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Springtime in 2015 is all about pink, whether its rose, blush, shell, or even a strong candy pink. My favouite pink item has to be the Guerlain Meteorites Perles de Blush in Angelic Radiance. The packaging is beautifully made and reminds me of the heritage of Guerlain in the 1900’s. This small intricate box with angelic angels and the sweetest of pink packaging will look fabulous on a dressing table or take it to work to make your colleagues swoon over it! Once you open the box and you can smell the scent of violets which is like going back in time. These mini magical Meteorites pearls...


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I started in the industry many years ago working for Lancome where I had an intense training course in London Head Office. My 10 year career with Lancome took me to large accounts in Edinburgh, Manchester, York and my final position before I left the company was in House of Fraser in Darlington. Looking back at my career with Lancome I wanted to write an article about how to create the Valentine look using make-up products you can purchase from House of Fraser. I wanted to have a cross section of make-up brands which, of course, included Lancome! but from other top companies from Clarins, Guerlain...


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Are you looking to give your special loved one a special New Year treat?      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.             As a New Year offer to YOU, if you purchase a lesson before...


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In my previous weekly blogs I have talked about my one to one make-up lessons that I offer to clients. I really wanted to share with you my experience with a client whom I met for a one to one make-up lesson recently. When I met this lovely lady she was so nervous and shy as she explained she didn’t bring her make-up bag with her as she didn’t own one and had never worn make-up ever…. my client is 58! So my first question was why now? What has changed? How do you want the make-up to look and feel? She replied “it is my daughter's wedding this year and also I feel that now at...


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NARS Award Winning Blusher in “Orgasm” The Cult Classic and Award Winning Blusher   How to use NARS Blusher This peachy pink colour is suitable for fair to medium skin tones.  Apply this blusher with a blush brush by using a soft circular motion to the apple part of the cheeks to create a “flushed effect” or alternatively use the blusher to sculpt the face on the cheekbones.   Why I Love This Product A wonderful colour to use all year round and there is a slightly delicate shimmer to the product.   The blusher is so easy to apply to the cheeks which leaves a natural...


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Chantecaille The Wild Horses Palette This palette is a perfect present for all those horse lovers out there.  The four colours are named after breeds of horses, Black Stallion, Palomino, Mustang and Freedom.   A percentage of the proceeds of every Wild Horses Palette sold will be donated to The Humane Society of the United States to help keep the wild horses to roam free. This clever palatte has everything you need Black Stallion – Black Eyeliner Palomino – Highlighter for the cheeks Mustang – Warm gold brown eyeshadow Freedom – Sunset soft pink blusher   Why...


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