Now, normally I’m not one for special effects on the nails. Let me rephrase. I’m not normally one for special effects on MY nails. I love it on other people’s nails; the creativity and attention to detail always excites and amazes me, but I’ve never really tried any form of nail art on my nails, thinking it won’t suit me. Even the suede effect polishes I use inevitably get covered…
There are three factors that are guaranteed to make me fall in love with a new product: 1. Innovation 2. Instant results 3. A really funky launch Well, ok, No. 3 isn’t strictly necessary but it’s always a bonus. The new skin-perfecting balm-like cream, Nanoblur ticked all the boxes. 1. Skin perfection using nano technology at a great price 2. Visible results in seconds (well, forty if we’re going to…
For a generation, October has been the month designated to raise awareness of Breast Cancer around the world, and all because of a campaign started by Evelyn Lauder, of beauty giant Estee Lauder. Since its launch in 1992, the now-familiar Pink Ribbon campaign has raised close to $50 million in contributions to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation through fundraising, the sale of the Pink Ribbon and the wide range of…
I’m totally loving all the holographic and multi-dimensional nail varnishes that are around at the moment. Leighton Denny’s latest collection entitled Atmospheric boasts some really ethereal shades, and I’m slowing working my way through the range. Currently on my fingers is this deep marine green which almost looks like a gleaming black pearl in some lights and is super glossy before you’ve even added a top coat. It looks very…
You are what you eat… or so the saying goes. As far as your skin goes, it’s also all about what you DON’T put on your skin that counts. So get down as quick as you can to your closest Neal’s Yard Remedies store where they have declared an amnesty on chemical-laden skincare. Take along a product a not-so-natural product you currently use and switch to organic with 20% off…
