Camilla

April 8, 2013

Favourite Five: Red Nail Polish

I have had a long-standing love affair with red nail polish –I am rarely seen without a slick of crimson on my nails. As a child I remember watching my godmother, Annie (the most glamorous woman in the world), lying by the pool in heels and a one-piece, doing her nails. And they were always red – this is wear it all started. For me, real nails are just so incredibly chic – they are the quintessential finishing touch. They have the power to transform any woman into a veritable glamourpuss. Here are my top 5 favourite reds of all…

April 4, 2013

Review: OPI Chip Skip Nail Lacquer

After reading Charlotte’s guest post on the key to a chip free mani, I decided that it was high time for me to investigate this nail dehydrator business. I picked up a bottle of OPI Chip Skip Nail Lacquer in the hopes that it would help prolong the life of my manicure. Here’s the rundown: How does Chip Skip work? It works by dehydrating the surface of your nail by absorbing any surface moisture/oil. By eliminating that layer of moisture or oil, it allows the polish to really adhere to your nail and stops it from chipping as easily. How…

April 2, 2013

Camilla’s March Favourites: Exclusively Bobbi Brown

EXTRA SPF 25 Tinted Moisturizing Balm in Light to Medium For the past month I have been reaching for my Dr Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm Cream, and this. I have been leaning towards balms lately because my skin is still feeling so dry and I have been craving the hydration. This is billed as a lightweight foundation alternative for dry, dehydrated skin – bingo! The formulation is ultra-rich, so I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this unless your skin is as parched as mine, as it might leave you looking a little bit greasy. This balm looks, feels and smells heavenly –…

March 29, 2013

Happy Easter, Beauty Bunnies!

I know, how sweet? So fluffy! Anyway, let’s not get sidetracked! Wishing you all a peaceful, relaxing break over this long weekend – and we hope the Easter Bunny brings you lots of tasty treats! For those of you who manage to resist the temptation to devour as many Lindt bunnies as humanly possible, why don’t you pop down to The Body Shop and stock up on these goodies: Images via 1 and 2

March 27, 2013

Pro Tip: The Key to a Chip-Free Manicure

Our friend Charlotte is not only a top financial PR strategist, fluent in Russian and Spanish, and generally awesome, but she is professionally trained manicurist to boot. Here are her tips for achieving a chip-free mani: “Until I learnt from the professionals, I never managed to maintain a chip-free set of painted nails for more than two days. Now, I paint my nails on a Sunday night, and they still look pretty much perfect by Friday (however my short attention span usually dictates a change in colour by at least Wednesday!). There are a number of forces at play which keep…

March 25, 2013

Review: Dr Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm Cream SPF 25

This was one of the products that arrived a few weeks ago, courtesy of our dear friend Charlotte who came to visit from London. Dr Jart+’s selection of BB creams have been bestsellers in their home country of Korea since their launch in 2004. BB creams were initially created to combine skincare and makeup – they were designed to help improve the skin’s texture and to aide the recovery of scarring following surgery. There are 4 in the range, catering to different skin types and concerns. I went for the Water Fuse which claims to be oil free yet hydrating,…

March 22, 2013

Disappointing Product: Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules

Escentric Molecules fragrances are designed to react with your natural pheromones to create an individual scent that is personalised to the wearer. I first learned about this perfume when I was living in London – I couldn’t open a magazine without reading yet another rave review. Molecule 01 is billed as the human equivalent to cat-nip: every man, woman and child who comes near you will be driven wild by your scent. It will leave them in a daze as you drift past them, as though they have been intoxicated by you. Allegedly. I was tempted to buy it then,…

March 19, 2013

Nail Revolution: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

We all know the feeling: sitting patiently, waiting for our nail polish to dry. And then, just when you think you’re ready to go, you touch something and it smudges. RAGE. But fear not, help is at hand…I give you Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat. What is it? A fast-drying top coat specially formulated to penetrate through nail polish to the base coat, forming a single solid coating over the nail for a more durable finish. What does it promise? To cut drying time dramatically, and to leave nails resistant to chipping and peeling. Does it deliver? YES. I have been…

March 15, 2013

Review: Clinique High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara

Julia and I aren’t exactly what you would call faithful when it comes to mascara brands – we are constantly on the look out for the next best thing. My two favourites, up until now, were Maybelline Great Lash and L’Oreal Extreme Million Lashes. Julia’s was Max Factor Masterpiece Mascara. But that’s all changed…we’ve both fallen hook, line and sinker for the Clinique High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara. This mascara promises the most extreme volume (hence the name) and “wraps lashes in instant, jaw-dropping drama”. As usual, Julia and I did our reviews separately and did not consult each other.…

March 14, 2013

Must-Have Cream Blush: Bobbi Brown Pretty Powerful Pot Rouge

“Pretty Powerful symbolizes my belief that all women are pretty, and with the right tools, are empowered to a higher level of pretty – it’s about being confident and about being who you are” – Bobbi Brown. That’s a philosophy that I can subscribe to, can’t you? Bobbi Brown has released a limited edition Pretty Powerful Pot Rouge for International Women’s Day (which took place on 8 March 2013), with all sales in South Africa going to HeartBeat, a charity that cares for orphaned and vulnerable children suffering from the impact of HIV. This item was only released in four…

Posts Written ByCamilla