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STEAMCREAM is one of my all time favourite products.  It is a daily all in-one moisturiser for face, body and hands.  How to use STEAMCREAM “Handmade in England” for face, body and hands.  STEAMCREAM is a "high quality natural and traceable raw ingredients which is bound by a steam-infused process to create a hydrating, easily absorbed and luxurious vegan cream."  The cream is packaged in aluminium tins, all of which are limited editions with funky eye catching designs for individual people. The ingredients contained in each tin are: Oatmeal Infusion Orange Flower Water Almond...


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We were kindly invited to the launch this week of the new Bioderma product - Hydrabio Eau de Soin which was held in London. Hydrabio Eau de Soin is the first water based mist infused with an SPF for all over protection and hydration.  This is the first water mist with UV protection in the World.  It also has the following properties: Anti ageing - SPF 30, contains Cellular Bioprotection and Vitamin E Enhanced hydration - contains the patented Aquagenium biological complex stimulating the skin to rehydrate itself Makeup fixation - solution is a very fine micro mist which can be worn...


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If you read my blogs or watch me on social media you will know I am a huge fan of Lipstick Queen.     There isn’t one lipstick I don’t seem to like from their range and I love the fun “ tongue in cheek” aspect of the names and the packaging of the products. One of my “ must have” lipsticks is Medieval which is a Tinted lip treatment which is sheer red which suits everyone.   I hear you say everyone?   Yes it really is an easy colour to wear for all skin types, ages and personalities. As quoted by founder of Lipstick Queen - Poppy King   “ Lets go back in history to medieval...


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Are you tired from the Christmas and New Year parties ? Need to recharge and get back to optimum fitness and health? Need to advice on nutrition? If so, you must book your place on the next Nutritional and Lifestyle Workshop being held at the Coach House, Middleton Lodge with Kate Chaytor Norris on Thursday 28 January 2016 commencing 9:30 am as it will give you a real insight into another world of nutrition.  You can find out more details about this event being held at Middleton Lodge here. I have known nutritionist Kate Chaytor Norris and have attended her workshops often and I have also met with...


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Now the Christmas and New Year party season has ended, if you are like me you start January feeling quite low because the last month or so has been so busy planning and organising the festive season and then January comes along and all is very quiet.  To give yourself a boost this January I have an offer for you to pamper and cheer yourself up at the start of 2016. Why not buy a 2 hour one to one make-up lesson to learn how to apply your own make-up by a professional make-up artist   The lessons I hold are friendly, informal and interactive with plenty of hints and tips to take...


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Christmas and the party season is starting to slow down now and your skin is struggling with all the indulgent food, drink and sleepless nights. Need a pick me up for your skin before you head back to work? Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask is a cult product by the superb skincare brand of REN.   I love REN as their approach is all about natural ingredients with a simple method as to how you can make your skin look amazing. You only need to use this product once a week but it really is worth the weekly wait.  It is a great purchase at only £32.00 for 50 ml. Benefits Removes dead...


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I initially met Sarah’s Mum ( Liz) at Middleton Lodge Christmas event and we happened to chat about wedding make-up. As Sarah lives in London we arranged the trial when she was visiting family in the dark winter month of February.   We discussed at great lengths how Sarah wanted to look on her Wedding Day and took inspiration from some of the beauty icons of Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn. Come Springtime on their Wedding Day at Middleton Lodge, I arrived at my favourite wedding venue Middleton Lodge and favourite Bridal Suite, the Oak Room, which has three huge Georgian windows with plenty...


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This time of year it is all about glamour and creating the filmstar “red carpet look”.   You may be asking how can I achieve this look on my own?   In the latest edition of La Di Da Magazine I have showcased how you create this look using make-up from four top luxurious brands.   To create this look I used the following products: Skinbase:  YSL Le Touch Touch Eclat Foundation Eyes:  Tom Ford Eye Colour Quad in Seductive Rose Blusher: Guerlain Terracotta 4 Season Bronzer Powder in Sheer Blondes Lips:  Lancome Le Rouge L'Absolu in shade Rose Nuance Glitter...


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This week I wanted to share with you this amazing front cover image of the latest edition of La Di Da Magazine Winter Edition 2015 in which I was privileged to be given the amazing of designing and applying the make up. You can buy your copy in Fenwicks or WH Smiths or you can read it here Full Credits to: Photographer:  Rebecca Elizabeth Tate Hair:  Whiskeredhair Model:  Deeann of Tyne Tees Models Retouch:  Mike Valdez Follow my blog with Bloglovin


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Are you going out for the Christmas season and want to learn how to achieve the perfect smoky eyes? Why not book me for a private one to one lesson and I can teach you how to create the look.  Alternatively, you can get a group of your friends together and book a group lesson for a minimum of 4 people or book me for a special occasion make-up for the evening itself.   One-to-One Make-up Lessons
 £100.00 per person held at my home I have worked in the industry for many years and understand that we are inundated with products and not always sure how to use them. My make-up lessons...


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