Sunday, 12 October 2008

Beee Soothed with Lemon & Honey Treats

It seems as though everyone's ill at the moment. I find the most soothing thing a cup of hot water with lemon & honey which got me thinking about these as ingredients in beauty products, either together or individually. Citrus lemon adds refreshing zing whilst honey soothes and is wonderfully beneficial to dry skin.
Top Image: Laura Mercier Creme Brulee Honey Bath, £30

L'Occitane Honey & Lemon Sweet Sugar Scrub, £24




LUSH Honey Beehave Dusting Talc, £5.95






Jurlique Lemon Body Oil, £21

REN Perfect Lip Honey, £10





The Body Shop Honey Moisturising Shampoo, £5.50



Original Source Lemon Shower Gel with Tea Tree, £1.99



Benefit Honey...Snap Out of It! Facial Scrub, £18.50


The Organic Pharmacy Lemon & Neem Nail Oil, £18.95

Friday, 10 October 2008

Ten of The Best.... Cuffs

Cuffs are HUGE this season, adding glamour to even the simplest of LBDs so get some wrist action with these best picks....























































From Top:
Metallic Woven Cuff at Urban Outfitters, £12
Croc print Gold Cuff at Assya, £110
Erickson Beamon Cuff, £310
Kenneth Jay Lane jewelled cuff at My-wardrobe.com, £230
Mimco Bow Cuff, £49
Christian Lacroix cuff at Net-a-porter.com, £445
Butler & Wilson Pearl cuff, £34
Dorothy Perkins Jewelled Cuff, £15
Accessorize Rope Cuff, £16
Miu Miu Jewelled Satin Cuff, £200









Lust Have of the Week


This week I'm loving this stunning Sequin Pillbox Hat from Topshop, £20. The hairband fitting means that it'll be easy to wear and guaranteed to make an impression!

Wednesday, 8 October 2008

October Special Offers & Sample Sales

SPECIAL OFFERS
Beautyexpert.co.uk is offering a free 200ml MOP body wash when you buy any two MOP products.

TEMPLE Country Retreat & Spa in Ireland invites you to bring a friend for free when you book a 2 night stay until 23rd October- see www.templespa.ie for details.

Lookfantastic.com is offering a free This Works Clean Skin worth £20 when you buy any 2 products from the This Works range.


SAMPLE SALES- lots this month so why not take the opportunity to look for some unusual Christmas gifts?!

Brora Sample Sale takes place on 8th & 9th October from 10am- 1pm at the Battersea Arts Centre. Up to 70% off womenswear, menswear & childrenswear.

Paul & Joe Sample Sale takes place at Shop 14, Old Truman Brewery, 15 Hanbury Street, E1 6QR from 9th-12th October, 11am-6.30pm. Items by Sara Berman, Goat, True Religion, Sass & Bide also available with clothes starting at £5.

Nicole Farhi Sample Sale takes place at 5-6 Islington Studios, Thane Villas. N7 7NU. 10th October from 10am-8pm, 11th October from 10am-6pm and 12th October from 11am-5pm.

Heal's One Day Warehouse Sale takes place on 11th October from 10am-4pm with up to 70% off. 10, Ardra Road, Edmonton, London. N9 0BD

Lara Bohinc Sample Sale takes place 16th and 17th October from 8am-8pm with up to 90% off bags, belts & jewellery. 149F, Sloane Street, London. SW1X 9BZ

Duchamp London Sample Sale takes place on 25th October from 10am-6pm at The Music Rooms, 26, South Molton Lane, London. W1K 5AB with bargains on shirts, ties & other men's accessories.

Ok, not technically October but another date for your diary is... Browns Bride Sample Sale takes place 2nd November, 11am-5pm at 12, Hinde Street. London. W1U 3BE with 70% off wedding dresses from Oscar de la Renta, Elie Saab & monique Lhuillier amongst others.

Tuesday, 30 September 2008

Pretty In Pink

October celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer with 1 in 9 women being diagnosed at some point in her lifetime which unfortunately means that it likely will affect all of us in some way. Why not do your bit whilst celebrating the fun side of being female by treating yourself to one of these goodies... Above: Shock Absorber Pink Sports Bra; Tweezerman tweezers.
Below: Pink Birkenstock sandals; OPI Positively Pink Nail Polish; The White Company Peony Candle; Avon Crusade Mascara; GHD Straighteners;














Monday, 29 September 2008

Good Enough to Eat!

Treat yourself to these tempting beauty goodies!

















ISHI Chocolate & Vanilla Milkshake Cleanser; Korres Yoghurt Mask; The Body Shop Coconut Lip Butter; Philip B White Truffle Conditioner; Bourjois Bronzing Palette; Philosophy Vanilla Birthday Cake Shower Cream









Saturday, 27 September 2008

Lust Have of the Week


This week I'm desperately craving the new Palmistry handcare range from Space NK. Launched just in time for Winter handcare, the range comprises complementary hand washes & lotions with organic bergamot, rose otto and lavender fragrances to choose from. What's more, the packaging- with a sleek design based on the ancient art of reading palms- will look divine in the bathroom!


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!