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Home Shopping Uncovered... Inside QVC...

Hmmm… that makes this post sound far more dramatic and exciting than it actually is. Perhaps if myself and VexintheCity hadn’t been gently chaperoned to …

A Tuesday FOTD with Vitage Colour Minerals

You’d be forgiven for not having heard of Vitage and their range of Colour Mineral makeup… a small, British brand who only appeared on my …

This is not just any beauty hall...

… you know what’s coming don’t you? This is an M&S beauty hall. I’m sorry, I couldn’t resist. The press release is indepth but the …

First Look: Avon's NEW Gel Finish Nailwear, not impressed!

Well, colour me confused.  The Avon Gel Finish Nailwear range has been getting rave reviews across the pond since its introduction over there a couple …

Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Polish in 28 Teal Topaz

Estee Lauder are really hitting the nail on the head (pardon the pun) with the shades recently no?  They’ve revamped their line of lacquers and …

DIY Gurus, I need your help!

Put down the hammer, I don’t need any shelves straightening…. it’s these things I need help with: Twenty neat little eye sheet masks (£1.50) that …

The Lipstick League – Week of 14.4.14

Question of the Week: Do you have a “signature” scent? If so, what is it? Answer: In my husband’s eyes… my signature scent would be …

The secret lives of beauty bloggers...

Hi, my name’s Charlotte and I lead a double life.  In my spare time, I take photos of doors. I’ve just returned from Prague, they …

It's Anti-Slavery Day! Support ECPAT today!

Did you know that today, October 18th… marks the UK’s first Anti-Slavery Day? I had the opportunity to put a few questions to Hannah Pearce …

Avon Luxe Lace Winter Collection

My first ever eyeshadow was an Avon Color Trends lilac shade in a green case… I ground that thing down to the pan and then …

CLOSED: Competition Time: Givenchy Very Irresistible L'eau en Rose Perfume!

Want to really spoil Mum this Mother’s Day?  Or perhaps you just want to spoil yourself?  It’s ok… I won’t judge… there are plenty of …

CLOSED - Win it! The Body Shop Expert Brush Collection

I don’t know about you, but I woke up this morning with a distinct “Hello Monday morning, I’ve been expecting you…” kinda feeling.  Maybe it’s …

Win a gorgeous "glow" trio with prizes from Urban Decay, New CID, & Arbonne!

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED! WINNER IS: “IZABELLA” (COMMENT #96045) – WINNER HAS BEEN EMAILED!   It’s still January, the MET office have just issued yet another …

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 …

Avoid the brush off with Oral-B Pro-Expert

There’s a new toothpaste in town. It’s lean, mean and err not very minty as it happens.  Featuring the revolutionary bacteria-busting ingredient Stabilised Stannous Flouride, …

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, …