A Makeup & Beauty Blog – Lipglossiping

Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol II (Swatches)

Further to my previous post, I’ve had a couple of requests for swatches… so here they are (in all their glory!) Hope that’s useful!

Butter London Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

Butter London say: Straight from the Fashion Week runways, the butter LONDON Spring/Summer 2011 Collection was inspired by the many colourful “impressionist” style prints that …

Site Feedback...

Hello ladies, I really appreciate ALL feedback on the new site, both good and bad because I recognise that a). you’ve taken the time to …

Pink Week at Lipglossiping - Victoria Moore Collection

Next up doing their bit for Breast Cancer Awareness Month is… What is it? Luxury natural beauty line Victoria Moore are donating from sales of …

Scoop Alert!!

I have a VERY exciting UK exclusive coming up tomorrow… I’m making all kinds of “squee” noises over this one! Don’t miss it! I won’t …

Rebel Nails - the DIY Minx effect!

I was sent these a while ago now via the brilliant r8beauty, probably around the time my camera went up in a big puff of …

January Essentials - Kat Von D - True Love Palette

Obviously, this has been out aaaaaages… but ever since I saw the swatches on Jojoba’s blog last month, I’ve been lemming it like a woman …

Burberry Body Exclusive Sampling (a reason to dust off Facebook)

Facebook.  Love it or hate it, I may be about to give you a reason to direct your browser toward said “Book of Faces” in …

What's Your Beauty Style?

I got TAGGED by the lovely Tina over at All The Vanity.  It’s been a little while since I completed a tag so I thought… …

29, Saint Honoré - Lancome Fall 2011 Collection

This Autumn sees the launch of what I can honestly say is the first seasonal collection that’s had me properly excited in a long time.  …

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 …

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 …

My small (but perfectly formed) BB Cream collection

I promised you a post on BB creams and in all honesty, what I know about BB creams can probably be written on the back …

Your worst beauty counter experience!

We’ve all had them, those tooth-grindingly painful encounters at our local beauty counters.  From the over enthusiastic SAs who turn us orange to the snooty …

Chanel Ombre D'eau - Swatches of my (small) collection

This post is for the lovely Ann who requested a swatch of my new Chanel Ombre D’eau in #757 Splash when I picked it up. …