A Makeup & Beauty Blog – Lipglossiping

Pondering Eyeko's Tinted Cream

Any kind of bronzer scares me, the thought of it leaves me feeling a little shakey, damp palmed and out of my depth. I’m pretty pale.  Not …

NOTD - Nails Inc. Battersea Park

I don’t own anything else like this shade.  Nails Inc. Battersea Park is a true hybrid.  It’s a cross between army greens and olive, and …

Getting Beachy with Babyliss Wave Envy!

Just as the waves tumble onto the shore, I want my waves to tumble onto my shoulders.  Defined, smooth and shiny.  I want beach-beautiful locks …

Tried & Tested: Clairol Root Touch Up Hair Dye

I’ve talked before about over-processing my hair to within an inch of its life and the difficulties I’ve encountered trying to find a happy compromise …

Red Lipped Readers – Part One!

Check out some of your gorgeous selves rocking a festive red lip look! 1. Kat from Click&Make-Up! is knocking ‘em dead in MAC Viva Glam …

Bare Escentuals Boutique, Covent Garden

Last week, when I was talking about the new Bare Escentuals Boutique on Neal Street I proclaimed: “I wish I had a picture to show …

Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland Palette BACK IN STOCK

I just got mine, well… Leila’s. Remember, SHD1 for free delivery and PE5P will give you10% off (yeah, I found that one AFTER I ordered)

Sweeten your taste buds with the Jo Malone Sugar & Spice Collection

On a cold November evening, I made my way through Covent Garden to attend the unveiling of a new fragrance collection set to hit the …

Avon Winter Skin Tips with Nicky Hambelton-Jones

NHJ, wearer of mega specs and gatekeeper of the secrets to looking at least 10 years younger shares some winter skin tips in conjunction with …

WINNER: set of Boots 17 MAGNETIC Nail Polishes!

The lucky winner of the set of Boots 17 Magnetic Nail Polishes is… Twitter follower… Congratulations Zeby!  I’ll be getting in touch v. soon to …

Hello? Is this thing on?

Phew, that was a little unexpected. For those of you who haven’t had the misfortune of reading my hand-wringing tweets and woe-ridden facebook updates, let …

Big savings on French Pharmacy brands, win my Escentual.com top picks!

I’m of the firm opinion that for the money, French pharmacy brands offer some of the best solutions for diffcult skin-types. Escentual.com have long been …

Win it! 3 EcoTools Bamboo Bronzer Brushes to win!

I’ve written about these before, you know I love them, I want you to love them too! So why not have a go at winning …

FOTD Busting out of the comfort zone!

You may recall my bitter moans last week about how when presented with a rare opportunity to spend an indecent amount of time playing with …

Dear Obesity...

We have been together for over 20 years, our lives so entwined that I’ve never been sure how to live without you.  I would like …

Urban Decay The Black Palette - Photos & Swatches

The soon-to-be-released Black Palette from US eyeshadow maestro’s Urban Decay is an altogether darker affair than the recent Naked set… The Black Palette includes 6, …

Urban Decay 15-Year Anniversary 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Set

This here post be ALL about the pictures… The Packaging… The Pencils… The Swatches… The Thoughts… Urban Decay’s 15-Year Anniversary 24/7 Glide-On Pencil Set* is …

The Johnson & Johnson Beauty Care Journalism Awards…

…were held earlier in the week at a swanky ‘do’ in London. Attended by some of the country’s best journalists and writers, the awards recognise …

Leila is two today!

My beautiful little girl Leila turns two today.  I’m sorry I don’t have a ‘normal’ post lined up for today but I spent all weekend …

Win a £100 voucher to spend at Zalando!

Well now, hasn’t February been a gloomy month so far? At least in January, we had the promise of a fresh new year… well, that …