• gifts

    Lippy Markers! A Little Gift Idea

    Not only are these Lippy Markers incredibly cute, they also feature the word lippy in the title, so it’s only right that I do a quick post about them! Perfect as gifts for the make up savvy people in your life, or as a kitsch addition to your own desk or handbag, Lippy Markers are pretty self explanatory – a set of mini highlighters cunningly disguised as lipstick bullets. Who would’ve thought?! In the set, you receive four colours – Pink, Red, Purple and Green (abstract!) that are perfectly compact, lightweight and useful! You can find the Lippy Markets at IWOOT (iwantoneofthose.com) as well as a whole load of other weird and…

  • gifts

    Lippy Markers! A Little Gift Idea

    Not only are these Lippy Markers incredibly cute, they also feature the word lippy in the title, so it’s only right that I do a quick post about them! Perfect as gifts for the make up savvy people in your life, or as a kitsch addition to your own desk or handbag, Lippy Markers are pretty self explanatory – a set of mini highlighters cunningly disguised as lipstick bullets. Who would’ve thought?! In the set, you receive four colours – Pink, Red, Purple and Green (abstract!) that are perfectly compact, lightweight and useful! You can find the Lippy Markets at IWOOT (iwantoneofthose.com) as well as a whole load of other weird and…

  • experience,  hair,  hair adventures,  hairdressing,  london,  martyn maxey,  sebastian,  treatment

    Glossy Hair Treatment at Martyn Maxey Hairdressing

    Martyn Maxey is a pretty big deal. Having opened his salon way back in 1991 and tending to the tresses of A-Listers such as Elle Macpherson, Nigella Lawson, Robbie Williams and Naomi Campbell (to name a few), Mr Maxey has earned a reputation as one of the best hairdressers around. The salon has recently relocated to Wigmore Street (just behind Selfridges) and I went along on the weekend to check out the new space and experience a treatment designed to add gloss and shine to the hair. The best way I can describe the Martyn Maxey salon is this; Upmarket and classy without the pretentious factor. In fact, the salon…

  • experience,  hair,  hair adventures,  hairdressing,  london,  martyn maxey,  sebastian,  treatment

    Glossy Hair Treatment at Martyn Maxey Hairdressing

    Martyn Maxey is a pretty big deal. Having opened his salon way back in 1991 and tending to the tresses of A-Listers such as Elle Macpherson, Nigella Lawson, Robbie Williams and Naomi Campbell (to name a few), Mr Maxey has earned a reputation as one of the best hairdressers around. The salon has recently relocated to Wigmore Street (just behind Selfridges) and I went along on the weekend to check out the new space and experience a treatment designed to add gloss and shine to the hair. The best way I can describe the Martyn Maxey salon is this; Upmarket and classy without the pretentious factor. In fact, the salon…

  • body shop,  fragrance,  honeymania

    The Body Shop Honeymania Eau de Toilette

    I received some lovely Body Shop bits and pieces for Christmas including some products from the new Honeymania range. Whilst I get on well with the Honeymania Body Scrub and Body Butter, I was left a little bit put off by the perfume from the range. Now, scent is a very personal thing- for example, I love vanilla fragrances while the rest of my family detests them so please don’t let me put you off trying this out for yourself. It’s described as ‘light and wearable with a rich floral scent‘ but when I first spritzed this, all I could smell was air freshener. Not the result I was hoping…

  • body shop,  fragrance,  honeymania

    The Body Shop Honeymania Eau de Toilette

    I received some lovely Body Shop bits and pieces for Christmas including some products from the new Honeymania range. Whilst I get on well with the Honeymania Body Scrub and Body Butter, I was left a little bit put off by the perfume from the range. Now, scent is a very personal thing- for example, I love vanilla fragrances while the rest of my family detests them so please don’t let me put you off trying this out for yourself. It’s described as ‘light and wearable with a rich floral scent‘ but when I first spritzed this, all I could smell was air freshener. Not the result I was hoping…

  • foundation,  makeup,  Nars,  Nars Sheer Glow

    Nars Sheer Glow Foundation Review

    After receiving a Space NK gift card for Christmas, I thought it was the perfect time to bite the bullet and get colour matched to Nars Sheer Glow. I was matched to Mont Blanc (a rather pale shade) by a very helpful Space NK assistant in Richmond and was impressed enough to deduct £30.50 (!) from my gift card and give the much coveted foundation a whirl. A liquid formula, the sheer glow foundation is touted as a satin-finish foundation for normal to dry skin types that contains a ‘skin brightening formula’ and delivers a soft, smooth finish. The foundation dries down to a soft powder, which I rather like…

  • foundation,  makeup,  Nars,  Nars Sheer Glow

    Nars Sheer Glow Foundation Review

    After receiving a Space NK gift card for Christmas, I thought it was the perfect time to bite the bullet and get colour matched to Nars Sheer Glow. I was matched to Mont Blanc (a rather pale shade) by a very helpful Space NK assistant in Richmond and was impressed enough to deduct £30.50 (!) from my gift card and give the much coveted foundation a whirl. A liquid formula, the sheer glow foundation is touted as a satin-finish foundation for normal to dry skin types that contains a ‘skin brightening formula’ and delivers a soft, smooth finish. The foundation dries down to a soft powder, which I rather like…

  • hair removal,  IPL,  iPulse

    iPulse SmoothSkin Extra – First Impressions

    Before Christmas I was invited along to The Mayfair Hotel (!) to learn all about the iPulse SmoothSkin Extra  Hair Reduction System. Exclusive to Boots, the iPulse SmoothSkin Extra uses IPL (intense pulsed light) to discourage hair growth, eventuating in a virtually fuzz-free existence! At the event, (in between sips of Prosecco and nibbles on mini fish and chips!) I got to see the iPulse in action and was instantly a little more than inclined to try it out for myself. Even though the iPulse Extra is designed to work its magic on most skin tones, I was advised that I was a perfect candidate due to my fair skin…

  • hair removal,  IPL,  iPulse

    iPulse SmoothSkin Extra – First Impressions

    Before Christmas I was invited along to The Mayfair Hotel (!) to learn all about the iPulse SmoothSkin Extra  Hair Reduction System. Exclusive to Boots, the iPulse SmoothSkin Extra uses IPL (intense pulsed light) to discourage hair growth, eventuating in a virtually fuzz-free existence! At the event, (in between sips of Prosecco and nibbles on mini fish and chips!) I got to see the iPulse in action and was instantly a little more than inclined to try it out for myself. Even though the iPulse Extra is designed to work its magic on most skin tones, I was advised that I was a perfect candidate due to my fair skin…