Tag: beauty

  • Urban Decay – Summer 2015

    Urban Decay – Summer 2015

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    Morning all, In the summertime like a chameleon, we change colour.  You may not think you change colour all year but in the summer we do tend to get more of a natural glow to our skin, we spend more time outdoors, we eat more fruit and veg, our hair changes colour and we tend to…

  • The Sunday Supplement #02

    The Sunday Supplement #02

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      Hello! Isn’t it marvelous weather at the moment? After work every day this past week we have hit the beach.  Lovely evening walks across the sand, we try to time it for low tide, Blue thinks its magic, she runs for miles across the bay as far as the harbour wall, and back….then all…

  • Divine Delarom – Parisienne Skincare

    Divine Delarom – Parisienne Skincare

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    If you follow my blog you will know that I’m a huge fan of Parisienne skincare.  No country quite understands the skin as much as our friends across the channel. I was first introduced to Delarom by those in the know purveyors of beauty Urban Retreat, I wrote about how much I loved the brand way back…

  • Summer Afternoons

    Summer Afternoons

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    Ah at last, summer seems to be here, it’s definate shorts and T-shirt weather and for me that means trying to catch a few rays. Today I got up early and I’m keen to get my work done so I can meet friends and then come home to relax in the sun on my lawn.…

  • Codage – Skincare Decoded

    Codage – Skincare Decoded

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    No nation understands skincare quite like the French.  The combination of medical know how to improve the skins appearance and results that deliver make the French kilometres ahead of field. Codage is a Parisian creator of beauty formulas with a background in the traditional French pharmacy, they solve individual beauty issues, which to you and I…

  • Miller Harris – From Concrete to Flowers

    Miller Harris – From Concrete to Flowers

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    I’ve long been a fan of Miller Harris perfume, to me the name conjures the distinct and complicated notes of a real perfume, as if the perfume itself is telling a story from where it came. Lyn Harris has been working in the fragrance industry for more than twenty years and founded Miller Harris in…

  • Mother’s Day Beauty Inspiration

    Mother’s Day Beauty Inspiration

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    I was lucky enough to be invited to a bloggers event last week at Forde Hair Brighton. I went along with Danielle and Nathalie from LadyLovesFashion and LadyLovesBeauty.   We were completely pampered with drinks, cake and gifts and beautiful new hair do’s.  Nathalie, soft curls, Danielle, defined waves and me, a rather slick up…

  • London Fashion Week – Insider Beauty Tips

    London Fashion Week – Insider Beauty Tips

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    London Fashion Week is over for another season and while I may have repetitive strain injury from working a multitude of social media platforms, and feet that have the gnarly look of walking around in heels over London’s cobbled streets for five days, I’m happy to report my ‘made-up’ face survived the flash bulbs, queues…

  • Happy New Clarisonic

    Happy New Clarisonic

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    I like to think I’m fairly in the know about new technology, early adopter to this, first to get that, but when it comes to skincare I’m way behind the curve. Regular readers will know it’s only in the last couple of years that I’ve discovered skincare other than basic moisturiser and a wet flannel.…

  • Autumn Skincare

    Autumn Skincare

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    This time of year as the seasons change from warmer to colder weather I tend to update my beauty regime and add a few extra steps.  I thought I’d post my current products which are slightly richer in texture and provide more hydration during the months when your skin is exposed to colder weather and…

  • AURELIA PROBIOTIC SKINCARE Miracle Cleanser

    AURELIA PROBIOTIC SKINCARE Miracle Cleanser

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    Every once in a while a skincare product comes around that makes you take note.  Not because of the hype or the promotion but because you try it for yourself and you really notice the difference. I was asked to try Aurelia  Miracle Cleanser quite some time ago, I loved the smell, all eucalyptus, chamomile,…

  • The Perfect Polish for less than Perfect Nails

    The Perfect Polish for less than Perfect Nails

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    I’m one of these people whose nails just don’t grow.  Ooo how I covet friends glossy nails, celebrity trends for pointy, sculpted and arty talons. I’ve tried vitamins, oils, buffers, polishes, nail polish so ‘glue like’ the Solvite man could hang in his white overalls from a helicopter for weeks… (If born after 1985 try…

  • SBC – Simply Beautiful Collection

    SBC – Simply Beautiful Collection

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    I’m a big fan of Arnica Gel, my Mum introduced me to SBC’s Arnica Gel years ago, ‘Use it on that bruise”, “Arnica will take down the swelling”.  We also swear by it in our house for anything from aches and pains, to arthritis and eczema.  I can’t claim it cures either but its soothing,…

  • DELAROM Paris – Urban Retreat at Harrods

    DELAROM Paris – Urban Retreat at Harrods

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    I write this blog today as a reformed character. I’ve spent years abusing my skin by not taking off make up, too much sun, coffee, alcohol, and late nights have added ‘life’ lines! For the most part of my misspent youth I revolted against skincare regimes in favour of a hot muslin cloth and a…

  • Natural Beauty at Urban Retreat Boutique

    Natural Beauty at Urban Retreat Boutique

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    I’ve been pretty lucky with my skin when I consider the dreadful things I’ve put it through over the years.  I didn’t have acne or problem skin as a teenager and thought the whole skincare routine (cleanse, tone, moisturise) was a little boring. I used water and a muslin cloth for most of my 20’s…