Beauty Articles

[ad_1] Commodity Book Fragrance When I featured the Commodity Fragrance Portfolio a few weeks back I had several messages back from people who’d bought it and absolutely loved trying all the different scents before settling upon a favourite. Book emerged as front-runner so I thought I’d give it a post of its own. Commodity Book Fragrance You can very quickly over-think this fragrance – is it supposed to smell like a book, like a moment reading a book? Or is…

[ad_1] Bobbi Brown Nude on Nude Palettes In the past, I’ve got very, very bored of endless nude palettes, but I have to say that in a sea of multi-colour palettes these just look so calm and peaceful. Like, totally wearable, stylish, easy, flattering – no thought required; just shadow and go! Bobbi Brown Nude on Nude Palettes There are two brand new palettes in the nude spectrum – Bronzed Nudes and Rosy Nudes. While there are existing shades within…

[ad_1] My hair is damaged and dry. It’s my own fault really, I was the one that insisted on getting a loose body perm and then added a few highlights a couple months later. I also use a lot of heat in my styling. I’ve managed to repair a lot of the damage with Olaplex and repeated in salon and at home Kerastase Fusio Dose treatments, but I was searching for a new shampoo and conditioner duo that would baby…

[ad_1] Les Eaux de Chanel Created by Olivier Polge, the three new Les Eaux are in the family of eau de cologne but more distant cousins than sisters, perhaps. I have all three but this one, Biarritz, had my undivided attention straight away so is having a post of its own before I review the other two. I love Biarritz – I’ve been two years in a row and am itching to get back there as soon as possible. If…

[ad_1] Teeez Cosmetics I don’t know a great deal about this brand, but I do know amazing packaging when I see it! Teeez has been around since 2004 – it’s a pity that their ‘About Us’ section doesn’t give any more information about them other than a standard mission statement. But it’s not just the packaging that’s imaginative and vivid – the make up is too. I wish I’d discovered it before now. Teeez Cosmetics Ha – if you look…

[ad_1] I’m still very much undecided as to whether holidays abroad with babies and toddlers are a good idea. There are so many considerations, so many logistical problems and non-relaxing hurdles to jump over. Trying to get through airport security with two cartons of milk and an unmarked medicine bottle (it was antibiotics, the label had fallen off!); running from the boarding gate with a toddler who suddenly needs a poo so desperately “it’s already coming out Mummy!” we can’t possibly…

[ad_1] It’s the 3rd of the month, which means life update day. It has been published on the 3rd of every month for well over a year – I changed it to the 3rd when Ted was born (on – you’ve guessed it – the 3rd!) and before that it was on the 17th, which was the day of the month that Angelica was born. Making sure my update is completed before midnight at the end of the designated day…

[ad_1] I still remember exactly where I was when I heard the news, that awful day that the world lost Aaliyah. I was in college in Miami. Aaliyah was born in 1979, like I was. Her music was undeniably part of the soundtrack of my upbringing. Seeing the dates of her life flash across the news felt so jarring and tragic — 1979 to 2001. Aaliyah left us at age 22, but in her brief life she made such an…

[ad_1] I have rosacea. It’s a bit mild, but my skin is still sensitive to certain skincare products, wind or sun exposure. My nose can turn red quickly and it takes a day or two to recover. So I’m all about the soothing skincare products. I use Bobbi Brown Remedy #80 daily which helps a lot, but even that can’t keep redness at bay once I’ve spent the afternoon in the pool with my girls. (Yes, I wear sunscreen. SPF…