Friday 11 July 2008

I've just come back from a treatment with renowned celebrity facialist, Deborah Mitchell.
Her signature LIA Therapy combines lymph drainage, incandescent massage and acupressure to leave skin plumped & glowing- it's no surprise that celebrities such as Dannii Minogue are huge fans of her treatments! Deborah also has "white witch" credentials, meaning that she "reads" clients during the treatment- time will tell if her predictions are correct but she was certainly bang-on for picking up on my current worries & fears. This element to the treatment means that it is a far more emotional & spiritual experience to traditional facials but Deborah's healing hands meant that I left feeling like a weight had been lifted, I felt totally re-energised as well as her being able to pin-point underlying health issues.

I'm totally obsessed with the HEAVEN Organic Skincare range & am so excited that I can use the products at home as I wait for my next treatment with Deborah (there is minimum 1yr waiting). I'm loving the Cleanse & Tone Facial Wash which is quick & easy to use in my morning shower- with an amazing citrus scent that makes it almost good enough to eat! However, my can't-live-without product has to be Skin Polish Exfoliator, a glycolic formula which leaves skin glowing! I like to apply a thin layer as an overnight mask once a week, simply rinsing off in the morning to reveal an enviable complexion. It's an especially good exfoliator option for sensitive or mature skins as it doesn't contain harsh scrubbing particles which can scratch the skin & break capillaries.

GET THE LOOK- SATC STYLE

Everyone has a favourite character or one of the girls to which you most relate... here's how to steal their style!
There have been numerous "pap" shots of the movie being filmed & one floral outfit which Carrie wore really stood out. Her volumous top & shorts ensemble might raise a few eyebrows off-screen but this POPPY PRINT VINTAGE-STYLE DRESS FROM OASIS £85 is perfectly girly for a Summer's date or dressed up for a wedding.


Miranda always dressed conservatively for her high-powered career as a lawyer but actress Cynthia Nixon wowed at the premiere in a plunge-front black maxi dress similar to this FRENCH CONNECTION BLACK MAXI DRESS £95

Outrageously sexy Samantha's clothes always reflected her confident personality. She'd love this TIERED SATIN HALTER DRESS FROM LIPSY £50

Feminine Charlotte would love the pink of this dress as well as its classic style, evocative of that other US style royalty, Jackie O. PINK SHIFT DRESS FROM LK BENNETT £149

CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT...

I'm loving REN shower gels with my favourite being Neroli & Grapefruit Zest Body Wash. Its sweet citrus scent is refreshing and uplifting and it's 100% natural with no nasty parabens, petrochemicals, etc... At £14, it's more expensive than your average Boots own brand shower gel but I think it's important to invest in a treat for the shower as it makes me smile first thing every morning!

Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara in Black is a desert island essential for me- the chunky wand really coats every lash and adds volume. I'm also totally hooked on YSL Easy Liner, again in black. It's a liquid formula in an applicator which is reminscent of a felt tip pen- so easy to use, even for those with a less than steady hand- I've been known to use it on the move!

New Yorkers are renowned for their high-maintenance grooming and perfect manicures are an absolute essential. I'm loving NY brand, Essie, for its fab range of colours, fun names, long-lasting finish and great packaging. Check out http://www.nailsbymail.co.uk/ which stocks my favourite colours, "Mademoiselle" for a natural finish or "Sole Mate" for something vampish.

O.P.I is another brand worth checking out (nail station in Selfridges)- why not wear the wonderfully named, "Chick Flick Cherry Red" especially for the movie?!




Skin Deep Dry Leg Oil from This Works £32

I love everything about this product- from how sleek the packaging looks on my bathroom shelf, the texture of the oil, to the amazing scent & of course, how soft it leaves my skin feeling! A wonderful pampering treat!