Must Have: Neal's Yard Beauty Sleep Concentrate
Some days you just wake up and look in the mirror with horror. If, like me, your skin can appear as if an alien has sucked the life out of you overnight, then you need a little pick-me-up to prevent...
View ArticleCaci facial at the Four Seasons Hotel
As soon as I hit 30 I started to see creases on my face. They'd probably been there all my life, but as soon as I started to tick the '30 and over' box, every little line took on new significance. I've...
View ArticleWant to wear your Summer Wardrobe right now?
The shops are full of pastel colours, white dresses and gladiator sandals, but unless we're the recipients of a heatwave in the next 48 hours we won't be donning them any time soon. Rather than...
View ArticleCELEBS: Interviewing Pixie Lott
A little while ago I was lucky enough to spend the afternoon with popstar, style icon and little bundle of joy Pixie Lott. I wasn't just hanging around like a groupie, I wanted to find out what made...
View ArticleNEW: Maybelline express nail varnish remover
Every time I apply a bright colour to my nails, a sense of dread washes over me. When the bright hue contains little flecks of glitter, the anxious feeling gets even worse: how the hell am I gonna get...
View ArticleSuncream 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 ArticleNEW: Nivea in-shower moisturiser
We all know that moisturising our bodies should be as regular as brushing our teeth, but sometimes we just don't have the time. An extra layer of body moisturiser in the morning can cause all kinds of...
View ArticleLBQ's Top 3: Black Eyeliners
Another new feature I want to start bring to the site - my top three picks. When individually reviewing and talking about products, sometimes you don't have an opportunity to reflect and really compare...
View ArticlePanche Lingerie: Bras for D-KK cups
Big breasts can be both a blessing and a curse. They may look great in tight t-shirts, but realistically they mean you need a whole lot of scaffolding to keep them pointing in the right direction....
View ArticleIllamasqua Hydra Veil: Rehydrating Gel Primer
Keeping your skin hydrated and looking tip-top can now be made a little easier, thanks to Illamasqua's innovative new Hydra Veil jelly formula. Packaged in a really handy and secure pot, with even a...
View ArticleLBQ Brand Focus #2: ARK Skincare
The world of skincare can be a confusing one. With so many things to choose from, so many considerations and a world of complicated claims, there's no wonder that the majority of people end up using...
View ArticleHawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration: Sun Lotion and After Sun
Sun cream is an absolute must-have, but the majority of brands don't make it an easy product to love. Sticky formulas, thick creamy messes, heavy chemically-prepared scents... It's no wonder that...
View ArticleBare Minerals: NEW Moxie Lipstick
It's incredible how one slick of lipstick can lift you up and change an outfit. The power of a pigmented bullet of wax is almost comparable to a personal shopper - it makes you look at things...
View ArticleCaudalie Divine Legs: Wash-Off Tan
The sun is out, the sandals have been unpacked and the legs have been shaved. Can we finally embrace the summer months and celebrate with a little fake tan? I hate looking pasty in a long, flowing maxi...
View ArticleAn Express Espresso At-Home: Tassimo Coffee Machine
It's no secret I'm a coffee lover. Pretty much daily I talk about my lust for coffee, how I'm missing coffee or how I just need a really great coffee to accompany me through the afternoon. On a weekend...
View ArticleBlistex Moisture Max Lipbalm
Lipbalm is one of those universal products that appears in every makeup bag, pocket and clutch regardless of the owner's age, sex or interest in making themselves look pretty. Having a good lipbalm can...
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