tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80584599025274762702024-02-18T22:29:02.168-08:00BEAUTY ATTITUDESBeauty and Make up Blog, written by a beauty product junkie.Beauty Attitudeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355777304605156066noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058459902527476270.post-80141246207143882332011-03-25T04:36:00.000-07:002011-12-01T05:23:20.786-08:00I do, I do, I do<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have worked with hundreds of gorgeous brides on their big day. The most popular look requested is the "natural" look.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Achieving </span>the perfect natural look actually requires a lot of make up and with wedding season about to kick off here are my tips for achieving the flawless bridal look to dazzle your future husband...</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">SKIN</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Preparing your skin for the big day is as important as choosing what make up to you use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I always advise my brides to start preparing their skin a month or so before the big day. </span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Always drink 2 litres of water a day.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My favourite cleanser is </span><a href="http://uk.lizearle.com/cleanse-tone-moisturise/cleanse-and-polish-hot-cloth-cleanser.html"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Liz Earl Cleanse and Polish</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Use a facial night serum to give skin an extra boost – my favourite one is </span><a href="http://www.esteelauder.co.uk/templates/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT21206&PRODUCT_ID=PROD97027&77tadunit=8f2e1210&77tadvert=7187623025&77tkeyword=estee%20lauder%20advanced%20night%20repair%20protective%20recovery%20complex&77tentrytype=s&cm_mmc=google-_"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">, it’s addictive – skin is glowing when you wake up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Moisturiser needs careful attention – find one to suit your skin type.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For normal skin I recommend </span><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/No7-Protect-Perfect-Day-Cream_1124744/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Boots No 7 Protect and Perfect daily moisturiser</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">FACE</span></span></b></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Most brides opt for dewy skin look </span><a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Foundation-VITALUMI%C3%88RE-88535"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Chanel Vitalumiere</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> . I haven’t found a foundation to beat this and I have tried but I only ever use this. It provides a natural even coverage with a beautiful dewy look.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The best concealer I have ever worked with FACT! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/gp/product/B0016OMW64/sr=1-5/qid=1301049855/ref=sr_1_5/275-3205345-5258601?ie=UTF8&n=48841031&bcBrand=core"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Erase Paste by Benefit</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No need to panic if spot appears on your wedding day or you have bags from not sleeping, this will work miracles. </span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">EYES</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A couple of drops of Optrex Eye Dew ensure your eyes sparkle.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cover lids with a neutral colour I like </span><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT21850&PRODUCT_ID=PROD66120"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Shroom by Mac</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I usually use a waterproof mascara by </span><a href="http://www.esteelauder.co.uk/templates/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT20970&PRODUCT_ID=PROD97972"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Estee lauder</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> and at weddings this year I will be using the new Sumptuous waterproof mascara <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>– curl eyelashes and apply lashings of mascara, top and bottom.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">CHEEKS</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bobbi Brown rouge pot in Powder Pink is nothing short of perfect – dab onto cheeks and blend gently into foundation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love Mac’s </span><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT21851&PRODUCT_ID=PROD66104"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">powder blusher Pinch Me</span></a> as well.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">To finish off your flawless foundation look dab some of </span><a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/gp/product/B003TFINPC/sr=1-6/qid=1301050005/ref=sr_1_6/275-3205345-5258601?ie=UTF8&n=48847031&bcBrand=core"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Benefit’s Girl meets Pearl</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> onto cheek bones or for a stronger look go for a </span><a href="http://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/color/multiuse/illuminator.html/?___store=vue_uk"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">NARS Illuminator in Laguna</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finally, dust some translucent powder over face to control any shine (this will make your photos look better).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love </span><a href="http://www.esteelauder.co.uk/templates/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT20955&PRODUCT_ID=PROD1117"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Estee Lauder’s loose powder</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> or </span><a href="http://www.maxfactor.co.uk/uk/products/Face/Powders/CremePuffCompact/detail.aspx"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Max Factor’s Cream Puff</span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">LIPS</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.dior.com/beauty/gbr/en/makeup/lips/lipsticks/llipsticks.html"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Christian Dior’s Beige Indecise</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> finishes the neutral look perfectly! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now you’re ready to face your future husband<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>x<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>x x</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
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</div>Beauty Attitudeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355777304605156066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058459902527476270.post-24164593373644407082011-03-16T06:33:00.000-07:002011-03-16T06:45:56.971-07:00Back to basics<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">SO I have returned from climbing <place w:st="on">Mount Kilimanjaro</place>. I survived and more importantly I made it to the tippety top of Uhuru Peak 5,895 metres – along with my father, not bad for a 63 year old (him not me).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">Like many women, applying make up is a daily ritual of mine. I never leave home without a full face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I was intrigued to discover how I would fare going bare faced for 7 days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> W</span>ith tight weight restrictions on our bags (15kg) the make up bag was left behind and I slipped in Connock London wonderbalm (<a href="http://www.beautique.com/product/Connock_London/Kukui_Oil_Wonder_Balm.aspx"><span style="color: purple;">http://www.beautique.com/product/Connock_London/Kukui_Oil_Wonder_Balm.aspx</span></a>)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream and <a href="http://www.halowipes.co.uk/index.php/products/deodorant-wipes"><span style="color: purple;">Halo deodorant wipes</span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Incidentally my beloved 8 hour cream was useless, it didn’t cope well with the cold at all).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Still I got over that disappointment when I saw one of our porters whizz past us with 20kg of weight carried on his head, wearing a flip flop on one foot and an ill fitting boot on the other…..this 7 day trip was definitely going to be about perspectives and getting them in order.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: 133.5pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: 133.5pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">At night time the temperature plummeted, I wore all of my thermal clothing, plus a hat that tied up round my chin, thermal gloves and didn’t think of my warm bedroom at home once.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s either altitude or the situation of having to get on with it but very rarely did I torture myself with thoughts of home comforts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once a day one of the porters would provide hot water in a bowl for us to wash with, I took great care of my feet – making sure they were clean and dry before bed every night and thanks to my amazing walking boots I suffered no blisters at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact my feet had never been more comfy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the morning I would freshen up and use the <a href="http://http//www.halowipes.co.uk/index.php/products/deodorant-wipes">Halo Deodrant Wipes </a>which were a complete dream for two reasons, one: they worked (and that’s no mean feat considering how physical my days were) and two: they were quick and easy to use with no freezing cold spray from an aerosol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I shall always keep a pack of these in my travel gear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In no time at all I became quite comfortable being make up free, only occasionally rehydrating my lips with the Wonder Balm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: 133.5pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: 133.5pt;"><place w:st="on"><city w:st="on"><span lang="EN-GB">Summit</span></city></place><span lang="EN-GB"> night was the toughest night for me mentally, physically fit enough I didn’t struggle with the daily walking or the steep ascent up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Getting my mind focused on getting to the top was the biggest challenge. There is a lot of up and it’s never ending! We left Kibo Hut (the camp at the base of the mountain) and began our ascent at midnight and at 05.30am we reached Gilman’s Point, we had another hour and a half to go of walking around a snow covered crater to <place w:st="on"><placename w:st="on">Uhuru</placename> <placetype w:st="on">Peak</placetype></place>, which we reached at 06.50am on Thursday 24 February.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My cousin who was also with us described getting to the top as running three marathons back to back with a really bad chest infection and a raging hangover!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I suffered freezing hands and fingers which hurt so much I cried from the pain – even now the tips of my fingers are dry and a little cracked.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: 133.5pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: 133.5pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">Wrapped up like Michelin men we posed happily for photographs.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: 133.5pt;"><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span lang="EN-GB"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">I couldn’t yet tell you if it has changed me fundamentally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I suspect it is an experience that will slowly filter through my psyche in time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s definitely true to say that the mountain I once viewed with an overwhelming sense of terror has now become a beacon of all things achievable, we met people who had so little yet gave us so much, I learned that modern day frivolities over take us all at times and taking it back to basics was a positive experience, and for those who know me that would include coping with a bare face!!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">In precisely one week’s time I shall be climbing <place w:st="on">Mount Kilimanjaro, raising money for two charities very close to me <span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">(<a href="http://www.smallstepssfp.org.uk/"><span style="color: purple;">Small Steps</span></a> and <a href="http://www.soldierscharity.org/how-we-help/andy-reid/"><span style="color: purple;">The Soldier’s Charity</span></a>)</span>. My </place>packing is limited to trekking gear with strict weight limititations - absolutely no room for bulging make up bags on this trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A 3.5 litre camel pack will be my only accessory.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span lang="EN-GB">The choice I have given myself is between Mascara and <span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.elizabetharden.co.uk/skincare/eight-hour-cream/"><span style="color: purple;">Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream</span></a></span>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both are pretty much staple necessities in my life, what is a life without long black thick lashes and glossy lips?</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">Is there such a thing as Beauty at altitude?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I very much doubt it and will I really care when walking up a steep hill at freezing temperatures battling tiredness, hunger and altitude sickness? But with firm visions of Cheryl, Fearne and Kimberley who all scrubbed up pretty well when they climbed Kili I suspect sunglasses could also be key in this plus a hat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tick, tick.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">The choice I gave myself seemed pretty impossible until I learnt that our guides will be practically running up the mountain ahead of us laden with our large rucksacks and other essential equipment. Until I am humbled out of my vanity I shall go armed with my <span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.elizabetharden.co.uk/skincare/eight-hour-cream/"><span style="color: purple;">Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream</span></a> </span>which has multiple uses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perfect for chapped lips, blisters and dry skin this will be a small home comfort to have - it's medicinal! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">Now that decision has been reached I remind myself that I am climbing the mountain to help others climb stairs, mascara? compared to the choices they are faced with every day who really cares.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">I return on Monday 28 February </span><br />
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</div>Beauty Attitudeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355777304605156066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058459902527476270.post-7682542387208373192011-02-09T13:48:00.001-08:002011-02-09T13:58:03.534-08:00Bright Eyes<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">In the kit of most make up artists you will find an incredible secret weapon in the form of a teeny little bottle. <a href="http://www.optrex.co.uk/eyedew/eyedew.php"><span style="color: purple;">Optrex Eyedew Dazzling</span></a> is my favourite one, a couple of the blue drops in each eye makes the whites of my eyes look whiter and brighter. A perfect pick me up when eyes become tired or red. Brighter clearer eyes also improves the look of your eye make up. For approximately £4 these are a must have for every make up bag. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Perhaps this is why I always associate pink nail varnish with happiness, in adult years it has often been the first bottle I reach for when in need of cheering up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am relentless in my pursuit of the perfect pink nail varnish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My latest perfect pink is not an expensive brand at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.bourjois.co.uk/catalog/make_up/nails/colour/so_laque_ultra_shine_nail_enamel"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Fushia Hype - So Laque by Bourjois</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At only £5.99 it is affordable with a fantastic consistency <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>– <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>not too thin and not too thick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is easy to apply – gliding on perfectly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The varnish has a gorgeous <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>glossy high shine and dries in about half an hour.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
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Having turned 33 and with this quote in mind I zoomed off to find the perfect potion to help benefit my tired winter skin. Well….any excuse to buy!<br />
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Browsing in <a href="http://www.spacenk.com/">SpaceNK</a> I spied “<a href="http://www.drbrandtskincare.com/"><span style="color: purple;">DR BRANDT’S</span></a> ANTI OXIDANT WATER BOOSTER”. Packaged in a medicinal looking bottle this is a super power which helps increase skin’s health. For such a small bottle it is brimming with goodness “3 potent anti-oxidants, green tea, white tea and grapeseed extract” to be precise. I bought it without hesitation and banished the scepticism slowly creeping in.<br />
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I put one dropper of the “blueberry anti oxidant water booster” into my morning glass of water or into my juice. You can also add it to hot water. <br />
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After just three weeks my skin has become less dry, much clearer and it looks less tired too. I couldn’t think of a better £30 spent and this is definitely one potion I shall continue to use all year long. I may not stop my skin getting older but I choose to fight the “free radicals” all the way there!!<br />
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</div>Beauty Attitudeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355777304605156066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058459902527476270.post-62215479321412787192011-01-25T04:29:00.000-08:002011-02-09T13:16:07.433-08:00FAKING ITAt this time of year when Barbados eludes me and the dark bleak january days go on and on and on and on...I keep a very humble looking sachet in my make up bag. TAN TOWELS are the perfect way to gain a subtle touch of colour. I don't covet the "Only Way is Essex" look. <br />
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They have the appearance of wetwipe, they have no mess, no funny odour and no streaking. They are a speedy and a much cheaper alternative to the fake tan creams. If your face is a little dry, very gently exfoliate and allow your moisturiser to soak in before applying. Apply by wiping gently on your face, if you rub hard you may end up with too dark a colour so less is more here! Wash hands after application. It really couldn't be simpler. Carry on with your usual make up routine a minute or two later. After a couple of hours or so your healthy glow begins to show through. A must have for every winter make up bag!Beauty Attitudeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355777304605156066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058459902527476270.post-11436225780392148642011-01-23T12:38:00.000-08:002011-02-10T13:15:50.812-08:00Soap & Glory<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbXx1kd0aaloODXHKj2mxItTXnPT72yJOmZx-y6RTqLLgbjHGvEameb_tAKNn1fp78_Alc082HLePakzEb9Mz9yEY5wtni5INm5S6OXbRHyPx-q3nP5P0AOJVEQ9xztSaiWmBdPCbaoU/s1600/ConnockLondon+0114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbXx1kd0aaloODXHKj2mxItTXnPT72yJOmZx-y6RTqLLgbjHGvEameb_tAKNn1fp78_Alc082HLePakzEb9Mz9yEY5wtni5INm5S6OXbRHyPx-q3nP5P0AOJVEQ9xztSaiWmBdPCbaoU/s320/ConnockLondon+0114.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I can't recall the amount of times I have received hand soap "gift sets". These well meaning presents are swiftly dispatched into my underwear drawer serving their purpose as glorified scented draw liners very well. Not meaning to sound ungrateful, it's just in this day and age, especially living in London the only hand soap I use is the anti bac hand gel. I was unaware my usage had grown into habit, until one day whilst having dinner with my father I unwittingly whipped out my anti bac hand gel in front of him, squirting it onto my hands all the while talking to him about something entirely unrelated as he watched the rather odd ritual unfolding in front of him.....<br />
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So.....it was with some caution that I opened the box gift set of soaps by CONNOCK LONDON. I am glad that before banishing them to my drawer I smelt them. To describe it is almost impossible but once the scent from the soaps hit my nose I was under its spell. Amanda Connock knows what she is doing and she is faultless. Her debut scent is subtle, elegant, unflowery and I wanted to smell it again and again. The purity of smell is reflected by the simple square shaped soaps. One wash of my hands and my bathroom was filled with a heavenly creamy aroma, the kukui oil left my hands soft and not dry. Even when the soap isn't used the aroma fills the room. The underwear drawer's loss is my gain.<br />
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To my delight there are five other products in this delicious new british range..... So I guess you could say I have swopped one bad habit for a brand new addiction.<br />
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You can buy these from <a href="http://www.beautique.com/">http://www.beautique.com/</a> and they retail at £25.55.<br />
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