Way We Perceive Colour?

‘Parfait Amour’, ‘Vendanges’, ‘All That Glitters’. Where do these names come from? How do they impact the way we as consumers think about colour? What on earth makes purple “Parfait Amour?” Though we’re taught not to judge a book by it’s cover—or in the makeup addict’s case a product by it’s name—a lyrical or clever  Continue Reading »

The New Cult Classics

In a world saturated with beauty products, cult products are the true leaders of the industry and are purchased by millions because they truly have the ‘wow’ factor. Whether it be YSL Touche Éclat to L’Oreal Elnett Hairspray, we are all aware of the cult classics that crop up in every magazine beauty award. But what about  Continue Reading »