• hair removal

    A Hairy Issue feat. Smooth Appeal Microwave Formula

    Like most dark haired women, I have a slight issue with excess furry bits.  Since I hit my mid twenties my body has taken great delight in sprouting hair in places that I don’t really want it and thanks to this I am fortunate enough to have a bit of a lady moustache going on. My lady-mo, while maybe unnoticeable to others, is a great source of anxiety for me when applying foundation (the product clings to the little hairs, no matter what the formula) and I can always see it in close-ups of my mouth when I’m photographing lipstick posts. And my eyebrows? Naturally they are thick, wiry and very dark, so…

  • hair removal

    A Hairy Issue feat. Smooth Appeal Microwave Formula

    Like most dark haired women, I have a slight issue with excess furry bits.  Since I hit my mid twenties my body has taken great delight in sprouting hair in places that I don’t really want it and thanks to this I am fortunate enough to have a bit of a lady moustache going on. My lady-mo, while maybe unnoticeable to others, is a great source of anxiety for me when applying foundation (the product clings to the little hairs, no matter what the formula) and I can always see it in close-ups of my mouth when I’m photographing lipstick posts. And my eyebrows? Naturally they are thick, wiry and very dark, so…

  • hair,  l'oreal,  ombre

    Bonfire Night Hair – L’Oreal Preference Wild Ombres

    The ombre/ dip-dye look isn’t exactly a new trend – in fact strictly speaking it’s totally last season, but I think it’s perfect for Autumn (kind of matches the coppery-red-yellow leaves) so I thought I’d give it a go again, this time using the new kit Wild Ombres kit from L’Oreal. Because my local Boots was sold out of Ombre no. 1(for dark hair) I went for Ombre no. 2 which is designed for dark blonde to medium brown hair. This may not have been the smartest move but I had Boots Advantage Card points to burn and a distinct lack of patience. The result of using a kit designed…

  • hair,  l'oreal,  ombre

    Bonfire Night Hair – L’Oreal Preference Wild Ombres

    The ombre/ dip-dye look isn’t exactly a new trend – in fact strictly speaking it’s totally last season, but I think it’s perfect for Autumn (kind of matches the coppery-red-yellow leaves) so I thought I’d give it a go again, this time using the new kit Wild Ombres kit from L’Oreal. Because my local Boots was sold out of Ombre no. 1(for dark hair) I went for Ombre no. 2 which is designed for dark blonde to medium brown hair. This may not have been the smartest move but I had Boots Advantage Card points to burn and a distinct lack of patience. The result of using a kit designed…

  • Uncategorized

    Lipstick I Love: Magic Matte Lipstick by W7

    This is my first foray into the world of W7 (though I have lived in W5…)and I think this little lippie makes for a perfect introduction to the brand. Magic Matte lipstick is a soft, creamy formula that glides on like a dream and finishes to a delicate velvet look. The staying power is pretty impressive and I find it lasts a good few hours yet doesn’t feel heavy or drying. Perhaps that’s where the ‘magic’ comes in? The shade I’ve been road testing is ‘Darling’ and the name couldn’t be more fitting really. One of those timeless, antique rose hues, Darling is incredibly easy to wear and I find…

  • Uncategorized

    Lipstick I Love: Magic Matte Lipstick by W7

    This is my first foray into the world of W7 (though I have lived in W5…)and I think this little lippie makes for a perfect introduction to the brand. Magic Matte lipstick is a soft, creamy formula that glides on like a dream and finishes to a delicate velvet look. The staying power is pretty impressive and I find it lasts a good few hours yet doesn’t feel heavy or drying. Perhaps that’s where the ‘magic’ comes in? The shade I’ve been road testing is ‘Darling’ and the name couldn’t be more fitting really. One of those timeless, antique rose hues, Darling is incredibly easy to wear and I find…

  • mac,  makeup,  sculpting

    MAC Pro Sculpting Cream

    I’m not going to lie, the name of MAC Pro Sculpting Cream sucked me in completely. Sculpting Cream? For my face? You’re telling me this cream will ‘sculpt’ my face? Of course I’m going to buy it… Designed to accentuate and contour features, this little pan is £17.50 a pop, and I bought mine with birthday money. We all know that birthday money doesn’t count as actual money, right? This cream to powder formula can be used to define cheek bones, brow bones and contour the face using either fingertips or an angled contouring/blusher brush. There are six different shades to choose from depending on your natural skintone and how…

  • contouring,  mac,  makeup,  sculpting

    MAC Pro Sculpting Cream

    I’m not going to lie, the name of MAC Pro Sculpting Cream sucked me in completely. Sculpting Cream? For my face? You’re telling me this cream will ‘sculpt’ my face? Of course I’m going to buy it… Designed to accentuate and contour features, this little pan is £17.50 a pop, and I bought mine with birthday money. We all know that birthday money doesn’t count as actual money, right? This cream to powder formula can be used to define cheek bones, brow bones and contour the face using either fingertips or an angled contouring/blusher brush. There are six different shades to choose from depending on your natural skintone and how…