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  • Nanogen – Science of Thicker Hair

    Nanogen – Science of Thicker Hair

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    Morning! Bad hair day?  How many mornings have you woke to find your hair just would not perform in its usual way?  Many women think about their hair – a lot.  But have you ever thought of hair loss? Women of any age can suffer hair loss or thinning hair, this can be age related…

  • Style Diary #03 – BFW All Black

    Style Diary #03 – BFW All Black

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    Good Morning Time for a quick Autumn Style post today.  Since I attended the CCUOCO SS16 LFW show in September I’ve been obsessed with Candice Cuoco’s sleek minimal style.  What could be simpler winter wear than a black leather skirt teamed with a fine knit polo neck? The Outfit was from her A/W15 Collection, for the Woman…

  • Sunday Supplement #13

    Sunday Supplement #13

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    Hey folks. just a quick post in between cleaning the house and cooking, also my puppy Blue has just decided to sit on my knee so this is less than comfortable and I can barely reach the keyboard …anyhow it’s Sunday ……I digress…. so things exciting this week, I tried Nanogens Strengthening Spray and by golly it…

  • Style Diary #02 – LFW All White

    Style Diary #02 – LFW All White

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    There’s been a lot of press about White as a trend colour this Autumn and Winter, in particular, White Coats have been touted as the colour or non-colour coat of the season to buy. Back in August I bought a lovely silk white dress in the Next sale, perfect for London Fashion Week. First off…

  • SBC – Cotton Collection

    SBC – Cotton Collection

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    As a long standing lover of SBC (Simply Beautiful Collection) I eagerly await each new collection. When I was sent samples of the Cotton Collection earlier in the year I knew I’d like it.  First off the Cotton Skincare Gel, it’s a dermatologically-tested, 100% allergen-free fragrance face and body gel to soothe, calm and restore delicate,…

  • Sunday Supplement #12

    Sunday Supplement #12

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    Hey Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  I’m loving the weather at the moment.  Hot and sunny Friday so lunch with the girls and delayed birthday celebration, amazing cards and gifts, in particular, this gold leaf cuff from Mojiana, local jewellery designer. check her out. Which got me thinking, I have some lovely gold…

  • MONU Professional Skincare

    MONU Professional Skincare

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    You may not have heard of MONU.  I liked it as soon as I heard about it.  First off its a skincare brand designed for professionals, next it’s made from only natural ingredients, finally its formulated and made in the UK. Do I have you hooked yet? Every unique formulation utilises the special properties of…

  • Style Diary #01 – LFW

    Style Diary #01 – LFW

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    Hooray! As much as I hate to see the sunshine go I’m a little bit delighted to see rain clouds this morning. For as we all know the best things about Autumn are boots and coats! My absolute best buy so far this Autumn Winter season has been skinny ankle boots from Topshop.  I bought…

  • Sunday Supplement #11

    Sunday Supplement #11

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    Hope you enjoyed last week’s fashion posts.  It was fun covering the London Fashion Week Catwalk Shows but it was also hard work, I was shattered by day three! Not very rock’n’roll I know.  I did go to one celeb party, the PPQ party in Mayfair, which was fun but more than enough partying for one…

  • Paul Costelloe SS16 – New Reflections

    Paul Costelloe SS16 – New Reflections

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    During London Fashion Week, Paul Costelloe presented his Spring/Summer 2016 collection, ‘New Reflections’. Set in the prestigious Hotel Cafe Royal, this catwalk show was never going to be anything other than glamorous. The show started with bright tailored coats and short full-skirted dresses.  With a nod to the 60’s, Costelloe has experimented with neoprene fabrics in…

  • CCUOCO SS16 COLLECTION AT LONDON FASHION WEEK

    CCUOCO SS16 COLLECTION AT LONDON FASHION WEEK

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    After an absolutely exhausting London Fashion Week, followed by illness (I’ll spare you the details) I’m back at my desk and I’m dedicating the whole week to fashion. First on my list is one of my favourite shows of London Fashion Week SS16, CCUOCO.  You may not have heard the name yet, but I think…

  • Sunday Supplement #10

    Sunday Supplement #10

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    Two Words – ROAD TRIP! Mr B, Likes to get out on the road from time to time visiting Independent menswear stores and regional department stores.  As a Men’s accessories supplier with his company denisonboston he finds it so much nicer catching up with stores, clients and some industry gossip along the way. It has…

  • ARK – Age Aware Skincare

    ARK – Age Aware Skincare

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      I’m always on the lookout for age-related beauty and skincare products.  It wasn’t until I got to 40 that I realised the lack of attention I’d given my skin so now I try to give it the right amount of attention with the correct and often very specific skincare products.  ARK Hydration Injection Masque is…

  • Jumpsuit Season

    Jumpsuit Season

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    The other day the weather was choosing to be incredibly British.  Storms and rain in the morning, blowing a gale at lunchtime and sunny by the afternoon.  I had a 4pm meeting in Brighton, so what to wear? Aside from packing my brolly, I’d no idea. Then I remembered on the back of my wardrobe…

  • Sunday Supplement #09

    Sunday Supplement #09

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    Hey folks I’ve had a lovely time this week shopping in Charity Shops, I know! A friend of mine works in such a shop and got me involved in volunteering my time, so far so good, nice people, nice shop, SO MANY FAB CLOTHES!!!! Yes, never did I think these words would fall from my…