I had my nails done and a mini facial at Rougz salon, Finchley Road, this week. I had purchased a basement bargain voucher from Last Minute.com (£10 for both treatments) so was slightly apprehensive about the quality. Upon arrival my first impression was that the salon is a bit tacky looking, lots of Rougz items and fake flowers. However, the staff were absolutely lovely. My … Continue reading BEAUTY: Nails Of The Week – Black Out
I have a new favourite London cafe, and a new favourite bar, and a new favourite salon, and they’re all Cheeky, Cheeky Parlour in Shoreditch that is! Sunday brunch with the girls was given a great little twist this weekend when I booked for brunch at Cheeky. Offering Cheeky Eats (cake pops and cupcakes) and Cheeky drinks (cocktails anyone?) while you have your hair or … Continue reading BEAUTY: Getting Cheeky
I felt inspired at LFW to get out of my make up rut. I’ve been sporting a red lip, black flick combo for too long. A top catwalk trend from the past few seasons has been pink, so I’ve gone for a smokey pink eye and rosy cheeks. For the base I’ve used a base of Clinique Anti Blemish Foundation (£24), with Rimmel Wake Me Up … Continue reading BEAUTY: Thinking Pink For LFW
Dear diary… On day five of LFW AW14 I joined a cult. The cult of K-T-Z. Things had begun to wind down, and those of us who’d been wearing heels for 5 days straight were feeling a little fatigued. But it was a refreshing wake up call to see the ever interesting K-T-Z show. The crowd at the show were predominantly hardcore fans. The thing … Continue reading FASHION: LFW Diary Day 5
Dear dairy… Day four at London Fashion Week, or “Mega Monday” as the media have dubbed it, was a mixed bag of events. With the giant Burberry show catching everyone’s attention I couldn’t help feel a little sorry for the other, completely overshadowed, designers. I headed back to Somerset House for the David Korma show which was very much to my tastes. The designer’s signature … Continue reading FASHION: LFW Diary Day 4
Dear diary… On day three of LFW I headed over to the Fashion Scout venue to seek out some fresh talent. Sunday was all about Felicities designers. An Icy start with the Basharatyan Show inspired by Iceland. The models lips had tuned blue and sprouted small icicles! The hair and make up styling on this show was one of the most elaborate this season but … Continue reading FASHION: LFW Diary Day 3
Dear diary, on day two of LFW I visited the lovely ladies in the M.A.C press lounge at Somerset House. I was given a 30 minute transformation including a bronze eye and a gothic “rebel” lip. Next up was a quick visit to the Shopcade Party bus where I was treated to a cheeky mojito and some good tunes. Then on to John Rocha, one … Continue reading FASHION: LFW Diary Day 2
One of my favourite things about fashion week, season after season, is being able to visit the M.A.C team for a touch up. With wind and rain wreaking havoc on my make up it was wonderful to go have a mini makeover this morning. I chose a bronze eye and a “rebel” lip and love the look. It’s outside my comfort zone for the every … Continue reading BEAUTY: M.A.C LFW Makeover
Dear Diary…It’s that time again… Catwalk season! London Fashion Week got off to a wet and windy start yesterday leaving fashionistas drenched and windswept at Somerset House. I was there with a warm scarf and an umbrella, but there were other girls bare legged and jacket less proving their true dedication to style. This is my 5th LFW! (Getting old) and I was feeling a … Continue reading FASHION: LFW AW14/15 Diary Day One
I’ve been working hard on the fashionable 5:2 front to get bikini ready for the summer ahead. Most brands are now releasing their summer swimwear so it’s great inspiration to stay motivated. I’ve been in a swimwear rut the past few years, buying one red bikini after another with some sort of Baywatch mind block preventing me from branching out. I’ve got my eye on … Continue reading FASHION: Swimspiration
I visited the PURE London exhibition this week to check out some new fashion and accessories ranges. As always it’s hugely overwhelming, filling both floors of the impressive Kensington Olympia venue. There’s so much to see and do I can only pick a few stand highlights to share here and a few snaps from the group Catwalk shows. Full details of all the exhibitors can … Continue reading FASHION: PURE Thoughts
Inspired by my recent visit to Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore! at Somerset House I’ve fallen in love with hats. I can’t wait for race season to be upon us and the wind to be banished so I can wear some glorious hats and headpieces in the summer. I’ve got my eye on a few little numbers at Alexandra Harper Millinery which opened last month. Positioned in … Continue reading FASHION: I Dream Of Hats For SS14
There’s plenty of opportunity to incorporate a good deed into your beauty routine this month with lots of exciting collaborations between major brands and good causes. Clinique, supported by House of Fraser, are partners to the Kiss it Better appeal and have gone bigger and better for the 10 year anniversary of the KISS IT BETTER appeal with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, raising money … Continue reading BEAUTY: A Beautiful Cause
The Hoff’s daughter Hayley Hasselhoff & Whitney Thompson will add some star quality to British Plus Size Fashion Weekend next week. Walking at the event on the 14th & 15th Feb at the London Vinopolis actress Hayley Hasselhoff and Whitney Thompson – modelling (The first plus size model to win America’s next top model) and Felicity Haywood (Established British plus size model who was the first … Continue reading FASHION: Curvaceous Stars Join British Plus Size Fashion Weekend
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