I seem to always gravitate towards taupe and bronze shades, despite the fact that I have more than I could get through in a lifetime. I like to play up my eyes as opposed to my lips, and I find that taupe and bronze shades really compliment my eyes and make them look super blue. These are my favourite five:
Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer I bought this concealer when I was in the UK at the end of last year because I liked the Wake Me Up Foundation so much, and broke it out over the holidays when I felt it was too hot to layer corrector and concealer under my eyes. I also seem to be able to get away with less concealer when my face is tanned because my under-eye circles don’t appear as dark. I started using this on its own and not only is the formula creamy and easy to blend, but it feels really…
Now that summer is officially here, it means that so is the office air conditioning. I don’t know about you, but my office subscribes to the more is more philosophy when it comes to air conditioning, so I feel perpetually parched and also, quite cold. Luckily I have a few bits and pieces on my desk which help keep the dryness at bay: Eucerin Aquaphor Jules introduced me to this and I’ve never looked back. Fantastic for dry lips and any other areas that need a shot of moisture, this ointment soothes irritation and hydrates dry patches in a flash.…
Smashbox Liquid Halo HD Foundation Jules and I were given a bottle of this a couple of months ago and I must be honest, I didn’t touch it until the beginning of this year because my love affair with Dior Diorskin Nude BB Cream was still going strong. However, I am kicking myself for not using it sooner because it is gorgeous! Although the formulation is lightweight, the coverage is excellent and it evens out my skin tone beautifully. The finish is luminous and glowy (my personal favourite, as you will no doubt be aware of by now) and it…
Summer can wreak havoc on your hair: chlorine, sunshine, sea salt and heat styling can make your locks dry and stressed rather than sexy and sunkissed. These products will help to fight frizz caused by humidity, inject moisture back into your strands and produce the perfectly tousled beach hair: Philip Kingsley Elasticizer: This world-famous pre-shampoo conditioning treatment delivers a rush of moisture to the hair’s cuticle. Plus you get quick results; suppleness, elasticity and bounce appear instantly without weighing down or coating the hair. Tangle Teezer Aqua Splash: Perfect for taking to the pool or the beach, the hollow, non-slip…
I decided to treat myself to a pedicure last week at my beloved Dante Wellness Spa (Lizelle for nails, Nicole for waxes – trust me) because my poor, tired hooves were in desperate need of some TLC. As a surveyed the Essie rack of polishes, trying to decide which shade of red to choose, this little beauty caught my eye. ‘Too Too Hot’ is from the 2011 Braziliant Collection, and I can’t believe I didn’t spot it sooner – I loved it so much that I promptly bought a bottle and went home to paint my fingernails! As you can…
Ok, this is the last one, we promise.
I spotted this picture of Lauren Hutton at the 1975 Oscars in the latest issue of Allure magazine and was so inspired by her natural, summery look that I immediately went on Pinterest to find more images like it. I love how natural her hair and make-up is, and how the overall effect is glowing and healthy. Sun-kissed cheekbones, long beachy waves, a dusting of freckles and luminous skin are the order of the day so break out that bronzer and be inspired by these other natural beauties: Images via 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
I was kindly sent this range to try but I found it a bit heavy for my very fine, thin hair (to be fair it’s made for thicker hair types) so I passed in on to my friend Dee to trial. She has the kind of long, gorgeous locks that make me weak in the knees, so she seemed the perfect candidate for this range, which aims to repair and provide your hair with protection, smoothness and fullness. Here’s what she had to say: