Suncream with Added Sand Protection: Boots Soltan
I've been preaching about the importance of a good sunscreen for a while now (read my original post here,) so we should all be on the same page and understand how vital it is to get it right. If you've...
View ArticleLBQ Brand Focus #1: Melvita
I'm going to be starting a new series on LBQ, where I delve into the depths to focus on a brand that may be relatively unknown, a hidden treasure or has a great range of untapped basics. There are so...
View ArticleNEW Must-Have: Code Beautiful Mascara
The hunt for the perfect mascara causes women across the world hours of misery and hundreds of pounds a year. On average, a women spends over £2000 on mascara in her lifetime - I bet you Cheryl Cole's...
View ArticleIf only you could actually buy this: Love Hurts Kit
How many of us have suffered from a broken heart and spent the best part of a week in our PJs, watching The Notebook, scoffing chocolate and feeling like we never want to go outside again? Once you get...
View ArticlePenhaligon’s Iris Prima: The Spirit of the Ballet
From the age of four, I spent most weeknights in a ballet studio learning to perfect my point. Looking back at those days with fond memories, there are many scents that instantly transport me to those...
View ArticleMaybelline Color Show Nail Polish: Creating Nail Art
Nail art has definitely been the trend that keeps on giving. When it's a statement to not have a statement nail, you know that stripes, flowers and animal print nails are totally on-trend. I joined...
View ArticleSun Awareness Week: What does my sunscreen actually mean?
With the summer fast approaching and the most subtle peek of sunshine causing a mild riot across London's parks, it's time to once again get out the sunscreen. This week is Sun Awareness Week, which is...
View ArticlePaperself: Art Deco Paper Lashes
Traditionally used to communicate, paper has been used almost since the dawn of time to bring people together. It may be forever associated with subtle blue lines and classroom environments, but...
View ArticleGUEST POST: DIY Beauty Treatments
Firstly I want to say a big thank you to London Beauty Queen for letting do a guest blog post and secondly, my name is Stephanie and I’m a beauty product addict. I have no idea how much my addiction...
View ArticleGlossybox's 2nd Birthday: Get down to Covent Garden NOW!
Although I've never been a huge fan of the monthly subscription boxes, there's no denying that a lot of people are. If you take them for what they were designed to be (a cheap and easy way of trialling...
View ArticleKate Moss Announced as the Face and Body of St Tropez Tan
The ultimate icon, Kate Moss, is bringing her unique edge and personality to the first-ever St Tropez global advertising campaign. She's fronting #OffToStTropez this Summer and can be seen lounging...
View ArticleCompetition: Win a YEAR'S supply of apricot scrub from St Ives
A little go I was challenged by St Ives to capture an image of natural beauty. What did naturally beautiful mean to me and how was I going to capture this in a single image, especially considering my...
View ArticleYankee Candle Celebrates 1 million Facebook Fans
Lighting a candle can change the way a room looks, feels and smells completely. Take a dull living room with no personality, add a comforting light in the corner and you've got yourself a home. Yankee...
View ArticlePART 1: Sophy Robson designs nail art for the English Netball Team
My memories of netball as a teenager include too short pleated navy skirts, big ugly sports pants, bibs that smelt of stale grass, broken fingers and my games teacher yelling 'piv-oooot' across the...
View ArticlePART 2: Sophy Robson designs nail art for the English Netball Team
If you've already read my introductory post, then you'll know that pleated skirts and gym knickers are making a comeback - English Netball is definitely here to stay. Sophy Robson, nail artist...
View ArticleBOOK: Neal's Yard Healing Foods
Established in Covent Garden in 1981, Neal's Yard originally launched to fight against the chemical approach to skin care and health that was being used so readily. Over 30 years later, Neal's Yard is...
View ArticleCK One Makeup: Shine Lipstick
If I was to empty my handbag right now there would be at least one lipbalm, lipgloss and lipstick floating between half eaten chocolate bars and last week's Stylist. I love the different textures,...
View ArticleIllamasqua Paranormal: Nail Varnish
The non-weather of late has had me constantly wearing nude colours on my nails. What do you wear when it's supposed to be sunny, but the clouds are telling you to wait another month before changing-up...
View ArticleMarie Curie Stories: Giving Cancer a Makeover in Hampstead
In 1948 the National Health Service was launched. The very same year, a comittee from the original Marie Curie Hospital in Hampstead decided to preserve the name of Marie Curie by launching a charity...
View ArticleCrabtree & Evelyn pop-up herb garden in Covent Garden
Few brands nowadays evoke feelings from times gone by, most preferring to refresh their identity so they appeal to a younger and more aspiring audience. Crabtree & Evelyn, however, have managed to...
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