Meeting Cate Blanchett: The Face of SK-II Skincare
As one of the most beautiful faces on the planet, thanks to her flawless porcelain skin, when Cate Blanchett sings the praises of a brand you stand up and take notice. Last week I went along to a top...
View ArticleChristmas Party Hair with Nicky Clarke Electricals
With less than two weeks until we can officially put up the fairy lights, the office parties are celebrations are already starting to fill up our diaries. The festive season may be about goodwill to...
View ArticleThe Must-Have Beauty Advent Calendars for Christmas 2013
I'm not sure if you'll have noticed, but the festive season is well and truly upon us. Though I'm very much enjoying the battle of the Christmas TV ads, there's another fight taking place on the high...
View ArticleVaseline Cocoa: Understanding the Benefits of Chocolate
If you frequently indulge in a chocolate party for one and find yourself guilt-ridden afterwards, then maybe it's about time you fully understood the benefits of the dark stuff. Chocolate is known for...
View ArticleDiscovering L'Occitane: A Trip To Their Covent Garden Boutique
There's something extremely elegant and refined about French skincare. They seem to hit the nail on the head with their ingredients, formulas, scents and results, without screaming from the rooftops in...
View ArticleL'Oreal Hair Chalk: A Masterclass in Temporary Hair Colour
Seen backstage at Ashish during London Fashion Week, where Hair Chalk was used in various colours to create bold and extravagant hair effects, colourful hair has become a must-have hair accessory. With...
View ArticleBoux Avenue: Lets Get Party Ready
The party season has crept up on us, with the rush for the ultimate party dress well and truly on. If you need some showstopping underwear to complement your outfit, or simply need a...
View ArticleThe Body Shop: 24 Days of Joy
Counting down to Christmas with cheap tasting chocolate is simply not enough any more. Since the launch of the first beauty advent calendar in 2011 the concept has exploded, with every brand fighting...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Christmas Bauble: Ciate Tree Trinkets
This weekend I got myself a new fancy Christmas tree, ready for the forthcoming day of decoration. Next weekend I've blocked out my entire Sunday to put up the tree, drink mulled wine, scoff mince pies...
View ArticleElegant Touch Christmas Jumper Nails
I don't know about you, but I've had a plethora of festive knitwear ready and waiting in my wardrobe since about September. However, if you don't quite fancy getting your knit on then these nails from...
View ArticleCOMPETITION: Burt's Bees Blueberry & Dark Chocolate Lipbalm
The leaves are falling, the winds are blowing and the gloves are firmly on. Somehow in the last week or so the seasons have rapidly changed, leaving the biting and brisk chilly snaps causing havoc with...
View ArticleMaxFactor Creme Puff: 1953-2013
In 1953 MaxFactor launched their Creme Puff compact. It was the first all-in-one blend of creamy make up base and powder (something that was quite innovative sixty years ago,) that applied like powder...
View ArticleModels Own Launch EXCLUSIVE Clothes Show Live Nail Polish
Visiting the humongous Clothes Show Live in Birmingham has been a yearly highlight for me since I can remember tuning into the TV show on BBC One every Sunday night. The vast space is filled to the...
View ArticleLBQ Brand Focus #19: Aveda
So many brands now claim to find inspiration from the environment and be full of nature's goodness, but one started it all: Aveda. The brand known for their focus on botanical essences was founded by...
View ArticleVaseline Cocoa Challenge: Putting Cocoa Radiance To The Test
I'm currently wrapped up in a cardigan, scarf and two blankets, trying not to let the freezing temperatures outside penetrate my warm little cocoon. It's winter and my limbs have been suffering; as...
View ArticleCiate Mini Mani Month: Advent Calendar for Nail Varnish Lovers
Although there are beauty advent calendars coming out of our ears, if you're a nail varnish addict then there's only one you need to know about. Ciate's Mini Mani Month has become slightly iconic, but...
View ArticleGive Yourself a Break: The Lowdown on Yoga, Pilates & Tai Chi
Living in the digital age it’s far too easy to get wrapped up in a busy pace of life, often not leaving yourself time to take a step back and take stock. Often, living in London, I find myself running...
View ArticleBrilliant Bargain Buy: George at ASDA Nail Polish
When you think of George at ASDA, beauty products may not be the first thing that comes to your head. They currently have a growing number of affordable 'own brand' cosmetics to their name which are...
View ArticleLBQ's Advent Calendar: 1st December (WIN Ciate Tree Trinkets)
"Christmas time, Mistletoe and Wine. Children singing Christian rhyme. With logs on the fire and gifts on the tree, a time to rejoice in the good that we see..." It's finally time to pop open the...
View ArticleGet Winter Ready: Put Your Boots On!
Today is now officially known as 'Cyber Monday'. According to analysts, today will see consumers completing the most online transactions ever recorded in a single day - estimations have us collectively...
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