Real Techniques launched their MultiTech Collection with 3 floors of bang to be exact! Imagine 3 floors of makeup, colour, brushes and sponges to play with; all to show us how cool and effective the new MultiTech Collection is. The Real Techniques MultiTech Collection is a new collection of brushes and sponge with one universal cut but can be used …
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British Pie Week: Redcurrant Pie Recipe
As promised, here’s another pie recipe to celebrate British Pie Week, again courtesy of our friends at BerryWorld.This recipe will really make your weekend; it’s pie oozing sweet rich fruit under layers of crisp flaky pastry. Serves: 4-6Prep time: 20minsCook time: 40 mins You’ll Need: 400g flaky pastry1 egg white450g redcurrants110g castor sugar2tbsp cornflour2tsp grated orange zest150ml double or whipping …
Read More »British Pie Week: Blackberry Almond Tart
There’s a lot going on in March, in fact, if you blink you might miss it. Yes, Wednesday was International Women’s Day but don’t forget this whole week (March 6 – 12) is British Pie Week. And as a foodie, I wouldn’t pass up the chance to share some awesome Pie recipes with you 🙂 In honour of Pie Week, …
Read More »My curious trip to Harley Street: Dr Rupert’s 3D Face Refresh.
I don’t have many allergies or phobias but one thing I’ll put in the phobia category is needles of any kind. Despite this, I am strangely fascinated by needles and those who endure them so I tagged along to a recent launch of Dr Rupert’s 3D Face Refresh, a new treatment offered by Viva Skin Clinics located on Harley Street. …
Read More »The AVON Cleansers (and Scrubs) every woman should know about.
I know most people don’t think of AVON as a high end brand but I’ve come to find that what they do, do very well. Last November, I noticed I was breaking out more at a certain time of month (you know what I’m talking about ladies) and even though my Simple Kind to Skin Hydration Cleansing Oil was doing …
Read More »Gosh Copenhagen SS17: Liquid Matte Lips
Ahh, every time I hear SS17, I perk up a little bit. It gives me something to look forward to; hope that this current awful weather will surely pass. Anyway, Gosh Copenhagen unveiled its offering for this year’s spring and summer; and there’s a lot to get excited about. As usual the brand launched a plethora of products, so let’s …
Read More »February Faves: New launches from Mary Kay
Well, January is now over and it’s back to business as usual and this principle is no different for beauty brands either. Mary Kay have already got down to business and have released two new collections this month (February). The first release is the Mary Kay Botanical Effects® Skin Care range. There are five products in the range, all infused …
Read More »Yardley London unveil new fragrances.
Last week, I attended Yardley London’s launch of two new fragrances that confirmed two things; one, I love fragrances, and two, painting with words is as far as my artistic talents go. The brand used the opportunity to help us indulge in our artistic tendencies by painting fragrance bottles and all I can say is, some were more talented than …
Read More »John Bell & Croyden: A beauty addict’s playground
John Bell & Croyden have a lot going for them, they’re not only the oldest pharmacy in England (the first pharmacy was opened in 1798 on Oxford Street), they’re also the official pharmacist of the royal family, with a Royal Warrant to prove it. They even have the special oil used to anoint monarchs in a secured safe on the …
Read More »A Fifty Shades Valentine’s Day with Ann Summers.
As you all know, Valentine’s Day is just round the corner. If I’m being honest, I’m not super excited about it because it’s on a week day and I expect working the whole day will suck all my enthusiasm to do something extravagant like go out or if staying in for a romantic evening, perhaps cooking a nice dinner. So …
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