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November 18, 2014

Which luxury beauty item do you want to win?

In case you missed it, last week we ran a poll so that you could choose whether this year’s Christmas Giveaway prize would be a selection of UK drugstore favourites or a single item of luxury makeup/haircare/skincare. The winner was the luxury beauty so now you get to choose exactly what this is! You can vote for up to three different items from the list below and we’ll pick the main prize from the three most popular ones (in case there are stock or sourcing issues when we come to purchase the prize). We’ve limited the list to items that are…

November 14, 2014

Curling Your Hair With Straighteners: A Hair Tutorial with Brandslut

Today the lovely Misha from Brandslut shows us how to get her signature bouncy waves using the Glampalm Standard Magic Series Iron. If you’ve ever wanted to know how to curl your hair with a straightening iron, this is the video for you!

November 10, 2014

Vote for the Christmas Giveaway Prize!

Following on from the wild success of last year’s massive Christmas Giveaway, we are planning another competition but this time we need your help. This year you get to choose the big prize between a selection of drugstore favourites from the UK high street (something similar to last year’s prize) or a single luxury make-up item to the same value (e.g. Charlotte Tilbury eyeshadow palette, Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder or Diptyche candle). Once you’ve voted on the two options, we’ll go through a round of further voting so that you can pick exactly what you want to win. Vote now:…

November 7, 2014

3 for 2 Madness!

Happy Friday! As we all wait for the hours to tick by so that we are released from our desks, I thought I would help you with some weekend shopping inspiration. There happen to be three stores running “3 for 2” promotions at the moment so I’ve rounded them up for your convenience. These specials can save you lots of cash on regular purchases but it’s also a great way to score some Christmas gifts at bargain prices. Here are the details plus our top buys from each store: Spree Valid: 3 November – 10 November Offer: Buy 3 and…

November 5, 2014

October Favourites

October 31, 2014

Eyeliner Tips & Tricks with Shahnaz Loves Beauty

You’ve no doubt already seen the September Favourites video we filmed with fellow beauty blogger and professional make-up artist Shahnaz Cola-Wrensch. This time, she’s sharing her technique for perfect eyeliner, the best tools and products to use, and hints for getting the best results. Please let us know in the comments if you have any tips you would like to share!

October 28, 2014

NEW: Moroccanoil Volume Collection

Moroccan oil Extra Volume Shampoo and Conditioner | All Dolled Up

We recently attended the launch of Moroccanoil’s latest product line that promises to inject fine hair with lots of body and volume. Those are the magic words as far as we’re concerned so we were very excited to give the range a whirl – here’s the lowdown: Extra Volume Shampoo & Conditioner If there’s a choice between the effectiveness of cleansing vs styling products in creating volume in my hair, styling products will win every time. I just have a much more successful track record with them than shampoo and conditioner. I’ve been using this combination almost every single time…

October 24, 2014

Review: Smashbox Full Exposure Palette – A Love-Hate Relationship

Smashbox Full Exposure Palette Review | All Dolled Up

Let me begin by saying that I’m usually quite decisive about whether or not I like products; if I do, it goes into my stash, if I don’t then it gets chucked or donated to a friend. However, I’ve had this palette since April (Camilla bought it for me in the States) and it’s taken me months to figure out if I like it or not… and eventually I realised that I was ambivalent. Let me explain: What’s to love The layout: Sheer genius – seven shimmery shades up top, seven matte shades down below. I’m surprised we haven’t see more…

October 17, 2014

Summer’s Hottest Nail Polish Shade

Maybelline Color Show "So Chic Pink" - All Dolled Up

There is one colour that seems to be EVERYWHERE at the moment, and it is Radiant Orchid, Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2014. Described as “a captivating, magical, enigmatic purple”, it looks particularly gorgeous on the nails, as I discovered last week when I painted mine with the Maybelline shade mentioned below. I’ve since spotted loads of other nail polishes in this vibrant, magenta shade so here are three easy-to-find options: Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer “So Chic Pink”* Swatch by me. Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy “Up the Ante” Swatch via Cosmetic Proof Essie “Splash of Grenadine” Swatch via Demelza’s…

October 13, 2014

Almond Obsession

Sweet Almond Oil Beauty Products - All Dolled Up

I’ve recently discovered that I absolutely love the smell of sweet almond oil. It started when I picked up a tub of Almond Body Butter from The Body Shop winter sale a couple of months ago and it’s become a full-blown obsession. I find the warm, nutty fragrance has just enough sweetness to be feminine without being sickly, and is tempered by a vanilla-like creaminess. Sweet almond oil is one of the most versatile, multipurpose skin care oils out there. It is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals and is therefore extremely nourishing and revitalising, especially for dry skin. It…

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