• lipstick,  makeup,  red lipstick

    The Power of the Perfect Red Lipstick

    From the flapper girls of the forties, through shoulder pad clad business women of the eighties, to the women of today, ladies have reached for their red lipstick in order to feel attractive, confident and above all, empowered. But what is the psychology behind the act of colouring one’s lips a shade of crimson? Red is a colour long associated with power and achievement. Queen Elizabeth I was known for her regal red lips and Rosie the Riveter, the pin up girl representing strength for women during the Second World War is wearing a slick of red lipstick in the iconic poster.  In Ancient Egypt the colour red was associated…

  • lipstick,  makeup,  red lipstick

    The Power of the Perfect Red Lipstick

    From the flapper girls of the forties, through shoulder pad clad business women of the eighties, to the women of today, ladies have reached for their red lipstick in order to feel attractive, confident and above all, empowered. But what is the psychology behind the act of colouring one’s lips a shade of crimson? Red is a colour long associated with power and achievement. Queen Elizabeth I was known for her regal red lips and Rosie the Riveter, the pin up girl representing strength for women during the Second World War is wearing a slick of red lipstick in the iconic poster.  In Ancient Egypt the colour red was associated…

  • haircare,  nanokeratin

    Nanokeratin System Haircare Review

    Nanokeratin System is a fairly new haircare brand featuring ranges tailored to suit a variety of hair types and concerns. The Nanokeratin System for Sensitised Chemically Treated Hair* is the latest addition to my bathroom cabinet and I’ve been trying it out to get my hair in peak condition for 2014. So what’s Nanokeratin System all about? Here’s a little insight into the technical side of the products to get the ball rolling: ‘The International Nanokeratin System Laboratory has created a unique micro size-molecular formula based on particles so minute that millions of them can be gathered onto the tip of a pin. A micro molecule is so small it allows the…

  • haircare,  nanokeratin

    Nanokeratin System Haircare Review

    Nanokeratin System is a fairly new haircare brand featuring ranges tailored to suit a variety of hair types and concerns. The Nanokeratin System for Sensitised Chemically Treated Hair* is the latest addition to my bathroom cabinet and I’ve been trying it out to get my hair in peak condition for 2014. So what’s Nanokeratin System all about? Here’s a little insight into the technical side of the products to get the ball rolling: ‘The International Nanokeratin System Laboratory has created a unique micro size-molecular formula based on particles so minute that millions of them can be gathered onto the tip of a pin. A micro molecule is so small it allows the…

  • kale,  natural,  nourish,  organic,  skincare

    Nourish Revital-Eyes Kale Eye Cream

    I think it’s pretty fair to say that 2013 has been the year of the Kale. From kale smoothies, to kale crisps, the crinkly cabbage has certainly had its time in the spotlight thanks to the fact it’s rich in Vitamin K, Vitamin C and Calcium. So eating Kale has become very popular, but what about incorporating this vitamin-rich vegetable into you skincare regime? That’s where Nourish Revital-Eyes Kale Biomimetic Anti-Ageing Eye Cream comes in. Packed full of peptides, amino acids, B Vitamins and antioxidants, this eye cream targets wrinkly bits and dark circles with the help of maqui berry and pomegranate enzymes and, of course, kale extract. Scent-wise, I’ve…

  • kale,  natural,  nourish,  organic,  skincare

    Nourish Revital-Eyes Kale Eye Cream

    I think it’s pretty fair to say that 2013 has been the year of the Kale. From kale smoothies, to kale crisps, the crinkly cabbage has certainly had its time in the spotlight thanks to the fact it’s rich in Vitamin K, Vitamin C and Calcium. So eating Kale has become very popular, but what about incorporating this vitamin-rich vegetable into you skincare regime? That’s where Nourish Revital-Eyes Kale Biomimetic Anti-Ageing Eye Cream comes in. Packed full of peptides, amino acids, B Vitamins and antioxidants, this eye cream targets wrinkly bits and dark circles with the help of maqui berry and pomegranate enzymes and, of course, kale extract. Scent-wise, I’ve…

  • bourjois,  bourjois java powder,  makeup

    Bourjois Java Rice Powder Review

    There are so many things to love about the Bourjois Java Rice Powder. From the whimsical pistachio macaroon coloured vintage packaging through to the finely milled illuminating powder inside, the Poudre de Riz De Java is one pretty addition to my make up stash that I’ve become rather partial to. First released in 1879 (!), the Java Powder illuminates and evens the complexion in one fell swoop, making it one of those handy multi-use products that’s just as at home in your handbag as it is on the dressing table. Finely milled and translucent, the Java Rice Powder is designed to complement and pep -up every skin tone and I’ve…

  • bourjois,  bourjois java powder,  makeup

    Bourjois Java Rice Powder Review

    There are so many things to love about the Bourjois Java Rice Powder. From the whimsical pistachio macaroon coloured vintage packaging through to the finely milled illuminating powder inside, the Poudre de Riz De Java is one pretty addition to my make up stash that I’ve become rather partial to. First released in 1879 (!), the Java Powder illuminates and evens the complexion in one fell swoop, making it one of those handy multi-use products that’s just as at home in your handbag as it is on the dressing table. Finely milled and translucent, the Java Rice Powder is designed to complement and pep -up every skin tone and I’ve…