Top Tips

The postman knocked on the door one morning with a small white parcel, what could this be? What a surprise in the post the chance to try some cult products by EVE LOM.  I was delighted to receive the following products: EVE LOM Cleanser EVE LOM Rescue Mask EVE LOM Eye Lift   EVE LOM Cleanser I have for over 8 years used the EVE LOM Cleanser which has multi awards and mentioned by Vogue magazine as“probably the best cleanser in the world”. EVE LOM Cleanser feels like pure luxury as soon as you start to use it. The texture of the cleanser is soft and smooth on the skin which...


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There are many things I love in life .... too many to name!!  But I must talk about make-up and saving the bees. When I saw this latest palette launched by Chantecaille for Spring 2014 - Save the Bees Collection, I thought I must write about it. Every season Chantecaille bring out a palette where 5% of the proceeds go to the designated charity.  Last month I wrote about the Wild Horses. It may be wet, cold and grey outside but this latest palette of Spring colours of warm coral, pink and soft nectar brings some sunshine to the face. The palette comes in 4 refillable sections: Honey...


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The winter blues affecting your skin?… I have been trialing the Clarisonic Mia for sensitive skin for the last couple of months and have found my skin is so much clearer, softer and healthier looking.  I use the Clarisonic Mia with Eve Lom cleanser and use every night to remove all my make-up from my skin. Unfortunately, as we get older our skin struggles to removes the dead skin cells which leaves the skin dull, tired and lifeless looking.  The Clarisonic Mia is a sonic machine with a soft brush which circulates in a rapid 300 movements per second, this movement of the soft brush is gentle...


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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 away with you. During your make-up lesson we will discuss your existing regime and look at new ideas on the application of your make-up from perfect day time to night time looks. £80.00 per person for 2 hours Gift Vouchers available to purchase   As a special January offer to YOU, if you purchase a lesson during January you will only pay £50.00...


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Feeling glamorous and the “dress“ has been chosen for the New Year Eve party but you want your make-up to stay on all evening after you have danced the night away? Here are my top tips to achieve this: Eve Lom Rescue Mask – Multi award winning treatment weekly mask for sluggish, tired and dull skin.   This mask can be used on the evening before applying your make-up which leaves the skin glowing and healthy.  A perfect combination to prepare the skin before applying your make-up. http://www.evelom.com/Rescue-Mask-100ml-Jar/MEV0028_7880,en_GB,pd.html?start=12&cgid=Shop%20Products Ariane...


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Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow Palette One of the leading make-up artists internationally has launched her own range.  The range is superb and I love all the products from the range but as it is Christmas and party time ahead ….. I have chosen the Eyeshadow Palette for the ultimate glamour.   How to use Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow Palette Charlotte has written an 'Easy To' guide on how to apply the quad eyeshadow palette from a daytime to a night time look.   Why I love Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow Palette This easy to use powder quad eyeshadow palette is amazing to use.  True...


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Lipstick Queen The queen of lipsticks   How to use Lipstick Queen Apply the Lipstick Queen lipsticks as you wish….with a lip brush, smudge on with your fingertips or apply straight onto your lips.   Why I love Lipstick Queen The range of lipsticks vary from sheer, gloss pots and matt textures,  all of which are sumptuous colours to seduce you to wear lipstick.  Lipstick can make a huge statement on what you wear and how you feel.  I promise you, you will be stuck as to which colours to choose from this great range. My favourite 3 Lipstick Queen’s are: Medieval...


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Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick Award winning best foundation range “ The Guardian Best Beauty Buys 2013”   How to use Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick Bobbi Brown Foundation stick can be applied onto a clean moisturised and primed skin.  Start applying the foundation with either your fingertips or sponge from the T-zone area and blend with light strokes across the forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. This foundation can be used to apply a natural finish or a deeper coverage.   Why I love Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick Portable and a perfect shades of 20 colours to choose from. ...


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Lucas Paw Paw Ointment Made in Australia using Pawpaw fruit but you can purchase it in the United Kingdom.   How to use Lucas Paw Paw Ointment Lucas Paw Paw ointment can be used on a daily basis. Lucas Paw Paw ointment is an antibacterial ointment which is ideal to help relieve minor ailment from chapped lips, sunburn, insect bites and many more.   Why I love Lucas Paw Paw Ointment Easy to use product ( I always purchase it in the red tube). This product I use on a daily basis on models, brides and clients as it is perfect to prepare the lips before applying lipstick.  Lucas...


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Ariane Poole Conceal And Contour Palette Voted the Best Concealer by She Magazine   How to use Ariane Poole Conceal and Contour Palette A trio yellow based concealer palette perfect for all year round.  This multi purpose concealer is perfect to conceal dark circles, blemishes, high colouring, spots and fine imperfections to the skin.  Apply the concealer by using your fingertips or with the concealer brush which is supplied by dabbing gently into the area you wish to conceal.  This light but semi matte finish concealer is so easy to use.   Why I love Ariane Poole Conceal...


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