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    Summer Hair, Beauty & Fragrance Hot Picks

    April 9th, 2013

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    Honeymoon Hot Picks – Everything you need to look hot on your honeymoon

    October 8th, 2012

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    My Summer 2012 Bridal Beauty & Fragrance Guide

    July 16th, 2012

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    Jubilee Hot Picks

    May 24th, 2012

    I am super excited about the long weekend coming up, sunshine, celebrations and four days of work free bliss!

    Below I have found all the hottest buys for looking and feeling fabulous this Jubilee weekend!

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    My Top Pick of Valentines Fragrances

    February 8th, 2012

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    Honeymoon Hair & Beauty Hot Picks – August

    August 17th, 2011

    Every other month I search high and low to bring you the best products for your Honeymoon! I have spent the last 8 weeks trying out all the best hair and beauty products so I can report back to you on which are the must-have, can’t-live-without products for you to take on your honeymoon!


    DermalogicaDermalogica Age Smart Dynamic Skin Recovery Spf30

    We all know the importance of a good SPF moisturizer, and whatever age you are the concerns of aging are always a daunting thought. This fantastic cream from Dermalogica encourages firmness, elasticity and hydration while helping to defend against the primary causes of skin aging. The SPF30 also provides critical protection from the harmful and aging effects of the sun. It feels wonderful on your skin and absorbed nice and quickly.
    £43.99
    www.beautyflash.co.uk

    ElemisElemis Tranquil Touch Body Polish
    We all want to have silky soft skin so it is important to scrub away all those dead skin cells, this gorgeous body scrub from Elemis feels great and smells divine! It contains a natural rice exfoliator to gently sweep away impurities and soften the skin. Cupuacu butter smoothes and conditions, whilst essential oils of patchouli, mandarin and ginger help enhance your mood. My skin felt super soft after using it and the scent lingered on my body all day.
    £20
    www.timetospa.co.uk
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    Wedding Hair & Beauty Hot Picks – August

    August 17th, 2011

    Every other month I test out a variety of product to bring you the very best hair and beauty buys for your Big Day! I only write about the products that I love so that you don’t have to spend lots of time and money testing things out before your all important day. I hope you love these products as much as I do…


    CaudalieCaudalie Vinosource Quenching Sorbet-Creme
    This is a lovely moisturizing face cream from Caudalie, it is really light and absorbs quickly in to your skin, making dry and thirsty skin feel fully hydrated again. Tit left my skin feeling really soft and feeing great.
    £17
    www.feelunique.com

    FunctionalabFunctionalab Age Defence Antioxidant Serum
    This super serum from Functionalab contains a powerful antioxidant complex of five specialised active ingredients to strengthen the skin’s natural defence system against everyday environmental aggressors. It has a non-greasy formula and absorbs nicely in to the skin leaving you with silky smooth base for your make-up.
    £55
    www.harrods.com
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    Honeymoon Hair & Beauty Hot Picks – June

    June 12th, 2011

    Every other month I search high and low to bring you the best products for your Honeymoon! I have spent the last 8 weeks trying out all the best hair and beauty products so I can report back to you on which are the must-have, can’t-live-without products for you to take on your honeymoon!

    Neals YardNeal’s Yard Wild Rose Daily Moisturiser SPF30
    To keep your skin safe and looking youthful it is vital to have a good moisturizer with a high SPF factor. This Wild Rode moisturizer from Neals Yard it perfect for keeping your skin looking and feeling fabulous while keeping it safe from harmful UVA/UVBrays. It nourishes and protects with a 100% mineral sun filter, antioxidant-rich wild rosehip oil and milk thistle to defend skin against ageing UV damage. It leaves skin with a beautifully soft velvety finish, ready to apply your make-up or simply face the day prepared and better protected.
    The first sunscreen to be certified by the Soil Association
    £23.50
    www.nealsyardremedies.com

    VIEVitality Cleansing Mousse
    After spending all day in the sun, with sweat, sunscreen and pollution taking its toll on your skin it is imperative to have a good cleanser to get your face squeaky clean. This lovely multi-vitamin enriched cleansing mousse from Vie is perfect for washing away all the daily grime. With its scrummy zesty scent of orange, it’s also a perfect for waking you up in the morning.
    £8
    www.vieathome.com
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    Wedding Hair & Beauty Hot Picks – June

    June 12th, 2011

    Every other month I test out a variety of product to bring you the very best hair and beauty buys for your Big Day! I only write about the products that I love so that you don’t have to spend lots of time and money testing things out before your all important day. I hope you love these products as much as I do…

    DecleorDecleor Hydra Floral Anti-Pollution Flower Nectar Moisturising Cream
    For your big day you want your skin looking as gorgeous as possible so it is important to use a good moisturizer. I adore this rich and soothing moisturiser from Decleor, not only does it smell lovely it leaves your skin feeling amazingly soft and hydrated. The lotion provides continuous “drip-feed” hydration, reinforced by the technology of aquaporins, true “water channels”, combined with an anti-pollution plant active ingredient to protect the skin against harsh environmental elements.
    £26.50
    www.feelunique.com

    IntraceuticalIntraceuticals Rejuvenate Daily Serum
    This amazing Rejuvenate Daily Serum is loved by celebrities like Madonna and I can now understand why! Intraceuticals Rejuvenate Daily Serum promotes natural collagen and elastin production to improve your skins texture and elasticity. It applies Hyaluronic Acid and delivers antioxidants Vitamin E and Vitamin C to the skin. It works so quickly, hydrating deep into the dermis of the skin to give instant results to the way your skin looks and feels. It creates the perfect canvas for your make-up application and made my skin look plumped-up, fresh and rested.
    £192.95
    www.shop.juliahart.co.uk
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    Wedding Hair & Beauty Hot Picks – April

    April 24th, 2011

    Every other month I test out a variety of product to bring you the very best hair and beauty buys for your Big Day! I only write about the products that I love so that you don’t have to spend lots of time and money testing things out before your all important day. I hope you love these products as much as I do…


    screen-shot-2011-04-10-at-212456La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream

    This is one of the most fabulous face creams. The richly textured cream is not only the ultimate in luxurious pampering; it provides the utmost concentration, utmost hydration and firming action ever achieved in a La Prairie cosmetic moisturizer. It dramatically improves your skin’s elasticity and tone. Protein-rich Caviar Extract helps nourish and energize your skin, resulting in refined texture and a silken smoothness. From the moment you put it on your skin, your complexion noticeably looks radiant, alive and feels softer and firmer. Simply fantastic!
    £258
    www.houseoffraser.co.uk

    screen-shot-2011-04-10-at-212504Bobbi Brown Extra Repair Serum
    I really noticed over the last few weeks that after a long winter my skin was feeling a bit dry and tight (not the best base for applying make-up). The new Extra Repair Serum from Bobbi Brown is perfect for getting your skin ready for Summer and more importantly ready for your big day. The luxurious and milky concentrated repair serum comforts skin as it firms and moisturises. Anti-ageing ingredients help reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles both instantly and over time. This is perfect for putting underneath your moisturizer before applying your make-up.
    £60
    www.bobbibrown.co.uk
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    Honeymoon Hair & Beauty Hot Picks – April

    April 24th, 2011

    Every other month I search high and low to bring you the best products for your Honeymoon! I have spent the last 8 weeks trying out all the best hair and beauty products so I can report back to you on which are the must-have, can’t-live-without products for you to take on your honeymoon!


    screen-shot-2011-04-10-at-205838Dr Nick Lowe The Secret is Out SPF15 Anti Age Lifting Cream

    As we all know the sun is extremely damaging to your skin and also causes premature ageing, so it is super important to have a moisturiser with sun protection in. Well a fantastic option is Dr Nick Lowe’s The Secret is Out SPF15 Anti Age Lifting Cream, this multi-benefit, sumptuously rich day cream targets several signs of skin ageing. New generation peptides and powerful hydrators work with the Anti Age Cranley Complex to help deliver vital hydration, firming, toning and UVA / UVB protection. Fantastic!
    £20.48
    www.boots.com

    screen-shot-2011-04-10-at-205852Clarins Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil ‘Dehydrated Skin’
    I find after a long day in the sun my skin is parched and screaming out for extra moisture! I was relived to discover this fabulous treatment oil from Clarins, it contains 100% essential oils that revitalise and tone plus helps prevent moisture loss and the signs of ageing. Once back to your hotel at the end of the day apply to a clean face before bed and let it work its magic.
    £32.17
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    Perfect Smile For your Big Day…

    April 22nd, 2011

    screen-shot-2011-04-27-at-073211With our wedding day being one of the most important days of our lives, when all eyes are on us and hundreds of photographs are being taken, it is understandable that we want to look our best!

    Teeth whitening is a fairly common cosmetic procedure that many brides consider in the run up to their weddings. With so many places offering this service from private dental practices to stands in shopping malls and with so many different treatments on the market, it can be hard to decide what the most sensible choice is.

    Although I am terrible with dentists teeth whitening is something I had been considering for a long time and I was very excited to have the opportunity to visit UltraSmile* Dentistry, the award-winning dental practice in London and a recent winner of “Private Practice of the Year”, to experience the latest in ZOOM tooth whitening technology,

    On arrival the first thing I noticed about the UltraSmile* practice is that it looks fantastic. Situated in Limehouse, a stone’s throw from Canary Wharf and the City and overlooking the river Thames, the UltraSmile* clinic is ultra-cool and chic with modern, minimalistic furnishing throughout and stylish, attentive staff waiting to greet you at the door. Having been warmly welcomed and offered a nice cool drink to enjoy whilst admiring the reception’s fish tank, I was introduced to my hygienist for the procedure, Benjamin Blum (Benji). I was very nervous when I first arrived but Benji quickly put me at ease with some light-hearted humour whilst he talked me through the procedure. Now, that I was feeling completely happy with what was about to happen we made our way through to an attractive treatment room which reminded me more of being in a relaxing spa than at the dentist.
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    Best Summer Scents 2011 – For Her

    April 12th, 2011

    screen-shot-2011-03-27-at-154649Floris Wedding Bouquet
    I adore this new fragrance from Floris! Created exclusively to celebrate the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Wedding Bouquet draws inspiration from the most acclaimed Floris wedding fragrances of the past whilst introducing a modern twist using a white flower theme.
    The delicate accord of lily of the valley with a fresh citrus twist introduces the heart of this pretty white floral bouquet of jasmine, orange blossom and stephanotis and is sustained by a soft base of sandalwood and musk. Simply gorgeous!
    Perfectly timed for the Royal wedding it will be on counters this month.
    100ml £90
    www.florislondon.com

    screen-shot-2011-03-27-at-1554251Jeanne Lanvin La Plume
    I really like this new fragrance from Jeanne Lanvin La Plume, it is a young and sexy creation. With top notes of apricot and pear nectar and middle notes of freesia, crystallised rose petals and juicy sparkling notes of orange. The musk and sandalwood offer a voluptuous, milky base, which defines this velvety fragrance. It is a really sweet, light and feminine fragrance that is perfect for Summer. The bottle is also super-cute!
    100ml £49
    www.escentual.com
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    Best Summer Scents 2011 – For Him

    April 12th, 2011

    screen-shot-2011-04-09-at-123444Dior Eau Sauvage
    A fantastic, classic scent. Dior’s Eau Sauvage, their first men’s perfume, is an elegant manly scent with a light lemony, herbal aroma combined with a rustic, mossy, woody undertone. The effect is very balanced and masculine which has led to this product being a staple favourite in the bathrooms of men all over the world for decades.
    50ml £43, 100ml £59
    www.boots.com

    untitled1Tommy Hilfiger Loud
    Loud, by Tommy Hilfiger, despite its name and rock ‘n’ roll styled packaging is actually a rather clean and understated scent. Featuring patchouli, rose and tobacco, the combination is fresh, cool, sweet and even a little bit smokey. It’s an ideal day-to-day Summer fragrance to accompany the casual jeans and t-shirt style that it has been aimed at and the edgy packaging will appear to any music fan.
    40ml £27.58 , 75ml £39.50
    www.boots.com
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    Honeymoon Hair & Beauty Hot Picks – February

    February 24th, 2011

    Over the last 8 weeks I have been testing out all the latest products for you to take on your honeymoon. Everything you need to get your skin glowing, your body gleaming and your hair looking fabulous!

    screen-shot-2011-03-29-at-090001Philosophy Hope In a Jar Moisturiser
    This is a fabulous moisturizer by Philosophy. Recommended for all skin types, this intensive facial moisturiser contains lactic acid to exfoliate and Beta Glucan to help give skin a healthy rosy glow. The light texture means it’s easily absorbed. This is the perfect face cream for honeymoons.
    £33.50
    www.johnlewis.com

    screen-shot-2011-03-29-at-090010Alpha-H Balancing Cleanser
    This Alpha-H Balancing Cleanser is a non-greasy, gently fragranced glossy lotion that delicately cleanses without drying or irritating the skin. It thoroughly removes both face and eye make-up, leaving your skin squeaky clean. The additional benefits of vitamin E and aloe vera help to ensure fresh, velvety, hydrated skin. It is perfect for cleansing your skin of sweat, make-up and suncream after a long day lounging by the pool.
    £18
    www.qvcuk.com

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    Wedding Hair & Beauty Hot Picks – February

    February 24th, 2011

    Over the last few weeks I have been testing out all the latest products that will not only make you look gorgeous on your big day but will also be great for you skin during these cold winter days.

    screen-shot-2011-03-29-at-183417Lulu’s Glory Days Day Cream
    I love this moisturizer by Lulu, it not only combats dull, dry skin, but unlike typical day creams it also forms a moisture barrier and transforms your skin into a smooth, perfect canvas, ready for make-up. A super-power blend of glucose, borage oils and white flower oils help re-energize cells and aid in regeneration, leaving skin plump, dewy and tight. Opalescent particles give your skin an instant radiance
    £25
    www.lulusplace.co.uk

    screen-shot-2011-03-29-at-183426Avon Anew Clinical Lift & Firm Pro Serum Concentrate
    For more mature skin this new Lift & Firm Pro Serum from Avon is amazing, It is designed to help sagging skin and is formulated to visibly lift and tighten skin, from the very first time of using. It is a topically applied treatment, which uses two injectable grade ingredients: Anti-Gravity Gel, which contains the skin-tightening polymer PVP, and Pro-Firming Beads, which uses Arginine to help boost the production of elastin. The dual formula works to help lift, tighten and firm skin, delivering outstanding results.
    £20
    www.avonshop.co.uk

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    Wedding Hair & Beauty Hot Picks – December

    December 27th, 2010

    With Christmas done and dusted and the sales about to hit I have been in a shopping frenzy. Over the last few weeks I have been testing out all the latest products that will not only make you look gorgeous on your big day but will also be great for you skin during these cold winter days.

    Caudalie 1st Wrinkle Cream
    We all know that when we hit our mid twenties that we really should switch to an anti ageing moisturizer but so many of us do not! Well This is a really fab one from Caudalie. It wakes up tired skin and smooths out wrinkles. The “Pulpe Vitaminée Regimen” remarkably reduces the first signs of ageing thanks to the exceptional combination of patented, stabilized grape-seed polyphenols and a phyto-aromatic complex. It feels great on your skin, is non greasy and absorbs quickly.
    £31
    www.caudalie.com

    Vie Skin Fix Radiance Day Cream
    This fabulous moisturiser from Vie instantly brightens your complexion and leaves your skin feeling energised and radiant. Packed with Vitamin C and E this is the perfect day cream for normal and combination skin types. It has a lovely subtle scent and absorbs nice and quickly!
    £18
    www.vieathome.com
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    Honeymoon Hair & Beauty Hot Picks – December

    December 26th, 2010

    Now that Christmas is over you can get back to thinking about your honeymoon. Over the last few weeks I have been testing out all the latest products for you to take on your honeymoon. Everything you need to get your skin glowing, your body gleaming and your hair shining!

    Estee Lauder Advanced Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15
    This is fantastic sun protection Moisturiser from Estee Lauder, ideal for wearing when away in hot climates. DayWear helps safeguard skin with advanced broad-spectrum sunscreen and UVA defense. It visibly reduces the first signs of aging, like fine lines, dullness and discolorations and since dryness can also cause skin to look older faster, DayWear refreshes your skin with deep, long-lasting hydration. It feels fabulous on your skin and absorbed really quickly.
    £35
    www.debenhams.com

    The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Serum
    This is fantastic serum from The Body Shop, it is a concentrated pre-moisturiser treatment for the skin, that gives continuous, enhanced moisturisation and protection. Vitamin E protects, while tara bush seed extract works within the skin to boost moisture levels. It is ideal for dryer skins and leaves your face feeling instantly smooth and ready for make-up.
    £10
    www.thebodyshop.co.uk
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    Wedding Hair & Beauty Hot Picks – October

    October 15th, 2010

    As much as I have been trying to deny it Winter has well and truly arrived, so I have been on the look out for great products for your that will not only make you look gorgeous but will also be great for you skin during these cold winter days.

    Mac Studio Moisture Tint With SPF 15
    This light tinted moisturizer from Mac is perfect for giving you a flawless complexion with. It is packed full of skin-nourishing ingredients as well as SPF 15. The sheer tint provides just enough coverage to even out the skintone while creating a protected, softly moisturised finish. Suitable for all skintones. £19
    www.maccosmetics.co.uk

    La Mer The Radiant Concealer
    I love this lightweight cream-to-powder concealer from La Mer, it was formulated to instantly camouflage and ease imperfections and it does just that! It is wonderful at concealing dark circles and blemishes as well as puffiness, and enlarged pores. It comes in three shades Ivory, Beige, and Natural Warm. £45
    www.cremedelamer.co.uk

    Chanel Quadra Eye Shadow in Mystic Eyes

    I adore this quartet of eye shadows from Chanel, it is one of my favourite colourways! You can use three of the colours to create a soft romantic look and then in the evening add the darker brown for more of a dramatic effect, you can even dampen the eye shadows and use them as eyeliner with a thin liner brush.£35
    www.debenhams.com

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    Honeymoon Hair & Beauty Hot Picks – October

    October 14th, 2010

    Every month I search high and low for the very best products for you to take on your honeymoon, to keep you looking gorgeous from head to toe! This month I have also made sure that every single item featured is available in travel size bottles (under 100ml) to keep precious space free in your suitcase for all those new honeymoon clothes and swimwear!

    Double Wear Light with SPF 10

    This long wearing lightweight foundation from Estee Lauder is fantastic!! It lasts all day and give gorgeous subtle coverage, leaving you with a sheer, dewy finish. It stayed put for the entire day and melted in to my skin so it looked like I had no make-up on, just clear flawless skin. £25

    www..esteelauder.co.uk


    Lancaster Monaco Face Bronzer Brush With SPF 12

    This is one of my favourite products! Lancaster Easy Face Bronzer Brush is a brush loaded with gorgeous shimmery golden liquid make-up. It glides on in one easy sweep giving you a radiant and glowing finish. It can be used wherever you want; all over the face, on cheeks, nose, forehead etc and it looks amazing on already tanned skin! £20

    www.escentual.com


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    Wedding Beauty Hot Picks – September

    September 17th, 2010

    With Winter well and truly on its way, it was time for me to try out some great new products for your Winter weddings. I have spent the last month trying out all the best beauty buys, so I can report back to you on which are my must-have, can’t-live-without choices.

    Laura Mercier – Tinted Moisturiser
    I really love this tinted moisturizer from Laura Mercier, it melts in to the skin and gives a flawless sheer finish with a touch of colour. It feels incredibly light on the skin and stayed put all day long. It also has SPF 20 to protect your skin. £32
    www.johnlewis.com

    MeMeMe Beat the Blues Complexion Illuminator & Enhancer
    This is a fab little skin illuminator from MeMeMe, it will perk-up your complexion and add a gorgeous iridescent shimmer. Simply dot to areas like your cheekbones to make them pop, or mix in with your moisturiser for all over radiance. £4.50
    www.mememecosmetics.co.uk
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    Honeymoon Beauty Hot Picks – September

    September 15th, 2010

    As always I  have been searching high and low to bring you the very best products for your Honeymoon! I have spent the last month trying out tons of beauty products so I can report back to you on which are the must-have products for you to take away with you on your honeymoon!

    Pixi – Illuminating Tint & Conceal
    I simply love this product from uber cool make-up brand Pixi. It is one product that does it all. In the tube is a gorgeous illuminating tinted moisturizer that gives you a gorgeous complexion with a touch of shimmer . In the cap is a concealer that will help hide all those little blemishes and dark circles. It also contains SPF 20 so will keep your skin safe from any sun damage. At £20 this really is a fantastic buy!
    Available from Boots Nationwide or online from www.pixibeauty.com

    Clinique Moisture Sheer Tint SPF 15
    This sheer tinted mosituriser is perfect for when you are on holiday, It is a really lightweight cream-gel that feels like it’s not even there. It is great for evening out skin tone and giving a touch of colour. The SPF 15 will protect your skin and you can just add a touch of lip-gloss in the evening and you will be ready to go!  £20
    www.clinique.co.uk
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    Seasonal Make-up tips from Estee Lauder’s Global Make-up Artist Alan Pan

    August 20th, 2010

    This morning I got the opportunity to pick the brains of Estee Lauder’s global make-up artist Alan Pan on how to achieve the perfect look at different times of the year.

    How can a bride make sure her make-up stays put during hot summer months and does not dry out and lose it’s ‘dewyness’ in the dryer, harsher winter weather? And do they need different products/techniques in Summer and Winter?

    Never forget how important exfoliating the skin is, whatever the season. By revealing fresher, radiant skin – your foundation will look smoother and last longer. Next apply a serum based on your specific skin requirements.

    In the winter I always use a luminous liquid highlighter and mix it with foundation to create a dewy, healthy glow. Makeup is generally heavier in the winter so this softens a full-coverage foundation and refreshes dry, dull skin. I love long wearing foundations as they last all day without you worrying about touching up or smudges.
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    Wedding Beauty Hot Picks – August

    August 2nd, 2010

    Over the Summer I have been searching high and low for the best products for your Big Day! I have spent the last weeks trying out all the best beauty products I can lay my hands on, so I can report back to you on which are the must-have, can’t-live-without products for your wedding day!


    Elizabeth Arden – Sheer Lights Illuminating Tinted Moisturiser
    If you are after a sun kissed complexion then this is a great tinted moisturizer, the colour is easy to build up from sheer to heavy depending on the look you want. It is not ideal for covering blemishes but with a dab of concealer this won’t be a problem. It goes on nicely and doesn’t feel heavy on your skin. It also contains SPF 15. £19.50
    www.boots.com

    Silk Touch Brush On Silk
    This is a really fab little powder. It is in a small pot and the powder puff is attached to the pot so you simply tip it upside down to release the powder and then glide it over your face. It gives a gorgeous matte finish and is super handy for blotting away shine, perfect for photo touch-ups.  £10
    www.cosmeticsalacarte.com
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    Honeymoon Beauty Hot Picks – August

    August 1st, 2010

    This Summer I  have been searching high and low to bring you the best products for your Honeymoon! I have spent weeks trying out all the best beauty products so I can report back to you on which are the must-have, can’t-live-without products for you to take away with you on your honeymoon!

    Korres Watermelon Tinted Moisturiser
    This is definitely one of the best tinted moisturisers I have come across, not only does the watermelon scent make it smell divine but it gives fantastic coverage without being heavy. I blended the moisturizer in to my skin and all my flaws seemed to magically disappear. It comes in 3 shades and it contains SPF 30 so you know your skin will be safe in the sun. I highly recommend this! £18
    www.bathandunwind.com

    No7 Sun Drenched Lip Gloss in Golden Peach

    This limited edition lip gloss from No7 is perfect to finish off your sun-kissed look, it is a gorgeous translucent peachy colour with tiny flecks of gold in it, simply stunning! Just dab on your lips and you are ready to go, it is non sticky and feels lovely.£9.50
    www.boots.com
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    Julia Hart Shares Her Secrets To Achieving Radiant Skin…

    July 30th, 2010

    If anyone knows how to achieve fantastic looking skin it is holistic skin therapist Julia Hart! Julia has worked in different fields of complementary medicine including various types of massage therapies and reflexology, and has learnt that treating the person as a whole is vital. She has over 15 years experience as a skin care professional and has worked in top London Day Spa’s and Skin centres and has worked on many a famous face! She now runs her own clinic in Kent.

    Julia’s philosophy to skincare is simple: Optimum nutrition, exercise, stress management and of course effective skincare products! The holistic approach: basically trying to create a balance in many aspects of your life, so you will age well with less health issues – what are we without our health?

    Julia has agreed to share all her tips and advice on how to achieve radiantly healthy, glowing skin on your wedding day…
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    The Best Summer Scents…

    July 16th, 2010

    Finding that perfect scent for your big day is really important, not only will it set your mood for the day it will also forever be a reminder of the happiest day of your life.

    This month I have gone on a mission to find all the best Summer scents, some old favourites and some brand new ones, here is a round-up of all the best fragrances I have found…

    Benefit Crescent Row So Hooked On ‘Carmella’

    Benefit have just launched 3 new fragrances in to their Crescent Row collection, Eva, Rita and Carmella. They are all equally as gorgeous but the one that really stood out to me was Carmella, I can’t quite put my finger on what makes this fragrance so seductive but I can’t get enough of it and neither can my h2b! It has a sort of floral vanilla scent, which is made up of scents such as rhubarab, vanilla, amber and tiare flower. As well as the gorgeous scent I have to give a mention to the oh-so-cute packaging, if you haven’t already seen the Crescent Row collection, The fragrances are based on a fashionable strip of flats in Bath, which serve as home to several imaginary gals. each perfume comes in a fabulous bottle that sits inside a gorgeous box designed as an apartment that opens up from the front. Tres adorable! 30ml £29.50 www.boots.com

    Ted Baker – Limited Edition Woman

    I simply love this new Limited Edition Summer fragrance from Ted Baker, it is sweet and feminine and simply divine! With a decadant blend of musk, rose and jasmine topped with notes of pepper plum and bergamont this perfume
    The limited edition bottle has been designed with a key print from this seasons Summer collection and will be available all Summer in all big department stores. 100ml £22.50 www.boots.com

    Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nymphea

    To celebrate 10 years of Aqua Allegoria scents Guerlain released this spring Aqua Allegoria Flora Nymphéa. This is a really unique floral fruity fragrance with citrusy top notes that are sweetened by touches of wild berries and heightened by green accents. The heart consists of orange blossom and syringa and magnified by honey, it is a very individual fragrance and really reminds me of being out in nature. 75ml £34 www.debenhams.com
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    Errol Douglas Introduces The Blissed-Out Bride Treatment…

    May 28th, 2010

    Every bride wants her hair to be looking its best on her big day, that is why I went along to the Errol Douglas Salon in Knightsbridge, London to see what they could do to get brides hair looking ship-shape!

    From the moment you walk in you know you are in good hands, the friendly receptionist greeted me and handed me over to Karis my lovely therapist. Karis took me down to the famous Errol Douglas Hair Botanicals Lounge, it is a therapeutic environment with dim lighting and soothing music. The first thing I noticed was the fully reclined bed with backwash (I almost fell asleep while having my hair washed it was so comfy).

    They offer a selection of services and they all include two hair and scalp treatments and are delivered with either a soothing or energizing shiatsu scalp massage, followed with a Biolage hot-therapie towel and the famous Errol Douglas Knightsbridge Blow-dry. Each treatment also comes with the Booster drink of your choice, I went for the scrummy apple, ginger and mint booster which was divine!
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    I’m in love….

    April 22nd, 2010

     

    ….With my new Monaco Beauty trolley!!

    This has to be one of the most coolest things, it totally rocks!!

    The gorgeous Monaco beauty trolley from Beauty-Boxes.com is perfect for having all your wedding day hair and beauty essentials all organized and together in one place.

    It comes as one unit but can be used as two separate pieces, a generous size vanity case at the top, which detaches so you can use it to keep all your smaller bits and pieces organised in the cantilever trays with dividers and just pop it on the table so all your make-up and hair accessories are to hand. The bottom part, a pull along travel case with a luxurious soft lining for all your larger styling and beauty essentials is really spacious and plenty tall enough to stand large bottles upright and store your hairdryer, straighteners, large brushes etc. Dividers allow you to customise the trolley and extra storage is offered with a lift-out compartmented tray.

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    Wedding Make-up Tips from Jackie Tyson…

    March 12th, 2010

    The wedding season is rapidly approaching and luckily Jackie Tyson is here to help all you brides-to-be with some great easy-to-achieve make-up looks, not only for the rbide but also for your bridal party and guests. With 20 years  experience making-over the stars of stage and screen, Jackie is now sharing her secrets…

    For the Bride

    “Your wedding day will have you posing in front of the camera more than you have ever done before. It’s important to achieve a makeup look that you are comfortable with and allows your personality to shine through.

    It’s not uncommon to have a sleepless night before your big day so have an eye treatment on-hand to cure all the tell-tale signs of a rough night. Expert Tip: cold, wet teabags or cucumber slices are miraculous at reducing redness, bags and dark circles, or for something more potent and fitting for a bride-to-be try new eyeSlices that get to work in just five minutes, packed full of botanicals to get your peepers in optimum shape.
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