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Lipsticks over the season have been dramatic with reds, plums and deep berry colours. If you are struggling to wear these colours opt for a more subtle look which is so striking and easy to wear for the season ahead. If you are struggling to wear these colours opt for a more subtle look which is so striking and easy to wear for the season ahead. The lipsticks colours I have picked are from one of my favourite lipstick brands, called Lipstick Queen. Lipstick Queen was founded by Australian lipstick guru Poppy King. Lipstick Queen range come in an array of colours in textures of sheer, matte...


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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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If you follow my other weekly blogs on my website or follow me on Facebook you will see that I am a huge fan of Charlotte Tilbury as a make-up artist but also of her own make-up range which is just divine! Christmas is upon us soon and I wanted to take the opportunity in this blog to share with you one of her limited editions: Luxury Eyeshadow called Fallen Angel. Charlotte Tilbury eyeshadows are so easy to use and a sheer delight to apply. The texture of the powder is soft and the pigmentation colour true to what you see in the palette. Fallen Angel is a mixture of golden pearl, antique...


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I am a huge fan of the Estee Lauder Double Wear range from the foundations, concealers, powders, eyeliners to the lipsticks but during these warm summer weeks the Double Wear Foundation even Double Wear Foundation Light can be too much for the skin. Estee Lauder Double Wear have, however, brought out their All-Day Glow BB Moisture make-up which is fabulous for these hot summer times. What is a BB cream - this is what is quoted by Wikipedia “BB Cream stands for blemish blam, blemish base, beblesh balm ( apparently because of the trademark in Korea on the word “ blemish” ) and in Western...


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A couple of weeks' ago I had the opportunity to work with a photographer, Tracy Kidd Photography, and really wanted to try out my Liz Earle Sheer Lip Gloss. I normally find that lip glosses can usually leave a sticky feel on the lips and even can get stuck in long hair!!! During the studio shoot I wanted to create a “wet look” on the lips with inspiration taken from the days of 70s disco, the famous Studio 54 to disco diva Donna Summer. In this shoot I used the Liz Earle Sheer Lip Gloss in Water Lily number 12 and I must say this is a “must have” lip gloss to purchase to wear...


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I have been following Charlotte Tilbury for many years in the world of make-up and was so thrilled to see her bring out her own make-up range last year at Selfridges London. A quick dash to London to make some purchases (I prefer to buy direct so I can try the make-up on rather than order online).  Although Charlotte Tilbury website is so easy to use plus the website is full of brilliant ideas and advice throughout. Today my blog is on the Luxury Quad Eye Shadow Palette  Sumptuous, so easy to use with 8 palettes to choose from. The difficulty will be trying to decide which one you like...


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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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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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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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