There was simply no doubt as to make up artist Gucci Westman's focus when creating the look at Antonio Berardi. A strong, full crimson lip that was beautifully tempered by clear, flawless, almost-glossy skin. It was, for me, the lip of London Fashion … [Read more...]
Best Beauty From The Handpicked Media FW Suite
Dr Hauschka Summer Impressions Make Up Palette in Cool Breeze. Created exclusively for London Fashion Week, this palette is pretty much all you need for the new season's beauty looks. Warm-toned brown and champagne shades, sheer rose and soft-red lip … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Beauty Gifts
Get the look of love with our pick of the best Valentine's Day beauty buys. Leave hints for him or alternatively (and possibly even better) treat yourself. . . [imagebrowser id=20] Bobbi Brown Pink Valentine and Valentine Red, £11 each Bobbi … [Read more...]
MAC Year Of The Ssssssnake Collection
Whilst the Year of the Snake doesn't officially start until February, MAC Cosmetics are getting into the slithering swing of things a little early by way of this snake-inspired line. Aside from the beautifully embossed palettes and lipstick … [Read more...]
Chanel Couture Beauty
At Chanel Couture yesterday, the look, as created by Peter Philips the brand's creative director of make up, was a lesson in gorgeously dark, gothic beauty. An extreme but pretty update on a classic smoky eye, models - including current catwalk … [Read more...]
Dior Couture Beauty
When it comes to Haute Couture, it goes without saying that the clothes - albeit breathtaking - tend to also be somewhat unwearable with buyers typically looking to re-work pieces into items that more easily fit into their designer-led wardrobes, … [Read more...]
Lancôme and Alber Elbaz Beauty Collaboration
In what is set to be his first foray into the world of make up, Lancôme today announced that, the man behind French fashion brand Lanvin, Alber Elbaz is launching a collaborative collection with the beauty behemoth. Lancôme President Youcef S. … [Read more...]
Flawless Skin In A Palette
Beauty trends come and go, but a flawless, even, blemish-free skin tone will forever remain a beauty constant. So if you invest in just one make up product this month, our choice would be the MAC Pro Conceal and Correct Palette. Based on the … [Read more...]
First Look Katie Holmes for Bobbi Brown
It's been a long time coming, but finally, there has been an update on the Bobbi Brown - Katie Holmes partnership that we reported on last year, and it comes by way of the very first campaign shot. In what is a first for both the beauty brand … [Read more...]
Perfect Palettes
When purchasing just one beautiful lipstick or nail colour becomes too hard - how could we possibly restrict ourselves to just one?! - a beauty palette becomes the logical choice. A perennial joy to find in our stocking, we've rounded up our … [Read more...]
Luxury Christmas Beauty Gift Guide
Choosing the ideal gift for beauty lovers might have been a tricky task in the past, but with the launch of the all-new American Express Gift Card, sourcing that perfect present has now been made easy. The Gift Card enables you to offer a loved one … [Read more...]
Drew Barrymore To Launch ‘Flower’ Beauty Line
Back in October we mentioned that Drew Barrymore was due to launch her own beauty line, but with details scarce and images non-existent, we were left to speculate what the actress would come up with. And now we find out. The make up range of over … [Read more...]
Andy Warhol x NARS Review
by Chrissy Iley I was walking past the new Nars shop on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles and saw the beautiful Andy Warhol range in the window. It was like a magnet. Before I knew it I was in the shop which is a danger zone of delights. Not sure how … [Read more...]
Kiss It Better
How many of us can remember falling over as a child, or hurting our fingers or toes and Mum saying 'Awe, kiss it better'? It's a natural response and as a child the distraction really did seem to take away all the hurt. When beauty editor Carmel … [Read more...]
Backstage at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
We're under no illusion that it's the Victoria's Secret models' bodies that hold centre stage at the annual Fashion Show. And yet we can't help but wonder at their luscious glossy locks and gorgeously glowing skin (well, they are angels after all). … [Read more...]
Stella Tenant Is The New Face of Nars Cosmetics
The world of fashion and beauty have customarily been obsessed with youth. At least until recently when a spate of distinguished and long-esteemed supermodels have returned to the fore. And with that comes the welcome return of classic beauty Stella … [Read more...]
Drew Barrymore To Launch Make Up Line
We already know that actress and director, Drew Barrymore is more than just a pretty face, as her numerous film projects prove. However, as her current Procter & Gamble Cover Girl contract comes to an end in January 2013, it seems that the silver … [Read more...]
Caroline Barnes Creates Perfect Skin With Max Factor
No one does skin quite like Caroline Barnes. Effortlessly perfecting the dewy-matte look that sweeps the catwalk from season to season, Max Factor's award-winning make up artist will be at Blue Water Shopping Centre this weekend to show you how to … [Read more...]
Win a Chance to Meet Nicki Minaj with MAC and Selfridges
Beauty behemoth, MAC Cosmetics has joined forces with super-stylish department store, Selfridges to offer you the chance to meet none other than fearless style-maven and multi-platinum recording artist, Nicki Minaj. In the UK to celebrate the … [Read more...]
Lit From Within Skin: Miracle Glo
by Chrissy Iley You know you are doing something right when friends you haven’t seen for a while stop you stare a few seconds longer than is polite at your face. You know they’re thinking, “Has she had work done?” but they can’t quite put … [Read more...]
Bobbi Brown’s Pretty Powerful Uber Basics
Global Lust By Chrissy Iley A make-up artist whom I contacted last minute because I was going to the Oscars the year before last introduced me to Bobbi Brown eye colour. Before that Bobbi Brown had rather passed me by. It seemed too basic. Once the … [Read more...]
Emma Stone’s Revlon Beauty Look
East meets West this autumn as beauty brand Revlon fuses actress Emma Stone's breathtaking, flame-haired beauty with the colours of the orient for their Shanghai AW12 colour collection. Speaking about the collection, Revlon's Creative Director … [Read more...]
MAC’s Cherished Classics Are Back
Earlier this year, MAC Cosmetics offered customers the chance to bring back their favourite, discontinued shades of Lipstick, Lipgloss and Eye Shadow. After thousands of the beauty brands' fans voted, three shades from each category will return this … [Read more...]
MAC Launch Spring Summer 13 Forecast Palettes
The world of fashion moves fast. Whilst the rest of us are still dithering over which winter coat to invest in, the fashion insiders have already done autumn-winter and are swiftly integrating the hottest pieces from the just-seen SS13 shows into … [Read more...]