Category Archives: Beauty

Jul11

A healthy approach

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A healthy approach

There are many things that benefit our health, there are also however many things that don’t and slouching is one of those things.  We may not think such a small thing makes a big difference, however slouching over your keyboard in the daily grind of work doesn’t just cause aches and pains, news just in has claimed it is linked to an unsightly double chin.

You may think this sounds ludicrous, however it in fact is very true, slouching at your desk in fact causes the muscles in your neck to shorten, which will in fact cause the face to droop slightly.

This is obviously the last thing we want, which is why we have gone out of our way to find a solution to the problem, especially as most of us spend our lives sitting next to the computer

There is a device on the market that keeps you sitting up right, once you have attached it to your office chair.  The results mean you will be sitting straighter and your hands won’t slump on the keyboard either!  You will instead leave the office minus the achy shoulders and in good form, which is great news if you have a fe cocktails with the girls planned!

Priced at just £7.99 we think this is a bargain!

Jul4

Holiday with the girls

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Holiday with the girls

If you are looking for a fun and care free holiday that boasts both dancing and relaxation then look no further than a mini party cruise.  These cruises cost as little as £99 a night and that will get you one night on board the Viking Cinderella Party ship, two free Cosmopolitan cocktails, a complimentary buffet supper and a buffet breakfast the next morning.  You will also have the full use of a two berth cabin complete with ensuite shower and WC, which is the perfect place to doll yourself up prior to your evening out on board the ultimate party venue.

The ship itself holds 2500 people, which means you are guaranteed to make a few friends whilst there.  It is also this season’s answer to a stylish yet fun-filled trip as the ship also offers a variety of pampering options such as an on board Swedish spa.  The on board Swedish spa allows users to venture into a world of relaxation, either after or before their  evening on the tiles.  We would probably opt for the two sessions, especially when you see the list of cocktails on offer.  After sampling just a few you will need just a little TLC!

Of course there is one other thing that will get you over a hangover and that is a little retail therapy.  The on board duty free shopping is to die for and we would probably advise you to take another suitcase in order to house all your purchases.  Whether you opt for make-up, perfume, creams or clothing, you are guaranteed to find something to suit all!


Apr5

New season beauty buys

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New season beauty buys

The eye accessories for this season are really causing a stir in the fashion world. There appears to be a serious fashion thing happening with pastel shades in dusty pinks, blurry cream beiges, fresh soft purples and deep plums.

The best thing about pastel shades is that they are so completely wearable; they are great for both day and night and look fabulous with every outfit! Simply team with a creamy black liner for an evening look and add lashings of mascara to really make those eyes pop!

Clarins have revealed an all-new pastel palette thy features a total of 6 pretty pastel eye shadows, an eye shadow applicator and a cream black liner, basically all you need to make your peepers pop!

Experimenting with different eye colours is a great way to change your look, make sure you choose a shade that suits both your skin tone and eye colour, otherwise you could create something that looks a little washed out!

Apr5

This season’s yes list!

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This season’s yes list!

First up, Kit Cosmetics…this cutesy little compact is the perfect fun make-up palette that offers a low fuss factor way to brighten up your face! Inside the handbag sized cute compact sit three of this seasons’ hottest lip shades, a few smoking eye shadows and a bronzer and blush, what more could you want from a make-up palette? The best bit, it’s refillable, so when you run out of your favourite shade, simply go and top it up!

The Kit Cosmetic Seize The Day make-up palette is priced at £57 and the the brands three lip shades for this season include Hip Shaker, which is a deep maroon hue, Fire Lighter, which comes in a hot post box red shade and Dream Believer, which is soft pretty pink colour, all can be purchased separately for a total cost of £16 each! They are the perfect piece to throw in your evening handbag on a night out. The packaging also looks great, so it’s easy to use them in public and still look stylish! This kit is a must-have, and whether you’re looking for a dress on my-wardrobe or you’re off to a date, you can have them with you at all times! The Kit Cosmetic brand have also released a new season make-up bag in the shape of the ‘Capture The moment Medium Utility Bag, which is a great little bag to keep all your be Kit Make-Up purchases in. The cutesy make-up pouch features a retro illustration if a girl taking a snap shot and is priced at just £18.

Anyone of the items mentioned above will make a great gift for either yourself or a fashionable favourite friend!

This is definitely one of the most sought after new season make-up labels to hit beauty counters this season!

Dec30

Play school beauty, and leopard looks

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Play school beauty, and leopard looks

Christmas and New Year is the perfect excuse to party and also a great reason to put on that party frock and sparkle in style!

Three of this season’s top trends include the leopard look, the play school beauty style and just a few arty sequins.  All the above will guarantee you are the bell of the ball and are currently causing quite a stir with the A-list!

When it comes to leopard print make sure you take a few style notes from this season’s famous faces and top celebrities.  The likes of the model Kelly Brook, the socialite Nicky Hilton, the singer and song writer Ashlee Simpson, the model Chloe Sevigny, the actress and OC star Rachel Bilson and the singer Paloma Faith all have this look nailed for 2010.  Kelly Brook, Ashlee Simpson and Geri Halliwell all went for the option of a fur jacket, each teamed the statement item with a simple black dress, which in turn added an edgy and fierce edge to the ensemble.  The others went for a leopard print dress, this season’s most popular style comes in the shape of a long sleeved thigh skimming number, at least your arms will stay toasty in the cold even though your pins are on show!

If you fancy a change of style in the make-up department then look know further than retro locks and playful make-up for the 2010 season.  Take a few style tips from the reality TV star, the Hills Stephanie Pratt.  Take either a pretty green, pink or smoky colour and apply around the entire eye area, working the shadow from corner to corner.  Finish your peepers with a good coat of eye enhancing black mascara.

Next up are the hairstyles for this year and bows and plaits are perfect for 2010.  Take a few style notes from the singer Pixie Lott, Amanda Seyfried and Leann Rimes and create cute bunches or alternatively a low slung braid.  Decorate the locks with cutesy bow grips and snag free black pony bands, which are priced at £1.65 and can be obtained from a variety of beauty stores nation wide.  Finish the look with a little statement lippy and you are good to go!

Dec30

This season’s beauty news!

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This season’s beauty news!

The brand Religion already has a firm following of celebrity fans when it comes to clothing, including the likes of Mischa Barton and Alexandra Burke.  The label has now decided to launch a fragrance to go with its super cool line of clothing.  This all-new fragrance comes in the shape of a sweet smelling scent that is suitable for both day and night.

Another great investment for this season is the bag hook and is a simple yet great invention for all those fashion fans.  This isn’t any normal bag hook and in fact doubles up as a compact mirror.  This innovative invention can be carried out in your handbag and when needed will fold out into a handy bag hook, which can be attached to a table or bar when out on the town.  Your expensive bag will no longer be thrown under the table or on the floor, but will instead stay safe from harm and close by.  This beautifully practical product is available for a price of £14.50 and can be obtained online.  Pick up the practical bag hook from the handpickedcollection website.

Tune in to the most fashionable station this season with an on trend and uber stylish radio.  The Evoke Mio digital radio has been designed by Orla Kiely and has to be the most stylish radio on the market, it is available at the prestigious department store John Lewis for a price of £149.99.  This piece of equipment makes staying in a treat, especially when the weather is so cold outside!

Nov29

The statement dress

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The statement dress

Ever feel like you have just spent a fortune on a dress you have had your eyes on for ages and now have no pennies for anything else? Well why not wear the same dress in a few different ways and wear the same outfit both day and night?

A gorgeous dress layered over a long sleeved top and teamed with a winter jacket and flats is a great look for the office; the same dress is also a good option on the evening! Simply team the statement number with uber high heels and lose the underlay! Swap your workbag and coat for a blazer and an evening bag. Matching your bag to your shoes will create a great impact, especially if you have chosen a block coloured dress.

Why not team your new party look with a little glam make-up such as a statement smoky shimmer on the eyelids. Up the mark with a two tone winged smoky eye look in both a deep grey and black shade. The Ombre Absolue Palette in Le Gris L’Wren from Lancôme is a great option and will help you to create such a look in a few simple steps. The palette is priced at £32 and is available from an assortment of beauty counters and department stores nationwide that stock the Lancôme brand.

Start by working the silvery grey shade over the inside corner of your eyes then add the darker tone to the outside edges, extending them out towards the temples.

This look goes great with a glossy black cherry lip-gloss!

Nov29

Get party beautiful for 2010

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Get party beautiful for 2010

With busy working schedules, hectic home lives and an array of social events jotted down in the diary, we all needed a few tips to help us on our way! It is in fact easier than you think to create a glam evening look in a matter of minutes.

Glowing skin is a great place to start and doesn’t require a full face of make-up, not only will you save on the costs of expensive foundations you will also save on time! Instead opt for a creamy highlighter such as Lancôme’s Éclat Miracle, which is priced at £19.50. This particular product should be dabbed around the eyes and temples and in fact takes less than ten seconds to apply to the face. The results reveal skin that is extremely pretty in style and glows with health.

In order to create statement eyes, use a brow pencil to create fuller eyebrows and a hint of black eyeliner on the rims of the eyes. A small amount of clear gloss added to the lips will finish this natural look perfectly and the best bit, only three products are required to create such a style, making it a hassle free method for those that just don’t have the time to create an over the top glam look.

If you wish to turn such a style into a more dramatic evening look add lashing of mascara and a statement lip stain, op for a red or pink shade for an over the top look, such hues are guaranteed to add an instant wow factor to your face.

Nov22

Marni re-releases vintage pieces

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Marni re-releases vintage pieces

The Italian label Marni has just revealed some very exciting news and has in fact launched an extremely desirable vintage collection.
Has there ever been a time when you saw that perfect dress, top or pair are skyscraper heels…returned to the store later to purchase them and those perfect purchases were no longer there!?

Well we have some good news for you, especially if you are a Marni fan! If there are certain pieces from previous Marni collections that you will forever regret not picking up at the time, maybe someone else got to them before you or by the time payday finally arrived you were just too late, then you’re in luck. The Italian label is currently in the progress of re-releasing an assortment of favourite designs from previous seasons. Fashion savvy individuals all over will have until December to purchase such items, giving customers and Marni fanatics everywhere a second chance to get their hands on a glorious range of attire.

The Marni Vintage range comprises of everything from blouses and trousers to outerwear and accessories, as well as an assortment of to die for jewellery. This is a collection of the best loved buys from over the years.
The most popular re-released item to date is proving to be a very fetching silk shirt; however everything in the collection is wardrobe worthy.

The pieces are available to buy exclusively on Marni’s website until 2 December. You better be quick, just because this high fashion label are offering you with a second chance to buy all your favourites, this doesn’t mean there will be a third chance.

Nov19

From harry Potter star to style icon

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From harry Potter star to style icon

The actress and face of Burberry, Emma Watson certainly took centre stage when it came to the fashion whilst making the promotional rounds in New York recently. She was first spotted showcasing the very first Burberry Bespoke trench coat as she landed at New York’s JFK airport.
Emma Watson has reportedly stated that this particular trench coat, which was designed by the infamous Christopher Bailey to be one of her all time favourites. We are just a little jealous that Christopher Bailey designed this exact piece of attire for Emma herself.

The ultra stylish and very on-trend trench coat features a double-breasted khaki body and black leather sleeves, Emma teamed the coat with skinny jeans and a studded black leather bag, both of course were also by the high-fashion label Burberry.

This wasn’t however all the Harry Potter actress had to offer and was seen later in the day donning a very dramatic statement spidery red and black knit dress, which is said to have been created by the designer Mark Fast. Next up was a very sought after military-inspired trench, which she appeared in on The Late Show with David Letterman.

Emma however saved the best till last and was seen sporting a very elegant black silk halter gown, which was custom-made for her by Calvin Klein Collection. She wore this exquisite piece to the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 premiere. Such a piece was accessorized with hair jewellery and a very fetching wrist-snaking necklace.

Every worn was certainly a little different to her standard Hogwarts school uniform!