Saturday, 25 April 2009

Herby Beauty: 10 of the Best

Add some flavour to your bathroom with the pick of herby beauty products...
Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-oxidant Serum


Korres Basil Lemon Body Milk


Burts Bees Peppermint Foot Lotion

Aveda Rosemary Mint Shampoo



Lush Herbalism Cleanser (introductory image, above)
Ole Henriksen Herbal Day Creme with SPF15


Ren Seaweed & Sage Body Wash
NEOM Organic Bath Oil- Refresh, with Sicilian Lemon & Fresh Basil



The Body Shop Peppermint Foot Scrub
Jurlique Herbal Recovery Eye Gel



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PRODUCT REVIEW: Hei Poa Black Sand Body Scrub

The Hei Poa range of exotic hair, body and suncare products is inspired by Tahitian women's beauty ritual of using Monoi Oil.

The packaging: The convenient tube packaging is easy to use, meaning the required amount can be dispensed without any wastage and unlike tubs, there is no mess e.g. annoying scrub under nails.

Before I even used this scrub, I had high expectations as when I squeezed out a small amount, the black gel resembled caviar- very indulgent! I trialled this before applying a fake tan as I liked the unique idea of using black Tahitian sand as an exfoliating component and the tropical ingredients certainly got me in the holiday mood! The exfoliation is very effective and my skin instantly felt smoothed and delicately scented. I've tried a lot of body scrubs but was particularly impressed with this one and at just £11 for a tube, I'd definately recommend it as a holiday beauty preparation.

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Shoppers' Paradise

Firstly, apologies for the rather long absense readers... part of this can be atributed to my latest addiction, http://www.theoutnet.com/ launched last week (ok, I said only PART of my absense!). The website is the brainchild of Natalie Massenet, who almost singlehandedly shaped our opinions of online shopping with http://www.net-a-porter.com/. The discount site is timely with its launch as we're all feeling the purse strings tighten yet, I suspect, are not yet ready to forego our lust for beautiful, occasional treats. I've already bagged a pair of classic, patent beige Brian Atwood heels, reduced by almost £300 and am pleased to report a fantastic service- speedy delivery and well packaged.
Here's some other favourites from the site:
Marchesa Dress, 40% off


Marc Jacobs Dress, 40% off





Burberry evening trench, 50% off



Chloe blouse, 50% off





Anna Sui top, 50% off



Bottega Veneta cashmere cardigan, 60% off



Pauric Sweeny python bag, 40% off



Christian Louboutin Heels, 60% off





Olivia Morris sandals, 70% off


Pedro Garcia sequin shoe-boots, 30% off

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Monday, 12 January 2009

Golden Globes

It was the annual Golden Globe Awards last night and by now, we all know who the winners were but who were the winners in the style stakes? Here's my pick of the best....





English Rose, Kate Winslet was one of the big winnners of the night and her evening gown by Yves Saint Laurent was suitably fitting for what was undeniably HER night.


Anne Hathaway went for classic glamour in a midnight blue strapless gown by Armani Prive.

I always look forward to seeing what Maggie Gyllenhaal chooses to wear to events and I loved how this blue leopard print assymetric gown by Lanvin was in keeping with her quirky personality.







Reverting to her signature bling form, Jlo opted for a slash front metallic gown from Marchesa.





Kate Beckinsale's J Mendel gown featured a gorgeous ruffle which added interest to the white gown.


































Olivia Wilde had her princess moment in this lilac gown by Reem Acra.
















Also opting for a design by Reem Acra, Rumer Willis's plum coloured dress complemented her porcelain complexion beautifully.







Amy Adams' classic black gown by Oscar de la Renta featured detailing which added interest.



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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!