I love a sheer wash of colour on my lips, but untinted balms are great for natural lip looks and slathering on at night. Here are three of my favourites: Nuxe Rêve de Miel Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm Everything about this balm screams luxe: its frosted glass pot, its heavenly citrusy scent, its fancy French name… Continue reading Three Great: Untinted Lip Balms
Three Great: AHA Treatments
AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) are great allies in my quest to look as youthful as possible as I sail into my mid thirties. AHAs encourage the turn over of skin cells which naturally slows down as we age. Shedding the top layer of cells to reveal fresh new ones underneath gives a younger, fresher… Continue reading Three Great: AHA Treatments
Three Great: Exfoliating Masks
Life can be busy, so I love multistasking beauty products. I don't get the time to relax and pamper myself with a face mask nearly as often as I would like, so when I do, I often reach for a mask that not only nourishes and conditions the skin but sloughs off dead cells… Continue reading Three Great: Exfoliating Masks
Get the Gloss
Although my signature lip look is sheer and shiny, I've been into wearing stronger lips this past winter. As the days are getting warmer and longer, I feel that the time to go lighter with my lip look has come. I think shiny, glossy lips look juicy, inviting and kissable. I think glossy lips… Continue reading Get the Gloss
Simple and Delicious: Crab Tagliatelle with Chilli and Sun-dried Tomatoes
Crab tagliatelle is my go quick but luxurious meal. This simple yet decadent meal is ready in a flash. Ingredients (per person): 170g fresh tagliatelle 50g crab meat (my preference is for white meat) 45g sundried tomatoes A generous glug of extra virgin olive oil Chopped fresh chilli or dried chilli flakes and freshly ground […]
Three Great: Bronzers
I'm really fair, so often like to incorporate bronzer into my make up routine to add some warmth to my complexion. Guerlain Terracota Bronzing Powder This legendary bronzer gives a believable sun kissed look. I use the lightest shade (00 blondes; despite being a brunette!) of this creamy, blendble powder for a natural effect.… Continue reading Three Great: Bronzers
Three Great: Finishing Powders
I like to use a finishing powder when I am going for a polished, sophisticated make up look. Here are three of my favourites: Nars Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder A long time favourite of mine; this powder has been described as the closest thing to real life airbrushing. A velvety veil of this translucent… Continue reading Three Great: Finishing Powders
Free Beauty Samples!!
A treat feels even more luxurious when it's free! Which is why I'm so excited about Feel Unique's new pick 'n' mix sample service. Each and every month feelunique.com customers can choose 5 product samples from a selection of hundreds. The cost is £3.95 and the best part is that this is fully redeemable against… Continue reading Free Beauty Samples!!
My Favourite Home Fragrance
One of the simplest ways to add a touch of luxury to daily life is to choose an elegant aroma for your living space. My personal favourite is Voluspa's Mokara fragrance. This simple yet elegant scent contains notes of Mokara orchid, white lily and spring moss. I can't get enough of this wonderfully clean fragrance and… Continue reading My Favourite Home Fragrance
