THE LOOK: Winged Eyeliner
Follow my step-by-step in the April issue of Hair Magazine for the perfect winged eyeliner, one of this season’s big make-up trends. I am a big fan of this bold look and had great fun designing it on paper as well! To create the look you need a good liquid liner. I love the one … Read more
THE REVIEW: Eden Natural Nail Polish Remover
My lovely orange nails have had to come off. They were starting to get chipped and although the chipped look can sometimes look quite cool, I was starting to pick which is not cool. I was recently sent a sample of Eden Natural Nail Polish Remover so was a perfect opportunity to try it. A … Read more
THE REVIEW: The Organic Pharmacy Coral Nail Varnish
I know we have blogged about The Organic Pharmacy’s nail varnish before but I was treated to a mini manicure last night at a little do to celebrate their 10 year birthday, and I love it. I am not one to paint my nails, not because I don’t like it – I love painted nails … Read more
THE EVENT: Paraben Amnesty Week at Neal’s Yard Remedies
One of the UK’s longest running natural skincare companies is running a great campaign to get people to switch to natural skincare. Neal’s Yard Remedies’ Paraben Amnesty Week runs until Feb 28th. It works like this…you bring your conventional beauty products to a Neal’s Yard shop and recieve a 20 per cent discount on their … Read more
THE LOOK: Red Lips
While writing a piece for EggMag on natural hair dyes, I came across a very interesting statistic – in times of financial hardship it is said that the two things women will not do without is hair dye and lipstick. Not surprising really, they are both key products that can instantly change your look without … Read more
THE LAB: FDA Finds Lead Still In Lipsticks
This ad from 1964 say’s it all, and now the FDA have released a new study in the US, which found that 400 lipsticks on the market tested positive for lead. Maybelline Color Sensation by L’Oreal USA was the worst-offending lipstick of the group tested. It contained more than 275 times, 7.19 parts per million … Read more
THE LOOK: Spring Blush
One make-up product that I am always telling people to use is blusher. If you’re short of time in the morning, this is one thing that should not be skipped. It can brighten any complexion in a matter of seconds, even cheat a few hours sleep. Cream blushers are perfect for a quick fix, just … Read more
THE LIFESTYLE: Green Juices for Skin
OK confession time. Some people like fruit juice…I hate it! But what I increasingly find I can’t live without is green juice. Yep, those broccoli filled, spinach touting bright green drinks that sometimes make the hair on the back of your neck stand up (I tend to be a bit heavy handed on the limes). … Read more
THE LAUNCH: RMS Beauty New Organic Eye Shadow Colours
Fans of organic make-up brand rms beauty will be as excited as we are about the preview of the new colours that are to be added to the range. Both additions are to the very popular cream eye shadow range. I have to admit I wore Magnetic everyday for close to a year (one pot … Read more










