Beauty Picks

I know, I know, my Christmas beauty gift guide is a little late but worry not beauty addicts, it’s finally here! Plus I’ve been giving sneak peeks on Instagram so my followers should have an inkling of what’s coming, but I still have a few surprises up my sleeve. As usual in the world of beauty, there are so many …

Let’s face it, modern lifestyle comes with a lot of stress. Whether it’s work, family or following your dreams, it all tends to take a toll, and begin to manifest both mentally and physically. Even the environment we live in – hello pollution, doesn’t do our skin any favours. Most of us can’t sleep well, we’re tired all the time, …

Winter is coming, I love that saying especially in a ‘Game of Thrones’ context but as a season of the year, I really can’t stand it. The cold, the rain, not to mention the central heating wreaks havoc on the skin so it’s always a good idea to tweak skincare routine this time of year. All summer long I’ve been …

A good beauty haul is always recommended and a haul from beauty emporium John Bell & Croyden is even better. It really is a beauty addict’s playground, there are so many brands to explore and I always find a brand I’ve never heard of or tried when I visit. On this recent visit, I picked a mixture of products from …

First impression, colourful, and full of fun!  Mark’s colours are inspiring, flirty and puts me in a good mood. The collection itself comes in 35 shades(their biggest shade range ever!), made up from soft pastels to bold brights. Apart from its beautiful and on trend shades, Mark is also a Gel Shine Nail Enamel with Avon’s DuraLat Complex – a …

I’ve had this Homedics Handheld Shiatsu Massager for the longest time; I finally decided to unbox it this week because I was in serious need of some R& R. For those of us who make a living sitting behind a computer, tight and aching muscles are the unfortunate by products. I resolved late last year that getting regular massages (at …

Last week, Aromatherapy Associates officially unveiled their Christmas collection of mindful treats with a mindful Christmas flower arranging class in collaboration with Only Roses. The collection is inspired by mindful moments in an English winter garden. Part of the collection has been available at Liberty London for a while but now the entire collection is available in most retail outlets. …

From your favourite high street and department stores, here’s our ultimate Christmas beauty gift guide to suit every budget and taste. No7 25 Days of Beauty Wonders Advent Calendar – £38 Surprise a loved one with this fantastic Advent calendar from No.7 worth £148. From new nail colours to radiance boosting night creams, there’s a daily surprise any beauty addict …

Giving fragrance as presents during the festive season is a time honoured tradition that never grows old. In fact every year the fragrance sales figures grows higher and higher so it’s safe to say this year will be no different. Top Female Fragrance Decadence by Marc Jacobs It’s difficult to see any other fragrance beating Decadence to the top spot …

Spring Fragrances from Crabree & Evelyn With winter showing no signs of abating, Crabtree and Evelyn are doing their bit to keep us cheerful. The brand recently unveiled a new ‘cheerful’ packaging to coincide with Valentine’s Day and upcoming Mother’s day. The new theme ‘Love is in the air’ is a spring theme with textured hot air balloon and floral …