Beauty starter kit for teenage skin
MY niece had recently reached the age where she has discovered the joys of beauty, and it’s taken me back to the days when I first discovered the magic of …
Beauty
Last minute Christmas gift for a new parent
WHEN I was pregnant with Rafael, my first son, I spent ages investigating bath care for children and was astounded that there is such a limited offering on…
A bright winter lipstick for a tired mama-to-be
AT coming up to six months’ pregnant, I have to admit I’m starting to look tired around the eyes and in need of a beauty boost. I’ve been using approximate…
At home maintenance for red hair
A FEW weeks ago, I decided to go from bottle blonde to dark red hair. I’ve got a two-year-old son, and going to the salon every six weeks for bleach was ju…
Men’s grooming with MoroccanOil
I’M ALWAYS curious at all the various grooming treatments that my husband has squirrelled away in our bathroom cabinet, and what they do for his hair. I …
Party Hair with Babyliss Smooth and Wave Secret
I AM a dedicated devotee of Babyliss – ever since I discovered their Big Hair styler which has basically saved me from styling disasters ever since I got m…
Getting my sparkle back with Ted Baker
IT’S that time of year that everyone is ready for the Christmas break and the forthcoming weeks are filled with sleepy eyes and tired minds. My mind is es…
A beautiful cream moisturiser
AMIDST the trend for acids, serums, gels et al, sometimes your skin is just crying out for a beautiful rich cream moisturiser. This one from Embryolisse is…
Green and glittery with Urban Decay
I’VE HAD a long standing beauty obsession that I’m trying to turn into a reality. I’ve felt compelled to recreate a specific make-up look from one of my f…
Long lasting colour: velvet to matte lipstick
I’VE been trialling a few different formulas of lipsticks over the last few weeks, and Bourjois has once again come up with the goods. Velvet Rouge goes …