I’ll be the first to put my hand up and admit that I know next to nothing about perfume – top notes, base notes…I just can’t seem to identify what’s what, no matter how hard I try. It’s been something I have been keen to learn more about, so when Lisa Miller, a Cape Town based perfumer, contacted Jules and I to discuss her line of fragrances, I jumped at the opportunity to learn more…
It’s almost too easy to be a fan of Estée Lauder. When a company creates such iconic products as Advanced Night Repair, Double Wear foundation and MagnaScopic mascara, quality becomes an absolute given. So we were understandably rather excited to be invited to spend an afternoon with the brand at the Mount Nelson to learn about some of their new launches. The most exciting addition to their product line-up has to be the launch of the fragrance Modern Muse. Inspired by the duality of the modern woman – both soft and feminine while being strong and powerful – it’s the type…
Camilla’s Favourites Make-up Forever HD Foundation – available from Metropolitain Cosmetics in JHB or online Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask – not available in SA but alternative clay-based masks include REN ClearCalm3 Anti-Acne Treatment Mask, The Body Shop Warming Mineral Mask and Seaweed Ionic Clay Mask and the Lush Mask of Magnaminty. REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask – available at Woolworths (in-store or online) Rimmel Scandaleyes Shadow Paint in Rich Russet – not available in SA yet but you can order online via Feel Unique. Also, check out Lily Pebbles’ review here. Tom Ford Black Orchid EDP – available at…
I was extremely lucky to get my paws on one of only 500 of these epic beauty boxes that went on sale a month ago, and sold out within four hours. If you don’t know of her already, British Beauty Blogger Jane Cunningham is an industry insider who gets the scoop on all the new releases, and posts new blog articles multiple times a day! She gives honest reviews and sneak peeks, and in her own words, “like[s] to showcase products I think are excellent, beautiful, and exciting.” Her carefully edited, limited edition beauty box is a collection of 14…
Clarins Hydra-Matte Lotion As you may have gathered by now, I’m on a mission to control the facial oil slick that has become the bane of my life. I didn’t used to have such oily skin, it was more normal-combination (and I’m sure it’s linked to the number of different products I test for the blog) but these days my nose is like a beacon by lunchtime! I’ve tried powders, mattifying primers, setting sprays and blotting papers but none have been as effective as this light daily moisturiser. It hasn’t resolved the issue completely but it has made the most…
What would Friday be without a little product lust, am I right? Cult Beauty is, without question, my favourite beauty website – it stocks the most elite products, which have been tried and tested by industry professionals, so you know you’re getting the very best. I have been known to cruise the site obsessively, earmarking all the products I’m desperate to try (problems). Sadly, it seems that I have been able to exercise restraint for once in my life (I can neither confirm nor deny that this restraint was brought on by the exchange rate), so these beauties will have to…
We have been nominated in the Beauty Blogger Category of the Fairlady Best of Beauty Awards! We couldn’t be happier and feel honoured to be nominated alongside blogs we love, such as Kiss Blush and Tell, Style Scoop and For The Beauty of It. This nomination means the world to us because we have poured our hearts and souls into All Dolled Up over the last six months, and to see it go from strength to strength has been the most fulfilling, rewarding experience. We really value all of our loyal readers and we still can’t quite believe that anyone…
Let me start by saying that I’m not really a bath girl. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good wallow, but nothing beats the efficiency of a shower for me. In a world where I never seem to have enough time, I rarely have the luxury of spending half an hour unwinding in the tub. But sometimes, especially when it’s cold outside and my back is aching after a long day spent at my desk, I have the house to myself and I’m in the mood to be pampered, then I’ll make an exception. Well, last night was just…
There’s nothing quite like getting that payday SMS, is there? Best. I don’t know about you, but I tend to hit the shops immediately as I feel like the cash is burning a hole in my pocket. Here’s what came home with me this month…
Charlotte Rhys Candle with Silver Lid – R201.85 Cath Kidston Rose Manicure Gift Set – R219.95 Bobbi Brown Pretty Powerful (hardcover) – R333 Three Month rubybox Subscription – R349 REN Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil – R440 Elie Saab Le Parfum EDP (30ml) – R550 Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair – R585