Tuesday 26 August 2008

Here it is... my Number 1 Beauty Secret....shhh!

In beauty interviews, people are often asked, "What's your No.1 Desert Island Beauty Essential?" Well, mine wouldn't be a product but my ultimate can't-live-without-service... Eyebrow Threading by Browse London. Well-maintained eyebrows are essential to a groomed appearance and eyebrow shaping is regularly descibed as having "immediate face-lift" results due to its ability to instantly change your appearance.
Eyebrow Threading is an ancient Asian technique where cotton thread is manipulated around the hairs to gently remove them- it's an excellent choice for those with sensitive skin and is my personal choice as it doesn't pull the delicate skin around the eye area (as with other techniques such as waxing). I'm renowned within my group of friends for my ridiculously low pain threshold but even I can cope with this... it's a weird feeling which I find strangely relaxing! The best comparison I can equate it with is that feeling when you get a hair elastic caught on the tiny hairs on your arm.
In my opinion, Browse London offer the best service in the Capital. I'm quite a nervous customer when trying a new eyebrow therapist but trust these guys 100%. They do such a fantastic job and the service is unrivalled, in spite of the undoubtedly high footfall of customers they must see. Centrally located with a walk-in only policy & brilliant value for money, it's easy to fit a visit to the eyebrow bar into your routine so there's no excuse to be seen with anything less than perfectly groomed brows!

http://www.browselondon.co.uk/

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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!