This month, eco-conscious brand Aveda are supporting Earth Month 2013 with the launch of a limited edition Light the Way Candle.  The brand will be donating 100% of the retail …

Question of the Week: Imagine there is some calamity and all makeup production ceases. You only have what is left in your stash. What kind of makeup will you run …

Wotcha, I just thought I’d post a little update to apologise for my lack of… err… updates.  You see, to put it plainly, I’ve lost my blogging mojo in a …

I decided to put my (many) Instagram photos of Leila to good use and create a framed poster for her bedroom. Unfortunately, most of the Instagram printing services based in …

Question of the Week – When it comes to haircare, what types of styling products do you use on a daily basis (if any at all)? Answer – I wash …

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If ever there was a product subject to some major scrutiny on this here blog, this would be it. You see, Kiehl’s recently discontinued one of my favourite base products: …

Avon’s popular Speed Dry+ range has recently undergone a revamp with a new formula and colour update.  I received a selection of shades* from the 25-strong lineup for review and …

I spent every Summer in France as a teenager, so it was lovely to be able to rediscover some of my old haunts, particularly down the aisles of the nearest …

Happy Bank Holiday Monday, you can put the chocolate down now. Put it down. I’ve spent the last seven days enjoying all the wonders (mostly food-related) that France has to …

I like grey nail polish. It’s edgy enough for old people to look at your nails like you must be satan’s lovechild but not so edgy that it makes your …

I’m a bit of a kebab monster.  Doner, Shish, Kofte… chicken, lamb, vegetable… I love them all.  It’s an illness.  Nowadays, I restrict the doner love for those times when …

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Misc. Ramblings...

Apologies for this post, it’s random, pic heavy and barely touches on makeup at all *shock horror* I’m sharing this pseudo-post ’cos I still can’t be …

Weight Watchers: The Fitness Challenge!

Despite my very best intentions, I haven’t fared too well at this challenge.  I mean, it was simple enough… “Move More, Sit Less” they said…. …

FOTD x2 - Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol II

It’s tricky to get back into this blogging lark when you take a little break huh? Leila has started teething, so I’m finding myself fully …

Nails Inc. Sorbet Collection - Summer 2010

You like? I love. That’s all. Ok… you wish…  Not even close. Is this pastelly?  I swore off pastels in January and now feel silly …

Superdry Neon Pink EdT

Superdry aren’t a brand I know an awful lot about, they first came to my attention courtesy of David Beckham sporting a certain leather jacket …

Pink Polish Picks for Spring...

…and not a pastel among them! Orly – Pixy Stix (£8.75) – a gorgeous guava pink creme from the limited edition Orly Sweet collection – …

A little update and a recent FOTD

Wotcha, I just thought I’d post a little update to apologise for my lack of… err… updates.  You see, to put it plainly, I’ve lost …

Look what the postman brought...

…my prizes from Tali’s awesome contest! Thank you SO much Tali!  Your generosity blew me away and I spent the rest of the day lovingly stroking …

A blemish buster for EVERY skin type (and budget!)

Since the 90s, I’ve been in posession of at least one form of blemish busting treatment.  Hence my excitement at devices like the LMS Spotlights… …

Got great legs?

The Aussie hair removal experts Nads are hosting their first ever “sexiest legs” contest and are looking for both male and female entrants! You must …

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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 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 …

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